DisturbedMXer8
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2009
- Messages
- 280
- Reaction score
- 32
- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger XLT
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
Updated list of mods:
- 15 inch alloys and 235/75R15 tires (up from stock 215/70R14)
- AutoDimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temp gauge
- Kenwood KDC-248U CD Reciever
- Explorer Bucket Seats (from split bench)
- Explorer Center Console
- Explorer Dual-Core Radiator
Read on for details.
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So, I've decided to start this thread to help document what I've done, what I'm doing, and what I plan to do with my Ranger. Not going to go crazy with it (paycheck won't allow it, plus it's my DD), just a few things here and there to build it just the way I want it. This is mostly for me, but maybe a few of you will like my ideas. So...
This is my 1988 Ford Ranger XLT 2.9L:
We've been together for almost 3 years now, since January 2009. This was my Grandfather's truck, then my Fathers, and now I am the proud owner. This is what she looked like when I first got her:
Since then, I've done the following few upgrades:
- New paint (against my will, unfortunately)
- Upgraded to factory 15" alloy wheels
- Upgraded to 235/75R15 rubber
- Gentex AutoDimming Rearview Mirror with Temp gauge and Compass
Upgrades on standby:
- New stereo (this will be next, very soon hoepfully)
- Braided Stainless Steel brake lines
- 2" suspension lift (maybe leveling kit as well?)
- 8.8 rear with 4.10 gears, possibly Lockrite (this will be down the line when cash, time, and space permit)
- Maybe possibly 31x10.5R15 rubber if I decide to go any higher than 2"
- I also plan on doing some work with the interior. I'd like to mount a single drivers seat in place of my split-bench to add room for a center console. Doing research on this...
More pics to come as soon as I get some time off. Had a few extra bored hours tonight, but alas no pictures on this PC.
- 15 inch alloys and 235/75R15 tires (up from stock 215/70R14)
- AutoDimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temp gauge
- Kenwood KDC-248U CD Reciever
- Explorer Bucket Seats (from split bench)
- Explorer Center Console
- Explorer Dual-Core Radiator
Read on for details.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So, I've decided to start this thread to help document what I've done, what I'm doing, and what I plan to do with my Ranger. Not going to go crazy with it (paycheck won't allow it, plus it's my DD), just a few things here and there to build it just the way I want it. This is mostly for me, but maybe a few of you will like my ideas. So...
This is my 1988 Ford Ranger XLT 2.9L:
We've been together for almost 3 years now, since January 2009. This was my Grandfather's truck, then my Fathers, and now I am the proud owner. This is what she looked like when I first got her:
Since then, I've done the following few upgrades:
- New paint (against my will, unfortunately)
- Upgraded to factory 15" alloy wheels
- Upgraded to 235/75R15 rubber
- Gentex AutoDimming Rearview Mirror with Temp gauge and Compass
Upgrades on standby:
- New stereo (this will be next, very soon hoepfully)
- Braided Stainless Steel brake lines
- 2" suspension lift (maybe leveling kit as well?)
- 8.8 rear with 4.10 gears, possibly Lockrite (this will be down the line when cash, time, and space permit)
- Maybe possibly 31x10.5R15 rubber if I decide to go any higher than 2"
- I also plan on doing some work with the interior. I'd like to mount a single drivers seat in place of my split-bench to add room for a center console. Doing research on this...
More pics to come as soon as I get some time off. Had a few extra bored hours tonight, but alas no pictures on this PC.
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