My Build thread

low~n~blue · 10-11-2011, 01:22 PM

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 · 10-11-2011, 02:30 PM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO......I cut myself..........

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

low~n~blue · 10-11-2011, 10:12 PM

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

inuyasha2875 · 10-11-2011, 10:33 PM

nice truck i like those seats

low~n~blue · 10-12-2011, 02:08 AM

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 · 10-12-2011, 03:58 AM

nice and clean i do like it

10-13-2011, 11:28 AM

Really nice and clean!

Those seats are especially nice..

06RangerXLT · 10-13-2011, 11:35 AM

awesome!

low~n~blue · 10-13-2011, 12:38 PM

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 · 10-13-2011, 12:40 PM

06rangerXLT i love your truck! my next truck is gona be like yours!

10-11-2011, 01:22 PM	#1
low~n~blue February 2012 STOTM Winner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 209 Vehicle Year: 1993 Vehicle Make: FORD Vehicle Model: RANGER SPLASH I use this vehicle for: daily driving and some fun Rep Power: 20	My Build thread 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!!

10-11-2011, 02:30 PM	#2
doorgunner Lab Rat for V.A. hospital Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Orleans (8' below sea level & sinking) Posts: 12,780 Vehicle Year: 1934/1989 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger XLT I use this vehicle for: FUN on a daily basis! My credo: JESUS (no-not HeySoos) Lives! Rep Power: 84	OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO......I cut myself.......... das a sharp truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ ********Click on* My Stupied Build Thred! http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=30561***** All the people who's freedom of speech I fought to defend are now telling me to shut up**

10-11-2011, 10:12 PM	#3
low~n~blue February 2012 STOTM Winner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 209 Vehicle Year: 1993 Vehicle Make: FORD Vehicle Model: RANGER SPLASH I use this vehicle for: daily driving and some fun Rep Power: 20	thanks! Thanks for the feedback! i appreciate hearing other peoples opinions!

10-11-2011, 10:33 PM	#4
inuyasha2875 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Post Falls Idaho Posts: 249 Vehicle Year: 1983,1986 Vehicle Make: FORD Vehicle Model: RANGER 4X4 BRONCO II RANGER EX CAB 2WD I use this vehicle for: everything Rep Power: 18	nice truck i like those seats __________________ are we lost yet

10-12-2011, 02:08 AM	#5
low~n~blue February 2012 STOTM Winner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 209 Vehicle Year: 1993 Vehicle Make: FORD Vehicle Model: RANGER SPLASH I use this vehicle for: daily driving and some fun Rep Power: 20	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.

10-12-2011, 03:58 AM	#6
georgeb New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3 Vehicle Year: 1993 Vehicle Make: ford Vehicle Model: ranger Rep Power: 0	nice and clean i do like it

10-13-2011, 11:28 AM	#7
jhammel85 Lurker Posts: n/a	Really nice and clean! Those seats are especially nice..

10-13-2011, 11:35 AM	#8
06RangerXLT Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgetown Ontario Posts: 2,882 Vehicle Year: 2006 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger XLT Extended Cab I use this vehicle for: Shenanigans Rep Power: 31	awesome! __________________ Camburg BTF mid-travel kit, 64's, 33x12's,E-Fan Conversion, 4.56 8.8, McNeil Glass

10-13-2011, 12:38 PM	#9
low~n~blue February 2012 STOTM Winner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 209 Vehicle Year: 1993 Vehicle Make: FORD Vehicle Model: RANGER SPLASH I use this vehicle for: daily driving and some fun Rep Power: 20	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.

10-13-2011, 12:40 PM	#10
low~n~blue February 2012 STOTM Winner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 209 Vehicle Year: 1993 Vehicle Make: FORD Vehicle Model: RANGER SPLASH I use this vehicle for: daily driving and some fun Rep Power: 20	06rangerXLT i love your truck! my next truck is gona be like yours!

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