Pics tommorrow!


http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/OUTRIG-45.html

These came to be while searching for a good way to outboard springs, I ran into one of my competitors making something with the same idea but only done halfway. We finished the job and made them the way they should be made, made to last and take the abuse rock crawling can dish out. You can see how they are angled front and rear to avoid hanging up on rocks and how they are reinforced to take the pounding too!

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/4.5%20outriggers%20welded.jpghttp://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/outrogger%20from%20bottom.jpg

These weld on both the side and bottom of the frame for greater strength and the end caps completely box the structure for maximum impact resistance. These would work equally well as lower link mounting positions on either the inside or the outside of the frame and thats why we make them 4.5" long for the flat bottom surface. Also, being 1/4" thick helps a bit:D

They are getting pretty popular, we are on our 3rd batch!

Will these work for a full width conversion?

Will these work for a full width conversion?


They work for that and we have found a few more uses for them too! Think about inboarding your lower links for additional angulation.....

There is nothing else like them available anywhere and there is a reason, they are unique and very tough to "see" when flat. Sometimes you need to get away from the herd mentality to make something uniquely strong and be willing to take a little risk to produce them.......We are not afraid of trying something new and we don't only make things that looks simular to what the other guy makes and call it good. Simular can mean alot of things, like much smaller and like a rock anchor too!:eek:

Being used mostly as part of a fullwidth conversion with the 4.5" ones but the 7" are catching up to be used to Inboard your lower links!

Being used mostly as part of a fullwidth conversion with the 4.5" ones but the 7" are catching up to be used to Inboard your lower links!


The question was centered around why?

The answer is pretty simple, Because you can! If you go full width you can easily get 10-14 degrees from outside to frame rail. Add 2" additional mounting space to the inside of the frame rail and you can add 7-10 degrees more, that will help you......:smokin:

A definate why not?

And since I can't find those pics on my computer we tacked some onto the 7200 we are building so you can see how they go on.....

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_outrigger%20on%20ranger%202.jpghttp://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Outrigger%20on%20ranger.jpg

You can see here how the shape wraps the frame and strengthens even a C-channel frame, and in the background you can also see how I dislike c-channel frames with the boxing we have done on the Ranger.....Anyway, these add 2" to the width of any frame in a much stronger way than what has been made by others......Keep these in mind when going full width!

We also use them to inboard the lower links on rear 4 links to add angulation without sacrificing articulation!

I guess you really did need a pic, 6 sets of these out this weekend so far!

These were tacked onto..... Thats the frame boxing kit we are developing for the Ford Ranger that we are building into a 7200 class racer...... They will be available as a kit in the near future! Along with a ton of other desert racing parts!:smokin:

These are keeping us jamming!

They will fill another purpose that has been avoided by the masses, watch for it!

One of our most popular items as people devise new uses for them.....!

A great way to get them outboard and still be confident they are strong! These are stronger!

The last 3 days were the busiest weekend we have ever had!

Those are some nice stuff! I would just like to ask what is the advantage of installing outboards?

Those are some nice stuff! I would just like to ask what is the advantage of installing outboards?

But sometimes it is the only way, like when you put full width axles under a narrow frame with leaf springs. There are other ways to outboard but none stronger.....

At least its becoming the norm that when people are swapping an axle they look to Ruffstuff for the parts to do it right!

Don't do it halfway, do it right the first time!

Try these next time, always a better way!

And since I can't find those pics on my computer we tacked some onto the 7200 we are building so you can see how they go on.....

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_outrigger%20on%20ranger%202.jpghttp://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Outrigger%20on%20ranger.jpg

You can see here how the shape wraps the frame and strengthens even a C-channel frame, and in the background you can also see how I dislike c-channel frames with the boxing we have done on the Ranger.....Anyway, these add 2" to the width of any frame in a much stronger way than what has been made by others......Keep these in mind when going full width!

We also use them to inboard the lower links on rear 4 links to add angulation without sacrificing articulation!

pretty slick setup:)

pretty slick setup:)

I do like it myself and we are working on a couple more variations!

The best way!

I just like different shapes, you start to think in the abstract and you come up with things like these!

can you sell just one. I'm thinking of using it for the shackle mount on my traction bar. Don't want to built a crossmember just to mount the shackle

can you sell just one. I'm thinking of using it for the shackle mount on my traction bar. Don't want to built a crossmember just to mount the shackle


Give me a call....

We have been making a ton of these because they actually work:p and they aren't a couple of gussets and a plate for the same price or higher!

Here they are on the bench
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/4.5%20outriggers%20welded.jpg

And here is a mock up of them on a frame....
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_outrigger%20on%20ranger%202.jpg

I wish I had seen those about a month and a half ago when I outboarded mine :(
slick setup and would have worked really nice. bump for a good product

I wish I had seen those about a month and a half ago when I outboarded mine :(
slick setup and would have worked really nice. bump for a good product

I'm sorry you missed them too! There's always the next build....:D

Enough of these to make Christmas orders, I stocked up last month:p

I get the word that someone is going to try and copy these, lets wait and see what they can do with their new toys! Still the one and only way to do it right!

To do it right!

for the question in the previous post, the outriggers rise 3" up the side of the frame....

these have been one of our more popular products since we introduced them, great for adding the width you need with no compromise on strength!

is a picture to see why you want them!

I bought him a reasonable computer a couple of years ago and some cad software and he was the one that designed these, when he was 14! So buy them, he gets a 5% royalty....

I just got mine yesterday. They are very well constructed. The look pressed in the photos but they are welded. Super fast shipping also. Thanks RuffStuff.

I just got mine yesterday. They are very well constructed. The look pressed in the photos but they are welded. Super fast shipping also. Thanks RuffStuff.

Yes, the sides are welded on and the main body is folded on a press brake.

these were very well thought out, thats why we sell so many of them!

whats up with the GM Shakle flip?
Any mass production soon or did i miss it already? Didn't see it on the site.

whats up with the GM Shakle flip?
Any mass production soon or did i miss it already? Didn't see it on the site.


We are doing something different....!

These were tacked onto..... Thats the frame boxing kit we are developing for the Ford Ranger that we are building into a 7200 class racer...... They will be available as a kit in the near future! Along with a ton of other desert racing parts!:smokin:

Anything ever happen with this?

Anything ever happen with this?

Actually moving along very quickly lately, watch for a couple of big parts by next weekend....:D

The boxing kit is another story, we have the patterns for a single cab short box but it looks like i will have to buy a few frames to get the other patterns....:shaking: Sooo, they will be a little while, what frame do you have?

Anything ever happen with this?

On the frame boxing, depending on which you have. Bought an existing 7200 truck for the motor & trans, we will get the boxing pattern from it also. It is an '86 extended cab.....

These are the way to do it right! Way stronger than a plate with a couple of gussets:D

I used another set this weekend and they are the way!

On the frame boxing, depending on which you have. Bought an existing 7200 truck for the motor & trans, we will get the boxing pattern from it also. It is an '86 extended cab.....

2000 super cab 4x4.

2000 super cab 4x4.

Let me see if we can get it on the rack before we take it down for the move....

But we don't have the time to check out that frame til after the move, just too busy with the new axle housings and 3 other new products before the move.

Thanks for all your help the other day, Dan. Will be ordering in about a week, new house move is slowing my down. Do you have any pics of people who have used these for outboarding front springs? Pics of the set-up, not the people. Thanks. :D

It is a '73 FJ40 and I am putting an FJ60 axle in the front so we will be using these for the front end, watch for it!

They sure beat a piece of strap and a couple of gussets!

We were putting the lift back up and just as the heavy side got vertical the boom's control box took a crap.....what a mess with all the Hydraulic fluid everywhere just to get the boom down! Anyway, the lift is up now so maybe this weekend.....:D

too busy welding Axle Housings to get ahead again.....

Kevin Yoder had a spectacular roll in the last race! All ok and a strong finish!

Thanks for all of you for stopping by our booth and thanks to GOODBY for putting on a great series for the NorCal guys! We will be there again next year!

the Only choice for outboarding springs!

Just look and compare them to anything any other company has available, it gets obvious pretty quickly....

Pretty obvious!

For the front of the front springs use 1 of the big ones and cut it in half, cap the end and you have both sides covered! And yes, we will sell you only 1 if you want....:D

You really need'em!

here you go....

Too bad these do not have a wider mounting surface or they would be perfect for outboarding fullwidths on a CJ. Outside edge to outside edge of the frame is 28.75. Being that the center pin to center pin of the dana 60 is either 32 or 32.5 these would need to come out 3.5 inches past the outermost part of the frame. Do you have anything in the works for something a little wider?

Too bad these do not have a wider mounting surface or they would be perfect for outboarding fullwidths on a CJ. Outside edge to outside edge of the frame is 28.75. Being that the center pin to center pin of the dana 60 is either 32 or 32.5 these would need to come out 3.5 inches past the outermost part of the frame. Do you have anything in the works for something a little wider?

These are being used for exactly the CJ you are speaking of and CJ's are the reason we initially designed them for. These add 2.5" to both sides of the frame so the 28.75" becomes 33.75", however if you want wider we make 3 other types.

Here is one that is very versatile, its the Small Mounting platform. This one has had the tail cut off and is upside down so it could be used as a body mount but they are 4.5" square additional mounting surface to the side/bottom of any frame.
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_small%20mounting%20platform%20as%20boudy%20 mount.jpg

I'm not doing a shackle reversal which this outrigger might work for since the shackle can hang past the outrigger. I just cut of the BTF one I had installed last year. The spring is 2.5 and the bushings add 1/2 inch. Center pin to center pin on the leaf is 32.5 + (center of leaf out to the bushing on both sides) 1.5 + 1.5 = 35.5" If its a chevy fullwidth minus .5". The BTF outriggers weren't wide enough and sucked the springs in torwards each other in the rear. Hope this info helps with future design.

I'm not doing a shackle reversal which this outrigger might work for since the shackle can hang past the outrigger. I just cut of the BTF one I had installed last year. The spring is 2.5 and the bushings add 1/2 inch. Center pin to center pin on the leaf is 32.5 + (center of leaf out to the bushing on both sides) 1.5 + 1.5 = 35.5" If its a chevy fullwidth minus .5". The BTF outriggers weren't wide enough and sucked the springs in torwards each other in the rear. Hope this info helps with future design.


These are what I recomend for the front....For people with a wider frame we offer the 7" outriggers cut in half for the front, thet are cut to have a flat front....

thanks for making them a great success!

retardatwork, I used these to outboard my CJ and they worked great. I trimmed the inside edge after i had them in so they were on so that they were flush with the frame. Super beefy and they look great. I didnt so a reversal either and they still work great.

Kudos to you Dan, you've been getting a few orders a month from me. Your guys stuff is top notch and beefy as hell.

We are bringing out a bunch more interesting and versatile things like these...tell me more about what you like but keep buying these because my son gets a royalty from every pair sold, maybe enough incentive to go to a good design or engineering school! He has designed 3 of our parts now and is getting pretty good in CAD and Inventor!

these would be perfect for when i put my dana 44s under my samurai since i will have to outboard the springs

these would be perfect for when i put my dana 44s under my samurai since i will have to outboard the springs

There are other ways to do it but none as strong or good looking! Thanks

sweet ill let the sami guys know. When i start my swap I will be ordering from you guys

Thats what they were made for! When going wider and you run out of room...

Over the holidays....They help you do it right!

Right choices from Ruffstuff :p these make outboarding easy!

Get it right the first time, its not like you are going to bolt on your spring or shackle hangers, thats why stock stuff breaks!

My son designed these when he was 14, I pay him a royalty for every one we sell. It is my underhanded way to get him thinking about engineering or design school rather than becoming a body piercer....

So time to bring them back to your attention. These are simply way better than a strip of steel and a couple of gussets....:D

One of the rising stars, there is no better way to go full width!

all about different ways to mount things....

We make 5 different "Mounting Platforms", these are just 2 of the options you have to get the frame space you need to do it the right way :)

I know someone was looking for these, lets make it easier!

2 orders for these overnight! I guess that person saw them finally...!

Just trying to make it easy for you!

When you think fullwidth you need to think about these!

Because there is no better way to do it!

The best way to outboard or inboard anything!

Just wanted to bring this up to the top for Dan. I wish I saw the thread before ordering but I guess I didn't need it ;)

I've ordered from others and nobody comes close to the service of Ruffstuff and the quickness of getting orders! Keep up the good work Dan, much appreciated!

Guessing my goodies will get here today and I'll post up install pics :)

Thanks Brandon, these really are cool! AND they work!

I wish they were a bit wider but with Dan's suggestion I cut the longer ones in half and they worked great. The guy I put them on for wants me to gusset the little shelf that is left. I really don't think it needs it especially since the hangers them self are plated (gusseted). Here are a couple phone pics..

I gotta get some better pictures and I need to clean up the cuts around the bolts but you get the idea..

This is a full width HP D60 on a YJ, stock perches on the axle. I used Dans plates, u-bolts, hangers all the way around, and outboard plates.

You used them a tad differently than most but they still do the job!

set of front and rear shipped to 11704

set of front and rear shipped to 11704
Give me a yell on that, there are a few variations that make sense...

saturday ok?

Any night but Sunday til 7pm CA time works, thanks!

These were tacked onto..... Thats the frame boxing kit we are developing for the Ford Ranger that we are building into a 7200 class racer...... They will be available as a kit in the near future! Along with a ton of other desert racing parts!:smokin:

Anything ever happened with the frame boxing kit? I have an 05' extended cab with an SAS and wondering about this kit. Thanks

Anything ever happened with the frame boxing kit? I have an 05' extended cab with an SAS and wondering about this kit. Thanks

First off it is available for the '93-'97 trucks, the pre '90 are just awaiting someone to swap his engine so we can finish the front (I got him a new engine so we could). For the newer trucks I still need a straight frame, I have had a couple of leads but they were bad, I can't really get one from a yard because it has to be straight so still looking...

You used them a tad differently than most but they still do the job!

hmm ok so they don't come with directions :laughing:

how was I supposed to use them? :grinpimp:

They work any way you want to use them!

I think on yours you used them a bit beneath the frame, if that works for you its certainly fine, we've used them on the inside top of the frame upside down for link mounts with a perfect angle.

They are designed for outboarding leaf springs but they work in any configuration...Thanks for all the orders for them.

And thanks for keeping us so busy, its a Tuesday and the phones are ringing off the hook! Thanks

Time for these to get back in the mix, they make alot of things easy!

And since I can't find those pics on my computer we tacked some onto the 7200 we are building so you can see how they go on.....

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_outrigger%20on%20ranger%202.jpghttp://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Outrigger%20on%20ranger.jpg

You can see here how the shape wraps the frame and strengthens even a C-channel frame, and in the background you can also see how I dislike c-channel frames with the boxing we have done on the Ranger.....Anyway, these add 2" to the width of any frame in a much stronger way than what has been made by others......Keep these in mind when going full width!

We also use them to inboard the lower links on rear 4 links to add angulation without sacrificing articulation!
Just a refresher as how they are used!

Going full width really isn't a challenge when you use the right tools!

Time to get it started!

Couple of sets out today, seems like a bump is in order!

Again its time to bring these up, thanks for all the orders for them. These need to be on the top of your list for any Full width conversion...

Thanks for the rush this morning!

Good morning Pirate land! Time for a bump to the top, these might be the part you are looking for ;)

Have anything I could use on a cj frame to get to a 36.5 spring center?

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We do, give me a call and I can show you the options...

We do, give me a call and I can show you the options...

:smokin::smokin::smokin::grinpimp:

:smokin::smokin::smokin::grinpimp:
Really, not like that!

These and the other 3 pieces we use to get the room you need are always big sellers, and big for a reason. Not because they are a sexy cool part, they really are not. It is because they work AND can make the frame stronger in that area...The fact that they look good while doing it is just a bonus!

I think they just work! They are a simple solution to a challenging problem...

Keep on making these your favorite way to outboard!

PM... me a price for 4 of these (two pairs or however they come) shipped to 71854. I need to outboard the springs on the front of my CJ.
Thanks!

Give me a call on these. They are perfect for the rear of the springs but for the front we have a better solution...PM Sent also

The best way to add width, hands down!

And the nicest looking!

Another new staple when going fullwidth!

Another big rush on these, somwhere someone is showing them to his buddies!

Another great product Dan, Bump for Sunday morning... :D

Thankyou!

We make 4 different types of these to make it easy to outboard!

Time to go bigger? These make it easy!

Time to bring these back into your face! The single best way to outboard...:)

They work like nothing else, no other company has put any thought into these...Wasn't too difficult, my son came up with the design when he was 14...Someone just had to think about it...

These are so popular simply because they work! Clean & Strong ;)

Every time I bump this we sell 10 sets so here goes' ;)

Every time I bump this we sell 10 sets so here goes' ;)
We have 30 sets on the shelf so here goes ;)

We have 30 sets on the shelf so here goes ;)
And now we have 20 ;)

Thanks for the orders!

Keep those orders coming!

Picked up a set of these on Friday and installed them on Saturday....very nice, sturdy and easy!
Thanks!

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Picked up a set of these on Friday and installed them on Saturday....very nice, sturdy and easy!
Thanks!

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Looks great! Glad we were able to help :)

These were developed to give you a solid footing for your spring or link mounts, they do it well and even make frames stronger ;)

These were developed to give you a solid footing for your spring or link mounts, they do it well and even make frames stronger ;)
And they do the job better than anything else we have run accross!

These are an easy answer to your issues when outboarding...:)

Nothing wrong with easy, and they look good too ;)

I was looking on your website and didn't see it there so I figured I'd ask you here and give you free bump.:smokin:

When mounted on the frame, how tall are they? It's for a 74 CJ-5 frame which is 2" x 4".

I was looking on your website and didn't see it there so I figured I'd ask you here and give you free bump.:smokin:

When mounted on the frame, how tall are they? It's for a 74 CJ-5 frame which is 2" x 4".
They're actually in several sections because they can be used for so many things.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/OUTRIG-45.html

They only add the thickness of the bracket (.25"), what they add is 2.5" to the frame width. On the side of the frame they are almost 3", they mount on both the side and the bottom.

They're actually in several sections because they can be used for so many things.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/OUTRIG-45.html

They only add the thickness of the bracket (.25"), what they add is 2.5" to the frame width. On the side of the frame they are almost 3", they mount on both the side and the bottom.

Ok, so in the picture a couple posts above that's probably a 4" frame given the gap at the top of your bracket. Perfect, answers my questions, thanks.

No worries, they do the job and look good doing it ;)

So long out of site but they keep selling! Thanks for keeping them popular when I ignore them :)

Time to go full width? Do it the best way with these :)

There is always an easy way, this is it ;)