Drift truck.

[89rangerfun]

OK so I have a buddy selling his old 91 extended cab 2wd 4.0 5 speed ranger for $200. It needs a new trans but that's not a hard to fix on the cheap. So I already have a DD and a trail truck but I have been wanting to build something I could take to local drift and autocross events just to compete and have fun with. Since I'm very comfortable with the ranger platform I figured it would be a pretty easy build.

So here's my thoughts for the build.
Full cage and harness
The DJM 3/4 drop kit
Explorer 8.8 with 4.10s welded locked
Headers and full exhaust (no smog so no cat)
DIY cold air intake.

I realize the locked rear probably isn't the best thing ever for autoX but I'm more interested in running the drift events anyway.


So I guess I'm just looking for any input from people doing the same thanks.

Also I was wondering does anyone make stiffer sway bars that will fit with the drop?

 

[stmitch]

I'd grab the biggest Expo rear sway bar you can find when you get your rear axle. It will give the truck a tendency to oversteer which will only help your drifting. Bronco2s had some nice thick bars too that would work.

 

[89rangerfun]

Good idea! I can probably get one really cheap to. Any idea which year might be the thickest?