The Branger

[Micah J]

The new project has begun. 88 Ranger cab on an 83 FSB chassis. Will be running a 5.0 or 5.4 and manual T case. Trussed and plated TTB, full length radius arms and coilovers!

 

[Rick]

Nice project. Very cool!

 

[Rick]

Where in AZ are you located?

 

[Micah J]

Where in AZ are you located?

Thank you, im very excited! Im in Mesa. You?

 

[Micah J]

Was hoping to get the cab pushed forward a bit more but looks like thats where it sits. After getting the dash out I realized where i needed to cut the firewall things are going to get real tight with the gas pedal. Between my big shoes and I would rather get wheeling sooner than later, I won't be cutting the firewall. Body cant get much lower without major surgery to structural cab sheet metal

 

[Rick]

Thank you, im very excited! Im in Mesa. You?

Other end of the world. I'm out in Wittmann.

 

[Rick]

Was hoping to get the cab pushed forward a bit more but looks like thats where it sits. After getting the dash out I realized where i needed to cut the firewall things are going to get real tight with the gas pedal. Between my big shoes and I would rather get wheeling sooner than later, I won't be cutting the firewall. Body cant get much lower without major surgery to structural cab sheet metal

We had a member put a 4 door Explorer on a shortened F250 chassis complete with the 300 inline 6!

Ryan's F250/Explorer hybrid

I guess this is what happens when you take someone like me, add someone like Kevin (DWD), and throw in some beer! Here's the plan. This weekend I'm looking at buying a '79 F250 longbed. It has a 300 straight 6, leaf sprung dana44 front, dana 60 rear. Basically, I'm going to put my Explorer...

www.explorerforum.com

 

[410Fortune]

that is wicked cool!! Welcome and thanks for sharing. Cant wait to see more.
I love my 88
You should look into swapping the door glass and adding the wing windows!!!!

 

[Micah J]

We had a member put a 4 door Explorer on a shortened F250 chassis complete with the 300 inline 6!

http://[URL]https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/ryans-f250-explorer-hybrid.41314/page-11

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You've got some good wheeling out there. That is cool! Definitely makes me feel better about my cab height.

 

[Micah J]

that is wicked cool!! Welcome and thanks for sharing. Cant wait to see more.
I love my 88
You should look into swapping the door glass and adding the wing windows!!!!

That's the plan! My driver door is Red and it's replacement already has the wing, so just need the parts for the pass side.

 

[Micah J]

Finally got going on the TTB! She gained a little weight.

 

[410Fortune]

very nice. Did you order the plates/truss or build them
Going with uniball pivots? Not moving the lower ball joint?
Going to be one wicked truck!

 

[Micah J]

very nice. Did you order the plates/truss or build them
Going with uniball pivots? Not moving the lower ball joint?
Going to be one wicked truck!

I'm stoked! We ordered the files online and cut them on the lazer at work. Yes uniball pivots. Havent decided on lift yet so not cutting the BJ yet. Really need to source the billet lower. Going to be doing 2 more sets for my buddies and building engine cages.

 

[Micah J]

Me being me, I was itching to get back out wheeling so this was purchased. In fantastic condition for the price. Push button 4x4 even works! Just had to find a front shaft! Still not sure why it was missing.... Thank you President Trump

 

[Micah J]

 

[Micah J]

Some more fun arrived this weekend

 

[yostyexplorer94]

I like where this is going!

 

[Micah J]

Few more of lives adventures have ended me with a 2004 5.4 2v PI, matching trans and case. 160k runs great!

Lets see if she'll fit!

 

[410Fortune]

hope you are not in love with your HVAC and firewall
Wicked nice place to work! Look at that concrete! flat ans smooth....and a Toyota forklift, Im in love!

That should be a 4407 t case..... gonna be a tough sale for a TTB Ranger frame

 

[Micah J]

Whole lot of work later we have an extended wheel base and part of a bed. Finally looking like a truck! Wheelbase looks to be about 122"