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Dirtman

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2009
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2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
It's up there.
Total Drop
It's down there.
Tire Size
Round.
My credo
I poop in the furnace.
Is it just an optical illusion or is the pinion actually angled up that high?

Looks cool though. :icon_thumby:
 


dvdswan

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Seattle, WA
Vehicle Year
1991
Make / Model
Ranger XLT 2WD
Engine Type
3.0 V6
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
My credo
Keep your mind like an umbrella, it only works if its open... Continually learning.
Is it just an optical illusion or is the pinion actually angled up that high?

Looks cool though. :icon_thumby:
It is an optical illusion, but I did cut and turn the "C"s on the axle. It looks more of an angle that it is.
 

dvdswan

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1991
Make / Model
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3.0 V6
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
My credo
Keep your mind like an umbrella, it only works if its open... Continually learning.
Some more...

Pathy tank install
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fitting the V8 under the crossover hoop...

That's not going to fit..

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much better... I would have rather had the truck intake for torque, but when you are adding roughly 3 times the HP and torque to what was stock I fudge a little...

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Then got a steal on some new LS2 covers, not sure if they will fit though. They're just lying on the engine so they're not perfect. Oh the lies... LOL

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dvdswan

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Vehicle Year
1991
Make / Model
Ranger XLT 2WD
Engine Type
3.0 V6
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
My credo
Keep your mind like an umbrella, it only works if its open... Continually learning.
Installed Trans Am hood vents/scoops in the hood to dissipate heat while wheeling

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Built a cluster to fit the dash...

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started wiring it...

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Bought an old K10 stepside because I missed wheelin'. Wished I didn't get rid of it last year but c'est la vie. BTW, don't hate I like Ford and Chevy, but not Dodge too many rattles. LOL

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Of course what is a truck guy to do but modify stuff...

Made a dual air intake for the Chevy...

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dvdswan

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Vehicle Year
1991
Make / Model
Ranger XLT 2WD
Engine Type
3.0 V6
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
My credo
Keep your mind like an umbrella, it only works if its open... Continually learning.
Cleaned up the frame, routed fuel lines...

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Painting the body...

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added next color...

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and 1st newbie mistake, forgot to spray inside the gas doors...

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Stickers...

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and finally 3 coats of clear....

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Since I painted it outside, apparently clear coat is sweet and gnats like it. 2 gnats lost their lives for my truck. I guess its kind of like amber, in 10,000 years the clear coat will be worth money. :D
 

dvdswan

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1991
Make / Model
Ranger XLT 2WD
Engine Type
3.0 V6
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
My credo
Keep your mind like an umbrella, it only works if its open... Continually learning.
More fuel lines...

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dvdswan

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Seattle, WA
Vehicle Year
1991
Make / Model
Ranger XLT 2WD
Engine Type
3.0 V6
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
My credo
Keep your mind like an umbrella, it only works if its open... Continually learning.
Narrowed the tailgate to fit the pathfinder fenders on the bed...

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Went to replace the cracked windshield on the K10 and found this... both bottom corners...

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went to the junkyard and cut them out. No replacements online...

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dvdswan

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Seattle, WA
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1991
Make / Model
Ranger XLT 2WD
Engine Type
3.0 V6
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
My credo
Keep your mind like an umbrella, it only works if its open... Continually learning.
Well... I actually spent money on the truck. I needed a 90* and 45* AN fittings for the power steering. So, if the truck was running I'd have functioning power steering. :D Now on to finishing the cooling system...

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superj

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corpus christi, texas
Vehicle Year
2004
Make / Model
ranger edge
Engine Type
3.0 V6
Engine Size
182 ci of tire shredding power
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
-2
Total Drop
2, so far
Tire Size
235s
My credo
drives a stick shift ranger
that paint job is sweet. old school nissan paint scheme


well, the whole thing is but my favorite part is the paint
 

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