Fixable?

[scott9]

I found this truck online, guy bought it from a salvage auction, has 50000 miles looks to be in good condition. My current ranger I use around the farm needs frame repairs and I was looking to get something newer anyway. So do you guys think this truck could be fixed enough to use around the farm? The frame looks pretty bent but I think it will pull out...
Thanks
Scott

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[prerunner]

Anything can be fixed, Scott. But if your issue with your current Ranger is that it needs frame work then buying this rig that needs frame work might seem counterproductive. Just saying.

It would be good if you could put a tape measure under it to establish how out of wack it really is. Cross measure from a leaf spring bolt on one side to points on the opposite side in front. Frame holes, bolts (like the swaybar where the same point is on both sides of the frame) stuff like that. You might find its better or worse that you think. Could also give you leverage to negotiate a better price. Bear in mind that the tape measure test isn't going to be as accurate as a laser frame machine but it establishes a baseline at least.

As someone who fixed a crashed Sploder at home and drives it every day I can tell you there are tradeoffs. Its almost always easier to start with something you can turn the key and drive.
Do a quick cost benefit analysis before you start either way.

Let us know what you decide.

 

[scott9]

Thanks for the advice, I guess I should have been more clear. The current ranger I have is very rusty, back of the frame is gone and there are pin holes throughout the entire frame. It needs more work than it is worth

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[prerunner]

Fair enough about your current Ranger. Rusted to death, gotcha.

I was making two points about the one pictured. Knowing how badly its damaged will establish whether its worth taking on to repair. Do a cost benefit analysis vs one that runs and drives. If the difference isn't much you'll save time and annoyance just buying one that isn't crashed.

Is it fixable? The next step is up to you.

 

[RonD]

Bent frame is bad because it is hard to get the 4 wheels aligned properly for higher speed driving, above 40mph, which is what 99% want, lol.
For just around the farm you will be fine, pull it out and align it best you can, it will wear out tires pretty fast on hard surfaces but on dirt and gravel it will be fine.

Front suspension and 4x4 parts are not cheap, but if your rusted out Ranger parts match salvage them or hit wrecking yards

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Up here I'd have to put the truck thru a salvage inspection to be able to drive it on the road legally, not worth it to me. If it was just on the farm I'd do what Ron suggests.