Too-Weel Ranger project

[Plop]

I bought the axle from a member on another site, The axle is a 94 , BUT it has the bigger parts from the 95-01. Thats what made me jump at it, bigger parts and being $100. Once I get everything together I plan on supporting the axle because it might come off the ground a few times lol.

well if it breaks, oh well it would give me an excuse to swap something else in. But I doubt it will because It will be on the road 7 outta 10 times. I only went wheeling 4 or 5 times last summer/fall

 

[Plop]

Got the Parts

Shackle pieces:
Spring perch and Shackle hanger w/bushings:
Leaf spring hanger:
Spring perch again:
Sticker:

 

[colinrmitchell]

Looks like a good project.

I'm glad I'm not the only one crazy enough to do a project like this.

If you do leaves, look at the high-steer knuckle and tie rods from Teraflex. It's a little pricey, but the knuckle is pretty heavy-duty. I have a thread in "Extreme Suspensions" if you wanna see what I did.

PS: That nub on top of the pumpkin comes off pretty easy with a Sawzall.

 

[Maverick]

I bought the axle from a member on another site, The axle is a 94 , BUT it has the bigger parts from the 95-01. Thats what made me jump at it, bigger parts and being $100. Once I get everything together I plan on supporting the axle because it might come off the ground a few times lol.

That's good that you have the bigger parts. I'd still recommend upgrading the joints to some 760X's if they already dont have them. They dont cost a whole lot and are far better than the 297's those shafts come with.

 

[Plop]

That's good that you have the bigger parts. I'd still recommend upgrading the joints to some 760X's if they already dont have them. They dont cost a whole lot and are far better than the 297's those shafts come with.

I'm not sure what 760x is... besides a u-joint. I know it sounds bad in all when I am doing a project like this. Is it just a model or a part #, and just get it from a regular auto store?

Looks like a good project.

I'm glad I'm not the only one crazy enough to do a project like this.

If you do leaves, look at the high-steer knuckle and tie rods from Teraflex. It's a little pricey, but the knuckle is pretty heavy-duty. I have a thread in "Extreme Suspensions" if you wanna see what I did.

PS: That nub on top of the pumpkin comes off pretty easy with a Sawzall.

Thanks, this is my first 4x4 lift and modification ever, lol. I used to buy the stuff all dont up and they ended up being a POS. and I did 2wd suspensions. I figured if I was gonna have a rig-job I'd rather it be made by me.

I was gonna get that nugget but I ran out of blades for all my cutting tools and I was getting sore & tired so I stopped. And I will check out that high steer.

 

[bobbywalter]

this is the best way to go to get going.

taylor auto salvage has all the low cost parts one ever needs for this situation....i know i can do this under 300 bux including the axle as long as they have one there...if they dont wait a day or two..


a d44 or d60 on the otherhand isnt so easy to get..plus you need new wheels and shit.


i never stop wondering why people ask why.

dont get me wrong...when your ready for a locker and gears i would look at the mopar performance axles for a cost effective solution then. d44 is a great way to go...but in the case of this axle your gaining gear strength


i wouldnt give this situation a second thought. do it. if it was possible for you to do a d44 for the same price then i would do it....

but i need more then a sissy ass d44 for my needs anyway

 

[Maverick]

I'm not sure what 760x is... besides a u-joint. I know it sounds bad in all when I am doing a project like this. Is it just a model or a part #, and just get it from a regular auto store?

The 760X is a Spicer joint that uses a cold forging process to make it much stronger than the 297X which is what those shafts come with. You should be able to pick them up from a local parts store. I purchased mine at my local NAPA. Of course you might be able to find them on the net even cheaper. Here is a little article on them http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/products/131_0212_5_760x_spicer_u_joint_jeeps/index.html

 

[out cast]

bump. any updates?

 

[Plop]

the only update is that I traded the truck for something I wanted more. a short bed, 4x4, manual, I-6, 92 F150.

so no more ranger, but the parts are going to good use, I am giving what I have for parts to my brother to do his ranger.

 

[GBranger04]

"Too-Weel Ranger project" like too many wheels? too much wheel?

lol i thought that was an easy one? not trying to be a jerk but that made me laugh.
good luck with the project.

 

[Plop]

Its just something that me and my brother came up with that was a joke at first, Too-Weel (aka 2wd)

 

[GBranger04]

oh good. i'm glad it hasn't come to that on here i was a little worried.

rock on

 

[Plop]

After 4 years of the truck being gone, I bought it back this past weekend. It doesn't look as pretty as it used to, some rust and a banged up bed. Sloppy front end: everything! and the shocks never seemed to be changed. Previous owner replaced the motor because they somehow destroyed a perfectly running one within 25,000 miles.

Plans will be revived. Now that I have more experience under my belt, this shouldn't be too difficult.