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john i missed somthing.. when did you get the SS?? i'll have to see that baby some day

its Andy's service, my dad has built some additions for them so we know all the guys and Andy perty good.

the motor is mint at 68k no leaks or anything and the trany has 20k on it. a T5 would have required an adapter i believe and some work. but i just wanted it easy. And the 4R70W with the shift kit should work nice.


and yeah Zack im sure i'll break somthn but im gona try and not do that right away and gradualy build up the strength throughout the truck

im going to look at/work on it tomarrow so hopefully i can have some updates
 
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sick dude cant wait to see that bad boy done and back at the sandbox
 
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Originally Posted by INT3RC3PTOR
john i missed somthing.. when did you get the SS?? i'll have to see that baby some day
Yep I did, Well I get it on Wednesday! It is sweet!

https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...2&page=1&pp=25
 
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Sooo does the Expedition Tcase plug right into the harness of the ranger to shift into 4x4? And did u use a explorer engine harness i assume, does it just plug into the original ranger dash harness at the drivers side firewall? Im really thinkin of doing this soo please all the info and hard run ins please post!
 
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Hey man, it's gonna be fun. When I get mine done, we will have to cruise. Mines a bit lower, but still good. If you need more help, let me know. I own a shop in Brooklyn Park.
 
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hah dude i didnt even realize from yer other post that you were from MN, and really not too far from me. what all do you guys do for services there? would you be willing to make me some headers..im gona be looking for some after its done here soon cause the torque monsters are $$$, also maybe a tune. Ill deffinetly keep your shop in mind. where is it located? maybe i'll stop by someday.


well some more progress was made. I had to leave before the engine assem. was put on the frame. but its now in.

I wish i could do this again to sand and paint the frame!







few guys at the shop thought they were finny...




And Kevin i'll keep you posted on the wiring when we get into it, its not really plug and play, kinda splice in and play. just find all the right wires that go togther etc. The expedition T-case will be a little bit harder as we found the wiring is a bit different, but thats what the wiring books are for
 

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NIIIIICE!!!! makin some good progress!
 
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nice.
 
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Nice work.

You know you have to re-wire the ranger Tach, PATS system, and VSS signal too right?
 
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yep sir
 
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you sir have definitely inspired me!!! i can't wait to see how this truck comes out after the swap! there are so many performance upgrades for the 5.0...
 
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yep sir
lol, i was going to send u the links but sounds like you've done your H/W. Good job
 
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wow looks good and i have been wondering where u have been
 
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Originally Posted by 01xltranger4x4
lol, i was going to send u the links but sounds like you've done your H/W. Good job
heh yeah I've looked over all the RPS threads over and over. just making sure i knew what i was up against.

yeah i cant wait to get it done an just be able to drive it around again i miss it alot. im sick of driving the pt and the minivan
 
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dang i didnt know they were pulling the cab... that would make the SAS easier as well. looks great man.

its getting closer!
 
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Originally Posted by INT3RC3PTOR
heh yeah I've looked over all the RPS threads over and over. just making sure i knew what i was up against.

yeah i cant wait to get it done an just be able to drive it around again i miss it alot. im sick of driving the pt and the minivan
Hahaha, I hear ya there. I'm pimping moms Malibu
 
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Wow... awesome stuff. Can't wait to see this done up close and personal. And hey don't knock the PT cruiser man. That thing is pimpin with that big Bernelli Sticker... I think that's what it was anyway. Hahaha...
 
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cant wait to see it and also hear it.
 
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Originally Posted by SniperX103
Wow... awesome stuff. Can't wait to see this done up close and personal. And hey don't knock the PT cruiser man. That thing is pimpin with that big Bernelli Sticker... I think that's what it was anyway. Hahaha...
haha yeah it has a pheasants forever sticker, a Benelli one, and a buck on it, both sides...its hardcore lol
 
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Wanna Race?

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haha yeah..just give me a few.. 15 car-lengths :)
 
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Here are some shots of it sitting in place on the mounts. took a few pics of how its sitting.

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trany/t-case mount

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simple oil filter change ftw
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just look past that bumper..and its fuglyness
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look at that hotrod..
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Nice progress man, I can't wait to see it come together.

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How hard was it to get the cab off?

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that was a brillant idea pulling the cab off! can't wait to see her done!.....you are going to have to either get larger tires, or higher gears with all that extra power
 


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