Surprise build for my wife.

[smudvapor]

I bought this 2000 Ranger 4x4 for my wife about six years ago. A couple of years later, she mentioned that the truck had a bad vibration. As shown in the picture, the front right frame rail is completely rotted through. Initially, I considered junking it, but my wife really loves this truck. I know I shouldn't have done it, but I let it sit in the driveway for the past year and a half. Last year, I found a replacement frame for it but never got around to making any repairs.

Fast forward to now: I have a friend who owns a shop, and we're planning to replace the entire frame in the evenings when he isn’t too busy with other work. There is no strict timeline for this project. I told my wife I was scrapping the truck so she wouldn’t find out what I’m really up to. Since it has been sitting for so long, we are also going to replace the suspension and brakes while we work on it.

I'm sharing this here because I know my wife won’t see it, but if I posted it on Facebook, she definitely would. I’ll provide updates as we progress. While it may not be anything special to others, it holds a lot of sentimental value for her.

 

[SenorNoob]

Hellz yeah. You get do Ranger things AND make the wife happy at the same time.

Mine just doesn't understand the need for height to run the tires I want. She liked it better before the lift.

 

[Curious Hound]

Hellz yeah. You get do Ranger things AND make the wife happy at the same time.

Mine just doesn't understand the need for height to run the tires I want. She liked it better before the lift.

To be fair, neither one of you are extremely tall.

 

[rumblecloud]

I bought this 2000 Ranger 4x4 for my wife about six years ago. A couple of years later, she mentioned that the truck had a bad vibration. As shown in the picture, the front right frame rail is completely rotted through. Initially, I considered junking it, but my wife really loves this truck. I know I shouldn't have done it, but I let it sit in the driveway for the past year and a half. Last year, I found a replacement frame for it but never got around to making any repairs......

What an awesome opportunity. Looking forward to seeing the progress and the end result -- including the surprise unveiling

 

[Jim Oaks]

Surprise build for my wife.

Surprise build from my wife.

The word for & from can really change the dynamics of this story. LOL. I had to read the heading twice.

I think it's cool that you're doing this for your wife. Hopefully she doesn't start shopping for another Ranger thinking this one has been scrapped. And hopefully she doesn't get upset that you kept it from her or didn't give her any input in it.

Good luck.

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

Mrs that supports truck hobby is always a good thing. Mine told me, "I knew when I married you I'd have a yard full of those little trucks, and that's just fine."

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