Getrdone52's 98 Ranger Build thread

[getrdone52]

Well I had the motor put in by another ranger enthusiast because I don't have the time to do it my self. It turned out great and just needs a few tweaks before its 100% done but it is running and driving!

Started as a 1998 3.0L 5 speed BW1354m then put in a 2000 Explorer 5.0L 4r70w 4406m, added PATS, swapped to auto pedals, added Explorer column, Explorer tachometer, Explorer bezel, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, and the 4x4 lights work.

Sorry don't know why the pics are messed up but I'm too lazy to fix it right now...

Engine bay all cleaned up and ready for 5.0

5.0 all taken apart

Had to drill a hole in the motor mount 3/8" inch to the right so the T-Case didn't hit the gas tank.

Motor bolted in

Radiator is tight!

Tranny cooler added

4406 manual shift from a 2003 F-150 4.6L

T-Case in

The linkage is from a 99 F-150. This is what bolts to the tranny.

Shafts are from a 98 Expedition. One from an F-150 will work as well. The rear had to be shortened, I think two inches but don't remember exactly.

T-Case shifter and boot. I'm going to get an Explorer center console and cover that hole. (Sorry about the crappy pic)

Dash taken apart

Old and new steering column

New column with cruise control buttons in

All put together

And the finished product

 

[miller time]

How long did it take
Where did you get the motor from

 

[getrdone52]

How long did it take
Where did you get the motor from

a good week. motor came from a doner explorer

 

[getrdone52]

 

[prerunner]

This is an awesome build. How much did putting the 5.0 in cost you?

 

[kaytor692]

trucks coming along nicely man good work

 

[getrdone52]

Got the steering box moved, Long arms built

Steering built

Under the truck

 

[getrdone52]

This is an awesome build. How much did putting the 5.0 in cost you?

Right around $2000

trucks coming along nicely man good work

Thanks

 

[getrdone52]

forgot to put this up but I have a few more things for it too

 

[miller time]

what size tires are you planning to run

 

[getrdone52]

Still needs front Driveshaft but the transmission crossmember is in the way... gunna have to cut into it a lot or make a different one. The 4406 sits so far back I need a 36" front drive shaft...

what size tires are you planning to run

315/75/16 Goodyear MT/R's

 

[Stang5lgt]

Where are the good pics from the gulch?

 

[getrdone52]

Well got the 35s and fiberglass on yesterday. Also went and tested it a little bit

Even have some videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHPbbz2chOE&feature=youtube_gdata_player&desktop_uri=/watch?v=jHPbbz2chOE&feature=youtube_gdata_player&app=desktop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-54qPFKEjM&desktop_uri=/watch?v=M-54qPFKEjM&app=desktop

 

[getrdone52]

Where are the good pics from the gulch?

Thanks for reminding me!

 

[miller time]

I wish I could do all that but 3 kids takes a lot of money and being a farm hand takes my time good job your truck is sweet I like the sas and 5.0 but I'm not into pre runners. All I see is corn fields and mud

ps what did you do with the coil over shocks