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89 Ford Ranger SAS


FordRanger89

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So I did some more stuff.

I had to build mud flaps (finder flares are coming) I got a fix-it ticket..... :annoyed: They look kind of dumb but there ant much I can do about it.




I built a new track bar mount. Now my track bar and drag link are more level.









I also added some support to my pasinger side steering.



I moved my coil buckets forward an inch. They were too far back.



I cut my finders a little......







I was kind of weld crazy. I welded the pumpkin to the tubing on both sides. I also filled all the crimp holes with weld (they were leaking a bit).



lastly I did the 60/40 seat build. I want to have a center console and cup holders!!!!!



 
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Looks Sick!! Cant wait till summer Rubicon trip!!
 

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Looks good! Did some nice work their!
 

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So a little up-date. I am horrible at taking pictures as I go.... but I have before and after pictures. :icon_thumby:

So, first thing I did was modify my coil buckets to use 6" tj Rough country coils.



Then I did High steer using chevy outers.
I bought a 75 chevy dana 44 off craigslist for $100.
Then sent the passenger side to dutchman axles to get drilled and taped.















Then I built a new track bar mount to make my drag link and track bar level.







And that is how she sits today.
Drives amazing: no pump steer at all. Really smooth ride!!! :yahoo:
 

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I also put finder flares on, and got a summer set of wheels and tires so I can save my KM2s. I got the wheels for $100 at a junk yard!!!!





 

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Ranger of the Month!

SAS (A true half ton swap)
Geared
Locked
Clean
High Steer!
and its clean
and it is used
and clean...

Deserving of a Ranger of the month I think
 
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That pickup has come along way. Nice job man, I really like those new rims!
 

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No problem man. You wheel the rubicon a lot?
 

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Actually, last year was my first year. I was in way over my head haha.
but I cant get enough of it now.
My buddies and I are making it an annual thing now.
We go the last week of June.
Got a lot to do before then.
 

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I've always wanted to go,one of my buddies has been a couple times. I can't wait till I sas mine and I can take it up there.
 

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There is nothing like it.
you'll love it
 

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Very nice truck! Built very nicely!
 
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you have been nominated. I would suggest updating the first post with current specs and maybe a current pic.
 

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