97 Ranger - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*DB_1* · 10-26-2001, 01:10 AM

**RangerX** · 10-26-2001, 04:02 AM

DB, how about listing all the info on your truck, like model, engine size, tranny, all mods, pics if ya got'em.......

*DB_1* · 10-27-2001, 01:58 PM

I have a 97 Ranger xlt supercab w/ stock 4.0 engine
and stock tranny.

Mods include:

6in Skyjacker lift kit
Superlift SuperRunner Steering kit
33x12.5x15 SuperSwamper SSR tires
15x8 Mickey Thompson classic wheels
Polycarbonate(lexan) windshield
Street Scene mesh front grill
Summit Racing alum diff cover w/ bearing support bolts

As you already know, i'm selling (sold) most of these
parts in favor of an 8in straight axle conversion from
Fabritech.
The front end is going to be a Dana 44 and the rear end (8.8) is being modified by Currie, widened 4 inches, change
bolt pattern to 5 on 5.5 and 31 spline axles

As far as pics, I can email you some as I dont have a
webpage with pics.

*TarHeel085* · 10-27-2001, 02:59 PM

this may be a stupid question, but whats the deal with the first post. there is nothin there?

*DB_1* · 10-27-2001, 10:18 PM

yeah, sorry about that first post, that was a goof on my part.

*RockRanger* · 10-27-2001, 11:36 PM

Thats cool you have any pictures of your truck. I would loike to see some. Also where did you get the windshield and how do you like it. Mine is cracked and am looking for a replacement once i get a fix it ticket for it

Matt

*DB_1* · 10-27-2001, 11:59 PM

Email me at db1_one@yahoo.com and i'll reply with
some pics.

i got the windshield from Percy's High Performance inc.
Their phone # is: 573-346-4409
I got the 3/16 in thick windshield but they do have a
thinner and a thicker one.
There's a couple of downfalls of the windshield though,
for one its not DOT approved but i seriously doubt a cop
will notice theres no DOT markings.
Another thing is is that they send the windshield to you
oversized so you'll have to do some trimming, I trimmed
off about 1/4 around the whole edge to make it fit.
I also painted a 2 in black border to make it look OEM
plus that also hides where you lay down the silicone on
the inside.
I'm not using any molding because you'd have to trim it
perfect, so I filled in any gaps with black silicone and
that looks and works fine.
The windshield isnt cheap, about $400 and if you don't
mind doing all the work to make it fit then its worth the
piece of mind knowing it wont crack.

10-26-2001, 01:10 AM	#1
DB_1 shark sugar La Quinta, Ca. 97 SC Ranger xlt Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,579 Vehicle Specs	Last edited by DB_1; 10-31-2001 at 11:12 PM.

10-26-2001, 04:02 AM	#2
RangerX Moderator Elite Ranger Vista, CA '93 Ranger XLT Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 5,920 Vehicle Specs	DB, how about listing all the info on your truck, like model, engine size, tranny, all mods, pics if ya got'em....... __________________ Bill Collins 93 Ranger XLT 4X4 - Full width D44/8.8 in the works "Beauty is only sheet metal deep." ------------------------------ www.firemountaintikis.com

10-27-2001, 02:59 PM	#4
TarHeel085 Whats your bean situation Raleigh/Greenville, NC '99 Sport 4wd Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,985 Vehicle Specs	this may be a stupid question, but whats the deal with the first post. there is nothin there? __________________ Curtis My truck '99 Saab 9-5 2.3t

10-27-2001, 11:36 PM	#6
RockRanger Elite Ranger San Diego CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,368 Vehicle Specs	Thats cool you have any pictures of your truck. I would loike to see some. Also where did you get the windshield and how do you like it. Mine is cracked and am looking for a replacement once i get a fix it ticket for it Matt __________________ 93 ranger rock stock. Looking for the dimensions of the ranger/explorer five bolt Tcase mounting dimensions. CAD or just the dimensions.

10-27-2001, 01:58 PM	#3
DB_1 shark sugar La Quinta, Ca. 97 SC Ranger xlt Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,579 Vehicle Specs	I have a 97 Ranger xlt supercab w/ stock 4.0 engine and stock tranny. Mods include: 6in Skyjacker lift kit Superlift SuperRunner Steering kit 33x12.5x15 SuperSwamper SSR tires 15x8 Mickey Thompson classic wheels Polycarbonate(lexan) windshield Street Scene mesh front grill Summit Racing alum diff cover w/ bearing support bolts As you already know, i'm selling (sold) most of these parts in favor of an 8in straight axle conversion from Fabritech. The front end is going to be a Dana 44 and the rear end (8.8) is being modified by Currie, widened 4 inches, change bolt pattern to 5 on 5.5 and 31 spline axles As far as pics, I can email you some as I dont have a webpage with pics.

10-27-2001, 10:18 PM	#5
DB_1 shark sugar La Quinta, Ca. 97 SC Ranger xlt Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,579 Vehicle Specs	yeah, sorry about that first post, that was a goof on my part.

10-27-2001, 11:59 PM	#7
DB_1 shark sugar La Quinta, Ca. 97 SC Ranger xlt Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,579 Vehicle Specs	Email me at db1_one@yahoo.com and i'll reply with some pics. i got the windshield from Percy's High Performance inc. Their phone # is: 573-346-4409 I got the 3/16 in thick windshield but they do have a thinner and a thicker one. There's a couple of downfalls of the windshield though, for one its not DOT approved but i seriously doubt a cop will notice theres no DOT markings. Another thing is is that they send the windshield to you oversized so you'll have to do some trimming, I trimmed off about 1/4 around the whole edge to make it fit. I also painted a 2 in black border to make it look OEM plus that also hides where you lay down the silicone on the inside. I'm not using any molding because you'd have to trim it perfect, so I filled in any gaps with black silicone and that looks and works fine. The windshield isnt cheap, about $400 and if you don't mind doing all the work to make it fit then its worth the piece of mind knowing it wont crack.