My Build Thread

Discussion in '1998 - 2011 Ford Ranger' started by wyman00, Apr 10, 2012.

  1. wyman00

    wyman00 5.0 Ranger driver

    Ok, I have done a lot to my truck since I got it, and Clinton has pressured me,lol so I figured I would make my very own project thread[​IMG] I bought it for $2000. It had a 2.5L with a 5 speed transmission. On to the pics...

    This is how it sat when I got it. I was replacing the fuel pump
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    I then bought another truck for the bed, stock suspension, and rims and tires
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    Bought a different bed, but it still sucked
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    Did the ohc and lighted visor mod
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    It had this done when I got it
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    Then I decided to put in a 5.0. I didn't get any pics of the 2.5L coming out. The donor was a 96 Explorer
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    The Grey Ranger in the background was the truck I put my old motor and tranny into. Picked it up for $200[​IMG]
    Then came the disassembly of my truck
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    Custom motor mounts
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    Had to get the driveshaft shortened
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    New radiator, later swapped for a bigger one
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    I never got a video of it running, but it does run:D I will post some more pics in a few
     
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  3. Looking good man! Is this project still coming along or is it completed?
     
  4. OP
    wyman00

    wyman00 5.0 Ranger driver

    Got a sport trac cluster, chrome bumper, and yet another truck for it's paint job and the rims and tires were way better than what I had. Don't have pics of the cluster
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    Put in coil spring spacers to level up the front
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    Then came a BL and 33's
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    I always get filthy when I work on stuff
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    Needs alignment
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    Towing the extra parts to the back yard
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    Westin step bars
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    LED's in my mustang dome
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    A.R.E topper with roof racks
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    Red front bumper
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    Clear turn signals
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    And this is how it sits now
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  5. OP
    wyman00

    wyman00 5.0 Ranger driver

    I just uploaded more. lol But I don't know if it will ever be done. I still have a long list:
    Dana 44 front and 9" rear
    transfer case and all related goodies
    front pipe or plate bumper with winch
    topper painted
    rear bumper with tire holder
    35" tires
    exhaust


    That is most of it!
     
  6. Nice dude. I've never seen one truck go completely onto another like you had done. Nice work!
     
  7. OP
    wyman00

    wyman00 5.0 Ranger driver

    Thanks man! I figured it was cheaper than a paint job.
     
  8. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    This is one of my favorite build threads! Vey impressive work dude!
     
  9. OP
    wyman00

    wyman00 5.0 Ranger driver

    Thank you sir!
     
  10. mfernandes

    mfernandes Simply...FORD

    simply incredible man!!!! This has to be the BEST built thread!!!!!

    simply wordless... congratulations!!!
     
  11. Dcrymes99ranger

    Dcrymes99ranger Riding low and broke!!!

    I rated your thread. Man your truck has came along way. Looks awesome.
     
  12. OP
    wyman00

    wyman00 5.0 Ranger driver

    Thanks man! I didn't know you could rate threads! lol
     
  13. timbits588

    timbits588 New Member

    awesome truck. and its really impressive all the work you did to it!
     
  14. 08 Ranger Sport 4X4

    08 Ranger Sport 4X4 New Member

    Your truck is awesome! It's definitely come a very long way. Looks great! You put in a lot of work and it looks like it paid off.
     
  15. OP
    wyman00

    wyman00 5.0 Ranger driver

    Thanks for the nice comments guys! I have no idea how many hours I have put in it, but it's a lot!
     
  16. BisketFx4

    BisketFx4 New Member

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsHGLagOUw0[/ame]

    :)
     
  17. El Camino Man

    El Camino Man Thank The Lord For BBFs!

    Great job! You have wayy more perserverance and patience than I ever will lol. Just one thing: Get a topper that fits... The non-steppie topper on a step-side bed is odd lookin lol
     
  18. OP
    wyman00

    wyman00 5.0 Ranger driver

    Thanks for posting the video Richard!


    Thanks! And that topper is for the step side bed, they all have the part that flairs out at the front for some reason! lol
     
  19. El Camino Man

    El Camino Man Thank The Lord For BBFs!

    Really? Thats stupid lol
     
  20. mfernandes

    mfernandes Simply...FORD

    wyman, do you really use the topper????? Cause stepys looks hell nice without them!!!!!
    Take it off man! :thumbsup:

    Just to know, how much did you payed for the damaged explorer?
     
  21. El Camino Man

    El Camino Man Thank The Lord For BBFs!

    Take your top off hehe
     

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