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My little ranger is just not quite low enough in the rocks. I did the 4 cylinder transmission gear swap and that helped, but 5.13s and 35s still just isn't enough. On my last build, I did the D and D doubler kit that is no longer available. The gearing was awesome, but there were a few things...

Hey everyone- I am looking for some advice. My 1991 Ranger 4.0 has 315k on it. Still running strong, but I drive it everyday and I want to put a rebuilt engine in it. I am looking for reliability NOT performance. I am also not looking for a bargain, I want quality. If I could buy a crate 4.0...

Hey guys- I got a good deal on a NOS Motorcraft rebuilt 1998-2000 OHV short block. I would like to build it for my 1991 ranger and put it in to replace the old tired 4.0 OHV. Unfortunately, I am pretty not smart about this stuff. Wondering if some of you can help me. I am not looking to make it...

I haven't posted much here since I sold my 1993 Mazda Navajo around 2010 or 2011. It was 10 years in the making and finally to a solid, reliable state. I had some other priorities and decided to sell it and get something more versatile. I will include some pictures below of its developing states...

I have a 1991 ranger with a 4.0l and it came from the factory with no Air Conditioning. I have done some research on installing a/c and it looks like I should be able to do it reasonably cheap enough by using some junk yard and some Rock Auto parts. My dash is nearly destroyed with cracks...

Hey fellas- I am working on my 1991 Ranger with a 4.0 and a manual. It runs really well and has plenty of power. The only thing is it is hard to start cold or hot. It requires some throttle and then it idles rough for a few seconds until I rev it up and clean it out. It is almost like having a...

Thought I would post up since my search has been a big challenge. I am looking for a specific ranger and it has been a pretty hard truck to locate. Here is what I am looking for if anyone can help. Willing to travel to get it too. 1989-1992 Ranger 4.0 Manual Extended Cab 4x4 Low Miles...

So I am looking into a 1995 to 1997 Ranger. I understand that they do not have the a4ld anymore, which is a big plus. But my question is: 1. How reliable/ resilient are the 4R s and the 5R s? I really don't want another a4ld near me. After 2 of them in my sploder I put in a manual. Now my...

I am picking up a different ranger in trade for my old 2.4L beater. This is an extended cab with a 4.0, but still 2x4 and it is purple. The modifying will begin shortly because it has a A4ld that is pretty much toast. Here is my pla: Manual Tranny Swap Manual Tcase Bob the bed- between the...

We wheeled wheeler lake this weekend. MY Navajo is down so I rode with my sis in her TJ. This was alos Phils first run in his newly SAS Bronco. My brother Adam went in his XJ, my buddy Mark went in his White TJ and his sister/ brother in law in the other Blue TJ. Mark broke an axleshaft, other...

Kirby's Spare Time Sucker.... 1995 Full Size Bronco Solid Axle Swap !!PICS!! This is where I have been putting in all my time lately. It is going to be sweet when it is done. I thought I would share. It is my buddy Phils rig. He has been driving it for a few years. It has never been modded at...

I thought you would all Enjoy these pics. I finally got to go to EJS this year. It was fun. I went with 2 guys in TJs. Went to the Expo on friday, Jeep lineup and the Rock Race on saturday. We ran Hells Revenge in Moab on Saturday and then caught 21 Road in Grand Junction on the way back. The...

I need some ideas. I am fresh out of ideas. My Navajo has always ran really cool since I got it 8 years ago. It never got to the middle of the guage. Always on the "c" side. Last year on the way to run Holy Cross Trail in Leadville, CO I noticed it was running hotter than normal. Like past the...

New Winch Mount Bumper For Kirby's Jo PICS WORK NOW! I was thinking I needed a stubby type front bumper for my new winch, so here it is. I made it out of a couple of pieces of beefy angle and an old bumper that came with the winch. I think it turned out good. I need to add some tube soon to...

So I haven't been posting much or working on the Navajo. I have been wheeling some and dirtbiking alot and just not doing much new stuff to the truck. Anyway, I have been gathering parts and need to do some wrenching and take it to the next level. I did add a new door last night! The old one...

I just found this. I know I have had a ton of problems with those pesky nuts comming loose and ruining bearings/ spindles. The Dana 44 kit should work with Dana 35s, the stock ones are the same. http://pirate4x4.com/webster/stage8/index.php Looks like a good product. Wonder how much it costs?

http://groups.msn.com/KirbyandChuck/snowwheeling.msnw?albumlist=2 The Snow has been great lately. These pics are last week. Can't wait until Thursday when we get it again. The last one we went out to play and my brother rolled his XJ trying to go around my stuck truck. We winched it over and...

Well I broke 1 hub, and both ujoints in my front axle this weekend on Independance Trail in Penrose, CO. Had fun doing it though! About 10 minutes into the trail I broke a hub, but I was having problems with it a few days ago so I am not sure it wasn't already jacked up. Then, I was up with all...

We ran carnage today 2/19/06. We ran lower carnage, then attempted to run upped carnage, but we ended up missing the turn off, and went up a dead end trail a long ways. When I finally slid off the trail we walked it to the dead end. AFter we winched me back up on the trail, it was too late to...

Hey guys. Thought I would put this here so those of you who are doing SAS can use it if you need it. I am selling the steering setup on my SAS. Here is my Setup Description with Pics: more info on my SAS can be found here Steering: I purchased all the Steering link parts from RockWare...

Chopped my rear top. What do you think? Actually, I just photo chopped it. My wife thinks it is Hill Billy, but I really want to do it.

Finally got Some pictures, so I can finally do my write-up. Here is the Specs Axle: 76 F150 High Pinion Dana 44- This year has the 1/2" Axle Tubes Like a Dana 60 Narrowed 6" off Passenger side Passenger side Axle Shaft resplined by Dutchman Motorsports http://dutchmanms.com/ New: All...

Here it is shortly after I got it. It had: 3" James Duff VR Lift Rear: Shackles and Add-a-Leaf Kirby Built Front Bumper and Highlift Roof Rack Auto Tranny, Auto Tcase, L/S Rear P235s Before Here it was about 2.5 Years ago. It Had: 3" James Duff VR Coils with 1.25" Spacers JD Extended...

Ok I figured it out. Thanks for everyones help. Basically, the Auto and manual Tcase harnesses are different and you can't just plug it in. However, you can splice in the sensor. You will need to get the sensor harness from the donor. It is basically two wires (Blue and BLue with a black stripe)...

I got my manual 1354 in, and I am only dealing with shift boot problems now (minor). I am still trying to figure out how to make the lights on the dash work. I have the wiring for the manual from the tcase to where it plugs in on the fender, but I can't find where it plugs in. Any body help...

Anybody know if Earles have a warranty? My rear line burst going down the highway the other day. Almost killed me, but I got it stopped. They burst for no reason, so I hope they do, anybody know? Also, I bought em from James Duff and when I called them they said 90 days only. Cheap skates...

Any help would be appreciated. I swapped out my a4ld after a blowing a few a4lds for a manual. The swap went smooth and I have been driving it for 8 months or something. The only problem is that it is difficult to get the tranny into gear from nuetral when the truck is 1. Warmed up 2. At a...

My Navajo is getting a dana 44. Anybody know torque specs on the Wheel Bearings? Ball Joints? Do I really need to get the specail sleave wrench for the ball joints? Thanks Kirby

Alright, I finally broke down and did it. I got all the parts pretty much rounded up, the axle is almost prepared and it will probably find its way under my truck in the next few weeks. Here is the specs: HP Dana 44 out of a 76 F150 Cut down 6" 5.5 Wild Horses Springs Full height (no...

Alright! I gernaded my Mile Marker hubs. I bought them at auto Zone. Any body done this? Do you know how to get them warrantied?

Ok I heard the stink on the new radius arms. Look really cool, but I don't have $500 to drop in them: New Radius Arms Those look really cool. I am running the old ones now and they really work well. They improved my ride and flex. They are, however too low slung. I broke the old...

All right, getting ready to do the swap. I have the manual tcase comming, but I have no linkage. Does anybody know if the linkage off a 1350 will fit on a 1354?

I getting gears in next week. I got some 80w-90 for the rear end. Will that work? What kind of additive do I get fot hte L.S.? I did it once, I just can't remember... Also, I am getting a Lockright for my front end, but it is used. What oil goes in these? Is the LS additive OK? Thanks!

Allright, got the crapped out a4ld out last night, gathered some parts and valuable info this morning(thanks Brett), and got the steering collumn and pedals out tonight. I hoping to have the thing ready for a tranny by tomarrow. Now just got to figure out what 5 speed to use... I will get some...

I have a friend with a wrecked 2000 ranger. I want to put his tranny in my X. The A4ld is a piece. Will it work? Any computer changes? Will the Flywheel be a direct swap what a/b the Clutch? Any info would be appreciated.

Alright, if you have been doing the OHV thing very long, you know MOAB is the Disney Land of 4wheeling, dirtbiking, camping and everything else sacred. It is in Danger! Loud extremists aim to close use to everyone but non motor vehicles! Take a minute to send your comments to the Utah BLM...

Here Goes Before: 235s, 3" Duff V.R. lift and bumper Middle: 33s, Radius Arms and 4.5" of lift Middle Middle: Rear bumper, Sliders and Diskos Bumper Shot And After: New Front winch bumper, Rockcrawlers

Heres is my new bumper. Let me know what you think. A massive skid plate is going to be there too as soon as I get the motivation! f anyone knows how to link pics please do, otherwise here is a link to my group:WInch Bumper And here is my old System- (No winch mount)Old Bumoper Sliders...

I got my driver Ball joints done last year by $ wheel parts and it cost way to much money. Now my passenger side joints are sloppy and I want to do em myself. I know you need a press, but I have heard of Jeep guys renting one from Auto Zone and doing it themselves, so can it be done? Has anyone...

Everybody has had problems with the hub nuts on the manual hubs, right? Mine were always loosening and wearing out my bearings or the keyed washer would thread itself and defeat it's purpose, well I fixed it. What I used: The smaller nut from the conversion kit for Manuals A set of auto hub...