ForOffRoadDriving's 94 Ranger Build

[ForOffRoadDriving]

i would like to add more spacers or just one large block under the front springs, but the problem is that the bolts that go through the axle beam and radius arm on a 2wd have less exposed thread on the spring side than a 4wd because the bolts got all the way through vs. a 4x4 where there are 2 separate bolts that secure that connection. i tried finding longer bolts back when i did the leveling spacers and leveling springs but i couldnt find anyone who made them longer (dorman, national, etc.) i may try an actual fastener shop like fasten-all and try my luck.

 

[mc_muench]

most people just use longer grade 8 bolts from a hardware store, they seem to be strong enough and you can get a larger variety of lengths

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

yeah, i understand the longer bolts thing, but when you get that large and that long not many hardware stores carry anything. they appear to be 8" long and 11/16 diameter?

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

heres the pictures i promised a few days ago; the first ones are of the auxillary outlets i added for our trip, since i planned on bringing the 12v cooler and a small power inverter to recharge camera batteries since both of our cameras eat batteries too fast.

heres some pics from our trip up to Harrison / Lake George MI

these are us crossing the zilwakee bridge at 75mph (terra took a pic of the speedo as proof because the rescue ranger could only hold 55mph up the same hill last time we took a trip)

im ready to go home and less than enthused about picture taking

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

after we got back from our trip i decided to put some handles on the a-pillars because terra was getting as twisted up as a pretzel trying to get into the truck since these new seats have higher sides and you cant just slide up into them like she could on the 60/40 bench. i used 2" long 1/4" metal screws to secure the handles to the pillar, then i placed 1" steel sleeves with nylon bushings inside them to give the handle a firm spacer to clamp down on while leaving the interior trim pucker free.

heres a pic of the spare tire in its DD location.

 

[TheTopher]

Good times, mate. When ya gonna start that rear bumper?

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

i want to start building one so bad, but i still need some more funds.... im accepting doantions, cash, steel, or otherwise!

 

[idriveafordranger94]

Lake George, Michigan? Wow, thats about 10 minutes away from Coldwater Lake, Michigan, where my family owns a cottage. Great place, isn't it? BTW the Ranger is looking great

 

[Ranger Kip]

Nice ranger! Looks like you had fun! I wanna go next time too!

I like this image on first page XD

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

got some updates for you guys, i finally got the new subwoofers ordered and should be seeing them monday, i put a mag light mount in the truck so ill have plenty of light on the go when needed, and i found a new best friend that i cant have until i get my own house. ive also got some pics from riding at Freelin Mx http://www.freelinmx.com/ a few weeks back.

oh, cant forget my 12,000 mile oil change and tire rotation

spent sunday at the track getting dust in my face and sun on my back

a picture of my old bike, 1987 cr125 bored .030 over

and a picture of their cool ass water truck

heres my new mag light mount with the 2 D cell LED mag light that outshines my 6 cell

heres my new best friend, his name is Cain and hes a 14 mo. old boxer. he was rescued once but his current owners have small kids and are too busy to give hime the training and attention he needs to be a happy dog. once i get the truck payed down enough to buy a house ill be picking him up to live with me.

he has a very short attention span

i like how well my new tire carrier has been working for me, but i found a weak spot. my bike needs to play contorsioniste while it rides to the trail

 

[Kyle M.]

As always, looking great!

 

[TheTopher]

That looks like a great pup. Seems like you get all the cool toys.

 

[oldschool1955]

As if nobody told you yet SWEET RIDE!!! We must share a brain because you have used up all my ideas. I won't say can't wait to see it done because trucks like that are never done they just evolve. When I saw you post about buying the bfg at's I thought you were paying $275 a tire and thought you were getting robbed, then I read it again and did the math. Duh $135 and change isn't bad. I co owner a tire shop and just sold a set of 31's for $125 each. Want a great MT at a great price check out the Wild Country MTX built by multi-mile. Multi-mile is a cooper built private brand. Let you guys know most private brand are just under marketed major brands. says it all.

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

thanks goes out to all you guys, youre a big part of the reason why my truck keeps evolving! sure some of it is because i want to make it better and more user friendly for me, but a big part of it is to share with all of you (who appereciate RBVs in all forms) and show you fresh ideas or maybe just an new spin on an old idea. hopefully this week ill have pics up of my new subs as i dont plan on putting off their installation ,ive got nothing against my kenwood KFC2001 and q-logic band pass box, but its taking up precious space.

 

[TheTopher]

Can't wait


I think you're the only person on here who's build has ever come close to making me want an extended cab.