the project

[mudwarrior]

the project (update)

well i got some pics of the ranger and tryin to gather some parts to do my SAS but here she is 1988 ranger 4x4 ext cab.picked it up for 200 bucks.

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[wvcat]

looks good...nice start!

 

[midget]

Looks awfully straight to turn into an offroad truck I would almost feel bad.......... almost. Get her finished for the MIOBI Memorial Day run in Lovilla to come out and tear it up.

 

[H munster]

How the hell do you guys find these deals? Great truck.

 

[mudwarrior]

hey guys i can get the motor,tranny,transfer case from,i think a 89 or 90 bronco V8 302.
my question is,will the oil pan work and would the tranny work in it.i plan on makin it a carbed motor for now. not sure if the tranny is elec. controlled.any info would help.

 

[midget]

Your going to have to build a custom crossmember and new motor mounts so I wouldnt see a problem with it. I would like to go that route but dont have that kinda time.

 

[Rinny650]

Just make sure you get a carb intake manifold for the same model year so the water ports are the same size and location on the gaskets or they will leak. Depending on what trans and transfer case you get you may be able to use your stock crossmember in the same location. As for engine mounts I made my mounts with 1/4" plate. I cut my stock mounts off the engine crossmember and made new mounts and then made the actual motor mounts with rubber bushings in them

 

[mudwarrior]

update

well here is the project in all its glory.doing a V8 swap and SAS all at the same time,here are some pics.
the begining

the small block just a stocker for now

got the front tore out

got the dana 44 mocked up with some 35's

 

[mudwarrior]

well its been awhile but this is what i have got done so far.3inch bodylift,rear suspension done,got some used 35's for now but want to get some 37's.i have the front axle half done some what,need to get the front coils and then fab up the mounting brackets.here are some pics. of the progress.