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96 StRanger


deankelly

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You are absolutely correct. I used one inch spacers. You could use the ford racing hub in the T-bird IRS to keep the 4.5 bolt circle but would still need the greater backspace for the greater width. I found it simpler and more economical to use the adapters on the front.
 


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The wheels i used are for a T-bird.
 

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Wheels for a lincoln LS or a 2007 Fusion will work too. You do not want 7 inch wide wheels with the lincoln wheels or possibly any others. The will interfere with the parking brake cables. Unless you can mod the cables.
 

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I think your Ranger is great looking and would still like to see more pictures of it. Interior and engine as well as more of the exterior.
 

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do you think the 03/04 cobra rear end will work with this kit?
 

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pictures please

Nice Ride! yes would like to see more detail pictures of the rear end mod. How does it handle now with the new rear end? I was going to do a IRS on my wife van but sold the car to get the ranger.
 

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It rides a little rougher on uneven road but holds turns much better than before. I still need to put a posi unit in.
 

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Ever thought of swapping springs for bags for a better ride?

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Some pictures I took today.
 

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Great looking truck, the interior has a nice updated look. What's the rear bumper off of ? With the Mazda bed, is the rear bumper different than a standard bed Ranger ?
 

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Thanks. No, it is a standard ranger bumper. I have a better one to replace it but I need to have the tailpipes lowered first to make it fit.
 

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Ever thought of swapping springs for bags for a better ride?

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For the front or rear? I know they are available for the rear.
 

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All 4 corners. Wouldn't make since to me to bag just the rear on a lowered vehicle...

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Is there a link to info that you can send to me? Thanks.
 

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