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1st gen Ranger front end TTB swap to sas


Mhoxie0

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Hello i have been looking for a guide or information on how to swap my 1983 Ranger from a TTB setup to a stright axle setup and will there be any issues if i also v8 swap it?

EDIT: I cannot recall what its called but i want to swap in the axle that doesnt have a diff as i want RWD only
 
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I don't know specifics, so I'll just point you towards the sites technical libraries..

Pretty much every bit of ranger information will be there.
 

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I’m agreeing with Blmkn, if the info is anywhere, it would be there. The only solid axle swaps I’m aware of have been on 4X4s. I don’t recall one being done on a RWD but that doesn’t mean the info isn’t there. I just didn’t look for it.
 

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Just seeing the edit...



So you want a "gasser" style pickup?


Those front end kits start at around 1000$ on summit/jugs/etc..
 

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Somebody on here is doing that. Can’t remember his username offhand. It has been a few months since he last posted. I want his truck pictures for the calendar when he gets it finished.
 

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Here is the thread. He hasn’t logged in since Feb 2013.

 

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Just seeing the edit...



So you want a "gasser" style pickup?


Those front end kits start at around 1000$ on summit/jugs/etc..
Yes im sorry if i wasnt clear i want to go from 4x4 to RWD i will investigate the sources given to me thank you!
 

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