- Joined
- Aug 14, 2007
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- Location
- Tooele, UT
- Vehicle Year
- 1990
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3
- Transmission
- Manual
In fact, its very close to being done.
So, here is what we started with. 1990 Ranger 4x4. 2.3, 5 speed and electric Tcase. Bought it with 6" early Skyjacker kit, fiberglass front fenders and 31s on 15x10s. We replaced the Skyjacker kit with a Tuff Country set of brackets and extended radius arms. We also cutoff the original shock towers and added F250 towers, and extended the front brake hoses. We did a LOT more, some is posted around the board here, the rest isn't.
We bought this truck a few years ago, and then I took it off the streets for safety reasons 2 years ago. The last nine months has seen this truck all but strippped. OK, in the end, we have probably touched every single bolt on this truck... Guess I should mention this was a cab swap. What a pain in the BUTT!
Well, now for the first time since we bought this truck, it is all one color! And that Moss Green is exactly the color we wanted. Got the paint at the local Ranch supply store... The Moss Green is part of a four color camo series they have. I think I will use the Flat Black for a different project later on. Guess you want me to stop with the wordage. OK, Heres a couple pics!
More to do. Took it for a front end alignment and it needs right side balljoints and both sides need bearings. So I'll rebuild the front end, complete with all seals and clearance the D35 for more flex. Still need to paint the front bumper light bar, and install the tailgate. I forgot I still need to make a spare tire mount in the bed... Ah well, the end is finally in sight!!!
We're pretty happy, over the past week we also painted my daughter's XJ... John Deere Yellow!
Garage paint jobs aren't that bad, and we painted both rigs for less than $100 including supplies!
So, here is what we started with. 1990 Ranger 4x4. 2.3, 5 speed and electric Tcase. Bought it with 6" early Skyjacker kit, fiberglass front fenders and 31s on 15x10s. We replaced the Skyjacker kit with a Tuff Country set of brackets and extended radius arms. We also cutoff the original shock towers and added F250 towers, and extended the front brake hoses. We did a LOT more, some is posted around the board here, the rest isn't.
We bought this truck a few years ago, and then I took it off the streets for safety reasons 2 years ago. The last nine months has seen this truck all but strippped. OK, in the end, we have probably touched every single bolt on this truck... Guess I should mention this was a cab swap. What a pain in the BUTT!
Well, now for the first time since we bought this truck, it is all one color! And that Moss Green is exactly the color we wanted. Got the paint at the local Ranch supply store... The Moss Green is part of a four color camo series they have. I think I will use the Flat Black for a different project later on. Guess you want me to stop with the wordage. OK, Heres a couple pics!
More to do. Took it for a front end alignment and it needs right side balljoints and both sides need bearings. So I'll rebuild the front end, complete with all seals and clearance the D35 for more flex. Still need to paint the front bumper light bar, and install the tailgate. I forgot I still need to make a spare tire mount in the bed... Ah well, the end is finally in sight!!!
We're pretty happy, over the past week we also painted my daughter's XJ... John Deere Yellow!
Garage paint jobs aren't that bad, and we painted both rigs for less than $100 including supplies!
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