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vtxdemon
Forum:
Lowered Suspension
01-21-2012, 08:38 PM
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wanting to lower my truck
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Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: wanting to lower my truck
well got a kit to lower the front 2" and the rear 3, I'm planing on cutting the sprins a bit to attempt to get 3" drop for the front, my truck is currently at the shop, i just pulled the motor out...
Forum:
Suspension Parts
01-15-2012, 06:35 PM
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9
Craigslist / eBay Find:
djm 3" drop kit complete
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1,447
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: djm 3" drop kit complete
I got the kit friday... parts look good
Forum:
8-Cylinder Tech
01-13-2012, 06:29 PM
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V8 swap from 98 explorer
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5,831
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: V8 swap from 98 explorer
is the reason for the custom mounts due to your truck been a 4wd? I know the awd trucks have a much larger transfer case...
where you able to use the Explorer oil pan?
aside from the custom...
Forum:
8-Cylinder Tech
01-13-2012, 11:10 AM
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V8 swap from 98 explorer
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Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: V8 swap from 98 explorer
no the explorer is a 2wd and actually is a 1996 not a 1998... if I do this I will take notes and share them with the forum.
Forum:
8-Cylinder Tech
01-12-2012, 05:00 PM
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V8 swap from 98 explorer
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Posted By
vtxdemon
V8 swap from 96 explorer
If I buy a 1998 Explorer, would I be able to transfer everything I need to make it work on my 1998 Ranger 2wd?
I know I will have to change steering colums because my truck is a 5 speed, but aside...
Forum:
8-Cylinder Tech
01-10-2012, 10:01 AM
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1
looking for a tread regarding a V8 swap
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Posted By
vtxdemon
looking for a tread regarding a V8 swap
I came across a tread where someone had a red ranger with painted flames, he put a V8 from a Ford Explorer... he had pictures of the project, I can't find the tread, does anyone know who own that...
Forum:
Tire & Wheel Items
01-09-2012, 10:34 AM
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3
For Sale:
Explorer wheels and michelin tires
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1,219
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: Explorer wheels and michelin tires
the tires have some superficial cracks on the rubber, I drive my truck to work 160 miles round trip and the truck drove smood. they don't have any patches. Only reason I replaced them is because I...
Forum:
Tire & Wheel Items
01-08-2012, 05:39 PM
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3
For Sale:
Explorer wheels and michelin tires
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1,219
Posted By
vtxdemon
Explorer wheels and michelin tires
I have a set of wheels that came off my 98 Ranger, the wheels are explorer wheels, I have the center caps and the lugnuts, the tires are 235/75/15
I would like to get $250 for everything.
...
Forum:
Lowered Suspension
01-03-2012, 06:48 PM
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cutting DJM springs??
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1,065
Posted By
vtxdemon
cutting DJM springs??
Well I got a 2/3 drop kit, after some thinking I figured that 5" drop was too much for a truck I drive 180 miles per day. So with that said, I want to go
3" on the front. The springs are 2" drop....
Forum:
Suspension Parts
01-03-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies:
9
Craigslist / eBay Find:
djm 3" drop kit complete
Views:
1,447
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: djm 3" drop kit complete
I did some research and the front springs cost about $120 shipped, the rear shackles go for about $120 shipped. I did not see a complete kit that didn't cost around $500 on ebay. Maybe you guys...
Forum:
Suspension Parts
01-03-2012, 09:05 AM
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9
Craigslist / eBay Find:
djm 3" drop kit complete
Views:
1,447
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: djm 3" drop kit complete
$200 shipped... not too bad eh?
Forum:
Suspension Parts
01-03-2012, 08:35 AM
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9
Craigslist / eBay Find:
djm 3" drop kit complete
Views:
1,447
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: djm 3" drop kit complete
He said he would ship, I guess I have to see how much it will cost for the shipping
Forum:
Suspension Parts
01-02-2012, 02:14 PM
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9
Craigslist / eBay Find:
djm 3" drop kit complete
Views:
1,447
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: djm 3" drop kit complete
I send him a text... if he is willing to ship it to Texas, I will buy it.
Forum:
Lowered Suspension
12-31-2011, 11:22 PM
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13
does 5" drop need a C notch?
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8,420
Posted By
vtxdemon
does 5" drop need a C notch?
Just wondering how low can I lower my truck before it needs a C notch.
Forum:
Suspension Parts
12-31-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies:
29
For Sale:
98+ djm control arms brand new
Views:
2,272
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: 98+ djm control arms brand new
how many inches this parts will lower the front end? what is the part #?
Forum:
Lowered Suspension
12-29-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies:
19
wanting to lower my truck
Views:
2,948
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: wanting to lower my truck
care to elaborate on the rear flip for $10.00
yes I'm only lowering the truck 3" all the way around so that would work.
I found a used kit with springs and leaf springs but if I can get it...
Forum:
Lowered Suspension
12-26-2011, 10:30 PM
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19
wanting to lower my truck
Views:
2,948
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: wanting to lower my truck
what would have a better ride, a truck that was lowered using leaf springs to lower it (talking about the rear) or a truck that was lowered using a flip kit?
both cenarios also include replacing...
Forum:
Lowered Suspension
12-25-2011, 10:08 PM
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19
wanting to lower my truck
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2,948
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: wanting to lower my truck
lol
Forum:
Suspension Parts
12-25-2011, 06:51 AM
Replies:
1
Craigslist / eBay Find:
lift kit
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651
Posted By
vtxdemon
lift kit
I found this ad while browsing my local CL listings.
not sure if is a good deal but if it is,maybe someone from this forum can bednefit from it.
http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/2752650975.html
Forum:
Lowered Suspension
12-24-2011, 04:53 PM
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19
wanting to lower my truck
Views:
2,948
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: wanting to lower my truck
Is there a reason why a shop or the dealer has to do it?
Forum:
Lowered Suspension
12-24-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies:
19
wanting to lower my truck
Views:
2,948
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: wanting to lower my truck
Thanks for the reply... I know that I will have to do a wheel alignment, my question is more towards if I will have issues with tire wear and getting the truck to align if I go with a kit that does...
Forum:
Lowered Suspension
12-24-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies:
19
wanting to lower my truck
Views:
2,948
Posted By
vtxdemon
wanting to lower my truck
I have a 98 Ranger 2wd. I just changed the wheels on it and now it must be lower to get it to look right. I have 165/80R15 on the front and 275/60R15 on the rear... I took some measurements and it...
Forum:
Wheels and Tires
12-16-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies:
2
what tire size for a front runner
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566
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: what tire size for a front runner
I have a set of wheels and they will fit the truck, they will look 100 times better than the ford explorer wheels that I have. I have used drag wheels on mustangs before, I never had an issue with...
Forum:
Wheels and Tires
12-16-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies:
2
what tire size for a front runner
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566
Posted By
vtxdemon
what tire size for a front runner
Hey guys, I have a set of drag wheels that I will be using on my truck (1998 Ranger)
the truck is all stock the, the rear wheels are 15x10 with 6.5 BS and the front wheels are 15x4
I was...
Forum:
4-Cylinder Tech
12-13-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies:
4
Can i go with a 2.3l on my 98 ranger?
Views:
1,188
Posted By
vtxdemon
Re: Can i go with a 2.3l on my 98 ranger?
thanks for the reply, I may have found a good deal on a 2.5L from a Mazda B2500 I will post which way I end up going.
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