james duff?

[patrick_huffman32]

what do you guys think about the company? their parts? etc...
i have an 89 ranger 4x4 supercab could i fit 35/12.5/15 on 5.5in lift? would there be trimming involved?

 

[ThatGuy]

Do a quick search and you will find that they have a pretty good reputation for quality parts. What do you want to know about the company?

You can run 35s with some trimming. I had those on my explorer. I'd be more worried about that Dana 28 than anything. You will need at least 4.88 gears to turn those tires.

 

[86MUDRCJ]

what do you guys think about the company? their parts? etc...
i have an 89 ranger 4x4 supercab could i fit 35/12.5/15 on 5.5in lift? would there be trimming involved?

I personally have never used their products but from what I hear they are one of the best companies for ttb rangers. Along with skyjacker. 35's might be alloy lke big for that size lift, but I can almost clear 33's with my 4" lift. I say get 35's and trim till they fit. But remember that using that big of a tire you're gonna want to regear.and a d35/8.8 combo is what people recommend some you're not torching hubs and u joints faster than you can put them in. Hope this helps.

 

[86MUDRCJ]

Do a quick search and you will find that they have a pretty good reputation for quality parts. What do you want to know about the company?

You can run 35s with some trimming. I had those on my explorer. I'd be more worried about that Dana 28 than anything. You will need at least 4.88 gears to turn those tires.

Dang beat me to it. Didn't notice till I posted lol.

 

[patrick_huffman32]

thanks guys big help

 

[patrick_huffman32]

would the dana 35/8.8 rear end go right to the old mounts or is some fab required?

 

[ThatGuy]

They will fit. Might have to shorten the front driveshaft cuz the 35 is a little longer. If you get an 8.8 from an explorer you will have to weld leaf spring mounts on top of the axle.

 

[86MUDRCJ]

They will fit. Might have to shorten the front driveshaft cuz the 35 is a little longer. If you get an 8.8 from an explorer you will have to weld leaf spring mounts on top of the axle.

What he said^^^

 

[BLOODBANE]

To fit 35's on my 84 I have a 4" suspension and 2" BL. I still trimmed the rear fenders and run GlassWork fronts..

I still catch the rears sometimes when I flex it out real bad.

 

[straycat]

James Duff is a great place for early BII's and Rangers!!! A++++. Great bumpers as well. I have friends who still buy stuff every once in awhile from Duff. I bought stuff years back and never had any issues with Duff components on my BII and my early Rangers.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

James Duff is a good company, I've been satisfied with their stuff.

35" tires will require a proper gear ratio, say of like 4.88, but it depends too on what you're using it for and what motor you're running.

I have a customized 5" suspension lift and a 2" body lift. Currently on 33's but I'm going to 35's once I get my front axle swap done (going to a D-35 because the 33's on a D-28 were snapping axles with frightening regularity). I might have to do some fender trimming/reworking but we'll see how that ends up.

It is possible to not have to shorten a front driveshaft with a D-35 swap, but it depends on what transmission your truck has in it. If you have an FM-146 or A4LD, IIRC the front shaft out of a Ranger with an FM-145 will fit with the D-35.

 

[brinker88]

Check out Wizkid's build thread if you want to see the quality of duff products.

 

[brinker88]

http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1276896#post1276896

 

[feellnfroggy]

Ive met THATGUY and he knows his stuff, you can take his word as gold. I also had a chance to meet the people at DUFF, owners and all. Saw how stuff was made and put together, and I was very impressed. Alot of time and care goes into their stuff. Definitely worth the money.

 

[patrick_huffman32]

So i have a 89 ranger ext cab 2.9 4x4 automatic I also have a 90 bronco 2 2.9 4x4 5 speed I want to put the 5 speed in my ranger. will the truck run and drive if I don't swap the harness and computer with the tranny?