This build is a continuation of my original build started in 2003 and it has evolved over the years. The original thread at the link below has 326,000 views.
https://bit.ly/37VVnjh
Original first post:
Well I've been getting alot of Pm's with questions about my ranger so i decided to finally post up my build up. It all started off with a $400 88 ranger STX regular cab long bed. I lifted it 6"s upgraded the axles a little then i met some new buddys that all have crawlers. So i decided to ditch the TTB front for a HP full width Dana 44. I bought a 44 off of craigslist for $200 with all the cast wedges on it. I was going to run them with stock radius arms, bushings, and coils but i decided i wanted to flex a lot more than that. I Plated the stock arms grinded them down so i could sleave them with 2" 1/4 wall DOM extended them around a foot and got currie HD johnny joints. made the cross member/t-case skid in a few hours got pre-bent Blue torch 1 3/4 DOM shock hoops welded all that crap on. I got a great deal on 14" 2.0 fox air shocks so i was pretty much ready to flex. I scored a massive deal on 8 lug outers/ 5.13's/detroit/ recentered H1 double beadlocks/6 38" TSL radials half tread/high steer/ heimed dom tierod/ Eaton 14 bolt rear end with disk brake conversion with 5.13s and lincoln locked all for around $1200 I decided to stick with leafs in the rear and picked up some 63" chevys for $50 and inboarded them and made some shackles.
Update As of 6/23/2020:
Current Specs:
88 Reg Cab Ranger Frame
90 Extendo Cab
2.9 Liter V-6 (fancy)
Rear radiator
Mitu Trans 5-speed
Stubler Doubler BW1350-1354
Front End:
88 High Pinion King Pin 60, 5.13's, Welded, Plated Knuckles, HighSteer, 35 Spline Yukons with Yukon Hubs
3 Link up front (2" .25wall DOM with 1.25" Heims for links and panhard.
2.5" SAW Airshocks with Tri-Nitrate Coated Shafts
PSC Full hydro. Double ended ram, P Pump
Rear End:
63" Chevy Springs, Redrilled
Eaton H072 with Discs. Shaved/Trussed/Modified housing, welded, 5.14s
Cage/Tube Work:
Full Exo around Cab, all of the tubing is 1.75" .120wall DOM.
Wheels/Tires:
44" Pitbull Rockers
Performace Cryogenics Recentered H1 Wheels, Trailworthy Fab PVC Inserts
the beginning:
the mud days:
went to the early 90's front clip:
Then 1 Tons 44" Pitbulls etc.
https://bit.ly/37VVnjh
Original first post:
Well I've been getting alot of Pm's with questions about my ranger so i decided to finally post up my build up. It all started off with a $400 88 ranger STX regular cab long bed. I lifted it 6"s upgraded the axles a little then i met some new buddys that all have crawlers. So i decided to ditch the TTB front for a HP full width Dana 44. I bought a 44 off of craigslist for $200 with all the cast wedges on it. I was going to run them with stock radius arms, bushings, and coils but i decided i wanted to flex a lot more than that. I Plated the stock arms grinded them down so i could sleave them with 2" 1/4 wall DOM extended them around a foot and got currie HD johnny joints. made the cross member/t-case skid in a few hours got pre-bent Blue torch 1 3/4 DOM shock hoops welded all that crap on. I got a great deal on 14" 2.0 fox air shocks so i was pretty much ready to flex. I scored a massive deal on 8 lug outers/ 5.13's/detroit/ recentered H1 double beadlocks/6 38" TSL radials half tread/high steer/ heimed dom tierod/ Eaton 14 bolt rear end with disk brake conversion with 5.13s and lincoln locked all for around $1200 I decided to stick with leafs in the rear and picked up some 63" chevys for $50 and inboarded them and made some shackles.
Update As of 6/23/2020:
Current Specs:
88 Reg Cab Ranger Frame
90 Extendo Cab
2.9 Liter V-6 (fancy)
Rear radiator
Mitu Trans 5-speed
Stubler Doubler BW1350-1354
Front End:
88 High Pinion King Pin 60, 5.13's, Welded, Plated Knuckles, HighSteer, 35 Spline Yukons with Yukon Hubs
3 Link up front (2" .25wall DOM with 1.25" Heims for links and panhard.
2.5" SAW Airshocks with Tri-Nitrate Coated Shafts
PSC Full hydro. Double ended ram, P Pump
Rear End:
63" Chevy Springs, Redrilled
Eaton H072 with Discs. Shaved/Trussed/Modified housing, welded, 5.14s
Cage/Tube Work:
Full Exo around Cab, all of the tubing is 1.75" .120wall DOM.
Wheels/Tires:
44" Pitbull Rockers
Performace Cryogenics Recentered H1 Wheels, Trailworthy Fab PVC Inserts
the beginning:


the mud days:

went to the early 90's front clip:

Then 1 Tons 44" Pitbulls etc.

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