Kyle M's Ranger Rebuild

[Bray D]

OK, so...

Bray --> Kyle --> Nathan --> Mike

PatoV6--Bray--Kyle--Nathan--Mike

Maybe Pato will wonder through this build and add to the list

LOL, tell that to the wife...I have been living out there for the last 3 months if you ask her! I have all day tomorrow, should be close to being finished, enough to drive anyway

I bet man. I guess she deserves some of your time. I'm truly impressed with how quick this came together. You sir, are a madman.

 

[MountainMike]

PatoV6--Bray--Kyle--Nathan--Mike

Maybe Pato will wonder through this build and add to the list

haha, make the longest trickle-down chain ever!

 

[1slow5oh]

I used the stock body mounts, I removed the body from frame for paint but thats it. I couldent use the stock ranger spring mount I was going to make one but I found one off an older dodge that fit, alot shorter and saved me a little time. Had to adjust my wheelbase back and inch or so, but Im sitting right at 115 now, but my front was moved forward 4-5 inches. I dont even remember, but I think the bed is 13 inches shorter....Hmm..

Mine is running a 60/sterling, would have been easier and free with a d44 but ive broken quite a few 44 shafts with 38's and 40s to even try it. Plus im running a 351w and I love the skinny petal....

Youve got some good ideals..... Im interested to see how the airshocks do upfront on the road and wheeling. I might use them on the rear when I 4 link that.

now get to work.

 

[Boggin]

OK, so...

Bray --> Kyle --> Nathan --> Mike --> Boggin

fixed!

 

[Kyle M.]

Made some progress today....

Then I drove it around the block, came back gave it a quick alignment, checked fluids and drove to the gas station...

Then on my way back it started breaking up bad and I couldn't go anywhere but home. Thinking it has something to do with the gas, stirred something up or something. It ran great until I put gas in it.....I will look into that. Otherwise it drove good and stopped good. Makes a lot of new noises, creeks and groans, but F it, it's a trail rig that might get DD when needed.

 

[Bray D]

Its alive!!!

 

[86 slo-vo]

hell yea

 

[kris97ranger]

gonna need some videos

 

[Kyle M.]

For sure! Felt good sitting behind the wheel again. Ordered a new fuel filter and some MAF air cleaner, should pick up some fuel dry too, hope that fixes it up!

 

[-Nathan-]

Looks great man. Vids asap.

 

[WoodyB2]

Looks great man I love it!

are you going to repaint it or keep the blue hood and fender?

 

[Kyle M.]

I will paint it, but I still have some half doors to make and I wanna paint them to match. I think I am going with the same green.

 

[Kyle M.]

Got my electrical issues figured out...stupid ford put 2 identical plugs that can be mixed up in the engine harness...if you mix them up the blinkers will run the starter, flip them around, all is good.

I'm happy, now I can do a shake down run this weekend!

 

[MountainMike]

Got my electrical issues figured out...stupid ford put 2 identical plugs that can be mixed up in the engine harness...if you mix them up the blinkers will run the starter, flip them around, all is good.

I'm happy, now I can do a shake down run this weekend!

Man, I'm glad you got that figured! I've been scratching my head over than one myself for th last little bit. I wanted to help but couldn't figure out how in the hell that could happen

 

[Bray D]

Got my electrical issues figured out...stupid ford put 2 identical plugs that can be mixed up in the engine harness...if you mix them up the blinkers will run the starter, flip them around, all is good.

I'm happy, now I can do a shake down run this weekend!

Good to know before I dive into my engine swap.

Lookin forward to the shakedown pics!