DBR/Giant 64 Ranger to Explorer
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It starts again!
Here is a picture of my truck pre October 2010: https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1362935466 Specs: 2000 Ranger XLT 4X4. 3.0 V6 Dixon Brothers Racing (DBR) LT Kit 8" King Remote Reservoir Coil Overs 2"X2.5" King Hydraulic Bump Stops Heim Steering Giant 64 Long Travel Leaf Spring Kit ADS 16" Triple Bypass Shocks Ford F150 9.75 Axle w/ 4:88 Gears and Posi Fiberwerxs 6" Fenders and Bedsides 6 315/70R17(35") BFG AT's MasterCraft Baja RS Seats ICOM Race Radio It was a fun truck, but in October 2010 someone made an illegal left turn and hit me right behind the axle on the driver side front wheel. Here is the aftermath: https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1362935466 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1362935466 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1362935466 The insurance company only offered $5K and asked for a $1K buyback, so I hired a lawyer and filed a lawsuit. Almost two and a half years later, I have now settled the case and am able to move forward with another build. The plan: Build a Ford Explorer with the useable parts off of the Ranger (5 seats vs 2 seats) Full safety cage Try to modify the Dixon Kit to accept a bypass shock Part of my parts pile: https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1362935466 and, last but not least, the donor vehicle: https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1362935466 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1362935466 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1362935466 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1362935466 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1362935466 Specs: 1999 Explorer XLT 4X4, 4.0 SOHC 199K on original engine and transmission - still runs strong Hopefully, I will begin to remove the interior this week and fabrication will begin within two weeks. |
How much did you end up paying for the truck to get it back?
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Originally Posted by 01RangerEdge
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How much did you end up paying for the truck to get it back?
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Not too shabby. Can't wait to see how this Explorer turns out
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awesome! glad you're back!
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Subscribed cant wait to see this build!
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Cool! Were all the dixon parts straight?
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was wondering when this would pop up. i'll be following along.
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Spent a couple of hours last night removing the interior up to the front seats. Everything came out easier than I was expecting. Hopefully, I will have both trucks in the same location by a week from Thursday. Until then, not much more will get done.
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Originally Posted by BLK02
(Post 2036373)
Cool! Were all the dixon parts straight?
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Hell to the yeah!
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operation fun bus!
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Definitely looking forward to this build.
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think you gonna have it done soon? we should race to see whos wrapped up first lol
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Originally Posted by 06RangerXLT
(Post 2037074)
think you gonna have it done soon? we should race to see whos wrapped up first lol
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Small update:
Moved what remains of the Ranger to the same location as the Explorer. Pack rats had made a substantial nest under the hood. It took over 1/2 an hour to clean all of the cholla and crap out of the engine compartment before it could be moved. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1363965536 The plan for the following week is take measurements off of the Ranger to figure out how to adapt the 64 kit to the Explorer, and continue with the removal of the interior and front body panels. |
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Remainder of the interior out with the exception of the headliner and the dash. For right now I need to keep the Expo mobile under it's own power, so the remainder of the dash will need to stay until I have a dedicated spot for the truck to sit during fabrication.
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getn there man. it will be sweet to see the build take shape.
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Small update:
Rear axle, and springs removed from the Ranger https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1365573125 Front bumper, fenders and fender wells removed https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1365573125 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1365573125 Hoping that suspension work will start later this week. |
sweet,should be done this weekend right? haha
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Awesme, when are you doing the front end?
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Re-installing the Dixon kit from my Ranger. I am going to try and retro fit the kit to work with a bypass shock.
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i thought about switching to a 2.0 coil carrier with a 2.5 bypass. id like to see someone go through with it.
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Mac, I can't find the info. What rims were on the ranger? Specs too please.
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Originally Posted by morris
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Mac, I can't find the info. What rims were on the ranger? Specs too please.
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