my new project QUAD CAB

[Toreadorranger]

wouldnt it be easier to do a TTB or SAS swap on a sport trac than to try and graft an explorer and ranger together?

Yea but then you have to drive that god awful abortion of a vehicle.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

ya because an explorer with a ranger bed wont look ANYTHING like a sport trac

 

[ZMan]

since this is an RBV build, I'm gonna put it in the RBVs Under Construction forum..

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

wouldnt it be easier to do a TTB or SAS swap on a sport trac than to try and graft an explorer and ranger together?

I wouldn't condone a TTB swap on anything.

A SAS Sport Trac would be much easier than patching together a truck. Even if you don't like the styling chances are it will look a lot better than what the average joe can throw together. Keep in mind cabs are a very structural part, cutting them up and splicing more sheetmetal in the holes will weaken them.

 

[Sunk]

I've seen a D35 TTB swapped into a 1st gen S-10, and a D44 TTB in a EB. Kinda made mt day.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

I wouldn't condone a TTB swap on anything.

i only suggested it because he specified an interest in TTB. a SAS would certainly be easier.

but on the same note, theres nothing wrong with the TTB. it is plenty strong, readily availible, and can be made to perform quite well...and a swap wouldnt be that much more difficult than SAS.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

i only suggested it because he specified an interest in TTB. a SAS would certainly be easier.

but on the same note, theres nothing wrong with the TTB. it is plenty strong, readily availible, and can be made to perform quite well...and a swap wouldnt be that much more difficult than SAS.

Aside from that great big hairy crossmember that holds everything together. Its big claim to fame in the RBV world is that it is already there and can be made to perform almost like a solid axle. I see no point in swapping it in rather than a solid axle.

If it is already there then fine, go with it, but I don't think it is great enough or cheap enough to put in places Ford didn't put it from the factory.

 

[robbieo11]

well all the trucks are assemled for the party the process of stripping them to there shells begins good thing i have alot of boxes and industurial ziplock bags. even better the upstairs of my barn will be real handy. i will start the process of pics soon

 

[robbieo11]

Ok for starters
1.I cannot afford buying, shipping and kiss the gov. arse to bring a Quad cab here to the states.

2. I have the know how ( i think) to do this project

3. My 10 year old daughter and I need something to do this winter

4. It is going to be a cheap build ( all vehicles cost $1000 together )

5> I get to play with my new toy that is advertised here on the site

6. As an added bonus my wife will leave me alone she never goes out to the barn yahoooooooo j/k dear yes dear rite away dear ect ...lol :footinmou

W start out with 2 1993 rangers both 4.0/ auto both 4x4 both with axle code 91 so the drivetrain is easy somewhat one is a splash short box stepside other is a ext cab xlt yes both have gray interior

I also have a 96 exploder for the other gray buckets headliner console carpet ect hope u all get the picture. it is a 4 door so i can utilize the door posts and rear windows in the rear doors of ranger.

the rear doors for truck are going to be cut to the window size of the explorer with the rear quater window. this is why i bought the explorer.

the explorer is striped down and setting out side the ext cab is comming in without a box for dismantle and the the splash

when both trucks are ready to pull cabs i will put both in barn at same time to work on them i will post pics in am whem moderator if they approve this project

i need some names for the truck any ideas?? thanks all

 

[TayCo 7s]

man theres a quad cab in perfect shape just all burned 2 blocks from work at a junkyard saw it today... But this is in mexico

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

i wouldnt touch a fire damaged vehicle with a 10 foot pole...

 

[Ozwynn]

me neither, not even a rebuildable engine is any good from a burn out. rebuilt a ford 460 once that came from a burn out....... the block ended up being no good........ finally bought an SVO new production block for the rotating mass.

 

[TayCo 7s]

yeah dude the chassi and body are fine just a lil toasty why would you worry about the motor? dump another one in with new elek..

 

[Jason]

wouldnt it be easier to do a TTB or SAS swap on a sport trac than to try and graft an explorer and ranger together?

It would also be easier to buy a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. What's the point of easy?

 

[robbieo11]

yeah dude the chassi and body are fine just a lil toasty why would you worry about the motor? dump another one in with new elek..

Dude i sent an email to you can u cantact me asap please
thanks
rob