96 Ranger before and after

[NorCalBronco]

I've been busy.
Before:

Now:

Removed the ghetto Pro Comp runner bar and ditched the green shell in favor of one with more room in the back (I sleep back there while camping all the time). Added fake gutters to the shell, yakima towers and bars, and a safari rack. The lift is composed of Superlift brackets, Skyjacker 4" coils, Duff 3" leafs and Rancho Shocks (ug). The wheels are 15x10 Soft 8's. 33x12.5 bfg AT's. I cut the front bumper a bit to help with clearance for the tires. I may go with fiberglass fenders to get even more room since the truck is already part white The cool part is everything was a craigslist find except for wheels/tires and coils. I did originally get all of that off craigslist as well but wanted the stuff that is currently on it instead. I also did the overhead console mod on the inside.

The silly TTB is already out of alignment after less than 2 months, so I need to get it aligned again. I plan on getting it some nice Bilstein shocks and a single piece driveshaft. I have some 4.56's paid for and ready for installation, but I'm contemplating going with a Explorer rear axle first.

Hows it look?

 

[DisturbedMXer8]

I think it looks gorgeous, man. Those wheels/tires look like it was made specifically for that truck.

 

[Rangerman4158]

OOOOHHHHH!!! Me likey!!!

 

[Primosboy]

Beautiful truck man! Very clean..love it. Great job so far..what's next?

 

[Primosboy]

Beautiful truck man! Very clean..love it. Great job so far..what's next?

Just my opinion I don't care too much for camper shells,but your truck makes it look okay. Could you post pics of the truck without it? Just curious as to what she looks like.

 

[NorCalBronco]

Thanks guys

No pics of the truck without a shell. I know they tend to look better without it, but its just to damn useful for me. I love being able to just decide I'm going camping for the weekend on a Friday at work, rain or shine, and not have to worry about setting up a tent or even packing really. I made a nice little setup back there for all my stuff, but still easily removable for hauling crap around. Its why I went with the taller cap with sliding screened windows.

 

[ozziemo27]

oooo, nice! i like that setup ya got there in the bed!

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

thats a really slick camping set up you got, i might have to copy that idea whenever i decide im sick of the roll bar in my bed.

 

[NorCalBronco]

oooo, nice! i like that setup ya got there in the bed!

Thanks guys. A couple 1x10 pieces of pine, couple sheets of 3/4 inch plywood and a afternoon. Nice, flat, and comfortable to sleep on. It has the added bonus of keeping all my stuff back there contained and away from the dog to chew on when she is bored as well

 

[TheBeast]

Nice man. I really like your setup. Gives you some extra utility for sure. But for gods sake please paint the top to match to truck, or atleast like flat/satin black. That would look so much better. I like it with the top on it though. Sort of reminds me of safari pacifics on R-F.

 

[WNY964x4]

awesome looking truck , it looks good , what did you ever do with the Pro Comp bar ? and what is the story on the EB ?

 

[jims89broncoII]

good looking truck! like the camping set up. good job!

 

[NorCalBronco]

Nice man. I really like your setup. Gives you some extra utility for sure. But for gods sake please paint the top to match to truck, or atleast like flat/satin black. That would look so much better. I like it with the top on it though. Sort of reminds me of safari pacifics on R-F.

I do plan on painting it some day. I'm avoiding black because of the heat in the summer...my husky spends a lot of time in there so its nice to be able to keep it as cool as possible, even at the expense of looks I'm thinking of going with fiberglass fenders so I will wait until I make that decision to paint.

awesome looking truck , it looks good , what did you ever do with the Pro Comp bar ? and what is the story on the EB ?

The pro comp bar is laying underneath my house. The way they come from the factory makes them stick WAY out - which I didn't really like. I ended up modifying it to hug up closer to the bumper, but since they are so flimsy it kind of wiggled around. I finally just took it off and put the lights into where I had the mounting holes for it. Someday when I build a decent front bumper i may incorporate it in - not sure yet.

I've had the EB since I was a teenager, it was my second ride that I bought to replace my BII. It has been through hell and back with me, and it kind of shows. It really needs a complete rebuild again, just about everything leaks, wires are cracked and worn, etc - but I still drive it around occasionally. Its fun to take the top off in the summer, throw some girls in the back, and head to the beach or river

And a pic from not long after I bought it back in the day:

 

[WNY964x4]

i would love to get an EB like that one

 

[jims89broncoII]

thats a nice eb. ive always wanted one.