I've still got the ranger, but, it's still sitting in the same condition as the last picture. I've actually been thinking about buying another stock rear axle and another set of stock rims, and putting it back on the road.
So... I guess in other words, I've given up on this project. Sorry to let you down guys. I did see another member who basically did the exact same thing I was trying to do though... Cant remember off hand who it was, but the truck turned out nice, looked exactly what I wanted mine to look like.