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  1. TRUNK_MONKEY

    9" help?

    i believe the 31 spline 8.8 is a better axle than a 9in is. any other ranger or explorer should be a bolt in swap.
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    kool,here ya go

    my tj coils were thinner (10 percent or so vs the xj coils) and collapsed on me a tad,maybe try oem tj coils? stock vs stock they are between 1 and 2 inches shorter than xj springs and more flexy. used ones will be shorter due to the same collapse i had ,and might be perfect.i trashed mine...
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    i like these

    gonna have to get some. https://www.expeditionexchange.com/wedco/
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    4wheel parts,aurora colorado

    been busy somewhat,sorry to have been afk. so,i get a job last friday.good them my jeep radiator goes to auto destruct mode.at pull n save of all places.ugh! we limp to gas station to gas station to the nearby 4wheel parts.they dont deal with that kind of parts/repairs,but sean lockwood the...
  5. TRUNK_MONKEY

    almost forgot

    my son got his tee shirt and stickers today--thanks Jim :icon_welder: 'preciate that delivery in spite of all teh BS you have been thru the last 3 weeks or so.:clapping: it is from my son Mike in Westminster Colorado.........:yahoo:
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    posting up some news for the noobs

    http://staythetrail.org/ just wanted to share and expose the newer folks to some do's and dont's of the trail.all too often we get into the "arms race" of building rigs and dont welcome and educate the new folks joining the ranks. too often the FS "manages" the public lands by just closing them...
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    i like these.....

    https://www.expeditionexchange.com/dixonbate/DSC09640340.jpghttps://www.expeditionexchange.com/dixonbate/
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    dig deep guys

    need a trans with a low first gear. saw pinto engines adapted to early willys with t90 trans w d20 xfer case.same engine family as the 2300cc right? novak makes an adapter for the t90/d20/pinto engine,i would like to know if this can go to the 2300cc "modern" engines?or even the 2500cc as well.i...
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    post up

    i am a jeep nut at heart.but give ford it's due--some parts of the rangers are very stout.i like the jeeps for the awesome and huge aftermarket support. so what do you guys all see as the ranger's strengths? i see engine selection--is broad rear axle is near bombproof.explorer even better ranger...
  10. TRUNK_MONKEY

    What do I need to know to get Dana 44 gears?

    i believe 392 and up,and below no idea.see above :P
  11. TRUNK_MONKEY

    miata engine??

    i'd go VW TDI diesel.50+ miles per gallon and turbo.:rockon:
  12. TRUNK_MONKEY

    hello all

    if i have out my ranger stuff in the wrong forum,i am really sorry,and please move it to the correct place.and otherwise--Hello all!! and Jim? i hope you can get a canadian lawyer to go after this jerk!
  13. TRUNK_MONKEY

    da ranger project

    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...

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