Project PaleBlue

[PaleBlue90]

the start
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[PaleBlue90]

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[PaleBlue90]

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[PaleBlue90]

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[PaleBlue90]

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heres my new Rustys Hi-Steer kit for jeeps
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Posion Spider Customs LEDS mounted
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[PaleBlue90]

STICKERS! lol

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h140/Blacklight6989/rangerstickers.jpg

[goldxlt]

seems like a kilelr start, why did you go with the leafs?

[PaleBlue90]

i went with leafs beauce they were easyer to work with IMHO, i also want to be diffrent:icon_welder::icon_hornsup:

[95offroadx]

why did you move the axle that far forward?

[PaleBlue90]

if i didnt move it forward the transmission crossmember would be in the way, so i had to move it forward so i could weld my spring hanger to the frame

[albertabronco]

looks cool what axle did you use up from whats it from im going to be doing this swap soon and i would like to know what you used thanks ahead of time

[PaleBlue90]

i used a jeep yj dana 30, im useing stronger axles and a ox locker with 4.10's. i got the axle without knuckles or axles for 20 bucks...the best part though is its a HI-Pinion dana 30:clapping:

[danger88ranger]

Hows come u dont take the bed sides off and make a cage for yer spare and a high lift and anything else you want to take with you to the trail?

[PaleBlue90]

beacuse i plan on getting this
http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=28

or fabbing something like it up

[danger88ranger]

sounds good, does it have a transfer case on yet? or is it still 2wd

[metalmacguyver]

what front springs are those? why no SOA? because of steering? that steering labeled picture looks like cross over steering but not high steer???? looks good. i am following this with interest.

[LittleBigFoot]

I think Mike kept hte original spring under axle set up to keep the potential of the springs when flexing out. Or something like that. We talked about it when we were up in Bailey a few weeks ago.

[PaleBlue90]

correctamundo adam, the steering is crossover, im gonna stick to the stock ranger steering box, and im gonna try and still use the stock pitmen arm. no tcase yet beacuse of my crap hole of a job, (they wont pay me enough so im looking elseware) i will have a tcase and stuff soon......i hope

[metalmacguyver]

it doesnt make sense to me though. because that setup drasticly limits both droop and compression of the suspention. what do you mean by potential?

[PaleBlue90]

i read in a JP mag issue, they said that spring under is the best way to go. it allows more travel and flex. right now its not very flexy as the srpings are brand new.

[PaleBlue90]

i havent made much progress...i lost my job and its been hard trying to find work. i should be back on it here in a few days ill post pics up as i go along.

*Things still do*
tranny (4got wich one to go with)
t-case (manual shift but i 4got wat its called)
Install front OX Locker
Install Rear Limited slip (unshure about wat to get)
Get or fab bed
Get drive shafts made
Install Passenger seat
Install radio/CB
Install steering stableizer and front shocks
Weld shock towers to the frame
Fad front bumper with light/winch mount
Mount winch/lights
Make rockers
Make a set of Half Doors
Gotta get some sort of sway bar
Gotta get a drag link link of some sort

*unshure of i still want to do these*
Snorkle
Light Bar /w lights

[PaleBlue90]

SHES BACK! ill be getting parts ordered in a few days, im gonna get a locker in the rear and have been looking at a lock-rite. good?

[86ford]

if you put a 8.8 in the rear get a mini spool and dont waste your money on a lock-right. if you have a 7.5 weld it. lockrights are the best ones for these trucks but if you are going to be wheeling it most of the time you will wish you welded it or put a spool in.

86

[PaleBlue90]

well its gonna be a mix of dd/wheeling. it has a 28 spline 8.8, but ill get a 31 spline kit when i get a rear locker. idk if i want a lock-right for shure yet. maybe ill just pony up for another OX lol (i think they make one)

[gettle03FX4LevelII]

i found a site selling lockers real cheap. http://ford4x4accessories.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=6 seems to good to be true what do you think.

[PaleBlue90]

i bought a superlift 4inch drop pitmen arm, then lost my job so its on hold yet again

[PaleBlue90]

well i got money so this week ill be orgering more parts after i get my 89 a tranny:D

[crawlin91]

i just saw the zombies are planning another meet sometime soon. this time Ill be wheeling. lets get down there and represent the ranger crowd

[PaleBlue90]

i just saw the zombies are planning another meet sometime soon. this time Ill be wheeling. lets get down there and represent the ranger crowd

we will see. i might not have a rig....

[oatmealman]

i just saw the zombies are planning another meet sometime soon. this time Ill be wheeling. lets get down there and represent the ranger crowd

I might head down there with ya carl.Hopefully the jeep will be done and they are talking about 2-3 months from now so It should be and maybe adam will have his front drive shaft so we can rep trs down their.