Built thread of my ranger evolution ;-)

i strated in 2009 to build the truck for my hobbies but i own it since 2007.

this was the start:




































to get a got starting point, i messed with every single rust spot on my car.nasty dirty work but i dont want to buy an other car ;-)

i hated the metal can sound from rain on my roof so i decided to do some sound deadener in doors,floor and roof.worked nice

 

epic brake fail ;-)































Explorer Power seats,i love them

 

Cargo area protecting:






Avm Hubs,because my PVH are not working.dont want to mess with this so i decided to go manual.it works great.





custom center console:










"explorer leafspring swap"

Explorer leafs vs Rangerleafs:



before:



after









rooftop tent with custom mounting because of my 3 wheeler





hi jackers for extra high











Remote external Tranny Oil filter for extra capacity and long life of my tranny :-)

 

for underbody Protection:

 

custom i-pad mount for great offroad navigation.im very very happy with this.

 

longer shackles

 

tool boxes:

 

i want a whinch on my front so i got this bull bar for free,sold the stainless steel one i have before.i think this will work great with an "horn" whinch.have to build a few mounting brackets they will bolt in the tow hook places




FlexAlite fan:








Moog bushings and everything nice sandblasted and powdercoated.

 

good things happening here

 

How do you like the Expo leaf springs? Did it give you stock ride height or lift ya? I need to replace my leaf springs since they are giving the truck a rake look all the time.

By the way, trucks coming along nicely.

 

nice work! i like your custom console for the C.B. thing, the explorer seat and leaf spring are sweet too!

 

Very awesome. Someone who actually does everything to his own truck. How do you like those explorer springs? What differences has it made to your ranger? also whered you get the underbody protect from? also very nice flareside win with the atv.

 

Lots of work done there... looks good!

 

the explorer leaf spring swap gave me abaut 2-3 cm (1") compared to the old original spring.actual with the 2" shackles and original 245/75 R16 Tires i messure between ground and the highest point of the wheel well 98cm (38"-39").the plan here is a PA Bodylift and the dixon bros 2.0 shock upgrade on the front.but they dont answear to my mails! (@ford.com e-mail address.... :-( ).want to fit 285/75 R16 tires on my stock rims with taht setup if the BFG AT´s wear out.got them since an year...nearly new.

the underbody Protector is build by an friend of me here in germany.if someone is realy interested i can ask for shipping to usa (maybe an weld it yourself kit)

http://anncarina.de/pages/angebot/er...fahrschutz.php

hope this dixon bros guys will answear..want this upgrade for christmas ;-) what shocks can i use in the rear?

i am travelling long distances offroad so it shouldt be reservoir shocks because of cooling on high speeds.

 

dude good work! looks like a whole new truck!

 

Awesome build!