hello everyone. I’m wanting to get a model similar to my 1st truck and do a rebuild on it. I had a 1987 ranger extended cab, v6, 4x4. I want to build an off-roader/everyday driver. I want to add lockers, a 4.0 swap and run 31’s with needed up axles, a manual transmission, and would like to see if anyone makes a transmission with a granny gear. Any help would be appreciated. What should I be looking for when shopping for a truck.
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Hello new ranger, seems you fairly well spelled it out in your description?
Not sure what I can add but there will be a number of folks saying howdy so you should get all the answers you need
Good luck with it
Not sure what I can add but there will be a number of folks saying howdy so you should get all the answers you need
Good luck with it
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I don’t know much about the gen 1 rangers, but I believe they use the same BW 1354 transfer case, and there are a number of doubler units available for it if you want a crawl gear.
I don’t know much about the gen 1 rangers, but I believe they use the same BW 1354 transfer case, and there are a number of doubler units available for it if you want a crawl gear.
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@newranger87 ,
I appreciate that you like the 1st Gen style but if you already know that you want an OHV 4.0l, perhaps consider the 2nd Gen 1989, as they are more set up for a 4.0l...or, possibly a 1990+ with a $tock 4.0l
. Either option will save you time/money and permit you to focus less on the swap, more on your other modification goals ..)
I appreciate that you like the 1st Gen style but if you already know that you want an OHV 4.0l, perhaps consider the 2nd Gen 1989, as they are more set up for a 4.0l...or, possibly a 1990+ with a $tock 4.0l
. Either option will save you time/money and permit you to focus less on the swap, more on your other modification goals ..)
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hahah i drive a 94 4.0L XLT... i would never go to anything else IMO... i kinda plan to do the same as you BUT right now im focusing on putting it on the road as a daily then i will begin the modification process
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hahah i drive a 94 4.0L XLT... i would never go to anything else IMO... i kinda plan to do the same as you BUT right now im focusing on putting it on the road as a daily then i will begin the modification process
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I second what gaz said. Unless you are prepared for some heavy wiring work, and absolutely in love with the 1st gen dash and grill. A 90-92 will have better hard parts and be a couple years newer.
1st gens will generally have a 2.9, FM146 (Except some very late 88. Usually 2.3 trucks only.), BW1350 with a slip yoke vs 1354 with fixed yoke, and a Dana 28 front axle instead of the 35. Not to mention the fact that a factory 4.0 truck should have a 28 spline 8.8 instead of the 7.5 rear.
Looking back, I'd suspect my truck would've been far easier to get a 90-92 and swap the fenders and grill.
1st gens will generally have a 2.9, FM146 (Except some very late 88. Usually 2.3 trucks only.), BW1350 with a slip yoke vs 1354 with fixed yoke, and a Dana 28 front axle instead of the 35. Not to mention the fact that a factory 4.0 truck should have a 28 spline 8.8 instead of the 7.5 rear.
Looking back, I'd suspect my truck would've been far easier to get a 90-92 and swap the fenders and grill.
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