StRanger :: 1996 Ford Ranger XL, 4X2

Discussion in 'Member Garages' started by DeanKelly, Mar 26, 2012.

  1. DeanKelly

    DeanKelly Member

    1996 Ford Ranger XL (2012-03-26 18:11:16)
     
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  3. SalRanger2

    SalRanger2 Ranger Lover

    cool! i dont think ive ever seen IRS in a ranger!
     
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    DeanKelly

    DeanKelly Member

    It rides really well and lowered the rear of the truck about 3 inches. Not too happy about that but I think I can fix that in the near future. The next thing is to get a posi unit. I will have to deal with wheel hop but I don't mind it, I loved it in "Bullit"!

    The guys at TruckIRS had never done a Ranger before either. One of the engineers came over to help with the install. I have to wonder if the IRS from an Expedition would work too. I will send that question to them to ponder.
     
  5. SalRanger2

    SalRanger2 Ranger Lover

    that will be really sweet when you get it all done. since the rear is lowered you can lower the front now :D :D
     
  6. Brinker88

    Brinker88 Black sheep o' the family

    This is extremely new for me. Thing's gotta ride like a dream!
     
  7. Dcrymes99ranger

    Dcrymes99ranger Riding low and broke!!!

    Welcome to the site man. Truck looks good!!!
     
  8. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Wow, thats some great work!!
     
  9. rango88

    rango88 Chuck Norris Drove a Ram

    Man I miss IRS on the rear. I sometimes despise my live axel :(
     
  10. Brinker88

    Brinker88 Black sheep o' the family

    Does the yoke on the rear axle match the one off the 8.8 you took off or did you have to swap it out? Also, is there CV shafts that have to go in there?

    And a better alternative for the gas tank would have been putting a bronco II tank in (they're just like jeeps)
     
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    DeanKelly

    DeanKelly Member

    I had to use the yoke from the T-Bird and a conversion U-Joint. That will do for now. When I upgrade to the 5.0 I will use the shaft from the donor vehicle and have it cut down or lengthened to meet the diff.

    There are halfshafts that go in, I was pulling the rear diff to have it rebuilt when the photo was taken. It was worn out and howled all the time. Gears were shot, so I had it rebuilt with 3.31 gears.
     
  12. Brinker88

    Brinker88 Black sheep o' the family

    Nice. Glad to hear you've got it all planned out bro.
     
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    DeanKelly

    DeanKelly Member

    Added new pics!
     
  14. mcdonald58

    mcdonald58 New Member

    hey man how do you like those seats. how hard was it it to put in. i would love to put a set in since i love the style.
     
  15. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Nice wheels! Very sharp
     
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    DeanKelly

    DeanKelly Member

    I really do like the seats. I have found on one of the forums that there is a list of seats that you can transplant into your ranger. Ford Escort seats are pretty popular for having the halo headrest.

    The ones I used bolted right in, I did not have to change the seat tracks.
     
  17. mcdonald58

    mcdonald58 New Member

    alright thanks a lot i might have to pick a set up if i see them at any junkyards near me since my center console is pretty much broken. i really like the style. i would love to swap to buckets but i like to have the ability to put 2 people in my truck. thanks for the info man.
     
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    DeanKelly

    DeanKelly Member

    Added new photo today in my garage.
     
  19. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    Nice!! 04+ seats!
     
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    DeanKelly

    DeanKelly Member

    Made a few upgrades inside and out... check out the garage now.

    Dean
     

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