My 86' ranger project - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*hvac man* · 04-22-2003, 12:34 AM

Well I purached my second ranger last week and plan on doing lots of suspention work to it. I plan on the solid axle swap and already have a 31 spline 8.8 axle for the rear. This truck is going to be strickly trail only. I know it looks rough now but it will look even worse after rock bashing it a few times...lol

Well here it is sitting on 33's and TTB for now.

*hvac man* · 04-22-2003, 12:41 AM

It won't quite fit...lol It is in far enough to work on the front end though...

*Joe93* · 04-22-2003, 12:41 AM

Looks like a good beater. Better post some pics of the transformation. Looks like you need to chop the rear.

*Hokie* · 04-22-2003, 12:42 AM

That definately has the makings of a great trail rig!

*hvac man* · 04-22-2003, 12:46 AM

The rear is getting chopped 12" and the bed is comming off.

I can't take pictures of the front cause its too close to see from the garage wall, I need a wide angle lense...lol

*RockRanger* · 07-16-2003, 09:44 PM

looks like a good starting point for a project. If you decide too keep the bed anc chop it if you take out 14.25"

the bolt holes that hold the bed on will line back up. chopping the bed was one of the best mods I have done.

Matt

*hvac man* · 07-17-2003, 01:23 AM

Well here is another pic of the suspention gone. I never did a write up on this but it is almost done. Oh well

04-22-2003, 12:34 AM	#1
hvac man Elite Explorer Rifle, CO 93 Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,076 Vehicle Specs	My 86' ranger project Well I purached my second ranger last week and plan on doing lots of suspention work to it. I plan on the solid axle swap and already have a 31 spline 8.8 axle for the rear. This truck is going to be strickly trail only. I know it looks rough now but it will look even worse after rock bashing it a few times...lol Well here it is sitting on 33's and TTB for now. Attached Images __________________ Name: Clint Croy Location: Rifle, CO 93 Explorer 2-door with some mods 2004 Expedition Eddie Bauer

04-22-2003, 12:41 AM	#2
hvac man Elite Explorer Rifle, CO 93 Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,076 Vehicle Specs	It won't quite fit...lol It is in far enough to work on the front end though... Attached Images __________________ Name: Clint Croy Location: Rifle, CO 93 Explorer 2-door with some mods 2004 Expedition Eddie Bauer

04-22-2003, 12:42 AM	#4
Hokie Hokius Maximus Fort Collins, CO/Then maybe Houston, TX????? '04 Lesbaru Outback Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,629 Vehicle Specs	That definately has the makings of a great trail rig! __________________ Brett Now: Mechanical Engineering Grad Student at Colorado State '09: Cummins, Inc. - High Horsepower Marine Application Engineer My old '98 MTNR - 5.0 V8 4x4 My old '99 Sport *STILL in search for a replacement for the &$%! Subaru**

04-22-2003, 12:46 AM	#5
hvac man Elite Explorer Rifle, CO 93 Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,076 Vehicle Specs	The rear is getting chopped 12" and the bed is comming off. I can't take pictures of the front cause its too close to see from the garage wall, I need a wide angle lense...lol __________________ Name: Clint Croy Location: Rifle, CO 93 Explorer 2-door with some mods 2004 Expedition Eddie Bauer

07-16-2003, 09:44 PM	#6
RockRanger Elite Ranger San Diego CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,365 Vehicle Specs	looks like a good starting point for a project. If you decide too keep the bed anc chop it if you take out 14.25" the bolt holes that hold the bed on will line back up. chopping the bed was one of the best mods I have done. Matt __________________ 93 ranger rock stock. Looking for the dimensions of the five bolt Tcase mounting dimensions. CAD or on just the dimensions.

04-22-2003, 12:41 AM	#3
Joe93 Elite Dakota Colorado Springs, CO Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,617 Vehicle Specs	Looks like a good beater. Better post some pics of the transformation. Looks like you need to chop the rear.

07-17-2003, 01:23 AM	#7
hvac man Elite Explorer Rifle, CO 93 Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,076 Vehicle Specs	Well here is another pic of the suspention gone. I never did a write up on this but it is almost done. Oh well Attached Images __________________ Name: Clint Croy Location: Rifle, CO 93 Explorer 2-door with some mods 2004 Expedition Eddie Bauer