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Raceranger's 4x4 Build


MaicoDoug

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2 inches in the back, not enough in the front
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32x11.5x15
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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.
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~9"
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35"x12.50"x17"
What a cool video, man. The trucks look great.
 

Clint's 3.0 ranger

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

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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.

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

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

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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.
 

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