Project Double R...

**Stang5lgt** · 04-19-2012, 07:12 AM

New here this will be my first personal Ranger SAS project. But not my first SAS Ranger project built one for buddy and he helped me. Which was my 2nd Ford SAS my first Ford SAS was my DD Project Merc (98 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8). Already have about 20k miles on the Merc in little over a year.
Merc build thread here...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=303902

The first Ranger SAS was TNT here is pic...

My new Ranger just picked up last Sunday the 15th 92 Ranger 4.0L 4x4 bad tranny picked it up for $750. Truck has 159k and pretty rust free just a few spots here and there. Code name Rock Ranger otherwise known as Double R.

Already sold the 8.8 and bed off it. I will be keeping this one pretty simple very similar to TNT.
Things I will be doing...
Trussed Cherokee High pinion Dana 30/ Explorer disc brake 8.8 4.56 gears.
Winch bumper with Superwinch 8500lbs
Bart 15x10 wheels with 35x12.50 Goodyear MTR Kevlars and Weld on beadlock rings.
Jeep Cherokee Skyjacker 6" front coil springs
Rancho 7000MT 14" travel front shocks, Rancho 9000XL 14" travel rear shocks.
Flatbed with wood bed.
LED tail lights
Exo cage
Bronco II tank
Chevy 64" 3/4 ton leafs
Shorten wheel base to 113.5" (moved rear forward 15" moved front forward 2")
Flowmaster 2 chamber
Color Safety Orange
Custom sliders
Hydro assist
Tapped F150 steering box
Custom square tube long arms
HD heim/DOM steering setup
Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 front drive shaft/ 2nd Explorer rear shaft.
2nd Gen Explorer Sport bucket power bucket seats.

And for those wondering why the Dana 30 they are cheap and parts are easy to come by. Which is nice if you do need replacement parts. The Mercs D30 has held up to over 13 trails and 35s with beadlocks without breakage so I would say it is very good axle.

**jhammel85** · 04-19-2012, 11:27 AM

Looking forward to the build!

Crawlorado weelr NOTW · 08-07-2012, 12:10 AM

Hey man how the heck do you post a question on the site?
I built a 94 ranger with updated drive train and converted it to a manual transmission ... Now it doesn't run right.
By the way nice truck!!!

**Stang5lgt** · 08-07-2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Crawlorado weelr NOTW

Hey man how the heck do you post a question on the site?
I built a 94 ranger with updated drive train and converted it to a manual transmission ... Now it doesn't run right.
By the way nice truck!!!

Looks like you figured it out. Thanks!

Grunizzle · 04-19-2012, 11:39 AM

I just browsed through your merc build, you work fast! I'll be following this one!

n_bannerman · 04-19-2012, 03:04 PM

Looking forward to this one. Will be watching it closely!

n_bannerman · 04-19-2012, 03:06 PM

Is there a build thread for the other ranger?

**Stang5lgt** · 04-19-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by n_bannerman

Is there a build thread for the other ranger?

Yup TNT has a build thread. I started one on EF. Here is a link. We have done more to TNT since I last posted on it. I will try and update it. Had it ready to roll in just a few days. The owner DD TNT he loves it.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=328663

**4.0B2** · 04-19-2012, 03:06 PM

'scribed.

**88_Eddie** · 04-19-2012, 03:58 PM

i'm gonna watch too

SAY789 · 04-19-2012, 06:22 PM

Nice!! In!!

**Stang5lgt** · 04-19-2012, 06:37 PM

Did pick up a High Pinion Dana 60 4.10 front but I am going to save that for another project.

Here it is in the back of the Merc. I walked into the junk yard and a 95 F350 was just sitting there don't come across many of those so I jumped on it. Talked them into $200 bucks for it.

04-19-2012, 07:12 AM	#1
Stang5lgt Four X Ford Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parker, CO Year: 92 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: SAS Used For: Climbing rocks and killing lots of time and money... Posts: 305 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	Project Double R... New here this will be my first personal Ranger SAS project. But not my first SAS Ranger project built one for buddy and he helped me. Which was my 2nd Ford SAS my first Ford SAS was my DD Project Merc (98 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8). Already have about 20k miles on the Merc in little over a year. Merc build thread here... http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=303902 The first Ranger SAS was TNT here is pic... My new Ranger just picked up last Sunday the 15th 92 Ranger 4.0L 4x4 bad tranny picked it up for $750. Truck has 159k and pretty rust free just a few spots here and there. Code name Rock Ranger otherwise known as Double R. Already sold the 8.8 and bed off it. I will be keeping this one pretty simple very similar to TNT. Things I will be doing... Trussed Cherokee High pinion Dana 30/ Explorer disc brake 8.8 4.56 gears. Winch bumper with Superwinch 8500lbs Bart 15x10 wheels with 35x12.50 Goodyear MTR Kevlars and Weld on beadlock rings. Jeep Cherokee Skyjacker 6" front coil springs Rancho 7000MT 14" travel front shocks, Rancho 9000XL 14" travel rear shocks. Flatbed with wood bed. LED tail lights Exo cage Bronco II tank Chevy 64" 3/4 ton leafs Shorten wheel base to 113.5" (moved rear forward 15" moved front forward 2") Flowmaster 2 chamber Color Safety Orange Custom sliders Hydro assist Tapped F150 steering box Custom square tube long arms HD heim/DOM steering setup Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 front drive shaft/ 2nd Explorer rear shaft. 2nd Gen Explorer Sport bucket power bucket seats. And for those wondering why the Dana 30 they are cheap and parts are easy to come by. Which is nice if you do need replacement parts. The Mercs D30 has held up to over 13 trails and 35s with beadlocks without breakage so I would say it is very good axle. Last edited by Stang5lgt; 07-14-2012 at 10:41 PM.
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jhammel85 Capt. Slow Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South NJ Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.9 V6 Class: 4X4 Used For: Daily Driver / Off Road from time to time Posts: 3,146 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (3)	Looking forward to the build! __________________ -1987 Ranger 4x4- 3" Body Lift, 2.9 V6, A4LD auto, Manual Hubs, Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, 30x9.5R15 A/T, 15x8 Cragar Soft 8 Wheels
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Crawlorado weelr NOTW New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 27 Rep Power: 2 iTrader: (0)	New to the forum Hey man how the heck do you post a question on the site? I built a 94 ranger with updated drive train and converted it to a manual transmission ... Now it doesn't run right. By the way nice truck!!!
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Grunizzle 01/2013 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Year: 1991 Make: Ford Model: Ranger, super cab, STX Engine: 4.0L V-6 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, camping, wheeling, Posts: 823 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (4)	I just browsed through your merc build, you work fast! I'll be following this one! __________________ 91 SC, 4.0, m50d, 4.56, FWD44, doubler, 37s http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=45365
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n_bannerman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Walla Walla, Washington Year: 1986 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 2.3L 4x4 Engine: 2.3 Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver and occasional wheeling Posts: 316 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Is there a build thread for the other ranger? __________________ posted while ignoring work 86' extended cab 2.3 4x4 fender trim, rear factory block delete, 33x12.5 GoodYear Duratracs My build thread http://therangerstation.com/forums/s...d.php?t=118614
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SAY789 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Springfield Or Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.8L Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: Getting to the Mall Posts: 343 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (1)	Nice!! In!! __________________ '94 Ranger 38.5 Boggers Leaf SAS 3/4 ton 5.8L 94 Ranger Recovery Taylor
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04-19-2012, 06:37 PM	#12
Stang5lgt Four X Ford Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parker, CO Year: 92 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: SAS Used For: Climbing rocks and killing lots of time and money... Posts: 305 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	Did pick up a High Pinion Dana 60 4.10 front but I am going to save that for another project. Here it is in the back of the Merc. I walked into the junk yard and a 95 F350 was just sitting there don't come across many of those so I jumped on it. Talked them into $200 bucks for it.
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