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98_ranger 11-28-2011 07:53 AM

Help! LVL II question
 
How do you make your truck a lvl II?

98liftedranger 11-28-2011 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TrePaul86 (Post 1626978)
Well as most of you know I'm swapping in a manual case and going with OEM Level II stuff, minus the tailhousing.

So far I have all I need, but I'll list the prices I paid for the parts

Chrome floor bezel from a 02 FX4OR - $60
RCM cover - $40
T-case shifter arm and ball - $87 (Bought Shane some parts as a trade)
Modified my old Auto/Auto inspection cover to match the Level II's cover, minus all the rubberizing
T-case linkage from a 91 B2 and expo inspection cover rubber with offset case location - $10
Custom t-case linkage bracket to adapt to the standard M5OD-R1HD tailhousing - Free (I made it)
T-case from a 94 Explorer $100 (Pissed about the service with the company I bought it from so I'm going to try and make them pay for half for their mistakes.. Possibly $50)
Rubber soft plug to cap the speedo cable hole - $2.09
2 quarts of royal purple ATF - $24
U-joint clamps for the 1354m's front output - Free - $10 depending on if I buy new or not

The things I might need are:
95-97 expo front driveline if the superlift one won't reach - Up to $50, then new u-joints
1354m pigtail to signal the lights in the dash - Free, junkyard pocket mod

As of right now, I have $324 into the swap and the only thing I wish I had was the Level II inspection cover :( That part alone costs almost as much as I have into the swap!

On to the pics:

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1322492227

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1322492227

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1322492227

Tomorrow if all goes the way it should, I should be starting on the swap around 10am starting with picking the case up at 9am.


dixie_boysles 11-28-2011 07:58 AM

lol with alot of money:
  • alcoa wheels with bfg tires
  • if you have a manual, you need manual tcase and chrome shifters for twin stick
  • all black interior platics/headliner, etc
  • 31 spline ll/s axle with torsen out L2
  • #1 Torsion Bars
  • bilstein shocks
  • level II stainless tow hooks
  • upgraded stereo

98_ranger 11-28-2011 08:02 AM

Okay but i have an automatic, does that change anything consdering that i cant put a manual tcase and chrome shifters for twin stick

98liftedranger 11-28-2011 08:04 AM


Originally Posted by 98_ranger (Post 1920258)
Okay but i have an automatic, does that change anything consdering that i cant put a manual tcase and chrome shifters for twin stick

Put a manual transmission in it. Here is that thread.

https://www.ranger-forums.com/project-logs-82/trepauls-auto-manual-swap-82820/

dixie_boysles 11-28-2011 08:13 AM

hoever you could get automatic Level IIs, so that is a moot point. The manuals were more sought after as they had twin sticks with pretty chrome shifters

01RangerEdge 11-28-2011 08:14 AM

Level 2 is overrated

StxDangerRanger 11-28-2011 08:33 AM


Originally Posted by 01RangerEdge (Post 1920267)
Level 2 is overrated

x2. if i'm gonna lift a truck and put Rims and tires on it, i'm not gonna waste my time with an L2.
i'd just find something with an 8.8 and 4.10s and go from there.

99offroadrngr 11-28-2011 08:46 AM

Step 1: Buy my tow hooks

98_ranger 11-29-2011 06:37 AM


Originally Posted by 99offroadrngr (Post 1920281)
Step 1: Buy my tow hooks

For the front? How much and pictures! :)

04RangerDave 11-29-2011 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 98_ranger

Originally Posted by 99offroadrngr (Post 1920281)
Step 1: Buy my tow hooks

For the front? How much and pictures! :)

Think he said $130

2004xlmiller 11-29-2011 10:21 AM

the interior swap is the most noticible. also would he need a repaint? they only came in select colors..

99offroadrngr 11-29-2011 11:18 AM

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$130 + shipping (should be $11 for a flat rate box). The left hook has that marker they use at a junkyard to mark their stuff so it comes right off

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1322590689
https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1322590689

04RangerDave 11-29-2011 11:58 AM

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How can u get $130 for those?

2004xlmiller 11-29-2011 12:44 PM

cause theyre hard to find.. i just got a hell of a deal on an FX4 LVL II shifter.. im so stoked.

99offroadrngr 11-29-2011 03:18 PM


Originally Posted by 04RangerDave (Post 1920744)
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How can u get $130 for those?


Originally Posted by 2004xlmiller (Post 1920757)
cause theyre hard to find.. i just got a hell of a deal on an FX4 LVL II shifter.. im so stoked.

yeah. good luck finding them lol. they're 168 a piece from ford, 110 tasca.

wont hurt me keeping them anyway i could care less if they just sit here lol

Jason8n 11-29-2011 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 04RangerDave
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How can u get $130 for those?

That's a good deal. If I had the extra cash, I'd scoop them up now.

98_ranger 12-01-2011 06:49 AM


Originally Posted by the old guy (Post 1917117)

I want this and a lift and some 33's.

StxDangerRanger 12-01-2011 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by 98_ranger (Post 1921436)
I want this and a lift and some 33's.

So do lots of people.
Custom front bumper with a winch isn't hard to do, just time consuming, Hope you can weld.

98_ranger 12-05-2011 06:41 AM


Originally Posted by StxDangerRanger (Post 1921479)
So do lots of people.
Custom front bumper with a winch isn't hard to do, just time consuming, Hope you can weld.

I cant personally, But i got buddys that can


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