Lifting my 97

[Ranger44]

Nice flex....sexy

It all back together....and driving again?

No more twitches from driving withdrawl?

later

 

[compleckz]

big bad TRS Vendor

 

[danger88ranger]

Nice flex, what are your plans for the body?

 

[metalmacguyver]

I have another extended cab ranger that I am parting out and the complete body off of a color matching truck. I will be bolting the bed doors and fenders on and welding in sheet metal from my parts truck to fix the dents in the extended cab.

Pretty much from the bottom of the ex-cab window down to the bottom and forward to include all of the mashed up rocker panels will be replaced.

 

[metalmacguyver]

Well, it is coming off the road again for a while.


This hole is by the same cylinder that I pulled a wet spark plug from when I hydrolocked a few months ago. I have a sneeking suspicion that it is not a coincidence.........

 

[metalmacguyver]

I put 35s on and didnt post any update pics before the motor blew up so here they are.

I have since mounted the 35s on my black 15*10s which gives my truck a much wider stance and more stability.

The only picture I have of the 35s on the black wheels.

 

[Ranger44]

Damn!

Remember...you didn't throw a rod....

You VENTED the block...

Looks like you need a new pan....

I've got one.lol

 

[metalmacguyver]

Damn!

Remember...you didn't throw a rod....

You VENTED the block...

Looks like you need a new pan....

I've got one.lol

I got one too. I have a whole spare motor infact.

 

[rickcdewitt]

I have since mounted the 35s on my black 15*10s which gives my truck a much wider stance and more stability.

i get hell for it looking a little goofy but the stability and flatter tire wear of the 10" rims have me sold on them for daily driving duties with 12.5" a/t's.now if i could find some 9"s for the right price

 

[Sprag-O]

Damn Tim... I told you to do a compression test after that hydrolock

Atleast you have a reason for new parts again

 

[metalmacguyver]

Motor mount bolts and the motor is ready to come out.

 

[Bray D]

ummm...your tire is flat. lol. Hope the swap goes smoothly for you.

I decided to go ahead and narrow the axle myself. After you and JohnnyU's comments I put some thought to it. I've got plenty of time, and the gears are turning in my head already. Stay tuned.

OK back to your thread haha

 

[Destroyer000]

good luck man.. motor swaps are FUN...lol not really can get frustrating quick fast an in a hurry!

 

[metalmacguyver]

ummm...your tire is flat. lol. Hope the swap goes smoothly for you.

I decided to go ahead and narrow the axle myself. After you and JohnnyU's comments I put some thought to it. I've got plenty of time, and the gears are turning in my head already. Stay tuned.

OK back to your thread haha

Actually both are. It makes it much easier to work on.




I will stay tuned!

 

[ZMan]

good luck man.. motor swaps are FUN...lol not really can get frustrating quick fast an in a hurry!

ugh at least hes putting the same engine back in it. I once put a '92 2.3l into a '86 Ranger. What a pain in the ass that was.