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The Red Devil Ranger.


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We've been building this for about 9 months now, and it's pretty close to being completed.

If you would like to see more, you can see the build thread here: http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120009

Specs:

Truck itself.

-1989 Ford Ranger STX extra cab.
-2.9L V6
-5 Speed stock transmission

Tires

-37/14.5/15 Bias Iroks
-15" D-Window Steel wheels
-DIY Ruffstuff Beadlocks

Front Axle

-High Pinion Dana 44 3/4 ton.
-Spartan Locker.
-5.13 gear ratio.
-62.75" wide.
-High Steer.
-Waggoneer 6 lug outers.

Rear Axle

-Ford 9 inch.
-Full floater. (14 bolt axle shafts).
-5.13 gear ratio.
-Detroit Locker.
-14 bolt outers, modified to 6 lug.
-Disc brakes.

Transfercase

-1350 Transfercase
-D&D Machine Doubler adapter
-Equals dual transfercases

Suspension

-Leaf springs

Misc. Mods.

-Double Bobbed bed 2 feet.
-Fender Flares.
-Custom front bumper
-Ramsey 8000lb Winch
-Custom transfer case knobs
-Rock sliders
-Wheelbase: 115"
-More I forgot but will add later. :icon_thumby:

Now for some pics:

First time it saw dirt.




Trailered up and ready to go:



Took it out to test the flex and see where the fenders needed cut.


Washed and pretty:


New cage:




 
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Looks like a solid truck. I usually prefer the look of tube bumpers over the plate style bumpers but I like how you kinda integrated both styles in your front bumper.
 

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Looks good! Why are your mirrors half way down the door though?
 

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Do you mean halfway down the length of the door? That's where they were when we bought it.. That's where the hole is. Are they in a different spot on other trucks?
 

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Looks really good.
 

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Do you mean halfway down the length of the door? That's where they were when we bought it.. That's where the hole is. Are they in a different spot on other trucks?

Ha! Just noticed that. On my 93 they're right where the A Pillar meets. No clue about the older model; I guess I never noticed if that's normal or not.

I do love the look of this truck. I was hoping it would give me some ideas but it's leaf, not coil (Blast!). Looks fantastic though!
 

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Your mirrors are in the right spot, that is just how the first and second gen ranger's mirrors are.
 

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Thought so. Are they the stock mirrors for an STX truck? There's small holes and a not-so-faded spot lower down on the door like it might have had the swing-out aluminum mirrors at some point in it's life..:dunno:
 

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Thought so. Are they the stock mirrors for an STX truck? There's small holes and a not-so-faded spot lower down on the door like it might have had the swing-out aluminum mirrors at some point in it's life..:dunno:
They are that far back to accommodate the trucks that came with vent windows
 

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Nice job!

Richard
 

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That truck is sick!
i love that year, i just like the squareness, easy lines and parts galor!

YES! FINALLY another all leaf ranger guy! im not alone lol:headbang:
 

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any pics of the doubler?
 

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