4x4 5.0 swap with pics!

[WoodyB2]

Man that is looking good, i like the look of those 37's keep up the good work!

edit what brand are they and how much lift you got roughly?

 

[93_RangerSC]

the tires are Nitto Mud Grapplers which oddly enough they SUCK balls in the mud haha

 

[WoodyB2]

the tires are Nitto Mud Grapplers which oddly enough they SUCK balls in the mud haha

haha now that is ironic...

i like the tread pattern tho.

 

[ChrisR1S]

Yeah I dunno how they do in mud...this is my second set but the truck stays outta the sticky red mud here. That's what the trail rig is for! But the truck has a 3" body lift, 6"suspension, & 2"coil spacers. Keep in mind though that there is no engine in the truck on that picture. It should go down a little once the motors in but I've got glass fenders which should keep me with at least that much wheel well

 

[meatheaded nucklebuster]

wow nice work so far. I cant wait to get my swap underway but I gotta finish my SAS first. I have a 302/435/208 but I think Im going to go with the zf tranny and a 205 case. Great job making things look good, I know it takes time but it makes everything look less hack even if its gonna get dirty later. Again nice work I will be referencing this when I do mine.

 

[lepp1892]

By any chance can you get me a couple pictures of where you drilled the slots for the Mustang motor mounts?
I want to be able to drill my holes without having the engine out of my donor and to just drop it right in the ranger since I have no place to put the engine when its out.

Great build and it is very detailed and I know it is going to help me/has already helped me with my swap.

 

[ChrisR1S]

I can get pics later today if the rain holds out...BUT IMO it'd be better and safer to wait until you get your motor ready due to placement and everything being a little different from build to build. But yeah i can get a few pics so you can get a general idea of where i drilled. and glad this all has been of some help!

 

[93_RangerSC]

haha now that is ironic...

i like the tread pattern tho.

yea it is perdy ironic my buddy had them on his f150 and all they do is sit there and spin.theyll cake up and throw it good but dont grab much

 

[ChrisR1S]

yea it is perdy ironic my buddy had them on his f150 and all they do is sit there and spin.theyll cake up and throw it good but dont grab much

I've had no issues with them...Then again i don't throw mine in mud bogs and mud pits..

 

[lepp1892]

Sweet, Thanks!

 

[ChrisR1S]

Here ya go...They're not the prettiest nor the most perfect but they work for my swap

Driver side:

Passenger Side:

Overview from passenger side:

If you need anything else let me know..

 

[lepp1892]

Awesome! That is exactly what I wanted!

 

[AgPete139]

Updates?

 

[ChrisR1S]

Updates?

Motor for the most part is complete. Still waiting to hear from the machinist on my heads.
Finished the radius arm brackets today and got the superrunner kit mocked up so i can cut it up and make it work better with the lift. started on removing the bed so i can do my chevy spring swap.
An currently heading to the ER due to metal in my eye

 

[rangerranger91]

just wondering but what did you do with all the old wiring like did you take all of the engine bay wiring out?