Recent content by StephenF

Looking for a factory air cleaner housing that will fit a 2.8L in 84 Ranger. PM me to price and setup pickup/shipping.

Yeah, did a lot of research about it when I first got the truck. Find a few threads here and there, but no real info or photos.

Already has 4 inch body lift. Also looking at electric fan mounting options for a little added space up front. Of course, until I start putting it in place and actually seeing what is happening I have no clue exactly what is going to be needed. Not opposed to a little cab fabrication also if it...

I have the 85 4x4 from my welcome post and a 84 RWD that have had parts switched around. To start the project off I picked up a 83 300 from a 2WD F-100. Got the non-plastic radiator with it and checking on a T-18/19 transmission for it as well. Have to work on a 15 Tahoe before I get to tackle...

Man, just seeing these early post have me wishing I was there. To busy this weekend, but hopefully next year. Should have my project up and running by then.

Welcome neighbor. Personally not a fan of the wheels, but as long as you like them well done. Maybe if you can get a Ford center piece instead of the Mustang it would look better in my opinion.

We had only planned on staying for one full day. Ended up staying almost a week. Going to go back sometime and see more of the area.

Welcome to the forum. Uncle Gump, I was in the St. Joseph, MI area on vacation last week. Beautiful area up there.

Welcome, that is a lofty goal. Not saying it is impossible, but it will take some time and lots of maintenance.

I am assuming the steering components between these two axles are different. Would like to improve the steering, but willing to wait until it is converted if they are different.

Yeah, hoping that the 4" body lift and going to an electric fan will help some.

A little late here, but did you figure out the issue? That kit would fix a bearing issue, but not if it is a gear issue. Only way to know is to open it up.

Should be picking up the engine Saturday. Then I just need to clean up my work area so I can pull the 2.8L out and see what I need to do to make it fit.

I am putting a 300 in place of the 2.8L. So turning them shouldn't be an issue.

31's are the minimum I want to go. I'm probably going to start with 33's once everything is swapped. Since I just put new tires on it, it will be a bit before I change them unless I end up getting the '84 2wd going and use them on it.