da ranger project

TRUNK_MONKEY · Aug 6, 2007

we are making a 2wd into a 4x4 ruggy? rubiger? rangicon? LOL
we have--
HP d30 on leafs for the front
OX locker for the d30
8.8 out back
jeep rubicon Moab wheels and MTR's for rubber
rear is lifted 12 inches(between tires,springs and lifted spring hangers)
body lift is coming 1 inch pucks
home made rear bumper
it already had: new 2300 cc engine bored and ported
and was free for my son -- from his grand pa. more to follow
scott

that is raising the rear spring shackle

that is the front spring mount before the reinforcement

that shows the reinforcement from between the frame rails

that is after installing 2004 ranger 8.8 and rear leafs

PaleBlue90 · Aug 7, 2007

yep thats my truck!

heres it with the rubi wheels and stock axle/leafs

heres what it looks like now

like my dad said, more to come

06yellowranger · Aug 7, 2007

very nice, should be a fun project

samsonitesamsonite · Aug 7, 2007

nice, but that sure doesn't look like 12" of lift in the rear.....

TRUNK_MONKEY · Aug 7, 2007

it is spread out over different areas.
the new springs were 3 inches
tires 6 inches
re located spring mounts 2 1/2 inches front and rear.the new tires will net the last 1/2 in.all told 12 inches.the cab will have 1 inch added this week too.
and some will be lost as the front goes up.

FastJake · Aug 7, 2007

I think your error was in the amount of lift from the tires. Unless they are actually 1 foot taller than your old tires, you didn't gain 6" of lift from them. I'm guessing the tires are 6" taller which gives you 3" of lift.

TRUNK_MONKEY · Aug 7, 2007

FastJake said:
I think your error was in the amount of lift from the tires. Unless they are actually 1 foot taller than your old tires, you didn't gain 6" of lift from them. I'm guessing the tires are 6" taller which gives you 3" of lift.

more or less.LOL but my rear bumper is 12 inches above what it was with trashed leafs and 14 in tires.i concede my possible math error,but the amount is 12.measured at my rear bumper top edge.i wrote on the fender and bumper so i have an idea what we have moved up in inches.
we are off to get either some steel or front axle parts.

samsonitesamsonite · Aug 7, 2007

well you are doing a fine job, but FYI lift isn't determined by tire height, that would be more under the category of ground clearance, to measure lift its more the mount of "lift given by your suspension itself, or a body lift.... just thought you would like to know.

PaleBlue90 · Aug 10, 2007

we got our parts from Blue Torch fab today, i ordered yj shock mounts that my dads gonna weld up, a 8.8 diff cover kit, that you weld together, and some stickers. they forgot to put the cover kit in the box but with a phone call they are shipping it out today, very good at fixing mistakes, i highly recommend them to ppl looking to get some stuff. we shall let you all know how the 8.8 kit came out.

heres a link for the kit, they have a few diffrent ones. ones you can weld yourself or you can buy it together already.

http://bluetorchfab.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=286

TRUNK_MONKEY · Aug 10, 2007

samsonitesamsonite said:
well you are doing a fine job, but FYI lift isn't determined by tire height, that would be more under the category of ground clearance, to measure lift its more the mount of "lift given by your suspension itself, or a body lift.... just thought you would like to know.

my numbers are from where the bumper was at stock height,to where it is now. but i do see your point.if my son's BTF link is against da rules,let him know,we just want to share whats cooking and not get entangled into stuff that is not allowed .
we might have more pics this weekend..............hopefully !

JoshT · Aug 10, 2007

looks good, and like a fun project. On your measuring, that 12" still isn't an accurate measure for wen it's finished. The front hasn't been lifted (or atleast visibly) yet so the nose is down more than it will be, therefore anything aft of the rear wheels is higher than it'll sit finished. I'd guess that when finished it'd sit more in the range of 8-10 inches higher. Either way it'll be a good improvement.

TRUNK_MONKEY · Aug 10, 2007

JoshT said:
looks good, and like a fun project. On your measuring, that 12" still isn't an accurate measure for wen it's finished. The front hasn't been lifted (or atleast visibly) yet so the nose is down more than it will be, therefore anything aft of the rear wheels is higher than it'll sit finished. I'd guess that when finished it'd sit more in the range of 8-10 inches higher. Either way it'll be a good improvement.

yep,that what i figure too.

i am now trying to gather all the front axle parts.whheeeeee!!!!

Sevensecondsuv · Aug 10, 2007

What did you ever end up doing for a tranny?

PaleBlue90 · Aug 11, 2007

were still working on the transmission and t-case

JohnnyU · Aug 11, 2007

Hack that frame off after the spring hanger and weld that box tube inbetween the frame rails for added support to the lowered spring hangers. No point in having more overhang than needed, especially if you are attempting to build a truggy.

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