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i finally scored a source of income and was looking into doing a total tear down of the ranger.
Project 1-ton Red Ranger
i did want to try and stick a cummins 4bt in it.
i want to do the 4bt cause its unique and i bet everyone is tired of everyone having a 5.0 and want to see something different.
besides who doesnt want 24mpg with 35+ tires?
Im gonna find at least a dana 60 front as for the rear axle im not sure maybe a 14 Bolt if it will hold the torque or maybe i will go bigger with a 10.25 to hold the torque.
height maybe go 4 more inches than now so i can properly flex the 38s
as for passing emmisions i can pass that lol i know some ppl.
i would most likely greatly reinforce the frame due to the torque this 4 cyl is gonna pull.
give or take somewhere in the 300 range
anyone know what type of springs i should run?
superduty might be to stiff.
i was thinking Full size bronco super flex coils is that possible?
since a 4bt weighs 700 pounds like 150 pounds more than a 351W so i can flex good.
it will be locked in the rear and
it will most likely stay my daily driver after im done with it. while i purchase a diesel to tow it.
Yes i do know and understand what kind of work is going to be involved in this and im basically ready and just biding my time, so i can tackle this smartly and make sure i have a good rig and not crap.
This is within the year and wont happen within the week but i would like some input.
I want this thing to flex like a mother but still keep good calm nature on the highway maybe at least 60mph
Engine: Cummins 4bt (source a fedex or breadvan)
Tranny: need help with that maybe something standard
Transfer Case: Ford NP205
Gearing: 4.56?
Axles: Dana 60 and FF14Bolt
Tires: 38 inch TSLS? maybe even grapplers once again
Wheels: maybe something 16 inch or 16.5
Project 1-ton Red Ranger
i did want to try and stick a cummins 4bt in it.
i want to do the 4bt cause its unique and i bet everyone is tired of everyone having a 5.0 and want to see something different.
besides who doesnt want 24mpg with 35+ tires?
Im gonna find at least a dana 60 front as for the rear axle im not sure maybe a 14 Bolt if it will hold the torque or maybe i will go bigger with a 10.25 to hold the torque.
height maybe go 4 more inches than now so i can properly flex the 38s
as for passing emmisions i can pass that lol i know some ppl.
i would most likely greatly reinforce the frame due to the torque this 4 cyl is gonna pull.
give or take somewhere in the 300 range
anyone know what type of springs i should run?
superduty might be to stiff.
i was thinking Full size bronco super flex coils is that possible?
since a 4bt weighs 700 pounds like 150 pounds more than a 351W so i can flex good.
it will be locked in the rear and
it will most likely stay my daily driver after im done with it. while i purchase a diesel to tow it.
Yes i do know and understand what kind of work is going to be involved in this and im basically ready and just biding my time, so i can tackle this smartly and make sure i have a good rig and not crap.
This is within the year and wont happen within the week but i would like some input.
I want this thing to flex like a mother but still keep good calm nature on the highway maybe at least 60mph
Engine: Cummins 4bt (source a fedex or breadvan)
Tranny: need help with that maybe something standard
Transfer Case: Ford NP205
Gearing: 4.56?
Axles: Dana 60 and FF14Bolt
Tires: 38 inch TSLS? maybe even grapplers once again
Wheels: maybe something 16 inch or 16.5
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