hows the ranger coming along?

Trav

 

for a fuel system you can reuse the tank, get an airdog or Fass and a sump so you don't get 1/4 tank issues also keep the stock sending unit in the top so that you can still use your fuel gauge lol.

My gf keeps trying to push the oh t's 1/3 your yearly income "rule" or the minimum two full paychecks "rule" lol, I had a few wise remarks i made back.

Forgot you had the ranger! That thing looks fun to drive I want to turn my 95 into an offroader/fun truck. I also want a Quad really bad, what would you recommend for a 6'5" dude that weighs 280ish? lol i dont know much abou them never owned a dirtbike, quad, snowmobilealthough the last 2 are on my list once i "finish" my 04.

 

It was good until I broke something.... I have the t-case apart right now... well half apart. I ran out of time and didn't get to split it in the middle. Other than that its great. And it still works in 2wd... but I want 4x4 working. I'll snap some pictures when I get home from work.

 

Cool we are going to be getting rid of our B2 and going to start looking for a ranger. We so far are looking at an 85 Ranger 2wd lifted or a 95 ranger 4x4 for now not dead set on either.
Trav

 

sorry double post.

 

Ouch! That is rough no matter what you make! But come to think of it.....well wait.....I don't want to think about what I spent!

 

I am glad you got all that figured out. Saved me a lot of reading online.... lol

I get paid weekly, so 2 full paychecks would work for me lol. We picked one out at Jared and its wasn't too badly priced. More than 2 of my paychecks, but less than 4 lol. My mom decided to help me out hear with some heirloom jewelry to start with. Anyway, she is getting a completely custom ring. I took what she picked out and added my own flare to it

She is getting me this wedding band... Black Zirconium Bogger Ring - Unstoppable Men's Tire Jewelry by Titanium-Buzz! or something similar lol

I'll snap some more photos of the Ranger. I've put 5000 miles on it since the rebuild. She is slow, but she is one hell of a fighter. And the 8" Cherry Bomb could wake the dead

I didn't know much about them either. I bought a used one and actually met the previous owner at the dealer ship. He was buying a brand new one. What I can tell you is that once you try a bigger engine you don't want anything smaller. I was looking at a new 400 Honda Rancher because you could still get it with the 5 speed. I wound up with the 750 Suzuki because it was camo and had a winch, plow, heated grips, HMF muffler, and Fuel Tuner already with it for less money. Mine does everything I need it too, pulls just as hard as my buddies 400 ex (cammed z/ exhaust) and is large, roomy and comfortable. We've actually managed to get is stuck once in about 24" of soupy mud. It plows great, and we've even had 3 people on it.

The only other thing I could say is I looked at a Polaris Sportsman 800 which is a twin cylinder. Mine is a huge bore single cylinder. The sportmans with an exhaust sounds like a Harley and that was intoxicating to me. So if you like Harley's, go twin cylinder. Other than that, do your research. I love my Suzuki, but I rider with guys who have all the other major brands and they are all great. I can say that I have part time 4wd which I love. Some quads are full time which I wouldn't want.

 

I'd go 1st Gen Body w/ 3rd Gen interior and Frame. I prefer 93-94 3 gens because of the simplicity of the interior.

Just check all the cab mounts for rust. They are a huge pain in the *** lol

 

Ya... I remember one time hearing it should be 2 months pay...







I'll just stay single.... thanks for playing

 

No rust out here man. I have some 99 ranger seats that I will probably throw in whatever we get.
Trav

 

Lucky..... I think the ones I put in were from an 03. You just have to get a few bolts to mount to the stock floor positions and for me it was easier to keep the factory seat belts than swap new ones in.

 

Lol my gf was only kidding but I wouldn't have a problem spending two paychecks (I get paid biweekly) on her she's worth it. BTW dude that ring is sweet lol!

Thanks for the quad info! Ill do my research I just don't know much about them yet. Lol and yes I have spent hours reading up on cummins swaps.

Do quads fit in short beds usually?

 

Quads usually do in a full size, I'm planning on fitting a RZR in there with the tailgate down so you should be able to no issues

 

I could put my current one in the short bed and close the gate and then ratchet it back. I really want a Diamondback cover, for hauling on my new one, but it will wait for now. With those covers you can haul 2 on a shortbed and some have been able to haul 3 on a longbed.

Check this out: DiamondBack ATV Carrier | ATV Truck Rack | ATV Hauler

So I snapped a few pictures. Here is the quad with the plow.






Had a few minutes so I changes the SD air filter. It definately needed it. If cleaned properly, the Amsoil filter is good for 100k miles.


This is going in the fuel tank tomorrow morning. Used it in Nikki's Grand Vitara and my Ranger and it is awesome. Smoothed idles and eliminated knocking. There is a very nice writeup about it on Amsoil's website.



And here is the Ranger. She is a salty old girl...







Planetary section of the t-case


Internals


And if anyone is looking for a new impact wrench, I've had great success with this one. Its a Klutch Compact from Northern Tool. Smallest one I've seen and works great. I got the t-case apart with everything on the lowest setting.

Going drinking! Cheers!

 

Thats nice lookon garage man! If I didnt get my k&n intake I definitely would have stayed stock knowing what I do now.

Also good to know I van fit one in my bed.