Calling all Ford Rangers!

[pafenton]

My Ranger 2011 Sport 4x2, 5 Speed

 

[fellows86]

Here's my 2008 4x4 4.0l it's a work in progress
Little run down
- 4.10 gears
- eaton LSD Kevlar clutches
- 3" body lift
-2" suspension
- 33x12.5 bfg all terrains
-15x8 American racing baja's
- cap , roof rack
- trail-gear toyota 4 runner winch bumper



Also my sleeping setup at jet ski events




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[sabconsulting]

Our 2007 diesel Ranger - this is the previous model international specification Ranger

 

[bftank]

its an rbv so i figured id post up. i need to get current pics of it. redoing front bumper, suspension and axles now. great camping rig for the whole family. and a different spin on a skidplate. lol

 

[32vsnake]

Our 2007 diesel Ranger - this is the previous model international specification Ranger View attachment 234652

Sweet looking setup... what's the payload capacity like in the world rangers? I'd love a true camper but even the lightweight ones eat up half of my load capacity

 

[vdid]

Hello guys, ..., I'm living in Mauritius and love the "raptor type" ford ranger device....where can I buy it? Wher is located the retailer?

thanks and regards
vdid

 

[vdid]

Hello guys, ..., I'm living in Mauritius and love the "raptor type" ford ranger device....where can I buy it? Wher is located the retailer?

thanks and regards
vdid

 

[iamsamrogers]

Got my Tepui Roof Top Tent open again.

 

[kkeith1986]

This was my setup for this year. The clamshell tent I built and it worked great for all of the trips this year. I have a new design for next year but that build will happen this winter.

 

[RangerXLT]

My truck from the past weekend and the a few from tonight, spent 10 days in VA and West VA, got home yesterday at 1630 and leaving tomorrow at 1300 for three days.

 

[32vsnake]

 

[2025 deleted member]

Nice setup you have. Never been big on rangers but this one is pretty nice.

 

[CharlieN]

Ranger drivetrain mods

Starting the process (slowly) of rigging up my Ranger (98, 4x4, 3.0, 5-speed, single cab sport/step side) for cruising mostly around Baja with a small boat. My question concerns drive train mods. What are some of you doing for axles and drivelines? Stock? Any particular aftermarket items recommended (or recommended to avoid)? Any info appreciated.

 

[RangerXLT]

As far as after market parts, I will suggest the skid plates at RCI metalworks. They are definitely worth it.


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[Scott B.]

Starting the process (slowly) of rigging up my Ranger (98, 4x4, 3.0, 5-speed, single cab sport/step side) for cruising mostly around Baja with a small boat. My question concerns drive train mods. What are some of you doing for axles and drivelines? Stock? Any particular aftermarket items recommended (or recommended to avoid)? Any info appreciated.

There are several forums dedicated to Rangers/Explorers, so you should them. TheRangerStation and ExplorerForum are two good ones.

You didn't mention what size tire you wanted to run, but I will start there. 31" tires fit as is. Most likely, 32" tires fit as is. 33" tires will probably rub (10.5" wide tires should fit OK.)

Your Ranger rear axle is probably a 28-spline 8.8. Not a bad choice. You can upgrade to a 31-spline 8.8 from an Explorer for some more strength if you feel it necessary.

The torsion bar front end can be adjusted for a small amount of lift. (Of course, you loose compression travel when you do this.) Depending on your needs, this works fine. There are a couple of aftermarket lift/suspension kits on the market. All but one require some fab work and fiberglass fenders. The stockish one is one I would not put on my truck.

For shocks, I recommend Bilstein. From your brief usage description, the HD (yellow body) shocks should be just fine. You could run 5160s for a little more money.

Simply put, 32" tires and narrow 33" tires fit fine. You probably need new rear leaf springs, due to their age. Install new springs, adjust the front to level the truck, put on new tires, and you should be fine.