ZHILLZ build - 02 with d44 and 9"

[zhillz]

Reserved.
Tons of pics and info coming.
Tired and sick of trying to find info? lemme help.


2002 Ford Ranger Supercab 4x4
SAS with Dana 44 and Ford 9" using leafs.
Goal is 36-38" tires depending on how she sits.
Project price goal without rim/tires = $3000


Dana 44 with disk brakes, tie rod, "custom highsteering" passenger side knuckle 5.13 gears trutrack locker, chromoly axles set up for CJ leafs
Ford 9" 5.13 gears 31 spline with full spool still with drums set up for CJ



Bronco II what are supposed to be 8" lift rear leafs with shackles and bushings= $150
YJ Front 4" leafs 287lbs 2.5" wide $78 each plus $20 for bushings and $8 each shipping charge or "extra" size item =$114 ea
9" perches 3.25" axle tubing 7" anti-wrap= $40
Dana 44 perches 2.75 axle tubing 7" anti-wrap=$40

Ford 9" 3.25" axle tube U bolt kit with spring plates = $45 shipped

I need to measure the front tubes because the only u-bolt/plate "kit" for the d44 I can find is $80 + shipping because of ubolt being different? which is insane.

Toyota '93 steering box with pitman arm $60 off craigslist.

 

[zhillz]

reserved.
I live in FL so extreme flex isn't needed, just durability. I chose leafs because its easier and cheaper but I want it to ride decent. The goal for this truck is 75% mud and 25% pussy getting; not necessarily in that order.

Many people have used Rancho 44044. Those are 2.5" Wagoneer lift springs rated at 300lbs (IDK the load weight)
I chose to run YJ front Pro Comp 51413 4" lift springs at 287lbs willing to add springs if needed.
Rancho 44044 are $173 each with bushings from summit
Pro Comp 51413 are $78 each without bushing = $98 each with bushings.
[need lengths and center pin location]

 

[zhillz]

Not going this direction anymore.
Custom front hanger made what ever width you want for $104 after shipping.

My local metal shop charges about 6.25 a foot for 2x3 with 3/16" wall and I got 4 spring hangers for $15 from WFO. About half the price.

 

[zhillz]

Steering reserved

 

[zhillz]

What you need to know about drivershafts
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[zhillz]

I just got hit with a leaky tub remodel costing around 6k so look for updates next month since this stupid bathtub took all of my hooker money this month.

 

[prerunner]

Good stuff so far, ZHILLZ. Post a pic of your Ranger too. The JC Whitney type parts pix are tiny.
Its true, hookers and blow are expensive, to economize try changing to trannys and mescaline. JMO.

 

[zhillz]

I chose that sizes pics because they look perfect on my screen but I can edit them if someone else chimes in?

 

[armadillon]

Its true, hookers and blow are expensive, to economize try changing to trannys and mescaline. JMO.

And if you're really in a pinch, there's always the CL casual section and huffing paint!

 

[zhillz]

This thread is off to a great start. Whores!

 

[zhillz]

Currently 3" body lift on 33x12.50x15 Duratracs on Pro Comp 98 15x10 with 3.75 BS

 

[Rowdy Fitzgerald]

Where in Florida are you from? I spent some time in Cheifland. I've got several friends all over the state too.

 

[prerunner]

And if you're really in a pinch, there's always the CL casual section and huffing paint!

For the bottom dollar experience, and I don't recommend this, theres always trolling the local Walmart for milfs and wackjobs while jacked on vodka and Neo Citran. Personally, I'd just as soon fix the damn shower. Be cheaper in the long run.
Good looking rig ya got there, ZHILLZ. Toyota looks cool. They're the official truck of the Taliban, ya know.

 

[zhillz]

I'm in Zephyrhills, about 30 minutes north of Tampa.
That Yota has the Lexus v8 1uz in it.

 

[prerunner]

That Yota has the Lexus v8 1uz in it.

Cool. 1st time I've heard of that swap. Usually its just Chevy V8's.