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Project “Fat B!tch 2.0” is officially underway!!


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Project is so named because I am using FULL WIDTH 60’s front and rear.

Picked up a 91 ranger ext cab.

-Has a 3.0, which I will be swapping out for a 5.0.
-M5OD trans, which I will be swapping out for a ZF5
-And is 2wd, which I will be doing a SAS with a D60 front and rear. D60 is from a 79 F-350, not sure what the rear is from, but it has 35sp axles and discs.
-Deleting A/C, but keeping heat.

Did well I’d say, as there is easy access to swap the motor 🤣, and since it will be an off road toy, I have no intentions of fixing the dent in the bed.

I’m unsure what type of transfer case I will be running. Most likely either and Atlas or one from Behemoth Drivetrain.

I’m in B’ham AL, and always enjoy a fellow enthusiast to come by and swap stories

Also, what I will not be using will be sold to help fund other parts of the build. Let me know what/if you need. Prices are very cheap. 🤪

-Rims are NOT for sale.
-3.0 doesn’t turn… so I would assumed locked up. Will sell all or parts.
-M5OD seems to shift fine, but have not pulled it to inspect.
-Rear is a 7.5 with 3.54 gears.

I will update everyday that I do something…. No matter how small. And look for pics. Seems no one else had made the Explorer 5.0 to 92 Ranger swap before.
 
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man, thats a heck of a dent in the hood in teat picture, ha ha ha.


sounds like a cool plan for an off roader though
 

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man, thats a heck of a dent in the hood in teat picture, ha ha ha.


sounds like a cool plan for an off roader though
Thanks man. I’m excited to begin building it.
 

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Are you keeping the length as is or shortening it up? It looks like it has a 7 foot bed.
 

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@NakedDucks I'm In Tallahassee, and IF that 3.0 runs, I could use it. For the right price, of course. PM me with a price when you're ready and we'll see if we can afford it. My dad plans on getting the Ranger back on the road.
 

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I have 2 3.0’s. One from this one and one from an 03.

I know the one from the 03 was ran hot, but only for about 10 mins, so I doubt it cracked a head.

I’ll put a ratchet in this one when I get back home and see if it spins over. (It did not, so I’m going to assume it’s locked up)

But I’d sell BOTH for $250 (yes, 2 motors…$250).
They are worth that much as cores.
 
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Are you keeping the length as is or shortening it up? It looks like it has a 7 foot bed.
Probably keep the length. I think it will help with driveline angles.
 

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Are you keeping the length as is or shortening it up? It looks like it has a 7 foot bed.
They just look silly low... there were never any factory extended cab long beds produced...
 

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If I were doing an SAS and a 5.0 swap, I’d cut that huge stupid TTB/TIB crossmember out and build my own. That way I’m not limited on engine placement, oil pan restrictions, etc.
 

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I'm looking forward to following this. If you want a simple transfer case to get started with that fits in the frame rails I'd look for a manual case out of a '97-03 F150 but grab both drivelines to butcher for your needs... They're similar to the Ranger units with ~2.5:1 gears, only downside is no speedo gear output and the rear output is slip spline like a 2wd transmission but they're available and bolt on and fit in the framerails...

Oh, and just cuz I have to, '89-92 is my favorite body style so I'm into it...
 

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