PlumCrazy's Build

[kris97ranger]

Mine likes it just depends on which truck. Maybe its because all the dents are on your passenger side? Lol

 

[PlumCrazy]

lol. I got a few on the driver side...even broke my driver mirror this last trip.
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[PlumCrazy]

Ordered an 8 bolt flywheel and SOHC oil pump screen.

Nobody could get the SOHC screen for some reason...I was all over yesterday. Car Quest had a listing, but it had to be ordered FDO, so it will take a few days.

I have all the big stuff for the engine in the shopping cart on Summit, but I need to save a few pennies before I pull the trigger.lol I may add a few things to the list too.

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[1badexplorer]

That is when chicks STOP digging damage lol. Chicks dont like my truck

Just put some 44s on it and they will all like it. My GF don't care what the bronco looks like because its fun to ride in plus all of my other vehicles look nice still.

 

[036speed]

Just put some 44s on it and they will all like it. My GF don't care what the bronco looks like because its fun to ride in plus all of my other vehicles look nice still.

Ahhh. So thats the trick. 44s... hmmmm

 

[PlumCrazy]

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[PlumCrazy]

Picked up a pair of cheap meats to at least allow me to wheel this summer until the truck goes down for open heart surgery.

Test fitted the RuffStuff mounts. Too bad they stopped making these things, they are beefy and line up perfect.

Parked next to this beast at Home Depot the other day. Had an old SJ Stage 2 lift on it.

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[PlumCrazy]

Not a whole lot going on with the truck right now. I did get my rear shaft half-ass straight so I can 70 before it vibes a little.

Been working on redoing the B2 rear body mounts since the air born adventure punched both mounts through the frame.....

Once its out of the shop Ill get all the little stuff fixed on my turd.

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[PlumCrazy]

My 8 bolt flywheel came in. I confirmed that an older clutch from the 6 bolt will bolt on, so I don't have to buy a new clutch.

Ordered the pick up tube/ screen for tge SOHC pan...that was an ordeal in itself. No one carries it. The one I pulled out of the SOHC motor was a two piece plastic design. Ford updated the design to a two piece steel tube. But none of the listings have pictures let alone are they in stock.lol

I ended up with the lower half and priced out the upper at $90.....I did get the Ford part# for the upper, so I can try to source it elsewhere at least.

I also picked up some aluminum toooob to make spacers for the rocker arms that eliminate the spring design.

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[PlumCrazy]

Took my lights off to send back fot warranty repair.

Ordered an upper oil pickup tube through the dealer for 28 bucks.



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[036speed]

I like it with out the lights. To be honest, i dont know how you have not knocked them off yet lol

 

[PlumCrazy]

I have bent the tabs back a few times.lol

Im on the fence with them. I just think it looks odd without them since I have had them for so long.

They give it the 80's lifted truck look.lol

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[bigtruck94]

First off, the truck started as a bone stock XLT with power everything but seats.

Here is a run through of what all I have done to it

Wheels/Tires, Axles, Steering, Steering, and Suspension
-35x12.50-R15 Goodyear Kevlars on 15x10 steelies
-SAS with EB Dana 44 spooled, 760x shafts, converted to disc brakes w/ F150 knuckles, Warn lockouts, 4.09's, 6.5" XJ coils, and 1.5" DOM steering linkage
-Hydro Assist w/ removable steering cylinder
-Homemade extended shock towers and modified RBV coil buckets w/ internal bumpstop
-Homemade radius arms with 1.25" Johnny Joint ends
-Explorer 31 Spline 8.8 w/ lock-rite locker, disc brakes, 4.10's, 1/4" Steel cover,trussed, welded tubes, and Dutchman 5x5.5 axles
-5.5" Chevy rear leaf springs
-2" Chevy lowering shackles
-Single traction bar w/ shackle
-PS cooler
-Saginaw PS Pump
-'98+ one piece rear drive shaft (shortened for doubler)

Brakes
-'78 Thunderbird Front calipers
-'02 F150 Lightning rear calipers
-'98 Super Duty Hydroboost
-1-Ton brake master
-ABS removed (not unplugged, but completely removed and plug depinned)

Transmission, Transfer case(s)
-Hybrid M50D Transmission (4.0 trans w/ 2.5 gear ratios)
-Homemade billet aluminum short throw (15% shorter throw than a Hurst)
-Manual Tcase swap w/ BW1354
-1350/1354 Doubler

Engine, Cooling
-Comp Cams 422 cam and dual valve springs
-Smith Bros Pushrods and hardened Delta rockers
-Engine oil cooler
-Straight piped w/ cats still
-Pacesetter Headers
-66mm BBK TB
-Homebrewed High-Idle setup
-Cartridge style fuel filter housing
-Homemade snorkel w/ pre-cleaner

Exterior, Body Armor
-Homemade HD front and rear bumpers, tailgate, and backrack w/ LED taillights
-Boxed/reinforced frame horns
-Aluminum belly skid
-Tree/Rock sliders
-Homemade tubed core support
-Thunder bolt mirror glass w/ LED turn signals
-Explorer mirrors w/ puddle lights
-Clear corner lights
-'03 Tail lights
-'93 4x4 grille w/ Yellow Ford emblem
-20% Window Tint

Interior
-Pillar pod w/ Autometer UltraliteII Oil pressure and Voltage gauges
-Homemade dual pod on column w/ Autometer UltraLiteII wideband and temp gauge
-Explorer full length center console, dual lighted sun visors, and overhead console
-FX4 LvlII Seats
-FX4 LvlII silver gauge cluster & HVAC panel
-Rubber Floor

Electrical, Lighting
-130w KC Daylighters
-2 130w KC 69 Series
-Dual Optima batteries
-Aux fuse box for lights, horn, etc.
-2 Memphis 10" Subs
-Memphis 1100w amp
-Pioneer Head unit and speakers
-CB

Misc.
-On-Board-Air
-Remote Battery terminals
-High mount breather manifold for Transfer case, Doubler, and rear axle.

Next thing on the list is to get a winch, and truss the 44, then maybe 4.88s

Supercharger build is currently in the parts gathering phase, but it will be while before the truck goes down for open heart surgery. I am going to wheel it this spring/summer since the truck seems to hold its own in its current state.

I think the truck earned the Ranger "Custom" emblems

I built this whole truck while working a full time job and paying my way through college, so bear with me. Its been a leaning process with plenty of trial and error.

It wanted a truck that was streetable and comfortable, so I can cruise an hour or two to go wheelin' and still be dependable enough to drive home.

6-1-13

Thanks for looking

-Plumcrazy
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I just picked up my next victim. Its a 95 Super Cab, 4.0 5 speed 4x4.
No rust anywhere It also has tilt, cruise, pwr windows, mirrors, and locks.

I almost have my entire lift, All I need are some extended brakelines and rear shocks.

I am going to run a 4 inch skykacker TTB brackets and some 4 inch coils (for now), I am in the process of making my cross member and finishing up my ext rad arms. I have Chevy leaves and lowering shackles for the back. I am also planning on throwing a disc brake 31 spline under there. I already put on Warn lock outs. I am currently making a deal on 33" BFG AT's and some black steelies.

I can't wait to start, I am still fixing all the little things the guy before me left. I already put new wheel bearings, rotors, pads, brake lines, and calipers in the front. I need to put new cab mounts on and replace the spring hangers (perfect time to move them foward 6 inches)

I am also planning on swapping my bumpers, light bar and brand new black 130w KC's off my old rig.

On your custom bumper, did you use stock fog lights for the ranger? Because I am gonna build one with fog lights

 

[PlumCrazy]

They are from a Dodge Neon.lol

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[kris97ranger]

I prefer the roof lights on.