2000 ranger conversion


dangerranger78

15+ Year Member

Joined
Sep 9, 2008
Messages
22
Points
3,101
City
coker creek TN
Vehicle Year
1986/2000
Transmission
Manual
hey guys im new here but ive got a 2000 ranger with a 2.5 and i am thinking about converting it to a 4x4.via jeep dana30 front axle 4x4 tranny and t-case ect. gas prices are really whats pushing this and the fact i rolled it and the body is already beat to crap. my fab skills are good enough to do it but i would like some feed back. nothing big just maybe 33's or so.
 
dont take this the wrong way, but gas prices are what made you decide to take a short, light truck and make it taller and heavier?
 
I would love to have a 4cyl 4x4... if I had one it would be pretty much stockish though.

If you start getting big meats the advantage of a four cylinder will go away.
 
thanks for the input guys. the conversion wont cost that much cuz ive got most of the parts lying around. iv got a good daily driver(even though its not a ranger) and a 4cyl ranger on 33's will still not drink as much gas out playing as say a 85 bronco with a 351 (8.5mpg) in very good running condition.
 
go for it man. y links are the big thing for jeepers. they are pretty easy to build if you have fab skills.

id go with a coil setup over leafs. as long as you get the dana 30 hp, which comes out of YJs and XJs, you should be ok. you will need to use a 85.5 up to mid 90s toyota steering box. you will also need to build a set of coil buckets or get a set off of an older model ranger. id just build the buckets if your going this far anyway.

good luck and cant wait to see so pics.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Sponsored Ad

TRS Events & Gatherings

Where We Were in 2025 – The Ranger Station

Latest posts

Featured Rangers

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

TRS Latest Video

Official TRS Merchandise

Follow TRS On Instagram

Latest Album Photos

IMG_4690.JPEG
IMG_4689.JPEG
IMG_4688.JPEG
IMG_4679.JPEG
IMG_4656.JPEG
IMG_4625.JPEG
IMG_4562.JPEG
IMG_4561.JPEG
IMG_4560.JPEG
IMG_4559.JPEG
IMG_4558.JPEG
IMG_4445.JPEG

Product Suggestions

Back
Top