2001 Ranger XLT 2WD 4.0 Build

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I have had a vision of building a truck for many years now. Something to toy with, but keep legal for use on the street. I decided to buy a ranger to build on 6/4/20. It is a 2001 Ranger XLT 2WD 4.0 with 172xxx miles on it. Clean California title, passes smog and clean enough on the inside to thrash with my projected vision. So that night I started doing some research again and decided if I buy the fiberglass now, I will want to continue to build process. So I bought the 5" TT flared fiberglass fenders from Fiberwerx. The following morning my girlfriend decided to tell me she was pregnant with my child. I am thrilled, but time to get a move on buying parts for this truck before it is too late. I did watch her pee on a test and come back positive.

1993-2011 Ford Ranger Bedsides - TT Style

This item is available in our store. Buy the best selling fiberglass products & accessories for off roading online from our store at exclusive prices. Our collections include race bodies, fenders, besides, black abs plastic valance, fender mounting kit, hood latch, hood pins, spot weld cutter...

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1998-2011 Ford Ranger Fenders

Bulge Rise 3"-10" 2.5" Works With Your Stock Hood & Headlights Multiple Bulge Options Bolt On Installation With Factory Hardware Includes Driver & Passenger Fenders

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So I spent some more time doing some more research on all sorts of companies over the last 2 weeks and have found some really cool set ups. Here is what I have decided purchased so far for my build.

98-14 Ranger Basic Long Travel - Coilspring Truck

Increase your Offroad performance with this Longtravel kit. Arms bolt in to stock locations and are 4.5” wider per side, and 1” forward for extra firewall clearance for larger tires. Achieves 14” of wheel travel using an 8” coilover (not included) kit includes boxed lower control arms with...

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Gas Tank Crossmember (2WD Ranger)

This crossmember replaces your factory gas tank support crossmember and allows full droop of longtravel leaf springs without the driveshaft contacting the crossmember. Simply remove OEM crossmember and bolt in place using supplied grade 8 hardware. Crossmember fits all A-Arm 2wd Ford Ranger...

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‘01-‘10 Maxtrac 4” Lift spindles

These are an easy to install, 4” lift for your coil spring chassis ford ranger. 98-2000 rangers can use these spindles but will need to upgrade to the newer 2001+ rotors. No other modifications necessary with these spindles. They also work well in conjunction with our uniball upper control arms.

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Ranger 1983-2008 - 2 1/2 Inch Lift - 10 Leaf w/rebound Race Springs (Pair) | Deaver Spring Inc

Part #: G50 Features 10 leafs, rebound wrap, military wrap, diamond cut ends, anti-friction pads and four piece bolt through retaining clips. Designed for race weight with full bed cage, after-market 32 gal fuel cell and spare tire. Designed to be used with shackle mount inverted from stock...

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Kartek Offroad 1993+ Ford Ranger Side Mirror Mounting Brackets Fits BSRS 5" Round Mirrors - Kartek Off-Road

Kartek Offroad 1993+ Ford Ranger Side Mirror Mounting Brackets Fits BSRS 5" Round Mirrors for a sandrail, rock Crawler, KOH, Ultra4, truck, UTV, side-by-side, dune buggy, mini buggy, manx, king of the hammers, 4x4, or Jeep

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Ford Ranger Rear 1.5" Drop Flipped Shackle Mounts Help Clear Bottom Of Bed With Extended Shackles - Kartek Off-Road

Ford Ranger Rear 1.5" Drop Flipped Shackle Mounts Help Clear Bottom Of Bed With Extended Shackles for offroad racing in the King of the Hammers, New Zealand Taupo 1000, Dakar Rally, Tatts Finke Desert Race, Score International Baja 500 or Baja 1000, Mint 400, Vegas to Reno, Silk Way Rally...

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Camburg Chevy/GMC 1500 99-18 | Ford Ranger 83-12 | F-150 2wd 82-03 TIG 4130 Extended Length Shackles – Camburg Engineering

Fully boxed design Extended length Increased wheel travel Smoother action and less deflection Made in the USA

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Camburg Ford Ranger XLT 2wd 98-12 Transmission X-Member – Camburg Engineering

The stock transmission x-member will not hold up to off-road conditions and is prone to cracking. This is why we came out with our transmission x-member. This is 100% bolt on and comes powder coated. We also incorporated a strut support system to help stiffen the chassis in the transmission area...

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Camburg Ford Ranger XLT 2wd 98-12 Frame Gusset Kit

Our Camburg upper arm mount frame gusset kit will help strengthen your frames weak link. The upper arm mounts can and will tear out under extreme conditions and hardcore driving. This gusset kit will work with most suspension systems out there. Also included is the lower frame bump stop...

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Camburg Steering Heim Clevis Kits – Camburg Engineering

Looking to adapt a heim to your factory steering rack? Our steering clevis's and clevis bolts are CNC machined in-house

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I still need to find someone local to build me a roll cage, bed cage, engine cage, and the front and rear bumper. I am going to keep the 4.0 and rebuild it. The trans shifts hard so it will need to go into my local transmission shop for a rebuild. I plan to run King coil overs and bump stops. Camburg limit straps. I would like to buy the Camburg shock and resi mount kit also. A 9" rear end with some new gears, maybe 4:11? I have not purchased any wheels and tires just yet, but its getting close to that time. I still drive this truck to save miles on my 2019 Silverado Trail Boss lease.

Let me know if I am missing anything important. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated as well. This is my first off-road build, I have restored several award winning muscle cars.