Finally on the street

[The Weasel]

Well just got back from driving it around on the street for the first time. Put about 90 miles on it today and it ran GREAT. Heres a little video of what it sounds like with the exhaust on it. The video does not do it justice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a18L9I_eG3g

 

[sfwjesse]

wow that thing is beautiful. Very nice job.

 

[The Weasel]

Thanks. My dad bought it brand new in 84 and he took really good care of it.

 

[jhammel85]

Wow. It looks showroom clean man. The engine is very well dressed too....

The ultimate sleeper!

 

[bearsrngr]

Thats a sweet ride, Congrats!

 

[Teddyzee]

Well done!

Great example of how to do it well.

Nice shack, too.

 

[The_Dealer]

wow, man thats a super clean swap. u did a good job

 

[The Weasel]

Next thing I need to do is get a rear end under it that can handle it. From reading the tech articles it looks like I need to fine one from a 1990-1992 ranger with a 4.0. Any input about what would be the easiest would be appreciated.

 

[Teddyzee]

I assume you're looking for an 8.8

You are correct, they got 1.5" wider (total) in 1993. That may or may not be an issue for you.
I believe the rear driveshaft flange got larger, too. I believe the pinion flange on my 8.8 may be drilled for the larger and the smaller bolt pattern.

I believe the 8.8 would be most common in 4.0, Supercab, and/or 4x4 trucks. Should bolt in very easily, and you may get larger brakes, too.

 

[The Weasel]

Ya an 8.8 is what I'm looking for. Thats good to know though. I guess I'll start hitting up the junkyards pretty soon.

 

[originalnitro]

A 7.5 take more than a lot of people think. Ford put them in mustang gt in the 80s and i've seen them run in the high 10s on a 7.5. Nice looking 84 there weasel.

 

[sohc86-06]

very well built gen one such a sleeper

 

[The Weasel]

Ya the truck got named the weasel by one of my brothers friends about 10 years ago and it just stuck.