• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

My Build thread


low~n~blue

February 2012 STOTM Winner
MTOTM Winner
Joined
Oct 21, 2007
Messages
209
Reaction score
4
Points
0
Location
Arizona
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
FORD
Engine Size
4.0 V6
Transmission
Manual
Hey guys, been a member on this site for awhile but never posted my own truck. Hopefully it can inspire anyone thinking about it. OK so now about the truck!

I purchased the 1993 ford ranger "splash" 4.0 v6 from my grandpa when i was 15, had camper-shell, pin-striping, stock wheels, stock EVERYTHING! SO i went to work on it!

First thing to go was the camper-shell and replaced with a in-bed tonnue cover. Took some custom fabing due to the step side "splash" edition but came out awesome! Next i turned my attention to the interior. Summit racing had some nice Pro-car seats and figured i would change out the stock grey carpet for new black while i was at it.

Then i figured i would change out the stock wheels for some 18's on cooper Zeon tires. BUT a new problem came out of that, the ride hight looked wrong with the new low profile tires, so i ordered a DJM 4' lowering kit complete with flip kit and dream beams. New shocks installed and kit installed the truck still didn't sit perfect so i used a chevy lowering shackle which worked as a one inch lift in the rear to give it that slight rake.

After that i decided the truck needed a cowl hood, so i picked one up and had it painted. I think it came out pretty good, but it still didn't have a rumble to it so i added a 2.5 cat-back Gibson exhaust and now it has a MEAN rumble.

Through the years i have spent thousands on a/c's and oil leaks and more recently a tranny and clutch but the truck has been great! nearly 20 years old and still has original paint everywhere but hood. Drives like new and has never left me stranded, been a great truck and a true testament to ford, but anyway here are some picks after i put a coat of wax on it. ALSO on the tailgate there is a minor dent that i have since repaired. A lot of money has been spent on this truck to make it look like i haven't spent money on it haha if that makes sense, lights ect.

Let me know what you guys think! I have owned this truck for 7 years. It was my first and only vehicle, it has been through thick and thin with me. I polish it up and make it look nice and also haul my quad out to the dunes with it. Thanks for viewing it guys!!



















 


doorgunner

Lab Rat for V.A. hospital
U.S. Military - Veteran
V8 Engine Swap
MTOTM Winner
2009 Truck of The Year
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS Banner 2012-2015
Joined
Oct 22, 2008
Messages
12,784
Reaction score
516
Points
113
Location
New Orleans (8' below sea level & sinking)
Vehicle Year
1934/1989
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
350+1
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
N/A
Total Drop
3/4
Tire Size
23570R15
My credo
JESUS Loves Ya!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO......I cut myself..........


das a sharp truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

low~n~blue

February 2012 STOTM Winner
MTOTM Winner
Joined
Oct 21, 2007
Messages
209
Reaction score
4
Points
0
Location
Arizona
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
FORD
Engine Size
4.0 V6
Transmission
Manual
thanks!

Thanks for the feedback! i appreciate hearing other peoples opinions! :yahoo:
 

inuyasha2875

New Member
Joined
Oct 16, 2008
Messages
248
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
Post Falls Idaho
Vehicle Year
1983,1986
Make / Model
FORD
Engine Size
2.8,2.9
Transmission
Manual
nice truck i like those seats
 

low~n~blue

February 2012 STOTM Winner
MTOTM Winner
Joined
Oct 21, 2007
Messages
209
Reaction score
4
Points
0
Location
Arizona
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
FORD
Engine Size
4.0 V6
Transmission
Manual
thanks!

the seats are nice for the price and give it a little extra style. Been impressed with them, Summit has a nice selection of them.
 

georgeb

New Member
Joined
Aug 7, 2011
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
ford
Transmission
Manual
nice and clean i do like it
 

low~n~blue

February 2012 STOTM Winner
MTOTM Winner
Joined
Oct 21, 2007
Messages
209
Reaction score
4
Points
0
Location
Arizona
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
FORD
Engine Size
4.0 V6
Transmission
Manual
Thanks for the feedback guys! Im going to look tonight to find pics of how it looked when i got as well as some project pics.
 

low~n~blue

February 2012 STOTM Winner
MTOTM Winner
Joined
Oct 21, 2007
Messages
209
Reaction score
4
Points
0
Location
Arizona
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
FORD
Engine Size
4.0 V6
Transmission
Manual
06rangerXLT i love your truck! my next truck is gona be like yours!
 

doorgunner

Lab Rat for V.A. hospital
U.S. Military - Veteran
V8 Engine Swap
MTOTM Winner
2009 Truck of The Year
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS Banner 2012-2015
Joined
Oct 22, 2008
Messages
12,784
Reaction score
516
Points
113
Location
New Orleans (8' below sea level & sinking)
Vehicle Year
1934/1989
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
350+1
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
N/A
Total Drop
3/4
Tire Size
23570R15
My credo
JESUS Loves Ya!
the seats are nice for the price and give it a little extra style. Been impressed with them, Summit has a nice selection of them.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh......Summit!.........Jegs helped me out too with stuff for my '36.......
 

low~n~blue

February 2012 STOTM Winner
MTOTM Winner
Joined
Oct 21, 2007
Messages
209
Reaction score
4
Points
0
Location
Arizona
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
FORD
Engine Size
4.0 V6
Transmission
Manual
Ya I love summit! Your 36' is INSANE! I saw your build and wow! I've seen some kool retro rangers but wow yours is another level!
 

low~n~blue

February 2012 STOTM Winner
MTOTM Winner
Joined
Oct 21, 2007
Messages
209
Reaction score
4
Points
0
Location
Arizona
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
FORD
Engine Size
4.0 V6
Transmission
Manual
found old photos

found some pics of how it used to be when i first got it and some steps.


then it went to this


then this and put a 70 mach one wing on just to see but later took it off.


this was old carpet switch out


 

b411sac

New Member
U.S. Military - Active
Joined
Oct 15, 2010
Messages
54
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Ft. Drum, NY
Vehicle Year
2005
Make / Model
ford
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
Lower it! :headbang:


Seriously though, sweet truck! :icon_cheers:
 

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Today's birthdays

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Latest posts

Truck of The Month


Kirby N.
March Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top