Kyle M's Ranger Rebuild

[97BlackBetty]

Well Kyle. I just read your thread from start to finish. I had no idea what you had been up to. Wow. Makes me real jealous that my truck is currently getting cut up by a 16 year old up north...

Got to let go of the past. Just wanted to let you and Bray know that I am back, and saving for a 60/10.25. Hopefully by early next summer we can hit the trails. Anyway, the truck looks fantastic, you really did some nice work and you have me considering air shocks. I was being tempted by coil overs but they are so pricey. I will get a hold of you in the next few weeks, I would love to jump at the opportunity to be winch b!tch and get a ride in your truck. Im free weekends.

 

[Kyle M.]

Well Kyle. I just read your thread from start to finish. I had no idea what you had been up to. Wow. Makes me real jealous that my truck is currently getting cut up by a 16 year old up north...

Got to let go of the past. Just wanted to let you and Bray know that I am back, and saving for a 60/10.25. Hopefully by early next summer we can hit the trails. Anyway, the truck looks fantastic, you really did some nice work and you have me considering air shocks. I was being tempted by coil overs but they are so pricey. I will get a hold of you in the next few weeks, I would love to jump at the opportunity to be winch b!tch and get a ride in your truck. Im free weekends.

Fawk yeah! Come on down, I am always looking for a co pilot, you got my number! I have been wondering what you have been up to. It is funny that you poped in now cus I just saw your truck on GL4X4, they guy was sellin the tires and I was like....I know that truck! I guess he is putting full widths under it and doing a V8 swap...

I will hit you up next time out.....still talkin Badlands the 19th to the 21st

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Alright.....M1354 search results for you.....

East Side Auto Parts (Ravenna) 1-866-259-0111
Stock number 2975J $175

M-45 Auto Parts, Inc.(West-Olive) 1-800-214-2472
No number but they say they have one.

Airway Auto Parts, Inc.(Battle-Creek) 1-800-582-3351
$199 stock number AA7264

 

[97BlackBetty]

Fawk yeah! Come on down, I am always looking for a co pilot, you got my number! I have been wondering what you have been up to. It is funny that you poped in now cus I just saw your truck on GL4X4, they guy was sellin the tires and I was like....I know that truck! I guess he is putting full widths under it and doing a V8 swap...

I will hit you up next time out.....still talkin Badlands the 19th to the 21st

I would love to make it to the Badlands, however, I already have several things that I am supposed to commit to on the 20th that if I were to blow them off for wheeling it may result in the loss of certain things that make me a guy. Oh well, all I gotta do is pay off this $1600 Matco box and I am on my way to a new wheeler. Although I should probably consider a reliable DD as well. Works only 3 minutes away.

 

[Kyle M.]

Alright.....M1354 search results for you.....

East Side Auto Parts (Ravenna) 1-866-259-0111
Stock number 2975J $175

M-45 Auto Parts, Inc.(West-Olive) 1-800-214-2472
No number but they say they have one.

Airway Auto Parts, Inc.(Battle-Creek) 1-800-582-3351
$199 stock number AA7264

Thanks! I will have to do some callin.

Now I think I really want a doubler....to build or buy

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Outside of the shaft, it was simple to build esc for somebody with your fab skills.

I love the V8, but miss the 120ish:1 crawl ratio. I had a 5 speed with my doubler, an auto is close but its still not the same. I miss the 1st gear double low and bump along the obstacles.

 

[86 slo-vo]

ill keep an eye out down here kyle...i picked mine up for $60

 

[Bray D]

Just wanted to let you and Bray know that I am back, and saving for a 60/10.25.

Good to see you back man! Good luck with the new build. I'm lookin forward to wheelin with all you guys again. I need to move to Mich. haha.

 

[Kyle M.]

Outside of the shaft, it was simple to build esc for somebody with your fab skills.

I love the V8, but miss the 120ish:1 crawl ratio. I had a 5 speed with my doubler, an auto is close but its still not the same. I miss the 1st gear double low and bump along the obstacles.

I road in Brays.....he ruined it for me, haha

I kinda want to build one, maybe try my hand at making some one piece stub shafts.

 

[Kyle M.]

ill keep an eye out down here kyle...i picked mine up for $60

Thanks man, appreciate it! I want one no matter what way I go.

 

[Kyle M.]

Alright, mounted the winch and my lights, have to say I am happy with how it turned out, and I think it will be plenty strong

Plenty of room to grab the clutch release handle

Then these showed up today, deal I couldn't pass up

Then I made these today...the start of my hinge for my tailgate tire carrier. Gonna use the left over Ruffstuff bushings

Now I just have to wire everything up....

 

[meatheaded nucklebuster]

very nice work man. I wish I could take my time and do a frame off build. someday.

 

[chrwilkins30]

You going to put the flares on?

 

[railman]

i said it once, and i will say it again....

Looks Awesome.....

keep it up....

l8r, John

 

[Kyle M.]

Yup, just bought a set but it wont be the factory ones....those wont work anymore!