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Full build write up w/ photos coming soon. I built a lot of this truck with information from lots of you and these forums, now it's my turn to contribute 🤙🏼 All work done by myself. One year later I still grin everytime I see it 😎 This is my daily and my camp/off road rambler here on Big Island, Hawaii.
2003 Ranger XLT 4.0L 4x4 manual
•Rough country 5" full suspension lift + RC front driveshaft •33" BFG K02 All-terrains on 17" American Racing wheels •Coilover conversion kit- North Peak weld yourself bracket kit, Fox 2.0 coilovers custom valved by Downsouth Motorsports •Sumo springs •Raptor liner exterior, bed, under bed •Anzo C-bar headlights, taillights •MBRP cat-back exhaust •Behemoth Drivetrain electric to manual 4x4 shift conversion kit(manual shift selector on floor)(not pictured yet) •prepped & painted frame •Front bumper made for Jeep XJ- modified wider and sides made longer to match wheel wells. Custom rear bumper •3" nerf side steps •Hurst short throw shifter, with core shifters base(no leaks) •Ceramic window tint •Sound deadened all interior body •New molded vinyl floor •Ruff tuff custom cordura seat covers •New headliner, door and sun visors are marine vinyl •Double din stereo/backup camera, 10" powered sub with custom mount •Onboard air- Smittybuilt 2781 comp., 2.5gal tank under bed •Custom sleeping/drawer platform in bed w/ led lighting •plenty more mods but that's the meat and potatoes of it, I'll unpack the rest in the writeup
Swapped engine, transmission, transfer case, front axle with 78k mile donor truck(truck had 293k on it). Fully rebuilt rear end with Ford racing pinion & ring gear. Before donor engine install I did timing job, replaced all gaskets and seals, injectors, plugs, wires, ignition coil. Cylinder heads had exhaust valve seats cut, new valves, guides
Last edited by Chackler; Jun 30, 2023 at 06:41 AM.
