Im new to this forum, and i wanna put a straight axle under my 96 ranger spalsh 4x4. I want to get rid of the wishbone front end. any idea would be helpful

Same boat

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1999 4x4 xlt
4.0 v6
3inch PA body lift
2 inch torsion bar crank
1.5 inch rear shackles
32x11.50 BF Goodrich KM2 mud terrians
15x8 Cragar v5s
Dee Zee brush guard and taillight guards

Called a "SAS" (Solid Axel Swap).
If ya wanna sound smart... lol

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The {EVOLUTION} Continues
!:::My Ride:::!
[SIZE="1"]2003 FX4 Ext cab 4x4.
4.0L V6, 4.10 axel 8.8 l/s, CAI, 2.25" Exhaust w/ turbo muffler.
T-bar crank, 33x12.5 Firestone Destination A/T on 15x8 Soft 8's.
3" BL, 6400 Shackels
Red LED's:Under dash and behind Grill, 6" fogs behind grill, painted headlights and flairs
Truxxedo Lo-pro Tonneu Cover and Chrome bed rails
Mods to come:DIY bedliner.

I am busy with this on my ranger, should finish this weekend
Used a toyota SFA front axle - 4.88 diff ratio
land rover defender trailing arms and coils - 4"lift
At the back, lifted 4"on suspension
custom built drag link and tie rod using 4130 chromoly pipe, ball joints and rod ends
Shocks is TJM GL12525 front and rear, normally used on the toyota land cruiser's

Project coming along nicely, should finish this weekend, will post pics afterwards

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Christo Davids
Ford Ranger 2005 Supercab XLT 4x4 - 2.5 TDI SA Spec
Check out: www.4x4community.co.za

South Africa!!! That's a sweet looking truck too. I want to see the pics!! I don't know if that axle would work on the US and Canadian Rangers though. We have a slightly different Ranger then the rest of the world. But might be a good way to start. What is this running you moneywise? I know that you're using a different currency but we can convert it.

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97 Ranger - 4.0 V6 auto, 4wd, 31x10.5x15s Wild Country XTX Sport All Terrains, Warn locking hubs, Pioneer deck with iPod attachment, Snugtop Topper, K&N filter, scan gauge II, Hella 500 Lights, More parts coming, waiting for the paycheck to get bigger!

Truck built in loving memory of Norm Howard
Outcast Racing
PNW Crew!!!
Afterhours Clan!!

Will post full details after the weekend
Money is lots - around R40k total (USD5000) approx
Toyota axle fits as the diff is on the correct side and the axle is the same width - you guys could probably use the dana axles or something, loads more options available for you :-)
I'll post a full report once completed after the weekend - at the moment the rear is done, but brackets and bushes are being cut for the front...

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Christo Davids
Ford Ranger 2005 Supercab XLT 4x4 - 2.5 TDI SA Spec
Check out: www.4x4community.co.za

Sounds awesome!!! 5000 is a lot. And your right we do have a lot of options here in the States.

Looks like you have some awesome places to go wheeling!!

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97 Ranger - 4.0 V6 auto, 4wd, 31x10.5x15s Wild Country XTX Sport All Terrains, Warn locking hubs, Pioneer deck with iPod attachment, Snugtop Topper, K&N filter, scan gauge II, Hella 500 Lights, More parts coming, waiting for the paycheck to get bigger!

Truck built in loving memory of Norm Howard
Outcast Racing
PNW Crew!!!
Afterhours Clan!!

Hell 5k is not really that much for a SAS on a late model Ranger. And here in the states a toyota axle won't work, the pumpkin is on the wrong side. As for the OP, check out the tech library on TRS theres lots of info over there for your gen ranger.

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thanks for the help

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35 " Bfg Mud Terrain KM1
3 " body lift
6" Suspension Lift
4:10 gears

the project finally became a reality - pics and full details at the link below
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/...d=1#post464801

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Christo Davids
Ford Ranger 2005 Supercab XLT 4x4 - 2.5 TDI SA Spec
Check out: www.4x4community.co.za

i am about to dive into the same thing with my 2007 fx4 i got a dana 30 for free so thats going under it. we were going with leaf springs fron and rear. only found one company saying they would mach up. if anyone knows of any others that will fit. youd freakin rock.

if ur gunna wgeel it stay away from leafs and do coils so much more flex my hole sas cost 2500 with re gearing and rebuilding diffs and lockers and all the parts

im trying to find parts for my sas right now, where did you get your parts and coils from? my mechanic has been searching for a kit for a week and no luck, just wondering if you could point me in the right direction? thanks bud.

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2003 | XLT | Extended Cab | V6 | 4x4 | 4.0L SOHC | 3 Inch Body Lift | Cranked T-Bars | TJM Wench Bumper | Blacked Out Heads | Fog Light Mod | Surround Delete Mod | Blinker Mod | Custom Center Console | OHC | Pacer Bullet Rims | 33x12.5 All Terrains | 1 Inch Wheel Spacers

my couls were from my 6" lift and i made my radius arms and track bar it was perrty much bolt in