TNT Ranger dana 30/8.8

**atrudeau** · 01-23-2012, 11:49 PM

My build in progress (TNT) ... Been wrenching on it for about 6 months off and on... 92' ranger standard 4.0 5 speed, 63 inch leaf spring swap, 4.88 gears, Dana 30 sas swap open, 8.8 31 spline eaton elocker, and a long list of other parts.

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...u5/photo-4.jpg

**atrudeau** · 01-23-2012, 11:52 PM

**4.0B2** · 01-23-2012, 11:53 PM

from what i see, it looks great!! good work. more action pics!

**88_Eddie** · 01-24-2012, 06:30 AM

looks great, nice flex

**country0001** · 01-24-2012, 08:43 AM

I'd like to see some more pics of you RA's. I'm starting my D30 installation in my 90 B2. Just lookin for more pics. Looks good tho

**dangerranger83** · 01-24-2012, 02:49 PM

Looks great, went with a 3 link I see. I wonder though why so short on the RA though? It will luimit flex a bit but from the looks of it, not effecting you to much. I do agree, more pictures of this and details (i.e coils used up front, shocks,tire size, etc...)

Looks great, any other future plans to her?

**country0001** · 01-24-2012, 03:16 PM

Materials used would be nice too. I'm planning on fabbing mine. I have more time than money.

**atrudeau** · 01-24-2012, 05:43 PM

The joints for the control arms are Currie CE-9114 2 5/8" wide the thread is 1 1/4" - 12 TPI. The steering heims are 5/8 x 3/4. On the control arms I use 2" .250 wall DOM for the lowers. Lower bushings I use Energy Suspension 9.9489. The upper arm I ordered a 1 1/4" - 12 TPI bolt from Fastenal order one extra CE-9114B bung. Cut the head off and weld it to a piece of 2" .250 wall. I used Energy Suspension bushing 9.9483 for the upper. For the tube I use
1 3/4" .120 wall DOM.

**atrudeau** · 01-24-2012, 05:55 PM

Here you can see the trussed dana 30 and my steering setup. I will be doing a hydro assist in the future.

Started building a new bumper not complete yet but should be in less than a month with a new winch.

Frame sliders

Control arm are roughly 28 to 29" placed right up to the transmission crossmember.

Also had a new rear driveshaft built...

**atrudeau** · 01-24-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangerranger83

Looks great, went with a 3 link I see. I wonder though why so short on the RA though? It will luimit flex a bit but from the looks of it, not effecting you to much. I do agree, more pictures of this and details (i.e coils used up front, shocks,tire size, etc...)

Looks great, any other future plans to her?

Lots of plans for TNT... Cage, winch and seats will be next. Running 33x12.50r16 m/t baja claws, 2" body lift, rancho rs9000 reservoir shocks with roughly 4" of up travel and 10" of down travel, rubicon 4.5" springs for a cherokee. Plan on going with 35's soon but will probably run a different spring then with a different leaf spring mount for more room to flex.

**atrudeau** · 01-24-2012, 06:20 PM

Just some fun photos.

**atrudeau** · 01-24-2012, 06:40 PM

TNT was previously on a 6" superlift, 2" body lift, 4.56 gears, lockrite locker, on 35's for a long time. Upon getting a new sports car (05' g35 coupe) I parked TNT for 3 years, then I decided that the truck was deserving of a rebuild. I had a local buddy help me big time on this project. And now I'm addicted and leave the car at home to take the truck to work everyday. Taking this rig outdoors with my family and friends is what it is all about.

01-23-2012, 11:49 PM	#1
atrudeau 07/2012 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado, Denver Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: DD & taking it to the limit Posts: 45 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (1)	TNT Ranger dana 30/8.8 My build in progress (TNT) ... Been wrenching on it for about 6 months off and on... 92' ranger standard 4.0 5 speed, 63 inch leaf spring swap, 4.88 gears, Dana 30 sas swap open, 8.8 31 spline eaton elocker, and a long list of other parts. http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...u5/photo-4.jpg Last edited by atrudeau; 07-16-2012 at 05:46 PM.
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01-23-2012, 11:52 PM	#2
atrudeau 07/2012 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado, Denver Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: DD & taking it to the limit Posts: 45 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (1)
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01-23-2012, 11:53 PM	#3
4.0B2 MALL CRAWLER POST WHORE! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Walls, MS Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 4.0 v6 Class: 4x4 Used For: Taking my Money Posts: 9,967 Rep Power: 51 iTrader: (4)	from what i see, it looks great!! good work. more action pics! __________________ Daily Driver 88 BII Build Thread: Clicky! Backup Vehicle, 92 2wd Explorer: Clicky! The Collection of Fords: Clicky! http://southernrockracing.com/
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01-24-2012, 02:49 PM	#6
dangerranger83 5.0 HO under the hood!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Year: 1983 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 HO carbed with an np435 and np208 Class: 4x4 Used For: My DD, play toy Posts: 6,348 Rep Power: 32 iTrader: (1)	Looks great, went with a 3 link I see. I wonder though why so short on the RA though? It will luimit flex a bit but from the looks of it, not effecting you to much. I do agree, more pictures of this and details (i.e coils used up front, shocks,tire size, etc...) Looks great, any other future plans to her? __________________ Build thread, 5.0 swap happening now!!!! Click me 5.0 HO carbed, np435 with an np208 transfercase, 32 inch BFGoodrich M/T's, D30 SAS with 6.5 XJ coils, 63 inch leaves in rear.
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01-24-2012, 05:43 PM	#8
atrudeau 07/2012 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado, Denver Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: DD & taking it to the limit Posts: 45 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (1)	The joints for the control arms are Currie CE-9114 2 5/8" wide the thread is 1 1/4" - 12 TPI. The steering heims are 5/8 x 3/4. On the control arms I use 2" .250 wall DOM for the lowers. Lower bushings I use Energy Suspension 9.9489. The upper arm I ordered a 1 1/4" - 12 TPI bolt from Fastenal order one extra CE-9114B bung. Cut the head off and weld it to a piece of 2" .250 wall. I used Energy Suspension bushing 9.9483 for the upper. For the tube I use 1 3/4" .120 wall DOM.
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01-24-2012, 05:55 PM	#9
atrudeau 07/2012 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado, Denver Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: DD & taking it to the limit Posts: 45 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (1)	Here you can see the trussed dana 30 and my steering setup. I will be doing a hydro assist in the future. Started building a new bumper not complete yet but should be in less than a month with a new winch. Frame sliders Control arm are roughly 28 to 29" placed right up to the transmission crossmember. Also had a new rear driveshaft built... Last edited by atrudeau; 01-24-2012 at 06:06 PM.
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01-24-2012, 06:20 PM	#11
atrudeau 07/2012 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado, Denver Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: DD & taking it to the limit Posts: 45 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (1)	Just some fun photos.
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01-24-2012, 06:40 PM	#12
atrudeau 07/2012 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado, Denver Year: 1992 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: DD & taking it to the limit Posts: 45 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (1)	TNT was previously on a 6" superlift, 2" body lift, 4.56 gears, lockrite locker, on 35's for a long time. Upon getting a new sports car (05' g35 coupe) I parked TNT for 3 years, then I decided that the truck was deserving of a rebuild. I had a local buddy help me big time on this project. And now I'm addicted and leave the car at home to take the truck to work everyday. Taking this rig outdoors with my family and friends is what it is all about.
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