It has begun! (Official Trucks! TV 4.6L Mazda B-Series / Ford Ranger build)

[Josh40601]

Man the truck looks great! I love the new wheels and tires. 335s on a Ranger?!? That is Kick Ass.

 

[ZMan]

For some reason my friggin DVR keeps screwing up and I missed part 11. I really love what you're doing with the truck though, its gonna be sweet.

 

[fomoco]

saw the new episode, kinda getting lost in the build, i thought this was just gonna be a V8 swap into a RBV, not a complete ground up build

 

[ZMan]

saw the new episode, kinda getting lost in the build, i thought this was just gonna be a V8 swap into a RBV, not a complete ground up build

They did do that, it was the first part of the build, now they're pretty much making a race truck out of it lol.

 

[Josh40601]

I love the stance of the rear tires. I wasn't a huge fan of the brake cooling vents on the bed, but i think once they finish all the body work and get it painted, it will look great

 

[ZMan]

^^ speaking of the cooling vents, how do you plan on getting paint in there Kevin?

 

[insane4speed]

Thread resurrection for the win haha was this ever finished

 

[countryboy]

yes was finished and since been sold to a private party

 

[Josh40601]

^ Pretty sure it was sold to the younger host. Not Kevin, the other guy that isn't there anymore either

 

[stmitch]

^ Pretty sure it was sold to the younger host. Not Kevin, the other guy that isn't there anymore either

It was, and then it ended up on Ebay. I found the old auction listing showing a high bid of 18k that didn't meet the reserve:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mazda-B-Ser...h=item2ee1c9d35a&item=201356596058&rmvSB=true

Looks like Ryan from Trucks! got into business with his brother. If you want info on the truck, maybe he'd be willing to talk: http://streettrailandtrack.com/Contact_Us.html

 

[keith89]

Anyone know if the load capacity of the bed with the cobra IRS in there is compromised?

 

[stmitch]

Anyone know if the load capacity of the bed with the cobra IRS in there is compromised?

The IRS won't handle nearly as much weight. It has softer springs and a different intended function. If you haul or tow a lot of weight, then an IRS isn't a good idea, but a Ranger may not be a good idea then either.