My 2wd 1998 xlt lift spindles and SOA project

[DirtJunky]

Yea stiffer bars would be nice. Just another thing on the endless list of accessories

 

[AlexSport'00]

What was the cost on this project?
A breakdown would be great, but if you don't have the price for each thing a list and a total would be great too.

 

[DirtJunky]

Axle perches were like $35
Spindles were $250
Then you'll need new inner and outer bearings and seals. About $25 for both sides
Roughly $320-$350 cus I needed new ball joints too.

 

[AlexSport'00]

Whoa. What spindles did you get for that cheap??? I know there are more, but I've only seen the Fabtech ones for like $500.

 

[DirtJunky]

I wanted fabtech (which are the ones round 500) but got a lotta stuff to pay off. Got some for a ranger edge 01-05

 

[AlexSport'00]

I know the Fabtech's are made for that but it never dawned on me to search for those haha alright thanks!
And yeah, I'd love the nice ones too but I don't have that kind of money just laying around.
Oh, and how's the 4.10s with those big 35"s?

 

[DirtJunky]

Waiting for 4.56s I'm still running stock 3.55s
Taking it really easy right now

 

[AlexSport'00]

I thought you had 4.10s for some reason but hahaha oh gosh that's gotta suck driving with 3.55s...
I'm buying another 8.8 axle real cheap so I can get someone to install gears, a locker, and weld on the perches, and make sure it'll be able to handle 35"s, and I'll still be able to drive around since this is my only vehicle. I'm gonna get 4.56s too. I think it's close enough to stock where I won't have to worry about a new speedo gear.

 

[DirtJunky]

not as bad as i thought itd be. i get around easily without hard shifting and tranny over heating

 

[AlexSport'00]

You'll probably love the lower gears when you get them then! But glad its not causing serious issues.

 

[DirtJunky]

Oh I can't wait for 4.56s from a stop ill get up and go a lot quicker

Had to throw up another picture. Stoked how it came out

 

[AlexSport'00]

I'm insanely jealous. That thing looks fantastic, and I'm excited to get mine to look like that eventually too! Hopefully by the year's end I'll have my axle ready and the other stuff. Everything would be best, but I'm doubting I'll be able to get the cash to afford the axle set up and the spindles by year's end.

 

[DirtJunky]

Here's the comparison between the two of us now

 

[AlexSport'00]

Those both look great! I'm not sure which I'd choose...probably the SAS'd cause it's 4wd, but yours would be so much easier to maneuver in parking lots since it isn't like a foot wider on each side. haha But good job on your truck man! It looks great!

 

[DirtJunky]

Rear tires weren't on. Messing with the gearing. Waiting for my tranny to go before I do my SAS

 

[AlexSport'00]

Ahh, I see.
Hmm, idk what I'd do if my tranny went out...that'd be a tough call whether to go 4wd or keep it 2wd. The former is more fun, but the latter is easier...

 

[DirtJunky]

5speed 4x4

 

[Trailgrinder]

Where did you get your spindles from, can't find any
For under 4-500???

 

[J_Train]

Looks good, to clear up the torsion bar question, the code for the big bar is 1.

Also found these. They come with shackles that won't work but its u.Der $500

http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-11-Ford-Ranger-SPORT-3-LIFT-KIT-spindles-shackles-/220707697174

Or these under $300

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Lift-Spindles-01-10-Ford-Ranger-Lifted-/370579336280

 

[DirtJunky]

Find ranger edge spindles