- Joined
- Sep 7, 2021
- Messages
- 132
- Reaction score
- 55
- Points
- 28
- Location
- Boise ID/Camarillo CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1986
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 3"
- Tire Size
- 31x10.50R15
Hey guys! You can't have a Ranger without a "build" thread, right? I did do an introduction in the intro forum:
Intro thread here
Quote from that thread:
Plans: ordered a set of tough country Axle arm pivot drop brackets so we can get the alignment spot on and then get it through smog. It will be my son's daily driver so the list of mods is small. More about fixing the stuff that does not work (Ammeter, radio, and A/C), than anything.
This will not a be a "Build" pre se; more like a wrenching diary. Our intent is really just to make it a fun, reliable, daily driver that we can take off road together. Long term plan (like a couple years from now) we plan to do an M5OD/Ecoboost swap.
All we have done so far is clean and fix little things. I went into the engine harness and pulled all the grounds out and built a bus bar/ground on the radiator support so I never need to worry about "bad grounds". We also removed the tired/faded/oxidized plasti-dip from the rims in prep for actual paint. I am replacing old cracked wires/connectors under the hood, too. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.
Intro thread here
Quote from that thread:
Plans: ordered a set of tough country Axle arm pivot drop brackets so we can get the alignment spot on and then get it through smog. It will be my son's daily driver so the list of mods is small. More about fixing the stuff that does not work (Ammeter, radio, and A/C), than anything.
This will not a be a "Build" pre se; more like a wrenching diary. Our intent is really just to make it a fun, reliable, daily driver that we can take off road together. Long term plan (like a couple years from now) we plan to do an M5OD/Ecoboost swap.
All we have done so far is clean and fix little things. I went into the engine harness and pulled all the grounds out and built a bus bar/ground on the radiator support so I never need to worry about "bad grounds". We also removed the tired/faded/oxidized plasti-dip from the rims in prep for actual paint. I am replacing old cracked wires/connectors under the hood, too. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.