My 99 Ranger Build Thread

[RJLougee]

Still plugging away...

I mounted the Centramatic Wheel Balances on all four corners. I love these things, basically a thin metal plate with a bead around the outside edge, filled with oil and BBs that dynamically rebalances the wheels every time you take off. Even with 40s like these, I don't run any balancing weights on the wheels.

 

[RJLougee]

And over the last couple days, I got the EFI tuned up pretty good, drove around in "Learn Mode" for a while, let it make changes to the base fueling map, etc... Not perfect, but getting better. Built a bumper for it, got the steel cable taken off the winch drum and replaced with some rope. Got the winch wiring done, hood pins installed, cut out the section of wiring for the headlights/signal lights/turn signals, got it cleaned up and installed. Added the projector headlights and new turn/park light assemblies. Everything works!!
Joe

 

[Blmpkn]

Things a beast! What're you gonna do about the front fenders?

 

[RJLougee]

Things a beast!

Thank you.

What're you gonna do about the front fenders?

Glad you asked, today's project... The plan is to cut away on the fender flare body line for clearance and I need to fab up a bracket/mount at the bottom to hold everything in place while driving. the "Flying Nun" look is not so cool on a Ranger...
Joe

 

[sgtsandman]

I've heard of the beads inside of the tires before but not what you used. A better solution in my mind.