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I'm really bad about keeping these threads updated but I'm bored and figured I should start one for my current project. I don't have many pictures now but I'll be sure to take some. I picked up a rusty 1999 Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition 5.0 AWD with 17x,xxx miles and a strong motor on the cheap. I already had a 1998 Supercab 2wd ranger with an empty engine bay and about the same miles (used to have a 3.0). I like having a truck more and decided to combine the two. As of now the motor is in and it starts but I have no driveshaft and I need a different starter for my setup. I also need to finish the exhaust and tune the computer to remove the auto trans functions. The explorer starter stays in contact with the flywheel once started because of the difference in gear length between manual and auto starters. I plan on getting the starter specific to the F250. These are the specs:
-ZF5 from a 1991 F-250 4x4
-stock 1991 F250 slave cylinder
-master clutch cylinder from a 1999 f550 modified to fit
-Steering column from explorer
-Added PATS (none in the 1998 Ranger)
-explorer overhead and center consoles
-custom motor mounts
-2 inch body lift
-modified trans crossmember
-trans mount from ranger
-manual truck pedal assembly (originally auto)
-explorer radiator
-explorer leather seats
-I'm sure there's more I'm forgetting
I bolted up the explorer AWD transfer case for the time being but am looking to put in a BW4406 from a full size truck. Originally I planned to put in the BW1356 I pulled from the F250 with the ZF5 but I don't like how fetching big it is. I haven't measured a 4406 yet but from what I have read/seen online it is slightly smaller. Eventually I would like to put in an NP205 but don't want the weight hanging off the ZF5 until I can build a cradle for it. Now I'm sure you're wondering why the 4x4 gear in a 98 2wd truck. I plan on doing a SAS like I've seen done in a few other trucks of this vintage. Coil springs with radius arms and a track bar. The plan is a full size 3/4 ton Dana 44 up front and a Dana 60 out back. Eventually I would like to run OX Lockers front and rear. My end goal for tire size is 36" with 4.56 gears. With the granny low of the ZF5 I don't foresee needing a doubler but you never know. At some point I would like to build up a mild 302 as well but that would be after front/rear axle swaps. It's 2 in the AM and I'm sure I've missed a lot of stuff but I plan on being back!
-ZF5 from a 1991 F-250 4x4
-stock 1991 F250 slave cylinder
-master clutch cylinder from a 1999 f550 modified to fit
-Steering column from explorer
-Added PATS (none in the 1998 Ranger)
-explorer overhead and center consoles
-custom motor mounts
-2 inch body lift
-modified trans crossmember
-trans mount from ranger
-manual truck pedal assembly (originally auto)
-explorer radiator
-explorer leather seats
-I'm sure there's more I'm forgetting
I bolted up the explorer AWD transfer case for the time being but am looking to put in a BW4406 from a full size truck. Originally I planned to put in the BW1356 I pulled from the F250 with the ZF5 but I don't like how fetching big it is. I haven't measured a 4406 yet but from what I have read/seen online it is slightly smaller. Eventually I would like to put in an NP205 but don't want the weight hanging off the ZF5 until I can build a cradle for it. Now I'm sure you're wondering why the 4x4 gear in a 98 2wd truck. I plan on doing a SAS like I've seen done in a few other trucks of this vintage. Coil springs with radius arms and a track bar. The plan is a full size 3/4 ton Dana 44 up front and a Dana 60 out back. Eventually I would like to run OX Lockers front and rear. My end goal for tire size is 36" with 4.56 gears. With the granny low of the ZF5 I don't foresee needing a doubler but you never know. At some point I would like to build up a mild 302 as well but that would be after front/rear axle swaps. It's 2 in the AM and I'm sure I've missed a lot of stuff but I plan on being back!