92 Pre-Runner Ranger

Alix · 01-06-2012, 01:22 AM

Specs: 92 Ford Ranger standard cab short bed.
2.3l 5 speed
99 fiberglass front clip and bedsides
Lenger Racing front bumper
Custom rear bumper

Front: 6" wider beams from Lenger Racing
Fox 2.0 emulsions
King 2.0 bumps
80" track
17" travel

Rear: 64" Lenger Racing El Baja Leafos
Flipped and extended shackles
Fox 2.0 emulsions
8.8 4.56s with LSD with extra friction plates
16" travel

Current pic (As of 4/7/12)

When I picked up the truck from Lenger Racing

I made some headlights by retrofitting a pair of Bi-Xenon projectors from The Retrofit Source into aftermarket housings. The front end of the truck and bed are 98-01 style fiberglass. The hood is aluminum.

I got pulled over for not having a rear bumper so I made this real quick the next day.

After paint. I'm happy with it for being my first time working with tubing on a bumper. It's better than having nothing there.

This pic is after tinting all the windows.

**jhammel85** · 01-06-2012, 06:53 AM

Looks good! How did you mount the bumper to the back? It looks like you welded it directly to the frame?

Alix · 01-06-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jhammel85

Looks good! How did you mount the bumper to the back? It looks like you welded it directly to the frame?

The two vertical tubes that are the width of the frame have a vertical plate that goes next to the frame and on the bottom of the rail. Like an "L" shape. I had barely enough room but I was able to get two 1/2" grade 8 bolts on each side through the plate and frame. It wouldn't survive a big hit but that wasn't my reason for building it. My goal was to keep the police happy and look halfway decent.

Uncle JuJu · 01-06-2012, 05:50 PM

I see a shackle flip and springs!! Can you elaborate on your setup..

Looking good!

Alix · 01-06-2012, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle JuJu

I see a shackle flip and springs!! Can you elaborate on your setup..

Looking good!

The springs are Lenger Racing El Baja Leafos. I can't remember where the shackles are from but they are boxed and greaseable. The shocks are just for winter I have a set of Fox for the rear but I've been looking into building a bed cage.

Uncle JuJu · 01-06-2012, 07:26 PM

Did a google search.. those are some big a$$ springs!

Are your shackle mounts just flipped or are they in a different position?

Alix · 01-06-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle JuJu

Did a google search.. those are some big a$$ springs!

Are your shackle mounts just flipped or are they in a different position?

Moved back as far as clearances would allow. About 4-5" back.

sabian0004 · 01-07-2012, 02:24 AM

nice truck.. whats the price on the kits?

Alix · 01-08-2012, 02:28 PM

About to order a set King 2.0 4" travel Air Bumps.

I got distracted easily and started pricing out King 2.5 resi coil overs for the front and 2.5 resis for the rear. I'm thinking next fall. I'll just run my Fox 2.0s front and rear hard this year.

Alix · 01-09-2012, 12:06 PM

Well I was just outside with a jack and a measuring tape....

Looks like I'd be able to keep a 14" travel shock below the top of the bedsides. If I went with a 16" travel it would be about 4" over the bed. The 16" would be ideal but I haven't decided if I like the look of the shock higher than the bed. What are your opinions?

koda6966 · 01-09-2012, 03:52 PM

Nothing says "My truck can jump higher than you" more than a pair of shocks busting out of the bed.

Alix · 01-09-2012, 04:59 PM

Very true hahah

When I do build the bed cage I'm going to make it bolt in like this one and keep it simple too. I want to retain as much bed space as possible to keep it halfway usable. I'm also thinking of making a fuel cell between the front of the bed and the bed cage.

01-06-2012, 01:22 AM	#1
Alix Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Year: 95 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.3 Turbo Class: 2WD Street Used For: Terrorizing Streets Posts: 139 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	92 Pre-Runner Ranger Specs: 92 Ford Ranger standard cab short bed. 2.3l 5 speed 99 fiberglass front clip and bedsides Lenger Racing front bumper Custom rear bumper Front: 6" wider beams from Lenger Racing Fox 2.0 emulsions King 2.0 bumps 80" track 17" travel Rear: 64" Lenger Racing El Baja Leafos Flipped and extended shackles Fox 2.0 emulsions 8.8 4.56s with LSD with extra friction plates 16" travel Current pic (As of 4/7/12) When I picked up the truck from Lenger Racing I made some headlights by retrofitting a pair of Bi-Xenon projectors from The Retrofit Source into aftermarket housings. The front end of the truck and bed are 98-01 style fiberglass. The hood is aluminum. I got pulled over for not having a rear bumper so I made this real quick the next day. After paint. I'm happy with it for being my first time working with tubing on a bumper. It's better than having nothing there. This pic is after tinting all the windows. Last edited by Alix; 04-09-2012 at 09:55 PM.
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01-06-2012, 06:53 AM	#2
jhammel85 Capt. Slow Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South NJ Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.9 V6 Class: 4X4 Used For: Daily Driver / Off Road from time to time Posts: 3,151 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (3)	Looks good! How did you mount the bumper to the back? It looks like you welded it directly to the frame? __________________ -1987 Ranger 4x4- 3" Body Lift, 2.9 V6, A4LD auto, Manual Hubs, Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, 30x9.5R15 A/T, 15x8 Cragar Soft 8 Wheels
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01-06-2012, 05:50 PM	#4
Uncle JuJu Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bremerton, Wa Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger x-cab Engine: 3.0L Class: 2wd Off-Road Used For: all of the above! Posts: 64 Rep Power: 4 iTrader: (0)	I see a shackle flip and springs!! Can you elaborate on your setup.. Looking good!
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01-06-2012, 07:26 PM	#6
Uncle JuJu Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bremerton, Wa Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger x-cab Engine: 3.0L Class: 2wd Off-Road Used For: all of the above! Posts: 64 Rep Power: 4 iTrader: (0)	Did a google search.. those are some big a$$ springs! Are your shackle mounts just flipped or are they in a different position?
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01-07-2012, 02:24 AM	#8
sabian0004 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nor Cali Year: 1996 Make: mazda Model: B-series Posts: 30 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	nice truck.. whats the price on the kits? __________________
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01-08-2012, 02:28 PM	#9
Alix Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Year: 95 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.3 Turbo Class: 2WD Street Used For: Terrorizing Streets Posts: 139 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	About to order a set King 2.0 4" travel Air Bumps. I got distracted easily and started pricing out King 2.5 resi coil overs for the front and 2.5 resis for the rear. I'm thinking next fall. I'll just run my Fox 2.0s front and rear hard this year.
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01-09-2012, 12:06 PM	#10
Alix Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Year: 95 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.3 Turbo Class: 2WD Street Used For: Terrorizing Streets Posts: 139 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	Well I was just outside with a jack and a measuring tape.... Looks like I'd be able to keep a 14" travel shock below the top of the bedsides. If I went with a 16" travel it would be about 4" over the bed. The 16" would be ideal but I haven't decided if I like the look of the shock higher than the bed. What are your opinions?
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01-09-2012, 03:52 PM	#11
koda6966 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Masonville NY Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: Giving me pride. Posts: 7,842 Rep Power: 34 iTrader: (4)	Nothing says "My truck can jump higher than you" more than a pair of shocks busting out of the bed. __________________ 1993 Ford Ranger XL Supercab 3.0 V6. Custom interior. Edge Conversion (WIP). 03 Explorer seats. 6" lift (WIP). Sitting on 35x12.5R15 Mastercraft Courser MT's. 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport. 4x4/4.0/auto. Daily Driver & parts snagger. Ranger Build Thread. Jeep XJ Build Thread.
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01-09-2012, 04:59 PM	#12
Alix Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Year: 95 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.3 Turbo Class: 2WD Street Used For: Terrorizing Streets Posts: 139 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	Very true hahah When I do build the bed cage I'm going to make it bolt in like this one and keep it simple too. I want to retain as much bed space as possible to keep it halfway usable. I'm also thinking of making a fuel cell between the front of the bed and the bed cage.
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