Ranger91Bronco88
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Hey guys, I just joined the forum looking for some information on my next project. I have a 91 Ranger 2.9 ext cab 4x4 with a 3in body lift and 4in suspension lift with 35s. Its my everyday driver and after a few things broke last weekend, I think its time to retire it from wheeling.
So I came up with a plan and I want to know what you guys think. I've joined several other forums online, my buddy who used to have a ranger said you guys on here know a pretty good deal about Fords in general. Getting to the point, another good friend of mine has a 94 Dodge 3500 4x4 with 5.9 Cummins. About a month ago he totaled it and the insurance company offered him $3200 for the truck (body and frame both had a pretty good amount of rust, and the truck was beat off roading). I've always wanted a diesel, but never had the money to afford one. He told me he'd sell me the engine and transmission for $2000. The engine and tranny have a little over 130,000miles on it but the tranny was rebuilt at 100,000miles. I came up with an idea about possibly doing an engine conversion with the Bronco (Has over 200,000miles on the stock 5.0). The things I worry about is whether the engine will fit in the Bronco, and if the stock axles can handle the power/torque/weight. Right now I have around $6000 saved up in the bank and a steady job, so while money is an issue, its not the big problem.
What I'm planning to do:
Buy the engine and tranny. Go to the scrap yard and pick up a either a Dana 44 or 60 Front Axle and Dana 60 Rear axle. And start working on the conversions.
This is obviously going to take a long time to complete (possibly a few years). Its something I really want to do. I'm a Ford guy, but I'm also a Cummins guy. Do you all think its worth the time, work and money? Is there anything else, or any suggestions I should consider?
Let me know what you think guys!
So I came up with a plan and I want to know what you guys think. I've joined several other forums online, my buddy who used to have a ranger said you guys on here know a pretty good deal about Fords in general. Getting to the point, another good friend of mine has a 94 Dodge 3500 4x4 with 5.9 Cummins. About a month ago he totaled it and the insurance company offered him $3200 for the truck (body and frame both had a pretty good amount of rust, and the truck was beat off roading). I've always wanted a diesel, but never had the money to afford one. He told me he'd sell me the engine and transmission for $2000. The engine and tranny have a little over 130,000miles on it but the tranny was rebuilt at 100,000miles. I came up with an idea about possibly doing an engine conversion with the Bronco (Has over 200,000miles on the stock 5.0). The things I worry about is whether the engine will fit in the Bronco, and if the stock axles can handle the power/torque/weight. Right now I have around $6000 saved up in the bank and a steady job, so while money is an issue, its not the big problem.
What I'm planning to do:
Buy the engine and tranny. Go to the scrap yard and pick up a either a Dana 44 or 60 Front Axle and Dana 60 Rear axle. And start working on the conversions.
This is obviously going to take a long time to complete (possibly a few years). Its something I really want to do. I'm a Ford guy, but I'm also a Cummins guy. Do you all think its worth the time, work and money? Is there anything else, or any suggestions I should consider?
Let me know what you think guys!