TTB questions
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TTB questions
I have a friend that is thinking about building up a ranger. I talked him out of a new one and into a TTB because he is crazier then me and I think if he has his way he will be rolling on 40's or 44's or something crazy because I know he will just have to go bigger then me. Of course we discussed a SAS and how much easier they are to do on a TTB truck.
So my questions :
I know TTBs ended with 97 what years did they start ?
Are there any year trucks that are better for lifting for one reason or another ?
Assuming he gets a TTB truck from some year I am 90% sure he will do a SAS but it would probably not be for a year or so after he got the truck so until then whats the stock drivetrain like ? What are the axels 8.8 28 spline rear ? Whats the front dana 30 ?
That will give us a start. I think he is going to join the site here soon.
So my questions :
I know TTBs ended with 97 what years did they start ?
Are there any year trucks that are better for lifting for one reason or another ?
Assuming he gets a TTB truck from some year I am 90% sure he will do a SAS but it would probably not be for a year or so after he got the truck so until then whats the stock drivetrain like ? What are the axels 8.8 28 spline rear ? Whats the front dana 30 ?
That will give us a start. I think he is going to join the site here soon.
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The compact Ranger was TTB from the first 4x4 version in 1983 through 1997. Lots of lift info and tweaks HERE and HERE.
Lots more early Ranger info at the TRS Tech Library
Lots more early Ranger info at the TRS Tech Library
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according to This on TRS it looks like almost every year ranger could have had either the D35/28 hybrid or D35. I am confused that does not make any sense the same year truck could have had either one unless it was different models or something. So how would you know which one a truck had ?
not that it is going to matter too much in the long run after a SAS but I guess a D35 is a better starting point then a D35/28.
not that it is going to matter too much in the long run after a SAS but I guess a D35 is a better starting point then a D35/28.
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Originally Posted by Gearhead61
Which year would be easier to swap a V8 into? That sounds like something he might want to do and something to take into consideration.
For 98+, it's still possible but the specially-adapted Explorer 5.0L is the only version that works well with the newer Ranger frame and suspension X-member. The exhaust clearance is really poor in 98+ with a 5.0L and requires the stock Ex manifolds (poor flow) or Explorer-specific headers (expensive).
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easier and cheaper to lift mainly. a 6" lift costs about $800. they are harder to keep in allignment but it isnt that bad.
plus they are really good for the desert crown, u can get gobs of wheel travel outta them realitivly easy.
plus performing a SAS is incredibly easy on a TTB truck, weather its a fullsize or little guy...
plus they are really good for the desert crown, u can get gobs of wheel travel outta them realitivly easy.
plus performing a SAS is incredibly easy on a TTB truck, weather its a fullsize or little guy...
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Originally Posted by Roach2004
Whats so good about Twin Traction Beams. Better for offroading?
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Originally Posted by DownSouthTAS
If he is interested in turning big tires, he shouldn't consider any other engine/axle combination. And if he's going to swap a solid axle onto it, it doesn't really matter what platform you start with.
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