85 Ranger Skyjacker class2, 8.8, d35, arb air


blowdown

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Just thought i'd put up some pics of my project. Trying to get it ready for Dixie Run @ tellico. If you have any input, dont hesitate. Plan on running 33's. Already have 4.56's installed. Ran air line today for rear locker. Going to do a CO2 bottle setup to fill tires/lock locker. Had a flowmaster installed yesterday. Sounds freakin awsome! Need some ideas on rockers and other body armour. Tow hook locations? More pics to come...
85 Ranger Skyjacker class2, 8.8, d35, arb air


85 Ranger Skyjacker class2, 8.8, d35, arb air

85 Ranger Skyjacker class2, 8.8, d35, arb air
 
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Looks familiar and good, I have a similar lift.

You may want to build a skid plate for that gas tank. Rock sliders are easily built and bolted/welded onto your frame. Most I have seen go from the back of the front fender opening to a little ways beyond the cab. Tow hooks, one on each corner, bottom of frame rail. The driver's side rear will be a bastard if you use one of the holes that is already in the frame...there is a "dent" in the frame that is very hard to drill through.
 
flexin the back today. got my airline run to the rear diff. drivers front bearings went out today. dont know what all that was about. gonna try to post a video of it flexin in a bit.

85 Ranger Skyjacker class2, 8.8, d35, arb air
 
Wheel it lightly before the run to tellico to break in the springs. New springs tend to be stiff.....


Some weight in the bed would help too.
 
I've been thinking about taking the bed off. Im really dont know what i want to do. daily driver or trail rig?
 
I've been thinking about taking the bed off. Im really dont know what i want to do. daily driver or trail rig?

i torched the side walls off of my bed and then shotened the frame.. i dont recommend it as a daily driver or you'll end up like this :

85 Ranger Skyjacker class2, 8.8, d35, arb air


it was a bit too light.. lost control, flipped three times off a cliff.. but on the trails it was absolutly amazing.. never got stuck.
 
Well, ordered a few parts today. ARB Compressor kit, 15x8 Soft 8's, Warn Hubs, and 33x12.50 Maxxis Bighorns. Cant wait to get it all on the ranger. Will post pics asap.
 
Compressor - Check. Tires and wheels will be on tomorrow. Pics to come.
85 Ranger Skyjacker class2, 8.8, d35, arb air
 
Installed New tires and wheels today. Pretty Sweet! The rear axle has 1 1/4 spacers on it, previous owner put them on. Im taking them off asap. Wheels are 4" BS. Gotta do a little fender trimming tomorrow. Also finished the compressor install. Ordered a solenoid from Mac's for 17.50 vs. 50.00 for arb.
85 Ranger Skyjacker class2, 8.8, d35, arb air

85 Ranger Skyjacker class2, 8.8, d35, arb air

85 Ranger Skyjacker class2, 8.8, d35, arb air
 
keeep themm a coming

keep the pics coming good looking build
 

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