Kyle M's Ranger Rebuild

[Kyle M.]

Didn't have a choice on location, if i have to get different ones I will but I think these won't be too bad. Hope it won't be too long till I can find out.

 

[RangerSVT]

I'm really liking the look of that thing, Kyle, keep up the good work!
SVT

 

[Kyle M.]

Thanks!

I am planning on shortening the bed another foot, maybe just use bed sides and revise the rear shackles and hangers so I can shorten the frame. Gonna start that project next.

 

[CUracing]

I'm a little behind on the build thread but sorry to hear about the mustang. Your truck is looking good. What kind of wheel flares are you using?

Clint

 

[Kyle M.]

Pacer flexy flares

Thanks!

 

[RangerSVT]

I planned on shortening my bed to a total of around 40 inches, basically just before and after the wheel wells, for better wheelbase and departure angle....Looks like you have the same idea, but I know you will get yours done before mine...I'm stuck in Utah for school right now....
SVT

 

[kris97ranger]

you ditching the old bumper? i love this pic by the way

 

[Kyle M.]

I planned on shortening my bed to a total of around 40 inches, basically just before and after the wheel wells, for better wheelbase and departure angle....Looks like you have the same idea, but I know you will get yours done before mine...I'm stuck in Utah for school right now....
SVT

I will keep an eye out for updates

you ditching the old bumper? i love this pic by the way

For now, I think so. It was a pain to work around so I cut it off. I will do something latest on when I cage it up, but I am kinda digging the clean look.

 

[Kyle M.]

Small update....

Uh-oh....

I cut 10" off my frame, then made a new crossmember with a hitch in it. Then I made some shackles 7.5" today, put some hangers on the new crossmember and welded it all together.

Much better

I also made my front drive shaft today and picked up a new master cylinder (not sure it will work yet)

 

[RangerSVT]

It probably won't be til the summertime when I do the new frame. I'm not going to be back home til after the first of the year at the earliest...
SVT

 

[RangerSVT]

Thats about what I'm going for, and its looking great so far
SVT

 

[Bray D]

That was quick. lol. Looks good man.

 

[kris97ranger]

looks sick! cant wait to see the bed back on

 

[Kyle M.]

Fuel cell in.

I made a sub frame to hold the cell on my frame, then I skinned it with some 1/8" flat sheet to act as a skid.

Then I used some foam tape to protect the cell from rubbing

Then I mounted the cell with a couple straps I made with foam under them to guard fron rubbing

After that I started on my rear driveshaft. I also found out the 96 f350 master cylinder is a direct swap minus push rod adjustments. I installed my air shocks after charging them so the front is done.

Getting close

 

[Bray D]

The cell mount is very clean. Nice work. The rig is lookin really good man.