My idea:
RBV have an offset chunk, so one axle tube is longer than the other, what if I take the tube out of the long side, shorten it to the same as the short side, reinstall it, put 2 short axles in it, this should narrow the complete rearend by approx. 3" and get the tires tucked inside the wheelwells.

The offset of the wheels won't allow alotta narrowin.............

I just measured the 7.5 I pulled out of the RAT Ranger......RR tube is 16 5/8" and LR is 19 1/2" = 2 7/8" difference.....

Any input on removin the tube? Do I heat it after removin the axle shaft, then twist it with a pipe wrench, and then reinstall the same way???

What ya think???

^^^^cut and weld. The tube is "pinned" to the pumpkin. But remember, you're gonna have to relocate the spring perches to keep the tires centered.

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Best way is to cut the tube with a large pipe cutter. Cut out the 2 7/8 and clamp some angle iron to both pieces and weld it back together. Then just visit the junk yard and get another passenger side axle shaft.

I found the answer on a sister site (RPS), if anybodies interested, heres the link:
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...=215899&page=9

I'm gonna go yardin some tomorrow, with the number of Explorers available after CFC, should be able to pick up a good 95 up disc braked rearend for around $100.....then I do this mod to it, and stuff it under the RAT Ranger and that'll get the tires totally inside the wheelwell.

Won these on ebay last weekend for the front of the RAT Ranger and gotem yesterday..........tires came in today, and will be mounted tomorrow:

Sweet!

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02 Ranger XLT 4x4 Off Road, 4.0L SOHC, Automatic, 8.8 4.10 LS, Super-Cab, 3" Body Lift, 33x12.5x15 BFG All Terrains on 15x8 M/T Classic IIs, 5K 55w Heads, 5K 35w fogs, custom front skid plate, various other goodies.

YES, I know it needs a bath, but a lil' at a time here.....

^^^beef!^^^

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not sure why you cant find an s10, but everything balances out somehow.

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Beaten up '05 Ford Ranger XL 3.0

MODS-Alpine CDA-105 head unit, throttle cable mod, painted rims, pooleo's camo painted bezel and mustang dome, fold-a-cover

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^^^there is NO DOUBT that the Ford 9" is TOP DOG!

But as far as my builds, I like the Ranger bodies better than the S10's and the engine bays have more room, but for the $$$, ya can't beat a SBC, and when your on a budget like me, it was a NO BRAINER!

I know its cheaper, i was thinking about a 240sx 350 swap, and I never worked on or liked s10's either, so i wouldnt know much about them.

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Beaten up '05 Ford Ranger XL 3.0

MODS-Alpine CDA-105 head unit, throttle cable mod, painted rims, pooleo's camo painted bezel and mustang dome, fold-a-cover

My Son has taken over the black 94 in the pics, it will be gettin a 16.5 to 1 compression, 58cc chambered aluminum headed, 355......est. 500HP.

The RAT Ranger has been switched to a 99 I picked up reasonable>>>

Day I brought it home:


After a couple weeks of scroungin:


Picked up a disc braked 8.8 out of a 00 Explorer, and my plans are to put two right side axles in it to narrow it 3" :


The 99 will be gettin the black steppy, as my Son wants a std. box.

Before the rear suspension mod:


After rear suspension mod (no I haven't put the Explorer 8.8 in it yet, hence the shocks not hooked up and how high the azz is sittin, along with I haven't removed the rear shackle mounts yet):






BTW: Those SWEET mounts where made by a member over on TRS known as IRON RANGER!

I've been workin on gettin my green 94 ready for this summers Cruise-In's and Meets, as I pulled the motor and worked it over a tad..


Anybody interested in a red steppy cheap? Not cherry but only $200.....

So you ARE going to one it ready for the august Knoxville meet!

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02 Ranger XLT 4x4 Off Road, 4.0L SOHC, Automatic, 8.8 4.10 LS, Super-Cab, 3" Body Lift, 33x12.5x15 BFG All Terrains on 15x8 M/T Classic IIs, 5K 55w Heads, 5K 35w fogs, custom front skid plate, various other goodies.

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I'll bring one to the K-town meet, either driveable like March last year, or as a roller/trailer queen for those to look at what I've done to that point.

I worked on the green 94 today, probably another couple hours with no snaffous, and it's be ready to fire off.

At that point, it'll be time to remove the drivetrain of the 99, start test fittin, and mockin up for the RAT!

And my Son is chompin at the bit for me to dismantle his 93, and start mockin up the black 94 for HIGH HP 355.

SO, I've got alot on my plate not countin the medical issues I've been dealin with lately, but that's another story.

THANKS for the interest guys!

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ALL THROTTLE, NO BOTTLE!!!

Favorite quote:
Elvira on Stroker Ace: "I like mechanics, they know how to tinker with things for hours, and makem go fast!"

TOY: Green 94 Pro Street

Got more coals in the fire than I can keep up with...........

I went through my motor on my green 94 this past winter, I have done a similar setup with the exception of narrowin the rearend by usin 2 right side axles:



Weld Draglite 15X12 with 7.5" backspacin & 28X15.50 tires on rear and 15X5 fronts with 225/75 skinnies.......





Will get some pics after I get the bed back on in a week or so...........

Next I'm gonna modify my steerin box with knuckles to clear my long tube headers.