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06-22-2014, 05:29 PM
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Another old fart
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Re: Project Troy
Looking good.
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2000 Ranger Extd Cab XLT, 4X4 Off Road, 4.0L, Auto, 8.8 - 4.10's, 01 grille & lights swap.
69 Mustang, modified 5.0, & 5spd.(project)
99 Explorer Sport, 4.0 SOHC, Auto, 8.8 - 4.10's, PW, PL, PM, Cruise, Tilt. (Wife's DD)
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06-24-2014, 02:52 PM
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Project Troy
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Spindles
The new wheels and tires looked great! However, there was a little rubbing when turning hard, so I decided to buy some 4" lift spindles. I got them from WheelsandParts on eBay. I did a lot of research and heard nothing but good reviews, so I went ahead and purchased a set. I was going to get 3" spindles at first, but I wanted to uncrank the torsion bars as well, which lowered it about 1.5". I was tired of the crappy ride and handling.
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After getting everything torn down on the front, and fighting with the whole thing for an hour, I decided to actually read the instructions that came with the spindles. It said that you have to grind the front lip off of the control arm as well as grind off the steering stops. Well... I didn't have a grinder. I took this as an excuse to go ahead and buy an angle grinder. I knew I would need one soon anyway, so I skipped all of the cheap $30 grinders and got a good one that would last. My $300 spindle install became a $450 project after the grinder, discs, safety glasses, gloves, and a few other small things.
The grinder I bought was the DeWalt 4 1/2" Angle Grinder (Model# D28402)
I Finally got the spindles on...
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...and I'm loving the new stance!
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The only problem is I now have to buy a bigger jack...
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I love how it turned out. Uncranking the Torsion bars made it ride better than new! It was a fun project for me. Plus, it looks a hundred times better than before, and I was proud that I did all of the work myself.
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06-24-2014, 02:55 PM
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Project Troy
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Re: Project Troy
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Originally Posted by Mike69
Looking good.
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Thanks! You have a good looking truck as well.
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06-24-2014, 07:36 PM
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Busted Knuckle University
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Re: Project Troy
Nice. I have the wheelsnparts spindles as well and I love em. Great build quality.
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spindles, shackles, 17" ATX wheels, 285/75R17 Toyos Click below Build thread
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06-27-2014, 08:49 AM
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Project Troy
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New Radiator, AC Condenser, & Engine Detail
I was about to leave my garage to go get an alignment, when my radiator began leaking. After taking a closer look, I realized that the plastic snout the the upper hose connects was broken, so I had to buy a new radiator. I also purchased a new AC condenser, because most of the fins on the old one were mashed in, preventing air from getting to the radiator behind it.
New radiator vs. old radiator:
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The old one was so clogged that you couldn't see through it.
I also cleaned the engine bay, intake, throttle body, replaced vacuum lines and some other hoses, rewrapped some of the wiring, and painted a few pieces.
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Finally got everything put back together.
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The next morning I had it aligned.
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06-27-2014, 09:02 AM
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I almost bought a chevy
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Nice. I recently had to buy a radiator for my truck too. Glad you got everything working
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1996 ranger 3.0 extended cab 2wd straight shift SOLD 6/13/15
2003 f150 4.2 regular cab 2wd straight shift still in the driveway
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06-27-2014, 11:50 AM
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Ford Ranger Driver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JesusFreak_2000RangerXLT
You gotta do a build thread! Trucks looks great by the looks of your avatar and sig.
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Thanks! I'll start getting pictures and info together lol
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2000 Ford Ranger XLT - 4x4 Off Road - 3.0L - 5speed - 4.10 - 3in BL - 2in Torsion Lift - Lokka Front Locker - RCI Skids - Rancho Shocks - Super Start Extreme AGM Deep Cycle Battery - Cragar Soft 8s - 33x12.50 BFG M/T KM2 w/ Hitch Mounted Spare - Smittybilt XRC8 Winch - On Board Compressor - Hidden Snorkel
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07-01-2014, 03:01 PM
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Project Troy
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Current Progress
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07-17-2014, 01:13 PM
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Project Troy
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New M3 Mirrors
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07-17-2014, 03:03 PM
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I almost bought a chevy
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Originally Posted by Jam
I thought I would show you guys the new BMW M3 mirrors I put on my truck. I also have custom brackets to mount them. They are power mirrors with LED turn signals and running lights. They are a bit smaller than the OEM mirrors, but I think they look great. Also, I'm pretty sure I'm the first person to have this on a Mazda pickup. I also pulled the window trim off to clean it and restore it with new clips and adhesive before paint.
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cool but they're a little small IMO
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1996 ranger 3.0 extended cab 2wd straight shift SOLD 6/13/15
2003 f150 4.2 regular cab 2wd straight shift still in the driveway
1998 f150 4.2 regular cab 2wd automatic daily driver
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07-19-2014, 08:02 AM
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Wannabe Stormtrooper
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Re: Project Troy
Very nice build man, looking forward to the future progress!!
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1993 XLT 2.3 Single cab 2wd
Used to be lifted, but now low and slow. Flipped hangers and cut coils up front for 2/2 drop. Soon to be 3/4, 17x8, 235/45/17 up front, 245/45/17 in the rear 300K+ miles
My Build Thread:[url]http://www.fordrangerforum.com/project-logs/89577-jldanger-rangers-build-thread.html[/url
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08-29-2014, 10:45 AM
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Project Troy
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Update
I know it's been a while since I posted on here. I've been so busy with school, work, and of course, working on Troy, that I guess I forgot. Haha. I just rebuilt the front suspension last week. Any of you following my Instagram have already seen, but here's the stuff I got/did...
- Ball joints
- New UCAs
- Inner tie rods
- Outer tie rods
- New shocks
- Sway bar links (I've removed the sway bar, but I got them free.)
- Rebuilt the calipers
- New caliper slide pins
- Ceramic brake pads
- Flushed entire brake system
I don't like spending money on things I plan on replacing, but I can't afford a long travel kit quite yet, so I went ahead and rebuilt the suspension. Plus, all of my original suspension components were shot, so I really didn't have a choice. Lol. Also did a few other small things.
Here's some photos of my current progress.
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My cheap Monroe shocks, but they are better than the ones I had that had leaked out all over the place. And they are longer to accommodate the extra suspension travel. My old shocks were basically being used as limit straps and were being ripped apart.
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So that's where I'm at now. More upgrades coming soon!
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08-31-2014, 01:44 AM
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Liking the Ford Ranger Forum
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Love the truck.
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09-02-2014, 09:50 AM
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Liking the Ford Ranger Forum
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We should do a truck meet down here in ga near us I'm in douglasville
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09-02-2014, 12:57 PM
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Ford Ranger Driver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jam
I know it's been a while since I posted on here. I've been so busy with school, work, and of course, working on Troy, that I guess I forgot. Haha. I just rebuilt the front suspension last week. Any of you following my Instagram have already seen, but here's the stuff I got/did... - Ball joints - New UCAs - Inner tie rods - Outer tie rods - New shocks - Sway bar links (I've removed the sway bar, but I got them free.) - Rebuilt the calipers - New caliper slide pins - Ceramic brake pads - Flushed entire brake system I don't like spending money on things I plan on replacing, but I can't afford a long travel kit quite yet, so I went ahead and rebuilt the suspension. Plus, all of my original suspension components were shot, so I really didn't have a choice. Lol. Also did a few other small things. Here's some photos of my current progress. My cheap Monroe shocks, but they are better than the ones I had that had leaked out all over the place. And they are longer to accommodate the extra suspension travel. My old shocks were basically being used as limit straps and were being ripped apart. So that's where I'm at now. More upgrades coming soon!
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I'm loving the build! Looks sweet! My plan once I get out of school is to buy a pre 2000 truck and do a build similar to yours, one questions tho, is It legal to drive where you are without a bumper? I did it once and got told it's a 1000 dollar fine in Ontario.... I only did it after my body lift and don't have the bolts
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