Raceranger's 4x4 Build

[MaicoDoug]

I remember Manny Esquerra. He was the first one to interest me in the Ford Ranger. I raced ADRA, NDRA, and once BtoV in my home state California on a Maico!

This guy in Ventura. Seems like the rear deal at Pajaro Dunes. Using the his modern A arm
TNT Fabrication

 

[RaceRanger97]

Lots of progress lately. Laser cut adapters to run the F350 brakes. Rebuilt the rear drive line with a longer rear tube as well as a Mitchmade billet carrier bearing. Just about ready to tear apart the front.

 

[RaceRanger97]

I remember Manny Esquerra. He was the first one to interest me in the Ford Ranger. I raced ADRA, NDRA, and once BtoV in my home state California on a Maico!

This guy in Ventura. Seems like the rear deal at Pajaro Dunes. Using the his modern A arm
TNT Fabrication

I’ve ran around in the desert with Tyler before. Here’s a video with both of us out in Cal City.

 

[AgPete139]

What a cool video, man. The trucks look great.

 

[RaceRanger97]

Got the rear buttoned up and put a bunch of miles in it. Drives nice. Buuuut that was short lived before I ripped the front apart.

 

[RaceRanger97]

What a cool video, man. The trucks look great.

Thanks!

 

[RaceRanger97]

Chromoly axles and high steer kit came in. Have almost all the parts for the front now.

 

[Clint's 3.0 ranger]

Outstanding work..I love your 97 ranger. Two amazing trucks. What is your daily driver?

 

[RaceRanger97]

Outstanding work..I love your 97 ranger. Two amazing trucks. What is your daily driver?

Thanks! Two main “normal” vehicles are a 19 F-150 and a 22 Bronco. Wife mainly drives the Bronco though.

 

[Clint's 3.0 ranger]

Ford family, liking your f150 and bronco. Charcoal is a favorite color of mine.

 

[RaceRanger97]

Bunch of progress lately.

 

[mtnrgr]

Sorta tuning in late...this new ranger you're building is superb. When you went into the mountains and pictures are absolutely spectacular.

How's driving a efi 5.0 vs carb 5.0? Any real difference between them? I'm sure in the mountain elevations efi is great as no need to adjust like a carburetor.

 

[scotts90ranger]

You definitely don't half ass anything! Looking good for sure

 

[RaceRanger97]

Sorta tuning in late...this new ranger you're building is superb. When you went into the mountains and pictures are absolutely spectacular.

How's driving a efi 5.0 vs carb 5.0? Any real difference between them? I'm sure in the mountain elevations efi is great as no need to adjust like a carburetor.

The stock 5.0 is a big sluggish at the moment, but yes very nice for the high elevation trails. Took it to 9k ft and it didn't seem to care at all.

 

[RaceRanger97]

You definitely don't half ass anything! Looking good for sure

Thanks! Getting really exciting to try it out on the trail.