85 Ranger Skyjacker class2, 8.8, d35, arb air

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Just thought i'd put up some pics of my project. Trying to get it ready for Dixie Run @ tellico. If you have any input, dont hesitate. Plan on running 33's. Already have 4.56's installed. Ran air line today for rear locker. Going to do a CO2 bottle setup to fill tires/lock locker. Had a flowmaster installed yesterday. Sounds freakin awsome! Need some ideas on rockers and other body armour. Tow hook locations? More pics to come...
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[Shran]

Looks familiar and good, I have a similar lift.

You may want to build a skid plate for that gas tank. Rock sliders are easily built and bolted/welded onto your frame. Most I have seen go from the back of the front fender opening to a little ways beyond the cab. Tow hooks, one on each corner, bottom of frame rail. The driver's side rear will be a bastard if you use one of the holes that is already in the frame...there is a "dent" in the frame that is very hard to drill through.

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flexin the back today. got my airline run to the rear diff. drivers front bearings went out today. dont know what all that was about. gonna try to post a video of it flexin in a bit.

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heres the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnvE9lSvwR8

[metalmacguyver]

Wheel it lightly before the run to tellico to break in the springs. New springs tend to be stiff.....


Some weight in the bed would help too.

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I've been thinking about taking the bed off. Im really dont know what i want to do. daily driver or trail rig?

[MudSlutII]

I've been thinking about taking the bed off. Im really dont know what i want to do. daily driver or trail rig?

i torched the side walls off of my bed and then shotened the frame.. i dont recommend it as a daily driver or you'll end up like this :

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it was a bit too light.. lost control, flipped three times off a cliff.. but on the trails it was absolutly amazing.. never got stuck.

[blowdown]

damn son! You already part it out?

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Well, ordered a few parts today. ARB Compressor kit, 15x8 Soft 8's, Warn Hubs, and 33x12.50 Maxxis Bighorns. Cant wait to get it all on the ranger. Will post pics asap.

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Got my hubs on. Pics of exaust. Fixed parking brake.
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Compressor - Check. Tires and wheels will be on tomorrow. Pics to come.
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Installed New tires and wheels today. Pretty Sweet! The rear axle has 1 1/4 spacers on it, previous owner put them on. Im taking them off asap. Wheels are 4" BS. Gotta do a little fender trimming tomorrow. Also finished the compressor install. Ordered a solenoid from Mac's for 17.50 vs. 50.00 for arb.
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[mkpecor]

i like the build man, good looking truck.

[NorCalBronco]

Nice work!

[rangerworks]

keep the pics coming good looking build