New One to the list of toys - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*96xplorer4oh* · 05-15-2004, 11:02 PM

I just purchased this one from a anxious seller two days ago. Boy was he in a hurry too, I bought this for 3800.00. It has dual exhaust which I just had installed, and it has a new set of 31x10.5 tires, and a new stereo system w/speakers. which I just installed and the engine and trans and transfer is barely broke in. This guy was a sucker and I was the winner. It is a 1998 Ford Ranger 4X4 V6, 5spd. It is in mint condition and is a beautiful truck. I plan on doing some mods soon. But I am still working on my X with the Bronco drivetrain swap. Check the pics and let me know what you think.

*GIJOE* · 05-30-2004, 08:47 PM

Hey thats cool.
So what do you plan on doing to it.
Also what are you doing to your explorer?

*96xplorer4oh* · 05-30-2004, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GIJOE

Hey thats cool.
So what do you plan on doing to it.
Also what are you doing to your explorer?

Well I am going to stay with the way it is for a while. But with the X project, I have taken both bodies off of each frame and I have shortened the Bronco frame by 11-3/4". And now I am configuring the engine and trans measurments for the X body to clear the firewall. It is coming along and it is slow. But this project is going to be one hellacious transformation. And one badass X.

*jimbo74* · 05-30-2004, 09:03 PM

nice ranger... so you are making the x bodied bronco frame?

*96xplorer4oh* · 05-30-2004, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jimabena74

nice ranger... so you are making the x bodied bronco frame?

Yeah, I am just swapping the X body to the Bronco frame. With alot of modifications though. But it will be done right.

*bmxking5* · 05-30-2004, 09:36 PM

that ranger looks brand new. i can't believe u got it so cheap. good luck w/ your x.

*96xplorer4oh* · 05-30-2004, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bmxking5

that ranger looks brand new. i can't believe u got it so cheap. good luck w/ your x.

Everything on this Ranger is in new condition. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time.

05-15-2004, 11:02 PM	#1
96xplorer4oh Elite Explorer Cape Coral, Florida 1996 Explorer XLT 4dr 2wd Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 271 Vehicle Specs	New One to the list of toys I just purchased this one from a anxious seller two days ago. Boy was he in a hurry too, I bought this for 3800.00. It has dual exhaust which I just had installed, and it has a new set of 31x10.5 tires, and a new stereo system w/speakers. which I just installed and the engine and trans and transfer is barely broke in. This guy was a sucker and I was the winner. It is a 1998 Ford Ranger 4X4 V6, 5spd. It is in mint condition and is a beautiful truck. I plan on doing some mods soon. But I am still working on my X with the Bronco drivetrain swap. Check the pics and let me know what you think. Attached Images __________________ 96 Explorer 2wd 4dr XLT, 3" Pro Comp Spindle Lift, 31x12.5x15 Thornbirds, 15x10 series 87 Black monster mod's, indiglo guages, K/N, Euro Tail lights, clear corner, full face bra, Westin Blk Nerf Bars, Flowmaster exhaust. Last edited by 96xplorer4oh; 05-15-2004 at 11:22 PM.

05-30-2004, 08:47 PM	#2
GIJOE Elite Explorer Orange County, CA '98 XLT 2WD Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 540 Vehicle Specs	Hey thats cool. So what do you plan on doing to it. Also what are you doing to your explorer? __________________ Fallen Empire Racing 98 Explorer XLT 2wd 5.0L V8 RIP-98 Explorer XLT 2wd 5.0L V8

05-30-2004, 09:03 PM	#4
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	nice ranger... so you are making the x bodied bronco frame? __________________ My Truck

05-30-2004, 09:36 PM	#6
bmxking5 Rollover Posse Member Cumming, GA '93 Sport Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,768 Vehicle Specs	that ranger looks brand new. i can't believe u got it so cheap. good luck w/ your x. __________________ Bryan Mitchell Weekend Toy: '93 Explorer 2dr - Full-width D44/9" swap, disc f/r, 37" Nittos, 4.88s locked rear, hi steer Daily Driver: '96 Explorer 5.0 - Lowered, Magnaflow, K&N, x-pipe, B&M shiftplus