The Free93

[noot]

Got this truck as payment for a favor for someone, so basically free

I have a Jeep JK but this is my first Ranger, and my first truck. I've been getting into metalworking, have a tig and plasma cutter so far.

Going for a prerunner style. I have the jeep for low-speed stuff, I want something for fast stuff

As you can see, the body is rough (spent the last 3+ years sitting out in the sun), but engine runs well (doesn't burn oil), and no accidents or anything so the frame is good.

Interesting tidbit: the VIN engine code is "A", which means 2.3L, however it's clearly the 3.0L. I didn't buy it from the original owner, but I highly doubt there's been an engine swap.

Details:
1993 2wd 3.0L 5spd
130k km
"sport" model?

Plans/Dreams/Ideas:
63" chevy leaf & flip.
Make longer radius arms & frame mounts
Modify/make new beams.
Fiberglass front fenders

Feedback/suggestions welcome! Going to try to do things as cost-effective as possible, and likely pretty slowly. I want to make everything possible myself.

 

[06RangerXLT]

looks like an awesome base! id start by getting her cleaned up!

start by pricing out what you can get away with first. for instance: you can buy suspension and drive on it, but you cant run 33's without said suspension. if your going for a prerunner, dont worry about bed or fenders, you'll probably put fiberglass. your best bet for durability is Camburg and deaver leaf springs. but i dont know you budget. if you can find it used thats another option.

Plan ahead, do tons of research and your gonna have an awesome truck!

BTW, where you from?