89 ranger build thread

trusted_expert · Jan 14, 2010

this trucks not mine but my buddy and myself are building it.
PARTS LIST:
waggy d44
chevy 63's
ext shackles
31 spline 8.8
custom bumpers f&r
winch
maybe doubler big maybe
custom flatbed
probably 37s or 38s
and lots of fender trimming
so yeah hopefully gonna get the bed off tonight and then this weekend move it into the garage!

trusted_expert · Jan 14, 2010

ohh you guys are gonna have to teach me how to upload photos. lol

trusted_expert · Jan 14, 2010

yesssssssssssssssssss

trusted_expert · Jan 15, 2010

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/trusted_expert/Mobile Uploads/0115001551.jpg
got the bed and bumpers off along with all the carpet ripped out which was incredibly disgusting

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/trusted_expert/Mobile Uploads/0115001552a.jpg
and this ones mine.
update on the build got the word from the man with the money that weve got springs and revolver shackles front and rear. hybrid waggys up front and toyota/ford hyrbrids out back. came off a yota that had 40's on it and flexed like no other so they should get the job done!

trusted_expert · Jan 20, 2010

well the plan has changed slightly. instead of the waggy and 8.8 were going full width. so weve already located a full width 9 inch out of an f-100 for a wopping 80 bucks! and now were on the hunt for a front! that kinda rolls of the tongue lol

trusted_expert · Jan 24, 2010

went and picked up the springs yesterday. actually kinda funny there were on a toyota that had been parted out and had no axles so it was sitting on the springs, so we just picked up our balls and tossed her on her side lol.

so these are the shackles and their beeefy. so what is the technical term for this style shackle?
also the front springs are waggys and the guy told us the ours are dimples and that their better. any body have any thing to add on this?

bobbywalter · Jan 27, 2010

those look to be diy pivots. see those allot on toys and zuks

slammer67 · Jan 28, 2010

those are pivoting shackles, they let your springs twist to allow more flex, but they wont "unload" like 3/4 ellipticals or revolvers.

Whats the specs on the f100? it's not 8-lug is it?
My ford 9 is out of a 67 f100 (I think) and it's not any wider than my waggy front

good luck with the build

sawzall · Jan 30, 2010

Hey is this the alex I talked to at the 7/11 up at faiwood or his buddy? or am completly mistaken :icon_cheers:

trusted_expert · Jan 30, 2010

sawzall said:
Hey is this the alex I talked to at the 7/11 up at faiwood or his buddy? or am completly mistaken

haha yeah that would make your name victor.

sawzall · Feb 1, 2010

trusted_expert said:
haha yeah that would make your name victor.

Haha yep thats me :icon_thumby:

lets see some more pics of this rig

trusted_expert · Feb 2, 2010

well heres the situation my buddy and the owner of this project a.j blew up the tranny in his powerstroke. so right now he's dd,ing the ranger untill his truck is done. so all we can really do right now is gather parts and build a couple things.so this weekend ill have pics of the hp d44 and 31 spline 9 inch. get those torn down and blasted ohh also a front bumper and shock towers this weekend.

trusted_expert · Feb 12, 2010

parts acquired this past weekend=
77 hp dana 44 with 5.13's and no shafts
full interior roll cage
custom front bumper stout as hell
rock sliders
long travel shock hoops front and rear

any body have some tips on cutting, grinding, and or beating those wedges off?

trusted_expert · Feb 12, 2010

parts acquired this past weekend=
77 hp dana 44 with 5.13's and no shafts
full interior roll cage
custom front bumper stout as hell
rock sliders
long travel shock hoops front and rear

any body have some tips on cutting, grinding, and or beating those wedges off?

trusted_expert · Feb 12, 2010

slammer67 said:
those are pivoting shackles, they let your springs twist to allow more flex, but they wont "unload" like 3/4 ellipticals or revolvers.

Whats the specs on the f100? it's not 8-lug is it?
My ford 9 is out of a 67 f100 (I think) and it's not any wider than my waggy front

good luck with the build

wow sorry slammer just noticed your post. umm the 9 inch is 5 on 5.5 and im not sure on its wms to wms i know our 44 is like 65 i know its not as wide as 1 ton stuff

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