Recent content by xtremeRanger

So im wondering if i get a 4" lift, 3" Body, and some fender cutting do you think i can fit a 37" bogger? I will be running 4.56 gears and have the D35 and 8.8, the 4.0 and M5OD swapped in by then. Think i should be fine? The truck will be my winter beater anyways i have my 98 vw gti for my...

Whats the advantage of having 31 splines from a explorer 8.8 compared to the rangers 8.8 with the i think its 28 splines??? I want to know the advantages of it. Thanks a bunch guys, looking forward to your Help! Matt

I am wondering if a Explorer Cargo coil would lift the front end of my Ranger to level it out? I'm just wondering since i heard explorer coils can lift around a inch and the coil being a "cargo" coil would be able to handle the load. There is a noticeable price difference between a Moog cargo...

Can the FM146 transmission bolt up to the 4.0 engine?

Can the FM146 transmission bolt up to the 4.0 from a 94 explorer? Can i use the 2.9L motor mounts for the 4.0? Can my 2.9L pacesetter headers work on the 4.0? Let me know guys!!! THANKS, Matt

I was wondering what parts are usable from the D28 for the D35, Can i use my D28 manual hubs on the D35? Brake Calipers? Do i need any steering parts from the D35 donor? Sorry for the nub questions, Just looking for straight forward answers. Hope you guys can give me the right answers needed

Well a few days ago i picked up a bumper for my ranger, It used to be on a 2nd gen ranger and was custom built by the previous owner. It needs a few repairs and I'm going to take a wire wheel to it and get a nice coat of Rock guard. I need to get the brackets modified to get it working right on...

I drive a 1989 ford ranger custom ext 4x4 and i currently have the D28 front axle. I broke a outer u-joint on the passenger side and im wondering if it should be a direct bolt in and if i can use my manual hubs, brake calipers? Will my front driveshaft be the right length as well? Please let...

Ok so i was driving around town today and i started hearing this clunking noise like if something was banging around. So i hopped under my pass side and checked out the hub area. And seen that my u-joint is snapped in pieces. Is that the easy side to change? I know it would be easier upgrading...

So i went four wheeling a week ago and i put my truck in 4 feet of water and i had water flowing into my cab. Now my 4 wheel drive was stuck in 4 low and then i managed to get it shut off so i was able to drive home, But the front drive shaft is locked and the hubs are turned to free. I know...

Hey i was wondering if i bought the 4" brackets and only had a 1.5" lift right now and installed them, would that make wear and tear? if im running a smaller lift to the 4" axle pivots? im just wondering for if i ever wanted to put 2" coil spacers in.

Hey guys well this is my 1989 ranger thought it was time for some updates and pictures. I have done alot of small things to the truck but i still have a list of things needed to be done. Yesterday i was playing around with some cans of rock guard on my truck, swapped in a better condition tail...

well i went wheeling with a local club here, April 10th, still a bit of snow and ice, but ther afternoon came and it started warming up changing the driving conditions. there was 5 rigs my bro drives the red jeep xj. here is the pictures The weather was awesome and i had...

i know i could just go measure a ranger around town but i wanna know if any of you guys know off the top of your head what a stock height 4x4 ranger sits at, belly to ground clearance? ground to bottom of wheel well front and back? i have tried searching for any kinda specs and im having no...

will 2 inch jeep coil spacers work with the ranger? I have a pair that i found laying around. they are from Rocky Road brand. I haven't been able to take pics, but maybe you guys have an idea of what they look like. If they will work than thats awesome, i will be able to level out my truck up front.