88 Turbo Ranger resto - Page 2

**Beef52751** · 02-19-2012, 09:57 PM

awesome project!!! are you sure you even need to narrow the 8.8??? i would guess it would fit without all the extra work/money but im not %100. I would test fit it before i cut it down

deathbypsi · 02-20-2012, 12:04 AM

No need to test fit. The 8.8 is 3" wider than the 7.5 thats under it now. There is less than 1.5" per side clearance between the side wall and fender lip so I know it wont fit if I lower the truck any. It would fit at stock ride heigth but the tires would stick out flush with bed sides and would hit if the rear ever compressed enough.

rangergt89 · 02-20-2012, 12:08 AM

Very nice work, & I like you're user name.

Endoverend47 · 02-20-2012, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by deathbypsi

No need to test fit. The 8.8 is 3" wider than the 7.5 thats under it now. There is less than 1.5" per side clearance between the side wall and fender lip so I know it wont fit if I lower the truck any. It would fit at stock ride heigth but the tires would stick out flush with bed sides and would hit if the rear ever compressed enough.

I'm running a expo disked 8.8 with 17inch svt cobras, all i did was roll the rear fenders a bit with a bat (rolled smooth and clean) and it cleared perfectly. well until the axle bottomed out on the bump stops haha never had a rubbing issue.

deathbypsi · 02-20-2012, 09:34 AM

Yeah Im not touching the lips of the fenders. Fresh paint and a arrow straight body...not willing to chance messing that up. My wheels have less offset than yours and I have a set of Centerline Auto drags 15x3.5 and 15x8.5 with drag radials that I need to make sure fit as well.

87xlranger · 02-20-2012, 12:50 PM

This reminds me of my 1st 87 ranger Build, EXCELLENT Progress! - I wanted to put a 2.3t in my old 87, and I plan on getting one from the junkyard for my new project. Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see how this throwback looks!

Troy.

deathbypsi · 02-25-2012, 04:15 PM

More progress...
Motor is in for the final time. Everything looks good except I didnt cut back my heater box enough so I have to pull that out and re-cut it and my throttle linkage hits the mastercylinder so I may be lookin at converting to manual brakes as well now.

Pulled the bed off to start on rear suspension and frame. Just cleaning and painting the frame along with removing the rear shackle brackets so I can flip them to get my 2" drop. Also making a crossmember behind the axle to mount my Strange adjustable drag shocks to.Running new fuel lines and Im going to mount up my mufflers while the bed is off.

Oh yeah...and I was playin with some electrical tape to get an idea how the stripe will look..

deathbypsi · 02-25-2012, 05:33 PM

Moar....
2" drop is gona look killer

These will be the Before pix

Looks like it was born there!

Mocking up the radiator and even found a hose in my pile of parts that fit like it was made for it.

87xlranger · 02-27-2012, 08:33 PM

Please tell me that Fram Filter is for Mock-up! GREAT Progress man!

Troy.

ltuck808 · 02-29-2012, 08:41 AM

motor is sexy!

Robert_1967 · 02-29-2012, 12:27 PM

Makes me want to go and work on my 88 supercab ranger.

Nice work

Robert

deathbypsi · 03-04-2012, 11:05 AM

Still working on the rear suspension. I got my new shock crossmember in but Im still waiting on my tabs to show up. Cut the shock mounts off the 7.5 so I can weld to the 8.8 once its done. Gona be nice using foxbody shocks on this so I have way more options. Im going to add another tube down the center to connect the new and the last crossmember to use as a mount for my mufflers.

I also gutted the 8.8 and found out why I got it so cheap 5 years ago.....it had no oil in it and looks to be burned up inside. Now the shop smells like burned up gear oil...yum.

02-19-2012, 09:57 PM	#13
Beef52751 I Wanna Go Fast!!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Eastern Iowa Year: 86/03 Make: Ford Model: Ranger/F250 Engine: 2.9/6.0 Class: 4x4s Used For: Daily Driver/Beater/Toy Posts: 1,704 Rep Power: 16 iTrader: (9)	awesome project!!! are you sure you even need to narrow the 8.8??? i would guess it would fit without all the extra work/money but im not %100. I would test fit it before i cut it down __________________ 86 Ranger 4X4 D28 8.8 BW1350M, 33s Build Thread WTB: 6'' Skyjacker Brackets and EB Coil Springs PM ME
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02-20-2012, 12:04 AM	#14
deathbypsi 06/2012 STOTM Winner Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mich Year: 88 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.3turbo Class: 2wd street Used For: putting a smile on my face Posts: 345 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	No need to test fit. The 8.8 is 3" wider than the 7.5 thats under it now. There is less than 1.5" per side clearance between the side wall and fender lip so I know it wont fit if I lower the truck any. It would fit at stock ride heigth but the tires would stick out flush with bed sides and would hit if the rear ever compressed enough. __________________ Brian R. from Mi 88 Ranger 2.3t June'12 STOM http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=122008 83 Ranger truggy 5.0 http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=130831
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02-20-2012, 12:08 AM	#15
rangergt89 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: S Oregon Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger GT Used For: Getting sideways/DD Posts: 126 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Very nice work, & I like you're user name. __________________ "I did not brake it I modified it"-Me ‎"Putting Chevy's in Fords are like slapping God in the face for giving u a beautiful gift"-Gerran Watson '89 Ranger GT geting a 5.0
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02-20-2012, 09:34 AM	#17
deathbypsi 06/2012 STOTM Winner Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mich Year: 88 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.3turbo Class: 2wd street Used For: putting a smile on my face Posts: 345 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Yeah Im not touching the lips of the fenders. Fresh paint and a arrow straight body...not willing to chance messing that up. My wheels have less offset than yours and I have a set of Centerline Auto drags 15x3.5 and 15x8.5 with drag radials that I need to make sure fit as well. __________________ Brian R. from Mi 88 Ranger 2.3t June'12 STOM http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=122008 83 Ranger truggy 5.0 http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=130831
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02-20-2012, 12:50 PM	#18
87xlranger April 2010 STOTM Winner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakeview, CA Year: 1987 Make: Ford Ranger Model: XLT Ext. Cab Short Bed 5spd. Engine: 2.3L Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: Cruising, Hauling, and having FUN ! Posts: 70 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	This reminds me of my 1st 87 ranger Build, EXCELLENT Progress! - I wanted to put a 2.3t in my old 87, and I plan on getting one from the junkyard for my new project. Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see how this throwback looks! Troy. __________________ My OLD 1987 Ranger Reg. Cab 5-speed (April 2010 STOTM Winner) - SOLD New Truck - 1987 Ranger Ext. Cab 2.3L 4cyl 5-speed. - Under construction
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02-25-2012, 04:15 PM	#19
deathbypsi 06/2012 STOTM Winner Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mich Year: 88 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.3turbo Class: 2wd street Used For: putting a smile on my face Posts: 345 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	More progress... Motor is in for the final time. Everything looks good except I didnt cut back my heater box enough so I have to pull that out and re-cut it and my throttle linkage hits the mastercylinder so I may be lookin at converting to manual brakes as well now. Pulled the bed off to start on rear suspension and frame. Just cleaning and painting the frame along with removing the rear shackle brackets so I can flip them to get my 2" drop. Also making a crossmember behind the axle to mount my Strange adjustable drag shocks to.Running new fuel lines and Im going to mount up my mufflers while the bed is off. Oh yeah...and I was playin with some electrical tape to get an idea how the stripe will look.. __________________ Brian R. from Mi 88 Ranger 2.3t June'12 STOM http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=122008 83 Ranger truggy 5.0 http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=130831
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02-25-2012, 05:33 PM	#20
deathbypsi 06/2012 STOTM Winner Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mich Year: 88 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.3turbo Class: 2wd street Used For: putting a smile on my face Posts: 345 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Moar.... 2" drop is gona look killer These will be the Before pix Looks like it was born there! Mocking up the radiator and even found a hose in my pile of parts that fit like it was made for it. __________________ Brian R. from Mi 88 Ranger 2.3t June'12 STOM http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=122008 83 Ranger truggy 5.0 http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=130831
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02-27-2012, 08:33 PM	#21
87xlranger April 2010 STOTM Winner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakeview, CA Year: 1987 Make: Ford Ranger Model: XLT Ext. Cab Short Bed 5spd. Engine: 2.3L Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: Cruising, Hauling, and having FUN ! Posts: 70 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	Please tell me that Fram Filter is for Mock-up! GREAT Progress man! Troy. __________________ My OLD 1987 Ranger Reg. Cab 5-speed (April 2010 STOTM Winner) - SOLD New Truck - 1987 Ranger Ext. Cab 2.3L 4cyl 5-speed. - Under construction
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02-29-2012, 08:41 AM	#22
ltuck808 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: portland oregon Year: 1988 Make: ford Model: BroncoII Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 extreme Used For: wheeler rock crawler Posts: 154 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	motor is sexy!
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02-29-2012, 12:27 PM	#23
Robert_1967 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Pine, TN Year: 1988/1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Supercab/BroncoII Engine: 302/2.9 Class: 2wd Street/4x4 street Used For: Soon to be hot rod/Daily Driver Posts: 1,564 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Makes me want to go and work on my 88 supercab ranger. Nice work Robert __________________ All Truths are Known upon Death. If I can't work on my Ranger or BroncoII, I rather be fishing. If Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter were all destroyed, 90% of teens would go insane.
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03-04-2012, 11:05 AM	#24
deathbypsi 06/2012 STOTM Winner Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mich Year: 88 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.3turbo Class: 2wd street Used For: putting a smile on my face Posts: 345 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Still working on the rear suspension. I got my new shock crossmember in but Im still waiting on my tabs to show up. Cut the shock mounts off the 7.5 so I can weld to the 8.8 once its done. Gona be nice using foxbody shocks on this so I have way more options. Im going to add another tube down the center to connect the new and the last crossmember to use as a mount for my mufflers. I also gutted the 8.8 and found out why I got it so cheap 5 years ago.....it had no oil in it and looks to be burned up inside. Now the shop smells like burned up gear oil...yum. __________________ Brian R. from Mi 88 Ranger 2.3t June'12 STOM http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=122008 83 Ranger truggy 5.0 http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=130831
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