1988 Ranger SuperCab
-Lima 2.3T roller cam (Turbocoupe?)
-0.63 trim SVO turbo w/ hater pipe
-Flipped SVO manifold (Chip Flip)
-93-94 Ranger accessory drive (no power steering or AC)
-PiMP-X (Mega-Squirt)
-Mazda M5OD-R1 5 speed (Hurst equipped)
-DJM 3" drop beams
-98 Ranger 8.8 w/ 10" drums and Trac-Lok
-1310 driveshaft
-Stock coil springs
-Stock rear leaves (SOA)
-3.55 gears
-Street Edge front drop hangers
-Flipped rear shackles/hangers
-205/70R15 Yokohama Geolanders
-15x7 Fx4 Level II...
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Featured Builds Banner (Carousel):
You've likely noticed the two featured builds banners (one on mobile) above the forum sections and posts. Perhaps that's how you ended up here. I am working on a new 'Featured Build Threads' feature for our members. Think of like 'Truck of The Month', but nothing like truck of the month at all. LOL.
Purpose:
The main purpose of 'Featured Build Threads' is to give recognition to the craftsmanship and ingenuity that goes into project vehicles. It's also...
The Plan:
So I have always wanted to build an Explorer to race, Baja style, and with that goal in mind I have been saving parts since I got into RBVs in 2008. It seems like such a good platform to build off of - throw some D44 knuckles out on the D35, redo the 8.8 for 5x5.5 bolt pattern, ditch the interior and glass, cage it, more shocks, and make it fly!
I finally found the perfect one to build, it was cheap ($220,) blue, absolute junk body, but it runs really well! Cut the cats off...