97fordrunners 97 Ranger build

[97fordrunner]

97fordrunners 97 Ranger build. Updated 4-29-11

Thought I should start a build thread on my truck now that I have started modding it for some serious trail running.

As it sits now it has a rough country 4" lift that is soon to be a custom lift with custom drop brackets, Skyjacker Radius Arms, EB coils, Stone Crusher steering, F250 shock towers and Bilstein 5150 shocks.

Over the weekend I rounded up a buddy that works at a drive line shop rebuilding transmissions and diffs and had him give me a hand with installing my Yukon 4.88's
Also have a No-Slip that I was gonna get installed but I ordered the wrong spring kits And I also installed new Spicer U-Joints and C-clip eliminator spring.
Up in the air

3.73 Limited Slip

Open Carrier with 4.88 gear

Drilled a small hole the front diff to drain oil through bottom bold hole (Got that Idea from 4X4Junkie)

Axles

C-Clip eliminator

Drilled out front Yoke and installed U-Bolt straps # 534-10

Soon to be installed No-Slip

More to come soon

 

[railman]

nice start....you will like the front locker.....

l8r, John

 

[Viva*the*Ranger]

Looking good man! 97' is the perfect year for a build in my opinion. I wish I had that 4.0/M5OD combo. What size tires do you plan to run, and how much did the radius arms run you? Do you have the part number on the u-bolt straps?

 

[97fordrunner]

Looking good man! 97' is the perfect year for a build in my opinion. I wish I had that 4.0/M5OD combo. What size tires do you plan to run, and how much did the radius arms run you? Do you have the part number on the u-bolt straps?

I bought the rad. Arms about 5 years ago and I think they were near $700 which is crazy, I have all the stuff to build my own but haven't done so yet. I plan on running the 33s for now but would like to go to a 35 . part number is a Precision # 534-10



Railman the locker is for the 8.8 I am thinking an ARB in the future after all else is done

 

[Viva*the*Ranger]

Sweet! Thanks man.

 

[97fordrunner]

Well not a lot of progress other than the addition of the Baja Claws

I did however order up my replacement rear leaf hangers, New DPFE sensor to replace the corroded aluminum one. Also got the spring kit I needed to install the no-slip and have a Stone Crusher Steering set up coming from Anthony. What a guy he is a real cool guy and real easy to deal with. Can't wait for it to get here and do the install

 

[97fordrunner]

So Finally getting a few things done on the truck after a long break with a back injury. Got the No-Slip installed yesterday and also got the Stonecrusher Steering installed and then got to try out the tires, and locker out back of work in a slimy hole that my boss was rutting around in with his skid steer. No Problems with traction anymore! Also removed the 14 oz of stick on wheel weights that were on the tires and threw a 6oz bag in each tire so that should help

Here is a pic of the steering. And I will try and get some more pics of progress

Next up is re-doing the suspension and replace the rear hangers and shackles

 

[88_Eddie]

how does the stonecrusher drive?

i like the build

 

[97fordrunner]

Haven't put to many miles on it but great so far. Much better than worn out TRE's for sure.

 

[97fordrunner]

Something missing, Can't put my finger on it

Gonna pull the bumper and receiver tomorrow and then hopefully get the Belltechs and new hangers on this weekend. Or i'm gonna finally tackle to front suspension but I know the rear is about to fall off the frame.

Thats why I removed the box but I may try and sell it while its off to fund a bed cage build

 

[railman]

if ya have tight trails like we do here....you will like the tube bed

looks really good so far.....

l8r, John

 

[mp3deviant721]

Limited slip? Lucky you. I envy you. There's quite a few times I could have used that over the winter.

 

[97fordrunner]

Thanks, Yeah I am really liking the idea of the tube bed and tying them into the sliders, I tend to get into trees for some reason or another

The rear is actually locked now with the No-Slip, It works pretty good to I must say.

 

[superds]

Thats why I removed the box but I may try and sell it while its off to fund a bed cage build

Hmm....I saw a 97 Ranger bed for sale on MSP CL, I was wondering if that was you. Then later I check on your build thread and you're selling one!

I like your truck. Looking like it's coming along nicely.

 

[mp3deviant721]

So then do you still have the limited slip carrier? 'Cause I would love that limited slip carrier. Or did you use that with the No-Slip?