Originals 99 Build thread

[Original_Ranger84]

Well I seemed to have lost my old build thread so hopefully this one I'll be able to update enough to keep it around.

So this is my truck when i first got it.

1999 Ranger XLT 4x4
3.0L v6 / M5OD
Ext. Cab 4 Door / Stepside Bed
Metallic Blue

A few weeks later I swapped off the 225/75R15's for my 31" MTZ on the steel D windows.

And got some 265/75R15 Wintercat SST studded winter tires and threw those on my alloy's for winter time.

After waiting a month the exhaust I ordered finally came in!
Dynomax Super Turbo Cat back Kit 2.5"

An exhaust vid I have of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMx5pxu9DXk

I also ordered some Bumper tabs for my lights and made a bar so that I could install them all the way accross.

Last winter i picked up an 8.8 with disc brakes out of an explorer 3.73 Trac Loc, got the perches welded on this summer as well as picked up a BW1354 Manual T-Case that I plan on getting in this summer.

I also found out why my rear end was sitting almost level with the front and why it sagged so much when I put anything in the back.

So I got some explorer Leaf springs from the JY to throw in the back. and it jacked the back up a good 3-4" from where it was sitting.

 

[Original_Ranger84]

After the leaf Springs I also added a 1" puck lift and have plans to crank the T -bars about 2" and then throw some 33x10.50's under it this summer if I can.

Then I added my fog lights, tinted my front signals, cargo light and tail lights and grabbed a set of KC 6" daylighter Long range lights for 100 bucks. I started cleaning them up.

Once I get them cleaned up and get my Light bar made these are going to go up top above my cab.

I also put in a nice stereo when I got it and finally hooked up my amp.

I never use my jump seats or if I do its only the one so I made a box for my amp to sit in its place.

And After all of those power drawing upgrades I Upgraded my charging system with a Brand new 130amp Alternator and a new Diehard Platinum Battery with 1000CCA.

I also installed Blue LED's into my dash as well.

Thats all I got for now. I'll also be starting a restoration thread this summer when I get to restoring my 84.

 

[rngr4x4beast]

good lookin truck and good lookin amp holder but i would have wrapped in gray carpet to match interior i think ill steal your idear there for my amp

 

[Original_Ranger84]

good lookin truck and good lookin amp holder but i would have wrapped in gray carpet to match interior i think ill steal your idear there for my amp

Thanks, yeah the amp holder was a last minute mock up before I had to take a trip, I was gonna hit it with some grey paint to match it better until I could get it carpet covered. I think I'll do it this summer when all the dirt and snow clears though.

 

[Original_Ranger84]

Alrights its been a while I definately need to update this thing... and I finally started walking on it.

I finally got going on my rear axle and manual T case swap.

T case swap

Out with the old...

In with the new...

I have the t case with the boot and all in, Just looking for a front driveshaft. More pics for it to come later.

8.8" 3.73's and L/S in the works.

Cleaning it up and painting it before I throw it under.

I also got my set of AVM hubs in and hopefully tomorrow I'll have them installed and get the front T bars cranked up.

Stay Tuned.