post your lifted trucks.. or sick truck... [Archive]

KXRida

01-27-2008, 09:06 PM

Last year

http://a656.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/63/l_a1ce3ff2676fd26f331115b3e8488def.jpg

A few weeks ago

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z152/Rmrider125/ranger9.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z152/Rmrider125/ranger4.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z152/Rmrider125/ranger3.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z152/Rmrider125/112607_11121.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z152/Rmrider125/ranger11.jpg

My brother's Ranger with a bored/stroked 351. Puts down a respectible 550hp.

Since he moved away I don't really have any recent pics of his truck. We did go wheeling a few weeks ago, but forgot the camera.

Two winters ago
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/417000-417999/417767_107_full.jpg

three years ago
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/417000-417999/417767_87_full.jpg

He just picked up two front 2 1/2 ton rockwells and a rear for it. He also started the 460 project. A 540 kit will be ordered in the spring with either a healty shot of nitrous or a supercharger on a lower boost setting.

foxhondarider... tell your friend congratulations on building basically a useless truck. It can go in a straight line. He basically stepped back and made a 1970's monster truck.

54warrior

01-28-2008, 09:30 AM

Mine:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s245/54warrior/Truck/S6300418Large.jpg

Wish it were mine:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s245/54warrior/Truck/mega-titan-on-46-inch-baja-claws-an.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s245/54warrior/Truck/mega-titan-in-deep-snowSMALL.jpg

KXRida

01-28-2008, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by 54warrior

Wish it were mine:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s245/54warrior/Truck/mega-titan-on-46-inch-baja-claws-an.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s245/54warrior/Truck/mega-titan-in-deep-snowSMALL.jpg

man that's badass! Lots of money in that I'm sure.

I just can't wait until mine and my brother's trucks are done.

54warrior

01-28-2008, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
man that's badass! Lots of money in that I'm sure.

04 pre-production crewcab long-bed 4x4, Dynatrac 60's front and rear, 2.5-inch Fox coilovers at each corner, 46-inch Baja Claws, Stillen Supercharger, Glassworks fenders & bedsides, fuel safe, and much more.

metalmellinium

01-28-2008, 02:08 PM

07 5.9

KXRida

01-29-2008, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by 54warrior
04 pre-production crewcab long-bed 4x4, Dynatrac 60's front and rear, 2.5-inch Fox coilovers at each corner, 46-inch Baja Claws, Stillen Supercharger, Glassworks fenders & bedsides, fuel safe, and much more.

I was gonna say that thing has to have a power adder of some sort cause it's not throwing those tires around like that stock. I like the glassworks fenders, but they look a little wierd on them. Probably cut pretty far to clear tires though. Dynatrack 60's are nice. Who built that up?

woodsracer144

01-29-2008, 02:49 PM

how much are thos shocks for the Baja shocks for on the trucks? 20K?

54warrior

01-29-2008, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
how much are thos shocks for the Baja shocks for on the trucks? 20K?

I just bought a set of SAW (Sway-A-Way) coilovers for my Titan (like buying PEP or Axis quad shocks--high quality stuff). They go for $1000. These certainly aren't as long as the baja shocks and don't have the external rezzy's, etc. But are of the same quality and have a 2.5" shock body. The race shocks are likely a 3" body. So if you take all that into consideration, probably about $3000-4000/shock if I had to guess?

KXRida

01-29-2008, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
how much are thos shocks for the Baja shocks for on the trucks? 20K?

Most of them are running fox's with external reservoirs. They are also running 4 links that pretty much convert the bed into a cage allowing 36''+ of travel. You gotta do more than buy just shocks. Up front it's a little more complicated. The 4wd trucks running something slightly similar to a ttb setup, but with cut and turned beams to allow for a lot more travel. All in all they have a good $50,000 from start to finish just in suspension. That's including R&D mind you.

woodsracer144

01-29-2008, 03:32 PM

so how much would it be fore like the custom axis ones for a 02 ford F-350 power stroke diesel?

54warrior

01-29-2008, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
so how much would it be fore like the custom axis ones for a 02 ford F-350 power stroke diesel?

Probably about $2500??

Here's what I just got:

2.5" shock thats about 22" eye to eye, the 350's have been running up to a 4" coilover:

The most expensive Fabtech F-350 kit on 4wheelparts.com is $6500 bucks. That's for a 8" lift.

woodsracer144

01-29-2008, 04:33 PM

it has a 6inch susp. lift on it. and i wanna have it street.

KXRida

01-29-2008, 10:03 PM

Keep in mind, a lift isn't the same as long travel. Fabtech makes nice stuff, but for $6500 is it really worth it?

Are you looking to off road your truck at all or not? If not, you may as well just keep the 6''.

woodsracer144

01-30-2008, 08:33 AM

so its a +6 in the shock so its like takein a 400ex elka shock and puttin it a 90 or something like that?

just want it for playin around...
how do they ride then? can you tow with theos shocks? thanks

54warrior

01-30-2008, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
so its a +6 in the shock so its like takein a 400ex elka shock and puttin it a 90 or something like that?

just want it for playin around...
how do they ride then? can you tow with theos shocks? thanks

You're not making any sense woodsracer, or else I'm not understanding you correctly.

You stated above:

Originally posted by woodsracer144
it has a 6inch susp. lift on it. and i wanna have it street.

So your current truck, an 02 F350 has a 6 inch suspension lift, correct?

You "wanna have it street", the way I understand that is that you don't want the lift on it, you just want a regular street/stock truck?

What kind of lift is on it? What kind of shocks are currently on it? Does it have coil spring front suspension or leaf? On the rear, does it have a new set of leaf springs or just stock springs with a block to gain the added lift?

Basically, since you have a 6" lift, the truck obviously has longer shock absorbers on it. Whether their any good or not is a different story. Chances are it has the run of the mill, white bodied shocks, typically made by Tenneco and rebadged by Rancho, Procomp, Fabtech, blah, blah ,blah. I’m not going in to the details here, but these are all non-servicable,disposable shocks. Just like the factory parts but with better stickers. If you're wanting a better ride, you should consider something from Bilstein, Fox, King, or another reputable MFG.

Anything you buy aftermarket will be better than stock and suitable for towing.

What exactly are you trying to accomplish/what are you asking for...details, details..

woodsracer144

01-30-2008, 10:49 AM

ok here the full story

my mom and dad are workin a deal on a truck with me and they are gonna do the payments till the sprint when i start to work again and given them a 6x6 and a 37 inch HDTV LCD tv also(im 16) then once i start to work in the spring im gonna take the payments over,

i found a 02 ford F-350 PSD(powerstroke diesel) and its 16K and the pay ments are gona be about 200 bucks a mt.

im not sure on the shocks and the lift, im thinkin that its just a block on axle with lonfer U clams or what ever,

i drive my dads 93 F-150 and im in the feild and stuff alot and on rough roads and it is like takein a 20K race quad on a track with shocks of a 86 honda 250R that gets raced every day and are shot.....

i really like this truck its all set up almost how i would run it. i has 33's or 35's on it for tires and then its got a huge bumber on it and its all chipped up and all that. any my brother ahs a 04 f-250 and that thing hauls with the programer he has.
the differance from the 250 and the 350 is that the 250 has ind. front susp. and the 350 has a solid DANA 60 in it.

but i think i could take the lift thats in it out and sell it on e-bay or something ang get some money for it then buy those aftermarket shocks. my buddys runnin a stock car and hes got 7 ohlins in his car that are fully adj and its 2500 bucks a shock... i thought it would be sweet to have the hose longer to run up by the seat and then have the clickers in the cab by the seat... so i could spend 10 K on the shocks.

54warrior

01-30-2008, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
but i think i could take the lift thats in it out and sell it on e-bay or something ang get some money for it then buy those aftermarket shocks. my buddys runnin a stock car and hes got 7 ohlins in his car that are fully adj and its 2500 bucks a shock... i thought it would be sweet to have the hose longer to run up by the seat and then have the clickers in the cab by the seat... so i could spend 10 K on the shocks.

If you go back to the stock ride height by removing the lift kit, you should do some research first. First of all, some lift kits require alot of cutting/welding to install. This might cause problems when trying to uninstall. Not so much removing what was welded on, but what about the stuff that was cut off?? How do you bolt the stock stuff back in if there's nothing there to bolt it to.

If the lift that was installed was a simple, bolt-on type of kit, then things are much easier. Simply remove it and sell it. Then use that money to buy yourself some decent springs and shocks for it. The adjustable Ohlins idea is great for a race car, but not really necessary for this application. You should post your info on a Ford Forum, I'm sure you'll get some better responses from people who know about those specific trucks.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum30/
http://fordforum.com/
http://www.truckforum.org/forums/ford-truck-forum/

woodsracer144

01-30-2008, 11:47 AM

im on www.powerstroke.org all the time.

Scro

01-30-2008, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144

i found a 02 ford F-350 PSD(powerstroke diesel) and its 16K and the pay ments are gona be about 200 bucks a mt.

How far did you have to stretch that loan out?:eek2:

400exrider707

01-30-2008, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144

i found a 02 ford F-350 PSD(powerstroke diesel) and its 16K and the pay ments are gona be about 200 bucks a mt.

How did you figure out your payments to be that much? Always aim high, because of interest and fees and taxes....

Originally posted by woodsracer144

i really like this truck its all set up almost how i would run it. i has 33's or 35's on it for tires and then its got a huge bumber on it and its all chipped up and all that. any my brother ahs a 04 f-250 and that thing hauls with the programer he has.
the differance from the 250 and the 350 is that the 250 has ind. front susp. and the 350 has a solid DANA 60 in it.

The 02 is a completely different truck than an 03/04 250/350.

A chipped 7.3 (the 02 model) will be close to a stock 6.0 (your bro's 04)

A 6.0 cant be chipped, but it can be programmed, SCT being among the best in the business and custom tuning by far the best. For the 7.3's Tony Wildman or DP tuners all the way.

The diff between the 250 and 350 is nothing other than stiffer springs. The 250 does NOT have independent front. No newer model superduty's have independent. They are all straight axle fronts. In 05 they got coil springs up front, instead of leafs, but they are still straight axle. If you are getting a 7.3, the newer the better, if you're looking at 6.0's 05 and newer are preferred, they made a ton of serious upgrades to the 05 and newer superduty's.

woodsracer144

01-30-2008, 12:42 PM

ok,
1)
i was told that the 250s didnt have the straigh axles,
2)
i found a payment thing that will tell you how much it would roughy be. its liek 225 or something like that at 14000 to pay on the truck at 7.5 int. and a 5 year term.
i also have my mom and dad doing it, my mom and dad are really clean and have GREAT history and my dad has his own trucking company. i also have hook ups to some people to get better deals,

i forgot that the 04's went to the 6.0 diesels,
my bad. but it has a programer in it im not sure on what one,
that tony wildman must be a really good set up becasue thats all i hear. in the 7.3s

400exrider707

01-30-2008, 12:50 PM

Dont forget to add tax on to that 14,000. When I bought my 06 250 in august, I put $5000 down on it, and nearly every dime of it went to taxes. It was rather depressing.

I'll try to get pics up later, just put new tires on it!

woodsracer144

01-30-2008, 12:53 PM

yeah but wont taxes be more for a newer truck? and the differents in states? my mom and dad normally only put down 2K on they cars and trucks they buy. and do a 5 year term

400exrider707

01-30-2008, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
yeah but wont taxes be more for a newer truck? and the differents in states? my mom and dad normally only put down 2K on they cars and trucks they buy. and do a 5 year term

Well the taxes would be more yes, only because it cost more. Yes it would depend on county within the state. My tax was like 8.25 or 8% something like that. My interest is a ridiculous 8.9% with my dad cosigning for me with perfect credit... I'm doing 63 months to lessen the payments slightly. I love my truck, but boy does that monthly payment suck!

So what shape is this truck in you are looking at? What's all done to it and how many miles...? Try visiting www.thedieselstop.com sometime, its only ford diesels, pretty good site besides powerstroke.org.... I'm also on dieselbombers.com but that's mostly just for fun, not a ton of tech info there.

woodsracer144

01-30-2008, 01:07 PM

is that a 2WD?

54warrior

01-30-2008, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by my88r
2000 s-10 65,000

Man that's SICK, just like the thread title would suggest!:confused:

rollie

01-30-2008, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by 54warrior
Man that's SICK, just like the thread title would suggest!:confused:

Man who cares:rolleyes: ? he probably payed for it and is proud of it, not everyone can afford a $30,000 truck

Nice truck dude, thing must be awesome on gas and you can hual your quad around

woodsracer144

01-30-2008, 02:39 PM

X2 im with rollie. my cusin has a pimped out little S-10 and that has gibson full exhaust and all that and its nice... for al lyou know hes packin some nos in that!

KXRida

01-30-2008, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
X2 im with rollie. my cusin has a pimped out little S-10 and that has gibson full exhaust and all that and its nice... for al lyou know hes packin some nos in that!

hahahahhahaha....hahahaha

at most it would be a 50 shot because a stock motor would take a dump faster than you could count to 3.

Those little S-10's do run though. I'm thinking about buying my pap's off of just soley for a DD and a decent gas saver. It kinda does suck driving my ranger down to the track. Plus it'd be so much nicer pushing the bike up onto a 2' high tailgate instead of like a 4' high one lol.

just for the record, the ranger turned 150,000 the other week.

54warrior

01-30-2008, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by rollie
Man who cares:rolleyes: ? he probably payed for it and is proud of it, not everyone can afford a $30,000 truck

Nice truck dude, thing must be awesome on gas and you can hual your quad around

I could really give a rats behind about whether he's proud of it, if he paid for it, or whether it's good on gas or not.

The title of the thread was "post your lifted trucks... or sick truck..." All I'm saying is that a regular cab S-10 which appears to be completely stock, is not a lifted or sick truck. That was my point. If he's running NOS or something special like that, then he should have posted those facts to justify it being a 'sick' truck. correct?

I'm not the one posting a stock vehicle in the lifted/sick truck thread now am i??? You should be barking down his throat not mine!!! Maybe I'll go and start a "post your stock vehicle" thread and he can post in there???

my88r

01-30-2008, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by 54warrior
I could really give a rats behind about whether he's proud of it, if he paid for it, or whether it's good on gas or not.

The title of the thread was "post your lifted trucks... or sick truck..." All I'm saying is that a regular cab S-10 which appears to be completely stock, is not a lifted or sick truck. That was my point. If he's running NOS or something special like that, then he should have posted those facts to justify it being a 'sick' truck. correct?

I'm not the one posting a stock vehicle in the lifted/sick truck thread now am i??? You should be barking down his throat not mine!!! Maybe I'll go and start a "post your stock vehicle" thread and he can post in there???

HAPPY NOW!!! I ERASED IT AND YES I LIKE.:rolleyes:

suzuki4life

01-30-2008, 04:02 PM

f250 i wanted. 350 windsor, 35 inch tires, rancho suspension, daylighters, glass packs, granny low 4 speed

suzuki4life

01-30-2008, 04:03 PM

best part

tman12345

01-30-2008, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by suzuki4life
f250 i wanted. 350 windsor, 35 inch tires, rancho suspension, daylighters, glass packs, granny low 4 speed

that Ford bodystyle of trucks is my faorite ever. are you planning on actually buying that. It is a very nice truck.

woodsracer144

01-30-2008, 04:37 PM

ok why is it that every time i post something theres always a fight on something stupied!

2) i dont care that its stock, theres a guy on the first page that has dodge 1500 and he got black rims on it make thats really trickin it out he mightof droped 50K on those rims! to the guy that has that truck im not bein mean i think that your truck is nice,

3) its not that big of a deal to get a maxipad out and ram it up the butt! its a pic. big deal, and if oyu have a roblem with it go start your own post on the trucks that you wanna see... go to any post pic's on here and i will bet you that there is at least one stock or almost stock that doesnt have the money in to it that the others do and i bet you that the drive of that thing has more pride in that then the other drivers.

i take huge pride in every thing that i own if i didnt there would be something wrong!

so what its commin down to is if you dont like it just say your reply to your self and just keep on goin....

my88r

01-30-2008, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
ok why is it that every time i post something theres always a fight on something stupied!

2) i dont care that its stock, theres a guy on the first page that has dodge 1500 and he got black rims on it make thats really trickin it out he mightof droped 50K on those rims! to the guy that has that truck im not bein mean i think that your truck is nice,

3) its not that big of a deal to get a maxipad out and ram it up the butt! its a pic. big deal, and if oyu have a roblem with it go start your own post on the trucks that you wanna see... go to any post pic's on here and i will bet you that there is at least one stock or almost stock that doesnt have the money in to it that the others do and i bet you that the drive of that thing has more pride in that then the other drivers.

i take huge pride in every thing that i own if i didnt there would be something wrong!

so what its commin down to is if you dont like it just say your reply to your self and just keep on goin....

sorry to have posted that. i like the truck its stock. but hell its good on gas and doesnt take alot to get a quad in the back.lol

wvspeedfreak

01-30-2008, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by bevel head
Heres my 94 jeep,It has about 9" total lift, 36" super swamper sx's,dana 44's locked front and rear with 5.89 gears.http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/rljmwicks/miscpics031.jpg

Hey Rob,you got a rock stuck in your tread :blah:

parkers30

01-30-2008, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by 400exrider707
How did you figure out your payments to be that much? Always aim high, because of interest and fees and taxes....

The 02 is a completely different truck than an 03/04 250/350.

A chipped 7.3 (the 02 model) will be close to a stock 6.0 (your bro's 04)

A 6.0 cant be chipped, but it can be programmed, SCT being among the best in the business and custom tuning by far the best. For the 7.3's Tony Wildman or DP tuners all the way.

The diff between the 250 and 350 is nothing other than stiffer springs. The 250 does NOT have independent front. No newer model superduty's have independent. They are all straight axle fronts. In 05 they got coil springs up front, instead of leafs, but they are still straight axle. If you are getting a 7.3, the newer the better, if you're looking at 6.0's 05 and newer are preferred, they made a ton of serious upgrades to the 05 and newer superduty's.

The 99+ f250's have D50 front axles and are solid axles. The OBS F-250's do have TTB front axles... but he is not talking about that. Lots of other 250-350 differences, not just springs.

The 7.3 and 6.0 were available in 02-03, but I would not want to own an 02 or 03 6.0, they were still working the bugs out.

m.h.s.c.#527

01-30-2008, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
man that's badass! Lots of money in that I'm sure.

I just can't wait until mine and my brother's trucks are done.

no offense i love the truck but it reminds me of a remote control truck but duude its sweet

KXRida

01-31-2008, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by m.h.s.c.#527
no offense i love the truck but it reminds me of a remote control truck but duude its sweet

haha mine or the titan?

KXRida

01-31-2008, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by suzuki4life
f250 i wanted. 350 windsor, 35 inch tires, rancho suspension, daylighters, glass packs, granny low 4 speed

ford never made a 350. A 351 yes, but not a 350 windsor. That "granny low 4 speed" is probably nothing more than a C6

54warrior

01-31-2008, 05:50 AM

http://shutter07.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/05/007/67/BF/DE/C0/fJcgqZAGCVf6NibK75icrIZqGE-vgTAa0300.jpg

http://shutter10.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/05/009/3D/2E/CC/BF/gb9eTKkSq3tCz7CQ4SgidxjI19fKnBQH0300.jpg

http://shutter02.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/07/001/59/F9/F8/3B/YevbeOyfrbYCxyfZZ-+4y-j38wjH2Ofs0300.jpg

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-general-discussion/52584-titan-monster-truck-truckdayfall06_076.jpg

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-general-discussion/52585-titan-monster-truck-truckdayfall06_078.jpg

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uduGSR6YsXg

54warrior

01-31-2008, 06:02 AM

http://shutter04.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/05/002/77/EF/67/DA/yC5g7TnHVpUz8KlFf8L-sQGE5eYZBUT10300.jpg

http://shutter08.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/05/002/7F/17/52/13/Vkje0QZi9y0gwq83zeYOXRKbra1C808X0300.jpg

400exrider707

01-31-2008, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by parkers30
The 99+ f250's have D50 front axles and are solid axles. The OBS F-250's do have TTB front axles... but he is not talking about that. Lots of other 250-350 differences, not just springs.

The 7.3 and 6.0 were available in 02-03, but I would not want to own an 02 or 03 6.0, they were still working the bugs out.

I was talking about the years he's looking at... at least with the newer trucks, the only difference really is springs. Well the 350's have taller blocks too, so they sit a tad higher. The 6.0 was not available in 02, but yes the 7.3 and 6.0 were available in 03, and no I wouldn't want any 03/04 6.0.

I really need to get pics of mine today! I hate taking pics of it in the winter because it's nasty looking and I cant wash the dang thing!

54warrior, that is a sweet rockcrawler! Any details on it?

trick450r

01-31-2008, 09:10 AM

parkers30

01-31-2008, 11:32 AM

Bad memory.... Looks there isn't necessarily even a difference in springs depending on how the trucks were optioned.

The 6.0 is my confusion too, We ordered service trucks in 02 and 03, and thought we had the 6.0 option on both trucks, guess not. I'm an OBS guy...

chris46250r

01-31-2008, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by KXRida
ford never made a 350. A 351 yes, but not a 350 windsor. That "granny low 4 speed" is probably nothing more than a C6

C6 is an automatic.:huh

KXRida

01-31-2008, 02:32 PM

3 gears with an overdrive.

Dupontster

01-31-2008, 05:07 PM

Not lifted or new but she serves our purpose.....

bevel head

01-31-2008, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by 54warrior
http://shutter04.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/05/002/77/EF/67/DA/yC5g7TnHVpUz8KlFf8L-sQGE5eYZBUT10300.jpg

http://shutter08.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/05/002/7F/17/52/13/Vkje0QZi9y0gwq83zeYOXRKbra1C808X0300.jpg Thats an awesome rig,Where are you wheelin in the pics?

woodsracer144

02-01-2008, 05:14 PM

how much does it cost to build a truck like that?

54warrior

02-01-2008, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by bevel head
Thats an awesome rig,Where are you wheelin in the pics?

Not my truck, just a project truck I came across on the Titan forums. This was a project for "FourWheeler" magazine. If I had to guess, I'd say the truck itself cost 35k, and add about another 30k worth of goodies/fab costs onto it????

KXRida

02-01-2008, 07:13 PM

Yah atleast $30,000. He probably has a solid $10,000 in suspension, rims, and tires.

416exfreak

02-01-2008, 07:20 PM

Not THE biggest truck in the thread...but she's fun!:D

87' Suzuki Samurai.

-Weber carb
-1.6L bottom end with 1.3 head, etc.
-Jeep Eater lift kit with ford 6 inch lift springs.
-38 inch cut boggers for street driving
-42 inch Rice and Canes for bogging (pictured)
-Toyota front and rear end, with Longfield axles and 5.71 gears.
-Toyota transfer case
-Custom made traction/ladder bar setup
-So, so, so much more...
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/016.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/017.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/018.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/021.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/022.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/113.jpg

KXRida

02-01-2008, 08:51 PM

nice nut sack on the back lol.

Not a bad looking rig you have there, just be careful on the rocks... those things would roll over if you blew on them wrong.

coolguy8769

02-03-2008, 06:38 PM

how did i miss this thread!! This si my 2002 Chevy s10 4.6 V6 matted to the 5-speed with a 6" suspension and 2" body lift. hypertech tuner and custom dual exhaust with dumps right after the axle. Sitting on 33x12.5x15R Super Swamper Trxus MT's. its my baby.... if i get enough saved up i'm planning to put D44's front and rear and if i win the lotto D60's

i dont have any great pictures of my truck but these give you an idea...

when i first bought it
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/coolguy8769/DSC01317.jpg

and now (also has a net that replaces the tailgate that got tagged by a tree on the trails)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/coolguy8769/trucknewtires001.jpg

and yes i wheel it
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/coolguy8769/081007_17162.jpg

KXRida

02-03-2008, 07:16 PM

Run 44's and you'll be fine. Just get CTM shafts and u joints. U joints are lifetime replacement and the shafts are 10 year. They'd handle a 37'' tire without a problem. 60's are nice, but for a truck like mine and yours 44's would be suffice. You looking for a high pinion or a HD 44? I have a HD but I'm looking for a HP to swap in. Also, you can put D50 and D60 knuckles on the 44's if I remember correctly. What are you looking into running out back? I'm still up in the air if I want to run an 8.8, 9'', or the sterling 10 1/2 I have. I'm probably going to go with the sterling stricktly for durablity. Probably in 2 years or so the truck will be off road only so I think I'll run the 44/sterling combo. My brother just picked up some 2 1/2 ton rockwells for his ranger. :eek2: yes, a ranger!

Nice looking s10 you have there. haha it's the chevy version of the ranger.

coolguy8769

02-03-2008, 07:20 PM

god damn, is this that sliver ranger pictured earlier?

i havn't really put any thought into it yet, im just tryin to save some money buy the axle's and take it to a shop that did a buddies crew cab S10. Going into college i just dont have the fab skills or the time to do it myself. then again when i try to get a shop to do it im sure the labor is gonna cost more then the parts....

the shop i would have do it is Independent4x (http://independent4x.com) in Ashland, VA

woodsracer144

02-03-2008, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by my88r
sorry to have posted that. i like the truck its stock. but hell its good on gas and doesnt take alot to get a quad in the back.lol

dont be sorry you have nothing to be sorry for. its fine

my88r

02-03-2008, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
dont be sorry you have nothing to be sorry for. its fine

:macho

KXRida

02-04-2008, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by coolguy8769
god damn, is this that sliver ranger pictured earlier?

i havn't really put any thought into it yet, im just tryin to save some money buy the axle's and take it to a shop that did a buddies crew cab S10. Going into college i just dont have the fab skills or the time to do it myself. then again when i try to get a shop to do it im sure the labor is gonna cost more then the parts....

the shop i would have do it is Independent4x (http://independent4x.com) in Ashland, VA

Just make sure you look into what springs/shocks/steering setup you want. I'm probably going to go with coil overs in the front and run chevy silverado leafs out back. A 3'' lift silverado leaf spring puts me up to my current 6'' lift due to the full size spring. Plus it's a MUCH better ride.

How much are you looking to pay for a D44 and would you be willing to take a little road trip?

416exfreak

02-04-2008, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
Run 44's and you'll be fine. Just get CTM shafts and u joints. U joints are lifetime replacement and the shafts are 10 year. They'd handle a 37'' tire without a problem. 60's are nice, but for a truck like mine and yours 44's would be suffice. You looking for a high pinion or a HD 44? I have a HD but I'm looking for a HP to swap in. Also, you can put D50 and D60 knuckles on the 44's if I remember correctly. What are you looking into running out back? I'm still up in the air if I want to run an 8.8, 9'', or the sterling 10 1/2 I have. I'm probably going to go with the sterling stricktly for durablity. Probably in 2 years or so the truck will be off road only so I think I'll run the 44/sterling combo. My brother just picked up some 2 1/2 ton rockwells for his ranger. :eek2: yes, a ranger!

Nice looking s10 you have there. haha it's the chevy version of the ranger.

We have 2.5 ton Rockwell to go under the Samurai too.:devil:

She never see's any rocks. Just bottomless pits of mud.

coolguy8769

02-04-2008, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
Just make sure you look into what springs/shocks/steering setup you want. I'm probably going to go with coil overs in the front and run chevy silverado leafs out back. A 3'' lift silverado leaf spring puts me up to my current 6'' lift due to the full size spring. Plus it's a MUCH better ride.

How much are you looking to pay for a D44 and would you be willing to take a little road trip?

i think i am going with leafs for the front just for the cost. i would love the flex that coils provide but i have yet to run the numbers and see the true difference in price. like i said still in the very early planning stages

KXRida

02-04-2008, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by 416exfreak
We have 2.5 ton Rockwell to go under the Samurai too.:devil:

She never see's any rocks. Just bottomless pits of mud.

check out usa6x6.com i belive it is and pirate4x4.com there is some good info on rockwells in there.

Yah lots off work and research going into the rockwell swap on the ranger. He's still debating if he's going with 4 wheel steer or not. Funny thing is he'll still be able to break rockwells. He's starting to build up the 460. I believe he's either order a 540 kit or a 570 kit. On motor it should put out a healthy 700-800 hp. With forced induction, look into the 4 digit numbers for hp.

400ex28

02-05-2008, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by coolguy8769
i think i am going with leafs for the front just for the cost. i would love the flex that coils provide but i have yet to run the numbers and see the true difference in price. like i said still in the very early planning stages

you can still get mad flex with leafs up front.

Fenix169motox

02-05-2008, 08:14 PM

man i thought my truck was pretty cool till i saw all yours! Freakin sweet guys!

Here's mine

coolguy8769

02-05-2008, 08:18 PM

nothing wrong with a dakota, the ones with the v8's can haul. i'v always wanted an R/T

Fenix169motox

02-05-2008, 08:21 PM

actually the guy i bought this off of got an r/t for his next kota, and he wants my truck back! lol he's got the v8 and everything too, mines only a 6, you hit the gas and it says: "what? oh, lets go"
But it hauls the quad to the track and home good enough for me

bigfoot300ex

02-06-2008, 06:10 PM

Heres a few pics of my 2004 Duramax

woodsracer144

02-06-2008, 07:02 PM

im not bein mean to you, im not a big fan of the duramax but its a diesel and any motor that can give teh smell of diesel, or race gas is fine buy me, nice truck

416exfreak

02-06-2008, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by coolguy8769
nothing wrong with a dakota, the ones with the v8's can haul. i'v always wanted an R/T

I drive a slightly older version of the R/T. Low 9's in the 8th mile:devil:

Not bad for a heavy old truck.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/019.jpg

my88r

02-06-2008, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by bigfoot300ex
Heres a few pics of my 2004 Duramax

nice truck:eek2:

rollie

02-06-2008, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by bigfoot300ex
Heres a few pics of my 2004 Duramax

beautiful truck, how bigs the lift in that?

im thinkin my next one will be another 2500HD with a duramax

KXRida

02-07-2008, 06:16 AM

Too bad half of these trucks have never seen mud or never will. :o

USMCSKI

02-07-2008, 06:25 AM

77 Chevy stepside, worked 350, 4" lift, 33" dick cepeks
totaled it one night while in a drunken stuper
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m27/usmcski_6423/Scan0041.jpg

Not lifted (yet) :
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m27/usmcski_6423/362191.jpg

ny300exrider

02-07-2008, 03:34 PM

had to go even blacker....i dont know if theres anything else i can really black out anymore other than the chrome lugs/center caps which would just peel off if painted anyway....

its seen mud...once. never again.

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/1532/dak021nu0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

54warrior

02-10-2008, 07:31 PM

http://www.zippyvideos.com/2199929305508246/xxxtitan/

About the 3/4 through the video, he's burning out with front wheels only!

Sounds great don't it?

rollie

02-10-2008, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
Too bad half of these trucks have never seen mud or never will. :o

Mine has! not much anymore though, too tough on the truck and i dont have they money to fix it

This pics from a morning after i went four wheelin with my buddy late at night:cool:

woodsracer144

02-10-2008, 07:43 PM

is that a diesel?^^

rollie

02-10-2008, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
is that a diesel?^^

i wish:( just a 6.0

my next one will deff be a duramax

Blue250X

02-10-2008, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by 54warrior
http://www.zippyvideos.com/2199929305508246/xxxtitan/

About the 3/4 through the video, he's burning out with front wheels only!

Sounds great don't it?

That is sweet!! I wish I had the money to roast off tires like that!

flht_db

02-10-2008, 09:41 PM

Mine, Yes it has seen off-road but is primarily a hauler now. Wish it had a diesel.

KXRida

02-11-2008, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by 54warrior
http://www.zippyvideos.com/2199929305508246/xxxtitan/

About the 3/4 through the video, he's burning out with front wheels only!

Sounds great don't it?

Nothing like a twin stick. Possibly in the works for my ranger, but my brother is already building his.

tdmopar59

02-11-2008, 01:03 PM

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa300/tdmopar59/DSC00033.jpg

this is my truck and quad...

woodsracer144

02-11-2008, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by flht_db
Mine, Yes it has seen off-road but is primarily a hauler now. Wish it had a diesel.

dude that is sick as hell. oh my god!
please tell me thats a diesel and its got some mods like exhaust that is sick!

flht_db

02-11-2008, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
dude that is sick as hell. oh my god!
please tell me thats a diesel and its got some mods like exhaust that is sick!

Nope not diesel, 5.4 gas with headers, exhaust and a chip. Maybe a diesel in the future if NJ allows the conversion.

woodsracer144

02-11-2008, 05:57 PM

what do you mean the converson? just swap out the gas 5.4 for a 7.3 or 6.0? the 5.4 aint a bad motor we have one in our expodition, and i really like it, i just like the sound and smell of the diesel and the TURBO!
nice rid even tho its a gas its still truely sick

416exfreak

02-11-2008, 06:34 PM

6.0L powerstrokes are complete junk.

Stay away from them.

flht_db

02-11-2008, 06:57 PM

If it get converted it will be with a Cummins! There are kits available, it's the state inspection I have to verify. And the cash part.

And the 5.4 is not a bad motor, holds it's own. But it is pushing on 100k and spinning the 37 (was 38's) wears on it.

woodsracer144

02-11-2008, 07:06 PM

416ex im not tryin to pick a fight but i know alot of people that thing they are the greatest thing,

i dont know why but WI has like no aout laws all we have to have i catilyic (sp) converter

flht_db

02-11-2008, 07:11 PM

Without the cap

woodsracer144

02-11-2008, 07:24 PM

whats the MPG's on that?

300EXrider356

02-11-2008, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by 416exfreak
6.0L powerstrokes are complete junk.

Stay away from them.

Yahh and KYMCO is the number one selling ATV in America.:rolleyes: Seriously dude I dont come on here bashing whatever ride you have, if you have one. We have 2 6.0's, one with over 100,000 on it with no problems. Not all are completely bad, mainly just the 03-04. Not trying to be a doch, but I dont come on here and call you a homo.

300EXrider356

02-11-2008, 07:49 PM

Our newest edition

flht_db

02-11-2008, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
whats the MPG's on that?

11-12 highway, 9 towing a trailer.

cook65xc

02-11-2008, 09:20 PM

07 cummins megacab

woodsracer144

02-12-2008, 03:45 PM

nice PSD and cummins
im lookin at buyin my brothers 85 chevy scottsdale and buyin a diesel and puttin that in it, and beefin up the front end.
nice rides!

bens250ex

02-12-2008, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by 400exrider707
I was talking about the years he's looking at... at least with the newer trucks, the only difference really is springs. Well the 350's have taller blocks too, so they sit a tad higher. The 6.0 was not available in 02, but yes the 7.3 and 6.0 were available in 03, and no I wouldn't want any 03/04 6.0.

I really need to get pics of mine today! I hate taking pics of it in the winter because it's nasty looking and I cant wash the dang thing!

54warrior, that is a sweet rockcrawler! Any details on it?

i am a member on thedieselstop.com aswell. are you running a dp tuner? also i buddy of mine has a 06 with a 6.0 and he runs the bullydog , he was runin it on 80 econ and i just have an intake. needless to say his truck did not pull much on me. i know for a fact if i had a dp tuner i would have walked all over him

XCpred

02-12-2008, 05:52 PM

My buddies chevy on 20's and 35's

400exrider707

02-12-2008, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by bens250ex
i am a member on thedieselstop.com aswell. are you running a dp tuner? also i buddy of mine has a 06 with a 6.0 and he runs the bullydog , he was runin it on 80 econ and i just have an intake. needless to say his truck did not pull much on me. i know for a fact if i had a dp tuner i would have walked all over him

I'm a member there and now the powerstroke.org place. No DP tuner for me, they're not big with the 6.0's SCT is hands down the best and should be the only one considered, who you get it through is important too. There are a few really good tuners for the SCT programmers. I chose Innovative Diesel. One of the best, dyno proven. SCT is also one of the only programmers that actually tunes the transmission, unlike the bullydog and banks stuff that just defuels during shifts... If you're on thedieselstop at all under the 6.0 section, you should know the SCT is THEE programmer to get. 6.0's are hands down faster than 7.3's even stock.

Originally posted by 416exfreak

6.0L powerstrokes are complete junk.

Stay away from them.

Coming from the truly mis-informed.

woodsracer144

02-12-2008, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by 400exrider707
I'm a member there and now the powerstroke.org place. No DP tuner for me, they're not big with the 6.0's SCT is hands down the best and should be the only one considered, who you get it through is important too. There are a few really good tuners for the SCT programmers. I chose Innovative Diesel. One of the best, dyno proven. SCT is also one of the only programmers that actually tunes the transmission, unlike the bullydog and banks stuff that just defuels during shifts... If you're on thedieselstop at all under the 6.0 section, you should know the SCT is THEE programmer to get. 6.0's are hands down faster than 7.3's even stock.

Coming from the truly mis-informed.

finally a quad guy on the ORG!

i've heard that hte bully dogs are nothing but junk and mess the ruck up is what i've heard, i've hears alot of good on the Tony Wildman for the OBS Fords and the SCT as well on the newer ones.
i dont know what to run with the cummins,

are you on the org alot? whats your username,? im mornin-it-up,
are you in the chat rooms alot?

KXRida

02-12-2008, 08:01 PM

like I said before... half of these trucks are mall crawlers. The most flexing out they'll do is a curb or a speed bump.

54warrior

02-13-2008, 07:16 AM

This is the owner of PRG Products in his Titan...also his daily driver BTW.

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-suspension/56304-prerunner-titans-feb-12-2.jpg

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-suspension/56303-prerunner-titans-feb-12-1.jpg

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-suspension/56305-prerunner-titans-feb-12-3.jpg

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/6319/prgarticulation1nf6.jpg

and then in his wife's Xterra!!!

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-suspension/56307-prerunner-titans-x-jump-2-12.jpg

and a different one:

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-suspension/56294-prerunner-titans-ncd2.jpg

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-suspension/56295-prerunner-titans-ncd3.jpg

tman12345

02-13-2008, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by KXRida
like I said before... half of these trucks are mall crawlers. The most flexing out they'll do is a curb or a speed bump.
why do you have to be such a hater, you don't know these people or what they do with there trucks. no offense but your also driving a ranger.

Mxjunkie

02-13-2008, 09:51 AM

My sdime..

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g146/Mxjunkie69/DSCN1575-1.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g146/Mxjunkie69/DSCN1573.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g146/Mxjunkie69/DSCN1601.jpg

coolguy8769

02-13-2008, 09:56 AM

you still got them fenders.... lol still looks sick josh

Mxjunkie

02-13-2008, 10:02 AM

Yeah I got the wheels so I can take the bedsides off but I don't want to put them on with all this crappy weather we've been having.. They are a little dirty from my dog slobbering all over them lol..

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g146/Mxjunkie69/DSCN1374-1.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g146/Mxjunkie69/DSCN1474.jpg

RaptorRacer45

02-13-2008, 10:41 AM

Thats a Badass S10......not much for me 2 show, just my 88 Comanche:D

Sorry mud pic is all i have right now
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/Naugle45/NauglesPics1581.jpg

400exrider707

02-13-2008, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
finally a quad guy on the ORG!

i've heard that hte bully dogs are nothing but junk and mess the ruck up is what i've heard, i've hears alot of good on the Tony Wildman for the OBS Fords and the SCT as well on the newer ones.
i dont know what to run with the cummins,

are you on the org alot? whats your username,? im mornin-it-up,
are you in the chat rooms alot?

Tony Wildman is supposed to be the man for the 7.3's, SCT's for the 6.0's, and hopefully soon the SCT's for the 6.4's though I see KEM has DPF deletes figured out, which is awesome and some 6.4's are up in the 23mpg range now! That's great news! Even though it's illegal.. (:devil: ) I think cummins run PPE for their big power producer, though dont quote me on that. I am on the ORG a lot now, more than thedieselstop, seems to be a friendlier place and a little more relaxed when it comes to the emissions stuff. My user name is Mdub707, I didn't even know they had chatrooms!? haha, I just joined recently. I have a post in the introduction section...

54warrior you have some sick titan pics... did you ever get my PM?

Kxrida - who cares? If you had monthly payment like mine, you wouldn't want to scratch it either, though mine does see occasional offroading, but I stay away from the tight trails now because I dont want it looking like crap. This is the nicest and most expensive thing I've ever owned, period!

54warrior

02-13-2008, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by 400exrider707
54warrior you have some sick titan pics... did you ever get my PM?

Just read your PM...I'll reply back with some info for you.

woodsracer144

02-13-2008, 02:16 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 400exrider707
Tony Wildman is supposed to be the man for the 7.3's, SCT's for the 6.0's, and hopefully soon the SCT's for the 6.4's though I see KEM has DPF deletes figured out, which is awesome and some 6.4's are up in the 23mpg range now! That's great news! Even though it's illegal.. (:devil: ) I think cummins run PPE for their big power producer, though dont quote me on that. I am on the ORG a lot now, more than thedieselstop, seems to be a friendlier place and a little more relaxed when it comes to the emissions stuff. My user name is Mdub707, I didn't even know they had chatrooms!? haha, I just joined recently. I have a post in the introduction section...

54warrior you have some sick titan pics... did you ever get my PM?

Kxrida - who cares? If you had monthly payment like mine, you wouldn't want to scratch it either, though mine does see occasional offroading, but I stay away from the tight trails now because I dont want it looking like crap. This is the nicest and most expensive thing I've ever owned, period! [/QUOTE

whats your name on the ORG? how are the cummins 5.9's? i found one for 1500 bucks and i think im gonna put it in a lifted truck by me.

KXRida

02-13-2008, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by tman12345
why do you have to be such a hater, you don't know these people or what they do with there trucks. no offense but your also driving a ranger.

because of people similar to you. They build up a truck and turn it into a b*tch. Yah, lift it, 20's, 35's and it's magically cool. Atleast I built my truck for a purpose. Ever hear the word poser?

Ok since we are bagging on what I drive, please post up what you have.

400ex... maybe buy a lowered truck for the streets?

KXRida

02-13-2008, 02:42 PM

Don't get me wrong there are some nice trucks on here, but when you see 20'' rims on a truck, very good indicator that it will never see off road besides a pot hole. Save the rims for the cars.

woodsracer144

02-13-2008, 05:39 PM

ok the F bomb is out,
i had a ****ty day at school and the quad and truck sites are how i get away so tman and KX just ****in drop you stupied ****, its ****in stupied, if dont matter what the **** it is, how its is drove, how old the drive its, what the make modle or color of the ***** is as long as the damb thing goes foward its fine by me and there are tons of posers every where i have 50 billon of them at my school and honestly i know for a fact there are a ton on here also.

theres never a post i make that the people just cant keepp there mouths shut for once on. we have a good post goin for a while and then you two have to start *****in,
and the only true built trucks if you guys wanna start a fight are thos titans with the agtermarket shocks and the ford with the tracktor tires, you all have nice truck and i would take just about each one, but all you guys that just ***** on here are just focused on your selfs or what you have to me so pull the dick you have out of your *** and act like what grown men are women are sopose to act like,
because it seems to me like your in 6th grade still passin the notes and **** and its ****in stupied!

coolguy8769

02-13-2008, 05:44 PM

yall feel better? if this continues its gonna ruin a cool thread

KXRida

02-13-2008, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
ok the F bomb is out,
i had a ****ty day at school and the quad and truck sites are how i get away so tman and KX just ****in drop you stupied ****, its ****in stupied, if dont matter what the **** it is, how its is drove, how old the drive its, what the make modle or color of the ***** is as long as the damb thing goes foward its fine by me and there are tons of posers every where i have 50 billon of them at my school and honestly i know for a fact there are a ton on here also.

theres never a post i make that the people just cant keepp there mouths shut for once on. we have a good post goin for a while and then you two have to start *****in,
and the only true built trucks if you guys wanna start a fight are thos titans with the agtermarket shocks and the ford with the tracktor tires, you all have nice truck and i would take just about each one, but all you guys that just ***** on here are just focused on your selfs or what you have to me so pull the dick you have out of your *** and act like what grown men are women are sopose to act like,
because it seems to me like your in 6th grade still passin the notes and **** and its ****in stupied!

^^^ please use spell check then repost... close the 6th grade grammar

yah those "aftermarket trucks" aren't built by average people. They are built with unlimited budgets and all the R&D you could imagine goes into them. Totally different than a person like me or you building a truck.

Hate to break it to you, but that ford with the tractor tires is good for one thing... going in a straight line. That's it.

To clarify, I bought the truck, did EVERYTHING done to it myself, no shops have ever touched it, bought everything that was done to it, and I bought 3 dirt bikes. I'd say I worked my *** off as well. Not only that, I just payed off a car. Money pit offroader???? are you kidding me? $6000 tops in that truck. Yah it's a real money pit. :huh
The only part that is going to cost me a good bit is going to be my axle swap. For the time being I'm putting in the extra D35 and 8.8 I have. Regeared with an overhaul kit puts me at about $400-$600 range. My SAS and sterling swap on the other hand will put me closer to the $2000 range, which would be why I'm not doing them this summer. The only other "money pit" swap will be the 4.0L swap. I already have a Tcase doubler, M50D tranny, I just need the engine and wiring. That still keeps me under the $10,000 mark. I'd say that's pretty good for a decent off road weekend truck.

I just don't see the point of lifting up a truck, putting $900 tires on it and having the road chew them off. Just a waste of time and money if you ask me. Atleast some guys here build up a truck for a purpose, not for show.

KXRida

02-13-2008, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by tman12345
Dude thats what i'm sayin that KXrida needs to chill with the your truck sucks and my Ranger is awesome ****. I just hate when people bad mouth other people for no reason whatsoever.

Ight ya dick beater find me where I said anything about my ranger being "awesome."

FYI I never singled anyone out besides the lifted ford and never said "your truck sucks." Please clarify

I can't help that you guys build up trucks for no reason at all... I just tell it like it is.

coolguy8769

02-13-2008, 06:04 PM

alright seriously yall need to take this to PM's

KXRida

02-13-2008, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by tman12345
dude noone said they built up their truck and don't mud you just assume that they don't because maybe its not as good as yours. you never asked anyone if they offroad there trucks did ya?

I can assure you that most of the nicer trucks don't see offroad, which is fine, but chewing off $900 worth of tires and having a bad alignment just doesn't sound practical for a daily driver.

KXRida

02-13-2008, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by tman12345
but you did say half the trucks are mall crawlers.

sadly, for the most part it's true.

Yah tires get chewed up, but normal tires last so much longer and are about 1/2 the price.

yah 07 f150, bone stock. It's sweet.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z152/Rmrider125/ford.jpg

tman12345

02-13-2008, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
sadly, for the most part it's true.

Yah tires get chewed up, but normal tires last so much longer and are about 1/2 the price.

yah 07 f150, bone stock. It's sweet.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z152/Rmrider125/ford.jpg

you obviously don't get it these trucks are not mall crawlers your assuming that, would it be fair for me to assume yours is?

KXRida

02-13-2008, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by tman12345
you obviously don't get it these trucks are not mall crawlers your assuming that, would it be fair for me to assume yours is?

If you'd like, but I don't think the local mall has too much mud to get dirty in. I know my truck was built for what I intended to use it for, not to build it up for looks and flaunt it online.

416exfreak

02-13-2008, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by 300EXrider356
Yahh and KYMCO is the number one selling ATV in America.:rolleyes: Seriously dude I dont come on here bashing whatever ride you have, if you have one. We have 2 6.0's, one with over 100,000 on it with no problems. Not all are completely bad, mainly just the 03-04. Not trying to be a doch, but I dont come on here and call you a homo.

I didnt attack you or anyone else.

I stated that, because, from personal experience, they are complete junk.

If you dont like it, ignore it. Everyone is entitled to an opinion.;)

tman12345

02-13-2008, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
If you'd like, but I don't think the local mall has too much mud to get dirty in. I know my truck was built for what I intended to use it for, not to build it up for looks and flaunt it online.
just a question is that truck your daily driver?

coolguy8769

02-13-2008, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by tman12345
just a question is that truck your daily driver?

haha thats the real question!!

mine is my DD and i wheel it

KXRida

02-13-2008, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by tman12345
just a question is that truck your daily driver?

yes and no. For a while it was (hence the pavement pounder tires) with some weekend trails, but now that I bought a car I usually just run it in inclement weather and to the tracks. It doesn't see nearly as much time as it should though due to school mostly. I've only put 1500 miles on it in 5 months.

Now that there is snow on the trails it's seeing some seat time.

tman12345

02-13-2008, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
yes and no. For a while it was (hence the pavement pounder tires) with some weekend trails, but now that I bought a car I usually just run it in inclement weather and to the tracks. It doesn't see nearly as much time as it should though due to school mostly. I've only put 1500 miles on it in 5 months.

now that i'm done arguing i'd like to congratulate you on making a nice truck.

KXRida

02-13-2008, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by tman12345
now that i'm done arguing i'd like to congratulate you on making a nice truck.

Thank you and I really appreciate it when people realize how much work goes into building a truck yourself. It's just kinda depressing to see all of these trucks never touch dirt.

woodsracer144

02-13-2008, 07:04 PM

i just have 5 more cents to add to it,
and then thats all and if people have to carrie on im goona remove of the whole thing and im sorry to all if it comes to that,

Kxrida im really glad you built your truck but you sayin that spendin 800 bucks on tires or a lift dont matter, i think that the old ford and chevy likehte 77 style fords and all the old scottsdale are just the sickest thing, and its built for the looks to show off too every one the owners personal "art" of their ride.
i am personaly looking at a 78 ford HIGH boy with a ford 460, 38 super swampers and a lift, and im use he was runnin it in mud and the only ime that this truck will see mud with me is in a feild when im doin farm work, im also puttin a diesel motor in it.

i think that money pit part you can saw with the quads also, there are alot of people that just add elka shocks because they got a good deal and like how it is,

thanks for all the picks and every thing hope we could clean every thing up, if you would remove the post that you made that was a fightin part i would really like that also.
thanks!

KXRida

02-13-2008, 07:13 PM

That's cool and all, but looks and functionality are two totally different things. Atleast your 78 will see some trail time. I mean if you're gonna build it up, have fun with it!

woodsracer144

02-13-2008, 07:17 PM

yeah i can see have some fun with it but the only way i would take a truck on trails is if it has some aftermarket shocks with some good backs on it and its all built up.

most hte trucks i look at have the leafs on the and thats not any fun on a rough road,

KXRida

02-13-2008, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
yeah i can see have some fun with it but the only way i would take a truck on trails is if it has some aftermarket shocks with some good backs on it and its all built up.

most hte trucks i look at have the leafs on the and thats not any fun on a rough road,

it also depends on your spring rates as well. LOTS of guys run leafs in the rear. Cheaper (for the most part) and easier than coil overs. Most lift leaf springs tend to be pretty stiff though and don't ride too great. My ranger suffers from this, but new springs are in the budget.

tman12345

02-13-2008, 07:24 PM

this ones for you woodsracer, this is my dream truck, i would love to have this. and i already deleted my posts of arguing.
its a 76 f250

400ex28

02-13-2008, 07:57 PM

My mall crawler :)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/4x4%20Ford%20Ranger/asdfddddd-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/l_8c2bfb0c33282f28dfba1ea0ad8f899c.jpg

o wait...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/HPIM4458.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/4x4%20Ford%20Ranger/10.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/4x4%20Ford%20Ranger/5.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/4x4%20Ford%20Ranger/9.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/4x4%20Ford%20Ranger/7.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/4x4%20Ford%20Ranger/3.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/4x4%20Ford%20Ranger/6.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/4x4%20Ford%20Ranger/1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/4x4%20Ford%20Ranger/STP60254.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/4x4%20Ford%20Ranger/HPIM4565.jpg

coolguy8769

02-13-2008, 08:07 PM

ya gotta post how it looks now though.....

woodsracer144

02-13-2008, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by tman12345
this ones for you woodsracer, this is my dream truck, i would love to have this. and i already deleted my posts of arguing.
its a 76 f250

ok the one i'm lookin at its just like that but needs a pain job and its gonna be blue and then a white pin stripe, and then its gonna get a diesel in it sooner or later but that truck is just about the same thing and that is the hottest thing...

nice trailin picks also,
i think that to have a pimped out truck shows how it is when you pay for it your self, i personaly really like the bigger trucks, if i had the money i would have a 97 ford PSD F-350 long box, with 4 doors and a stick, and a lift, oh man! cherry

nice pic's fells!

flht_db

02-13-2008, 10:29 PM

My old s-10

woodsracer144

02-14-2008, 06:28 AM

did you sell the s-10

flht_db

02-14-2008, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
did you sell the s-10

Yep, in 1994.

400exrider707

02-14-2008, 08:56 AM

Here's some newer pics of my "mall crawler" maybe someday it will be worthy...:rolleyes:

Just added the TSC toolbox, and the 34" super swampers... I know they're skinny, I drive in the snow for 4 months out of the year. I love hearing the sound of those expensive tires running down bare pavement... at least it scares the deer away.:blah:

2006 extended cab F250 4x4 6.0 PSD
SCT tuned by Innovative Diesel (economy/towing/Xtreme Street)
5x7 Infinity kappas and Reference door speakers
Bug deflector and vent visors
34x10.5x17 Super Swampers
TSC black diamond plate toolbox
Husky floormats front and back

Future mods list is about a mile long, but first are gauges, then ARP headstuds and a bed liner

400exrider707

02-14-2008, 08:57 AM

Sorry I cant get on photobucket at work and I have to post these one at a time...

This pic didn't turn out as good as I thought it would.... oh well...

400exrider707

02-14-2008, 08:58 AM

Last one of the 250 for now... I'm gonna get some sweet pics crawling over curbs at the grocery store.... :chinese:

400exrider707

02-14-2008, 09:00 AM

Here's some of my power ranger... was my DD until I bought the 250. I wheeled it often. My monthly payments on my new 250 are about what I was spending a month on the ranger to keep it road worthy from the abuse... I cant believe how well that truck held up though...

400exrider707

02-14-2008, 09:01 AM

The water was about 35 degrees this day... notice my buddy off in the background in his swimsuit.... we were the first people to launch a boat on the lake that year, the launches weren't open so we found this spot to put the boat in...

400ex28

02-14-2008, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by coolguy8769
ya gotta post how it looks now though.....

:(

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/HPIM5020.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/HPIM5024.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/HPIM5018.jpg

Dinner

02-14-2008, 11:28 AM

Here is my ol' girl:

New Cooper Discoverer ATR Tires on the front. Boost, Pyro, Fuel Pressure and Transmission Temperature gauges. BHAF Filter with Heat Shield. Home Made 5" Straight Exhaust, exits rear of cab on passenger side. Quadzilla XZT+ Box. Boost Elbow. Goerend High Pressure Valve Body. And I think that is it for now, more to come though:)

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c88/Yama_Shee/Dodge/Bumper1.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c88/Yama_Shee/Dodge/GaugeCluster.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c88/Yama_Shee/Dodge/FrontTire1.jpg

Nausty

02-14-2008, 01:46 PM

I found it funny that somone else is using hummer rims...

Mine are off from a h3 limited edition.

I got a couple 10's in my truck, badass exhaust, intake and thats bout it!

Might drop like 10g's into it after afghanistan, might not touch it.

Got the beast airborne when i was home on leave!

woodsracer144

02-14-2008, 02:13 PM

thats a nice murdered out truck!

nice 06 PSD with the 34 super swampers on it! thats sick

KXRida

02-14-2008, 02:38 PM

Make sure those curbs aren't too high now.

400ex28

02-14-2008, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by 400exrider707
Here's some newer pics of my "mall crawler" maybe someday it will be worthy...:rolleyes:

Just added the TSC toolbox, and the 34" super swampers... I know they're skinny, I drive in the snow for 4 months out of the year. I love hearing the sound of those expensive tires running down bare pavement... at least it scares the deer away.:blah:

2006 extended cab F250 4x4 6.0 PSD
SCT tuned by Innovative Diesel (economy/towing/Xtreme Street)
5x7 Infinity kappas and Reference door speakers
Bug deflector and vent visors
34x10.5x17 Super Swampers
TSC black diamond plate toolbox
Husky floormats front and back

Future mods list is about a mile long, but first are gauges, then ARP headstuds and a bed liner

Why did you put swampers on that truck?

trick450r

02-14-2008, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by 400exrider707
I'm a member there and now the powerstroke.org place. No DP tuner for me, they're not big with the 6.0's SCT is hands down the best and should be the only one considered, who you get it through is important too. There are a few really good tuners for the SCT programmers. I chose Innovative Diesel. One of the best, dyno proven. SCT is also one of the only programmers that actually tunes the transmission, unlike the bullydog and banks stuff that just defuels during shifts... If you're on thedieselstop at all under the 6.0 section, you should know the SCT is THEE programmer to get. 6.0's are hands down faster than 7.3's even stock.

Coming from the truly mis-informed.

this is all true..for any 7.3 powered truck Dp-tuner and Tony wildman are the only options, both have tranny controls...i have a dptuner f5 setup in my truck and its amazing...the option of having 16 different programs sold me.

trick450r

02-14-2008, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
Thank you and I really appreciate it when people realize how much work goes into building a truck yourself. It's just kinda depressing to see all of these trucks never touch dirt.

i know where your coming from...i have an 88' toyota xtra cab that only gets driven when the powerstroke doesnt run.

Its got 9 inches of lift, twin cases, twin sticked, 85' SAS swap, new 22re, fiberglass stepside bed and a ton of other crap ha.
but all that money is hidden under a rusty smashed up cab that doesnt have but 1 good panel on it, Why? because its gets pinned up against trees getting to rediculous placed every time it goes off road.

spiderrider04

02-14-2008, 08:53 PM

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g275/killa_texan/DSC_0184-1.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g275/killa_texan/DSC_0156_1.jpg
it does see some mud

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g275/killa_texan/mud.jpg

400exrider707

02-14-2008, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by 400ex28
Why did you put swampers on that truck?

Because I got sick of getting stuck in my front lawn in 4x4 with the stock tires, and then I found all four of these tires on craigslist for $300... I couldn't pass it up. Plus they look cool... I can climb up to a 4" curb now... pretty cool huh? :scary: KXrida, dont worry I know to stay away from those big curbs. I just find it so funny that you complain that most of these trucks wont ever see mud, when you really dont know that. This truck will see mud when the chance comes up. I think it's a shame your truck will never see the drag strip or a truck pull... :p

woodsracer144, thanks man, I really appreciate it. I've been wanting one of these things since before I could drive, and I worked very hard to get it!

troyleepred719

02-14-2008, 09:40 PM

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THE NEW HD...QUITE THE TRUCK, MODS ARE TOP SECRET:devil:

EDIT: RESIZED TO FIT SCREEN

Mxjunkie

02-15-2008, 05:30 AM

Heres redrider4ex's truck, he's a old time member many of you may not even remeber him. :scary:

woodsracer144

02-15-2008, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by 400exrider707
Because I got sick of getting stuck in my front lawn in 4x4 with the stock tires, and then I found all four of these tires on craigslist for $300... I couldn't pass it up. Plus they look cool... I can climb up to a 4" curb now... pretty cool huh? :scary: KXrida, dont worry I know to stay away from those big curbs. I just find it so funny that you complain that most of these trucks wont ever see mud, when you really dont know that. This truck will see mud when the chance comes up. I think it's a shame your truck will never see the drag strip or a truck pull... :p

woodsracer144, thanks man, I really appreciate it. I've been wanting one of these things since before I could drive, and I worked very hard to get it!

dude im workin soo hard right now to get a diesel, but a nice one, when im one theh street its gotta be something to turn heads, and i foud a 77 ford High boy for 100 bucks and it needs a tail gait and a different front bumper and a paint job, and theres a 460 ford gas in it, but i was thinkin about swappin out that motor out for a 7.3L powerstroke.

400exrider707

02-15-2008, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by woodsracer144
dude im workin soo hard right now to get a diesel, but a nice one, when im one theh street its gotta be something to turn heads, and i foud a 77 ford High boy for 100 bucks and it needs a tail gait and a different front bumper and a paint job, and theres a 460 ford gas in it, but i was thinkin about swappin out that motor out for a 7.3L powerstroke.

If I was going to go through the trouble to swap a diesel into anything, I'd do a cummins 24V or evena 12V in that would be cool. The motors are abundant and less expensive to get, and the aftermarket support for it is tremendous. If you had to keep it all ford, then a 7.3 would be a cool motor to put in.

flht_db

02-15-2008, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by 400exrider707
If I was going to go through the trouble to swap a diesel into anything, I'd do a cummins 24V or evena 12V in that would be cool. The motors are abundant and less expensive to get, and the aftermarket support for it is tremendous. If you had to keep it all ford, then a 7.3 would be a cool motor to put in.

http://www.fordcummins.com/

ZeroLogic

02-15-2008, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by Mxjunkie
Heres redrider4ex's truck, he's a old time member many of you may not even remeber him. :scary:

Lowered trucks are for guys who can't get it up.:eek:

Mxjunkie

02-15-2008, 11:56 AM

pshh.. lowered trucks get the booty haha.. :blah: :devil:

( not mine but I'd love to do one like it! )

Dinner

02-15-2008, 12:01 PM

KXRida

02-15-2008, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by 400exrider707
I think it's a shame your truck will never see the drag strip or a truck pull... :p

that's why I bought a 98 cobra chief. :rolleyes:

hey atleast it saw the 4wd in your front yard!

Nick110

02-15-2008, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
that's why I bought a 98 cobra chief. :rolleyes:

hey atleast it saw the 4wd in your front yard!

Why do you care so much about what other people do with their trucks? Its their truck they can do what ever the F they wanna do with it. I guess your just one of those people.

rollie

02-15-2008, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by Nausty
I found it funny that somone else is using hummer rims...

i assume you mean me? lol id love to get my powdered black

KXRida

02-15-2008, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by Nick110
Why do you care so much about what other people do with their trucks? Its their truck they can do what ever the F they wanna do with it. I guess your just one of those people.

Why build up a truck and put all that time into it to have it be a street queen? Please define "one of those people." Don't be mad at me, go take it out on a rental car or something

Blue250X

02-15-2008, 06:12 PM

Wow, I am suprised my truck has gone this long without getting bashed. I mean, sure, I posted a picture of it "off-roading", but that doesn't mean that its not a mall crawler. Now, of course I know for a fact that since I have gotten that truck in june, it has seen probably almost as much off road as my quad since then. Still, it isnt even lifted, well technically it is..but just a t-bar crank. Oh well, I don't mind it not getting made fun of :)

Nick110

02-15-2008, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
Why build up a truck and put all that time into it to have it be a street queen? Please define "one of those people." Don't be mad at me, go take it out on a rental car or something

Why? Because thats what the person wants to do with it. One of those people that cares to much about what other people do. Lastly Im not mad at you.

ZeroLogic

02-15-2008, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
Why build up a truck and put all that time into it to have it be a street queen? Please define "one of those people." Don't be mad at me, go take it out on a rental car or something

Yea bro, you need to chill out. Do you really care about what other people's trucks look like and what they do with them that much? There is a life beyond the computer!:eek: They paid for them, its fully their, let them have fun.

flht_db

02-16-2008, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by ZeroLogic
Yea bro, you need to chill out. Do you really care about what other people's trucks look like and what they do with them that much? There is a life beyond the computer!:eek: They paid for them, its fully their, let them have fun.

I agree with ZeroLogic. KXRida you're making a judgement on one or 2 picks of trucks.

Your ranger sounds awesome and sounds like you did a lot of work to it (as I did mine and others have on therirs) something to be proud of. I know it takes a lot to build a truck. But looking at the pics you posted, your's could be a mall crawler also.

Mall crawler, not mine. To much Jail bait there, I prefer the M**F bars. Does it go off road, nowhere near as much as My S-10 or my Dodge did, just if it's pulling the trailer there. But, when you work 60-70 hours a week, commute 10-15 hours a week and have 2 kids racing doesn't leave a whole lot of time.

Can it go off road, yes, just have other priorities and commitments. It might get sold for a dually diesel.

KXRida

02-16-2008, 07:33 AM

So unloading a few thousand on a lift and new tires and looking at it is the cool thing to do now I guess. I understand they payed for them, that was never brought up in this conversation, but I don't think it's practical, nor fun, to put that much time, money, and effort into a truck and look at it. If that's you idea of fun more power to yah, but what a waste of time/money. How many off road trucks do you see with 20'' rims. Seriously. Not many, all for looks and ungodly expensive. A 35'' tire for a 20'' rim usually runs around $400 plus and they are pretty much street tires. Yah some people tow. So having to buy an extended drop hitch and a small step ladder to get into the back of your truck is really practical too!

Yah my truck is mall crawler. I flex it out hardcore on the curbs. Those pot holes are getting wicked now! I might actually get my truck dirty! :rolleyes:

Seeing how I have put so much time I have into building my truck and knowing if I ever wanted to sell it I wouldn't get anything for it, it is by no means a mall crawler. For the time being the only real street time it sees is inclement weather when I drive up the mountain to school. After college, it will be towed to the trails.

haha I saw a snow bank the other day and thought I'd make my truck a mall crawler for a day.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z152/Rmrider125/0214081609a.jpg

Mxjunkie

02-16-2008, 07:37 AM

Oh why do all of you guys care so much about pointless stuff, I'll never understand it. This is the internet not the school yard, just say nice truck or make a GOOD suggestion.. If someone lifts their truck and they dont mud it then more power to them. Their truck will last longer then yours in the long run and they will actually be able to resell it down the road instead of more or less giving it away due to everything taking a chit from being in the mud.. If someone lifts their truck and they take it mudding, good deal but I cannot see why you would take a brand new truck and run it through the mud?? If its an older truck sure why not but it really doesnt make sense to pay a couple grand for a truck then run it through a pit?

I work fulltime in autobody and I can literally tell which trucks are mud trucks and which aren't, ya'll think your cleaning your truck but little do you know theres millions of places for it to stay, trapt mostuire and rust out the truck.. Not to mention your brakes, ball joints take a chit sooner due to all the mud that goes in them.. Acts more or less like sand paper if you think about it.. I am sure none of you change the fluids in the rears and I am sure none of you take apart the brakes to clean them throughly... If you ask me ya'll are just ruining your trucks, but whos to say dragging mini trucks and drag racing trucks isnt any better.. I launch the sdime at 3500 and sing her till 7200 :ermm: :o :p

Blue250X

02-16-2008, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by Mxjunkie
I launch the sdime at 3500 and sing her till 7200 :ermm: :o :p

I throw old blue in reverse untill about 10-15 and drop the clutch in first. Why? Because I have a blast running my truck like I'm going to die in my sleep. I know that something is going to break, and I am willing to fix it and pay for my fun. Hell, my truck is sidelined right now because the clutch went out. I have a new one on the way and I will be going right back to the way I was. I say if its your do what you want with and and screw everyone else. :blah:

Mxjunkie

02-16-2008, 08:02 AM

Yeah were all not going to live forever so who really cares what people do its their life and their money, the money doesnt come out of your pockets people so there is no use even saying one negative comment about it , I figured I'd throw out some downfalls to mudding though cause I hate working on mud trucks.. do you know how much it sucks working on a truck upside down and having dirt pieces fall all over you the entire time?! lol just trying to help all your mechanics out there hah :blah:

flht_db

02-16-2008, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by Mxjunkie
Yeah were all not going to live forever so who really cares what people do its their life and their money, the money doesnt come out of your pockets people so there is no use even saying one negative comment about it , I figured I'd throw out some downfalls to mudding though cause I hate working on mud trucks.. do you know how much it sucks working on a truck upside down and having dirt pieces fall all over you the entire time?! lol just trying to help all your mechanics out there hah :blah:

The shop I worked in we worked on farm trucks which are worse in some cases the mud trucks because they never washed them. Thalk about S**t falling off.

Mxjunkie

02-16-2008, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by flht_db
The shop I worked in we worked on farm trucks which are worse in some cases the mud trucks because they never washed them. Thalk about S**t falling off.

Yeah! It really hampers the performance of the repairs your doing to the truck too because the entire time your cussing at it trying to get chit out of your eyes.. lol we charge people if we have to wash their car/truck before we can even work on it.. Nothing ticks me off more when someone brings an overall paint job and the car is absolutely filty and has mud from one of it to another.. :scary:

KXRida

02-16-2008, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by Mxjunkie
Oh why do all of you guys care so much about pointless stuff, I'll never understand it. This is the internet not the school yard, just say nice truck or make a GOOD suggestion.. If someone lifts their truck and they dont mud it then more power to them. Their truck will last longer then yours in the long run and they will actually be able to resell it down the road instead of more or less giving it away due to everything taking a chit from being in the mud.. If someone lifts their truck and they take it mudding, good deal but I cannot see why you would take a brand new truck and run it through the mud?? If its an older truck sure why not but it really doesnt make sense to pay a couple grand for a truck then run it through a pit?

I work fulltime in autobody and I can literally tell which trucks are mud trucks and which aren't, ya'll think your cleaning your truck but little do you know theres millions of places for it to stay, trapt mostuire and rust out the truck.. Not to mention your brakes, ball joints take a chit sooner due to all the mud that goes in them.. Acts more or less like sand paper if you think about it.. I am sure none of you change the fluids in the rears and I am sure none of you take apart the brakes to clean them throughly... If you ask me ya'll are just ruining your trucks, but whos to say dragging mini trucks and drag racing trucks isnt any better.. I launch the sdime at 3500 and sing her till 7200 :ermm: :o :p

don't forget wheel bearings, cv joints, and tie rod ends. If you're going to play, you have to keep up on the maintenence. Don't forget lifted trucks are natually hard on bearings (especially with offset rims) u joints big time, drive shafts, cv's (if you have them) ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. It's the nature of the beast, but mud does contribute. Gotta keep up on it. As for the mud staying in places, I couldn't agree more. Anyone who has a ranger knows the back quarter panels are awesome at keeping mud trapped in there. Yes the front and rear diff. fluid get changed on a regular basis. I'm far for the "average" mudd it and run it guy. What's all done to your 350?

flht_db

02-16-2008, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by KXRida
So unloading a few thousand on a lift and new tires and looking at it is the cool thing to do now I guess. I understand they payed for them, that was never brought up in this conversation, but I don't think it's practical, nor fun, to put that much time, money, and effort into a truck and look at it. If that's you idea of fun more power to yah, but what a waste of time/money.

Nice thing about the SD's is they're pretty solid underneath for most normal off road and a lift and tires, gear change and it's good to go.

How many off road trucks do you see with 20'' rims. Seriously. Not many, all for looks and ungodly expensive. A 35'' tire for a 20'' rim usually runs around $400 plus and they are pretty much street tires.

Hence Why I don't have 20" rims, but don't care if someone does. Actually PJ 38's on 16.5" aluminums are a little more $ but they work great in the mud. Went to the extreme AT's when I wasn't taking it off road much. Don't forget the electric steps at $300 a piece.

Yah some people tow. So having to buy an extended drop hitch and a small step ladder to get into the back of your truck is really practical too!

More practical than 2 trucks.

Yah my truck is mall crawler. I flex it out hardcore on the curbs. Those pot holes are getting wicked now! I might actually get my truck dirty!

It's probably not, Was just using you logic

Seeing how I have put so much time I have into building my truck and knowing if I ever wanted to sell it I wouldn't get anything for it, it is by no means a mall crawler. For the time being the only real street time it sees is inclement weather when I drive up the mountain to school. After college, it will be towed to the trails.

You have a nice truck, and a lot of work into it. Again something to be proud of. Been there done that, Had the same beliefs as you. I used to question why people put bedliners in trucks when they are trucks. Why builds a big truck if it's not going off road. When you're done with college your thoughts may change, priorities and time constraints.

And to the question as why? Because I CAN!!

haha I saw a snow bank the other day and thought I'd make my truck a mall crawler for a day.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z152/Rmrider125/0214081609a.jpg

Impressive!!! Enjoy your truck and the time you have wheeling.

400ex28

02-16-2008, 08:44 AM

I keep my truck so clean you probably can't tell its ever been in the mud.

Stevie-D

02-16-2008, 10:30 AM

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/019.jpg

nice old truck man!

i recently wrecked a 93 that i had a lot of money into. i came across a set of dana 60's (locked 4.10's) about a week before i wrecked it. had a new motor, tranny, t-case, wheels, lift, stereo, etc etc etc...

stripped it all down and bought an 87 shortbed with a 360 and a ****ty 518 auto. once my DD gets out of the body shop, its goin in the garage for a motor swap and lift.

heres a shot before i started stacking more springs in the suspension, and 33's. ended up with 35's under it by the time i was done
http://a900.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/l_f0936bb9e2cfa306f5a27fa315bf8a73.jpg

and after putting it through a stream and into a tree (bent the frame)]http://a698.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/88/l_4da8ba87cd15c22eb534b17c66c47689.jpg

and a shot of the motor going into it (headers eventually put on)

http://a207.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/27/l_4590ff41b9e74034dfaee56d65357416.jpg

finally, the new beast. only had it 2 months and its been in teh body shop for a while now. havent had much time to play with it yet

http://a316.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/55/l_4123be23af1a114a92c586e00974991b.jpg

KXRida

02-16-2008, 11:04 AM

^^^ nice trucks! You still swapping in 60's? I like that color of blue too. Too bad it met up with a tree. None the less nice rigs.

KXRida

02-16-2008, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by trick450r
i know where your coming from...i have an 88' toyota xtra cab that only gets driven when the powerstroke doesnt run.

Its got 9 inches of lift, twin cases, twin sticked, 85' SAS swap, new 22re, fiberglass stepside bed and a ton of other crap ha.
but all that money is hidden under a rusty smashed up cab that doesnt have but 1 good panel on it, Why? because its gets pinned up against trees getting to rediculous placed every time it goes off road.

Damn I must have missed this! Post up some pics of that thing.

Where'd you get your glass fenders from? What did you swap in for your SAS? I'd love to go bigger than a 44 when I do the swap, but anything bigger than a 44 and you're looking at a pretty good chunk of change.

trick450r

02-16-2008, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
Damn I must have missed this! Post up some pics of that thing.

Where'd you get your glass fenders from? What did you swap in for your SAS? I'd love to go bigger than a 44 when I do the swap, but anything bigger than a 44 and you're looking at a pretty good chunk of change.

its got a factory toyota 8 inch front axle out of an 85'...ill stick with toyota axle's being some of the best ever made. I used the all-pro offroad kit with it. The glass bed was made by a company a long time ago that has since gone out of business, never seen anything like it since. it came on the truck when i bought it close to stock. Hopefully my ARB front and rear air lockers will be in this week.

KXRida

02-16-2008, 12:13 PM

yah I'm still throwing around the idea if I want to lock the 8.8 or not. It's not going to be in the truck forever, but I'd like it to perform well. I guess it would all depend when I do my full size/sas swap. The ttb's flex pretty good, but I'd still like to run a full width sa.

400ex28

02-16-2008, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
yah I'm still throwing around the idea if I want to lock the 8.8 or not. It's not going to be in the truck forever, but I'd like it to perform well. I guess it would all depend when I do my full size/sas swap. The ttb's flex pretty good, but I'd still like to run a full width sa.

Run a fw ford 9" in the rear and fw hp d44 up front.

WatersRacing

02-16-2008, 01:12 PM

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/262012c555.jpg

1995 Toyota Pickup
Total Chaos Long Travel Suspension, King Shocks 2.5" coil over front and 2.5" 2 tube bypass rear, 62" rear Deaver Springs, 33" BFG allterains, Detroit TrueTrac lockers front and rear, 4.88 Motive Gears and bearing kit

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/e3bf045d7d.jpg
I'm working on installing the orange bedsides and the rest of the fabrication in the rear. Have to make some shock hoops and fab a way to haul my quad above where the shocks stick out of the bed.

WatersRacing

02-16-2008, 01:17 PM

Heres a picture of the suspension in the front if anyone wanted to see it
http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/data/articlestandard/toyota/302006/360939/pict0030-468.jpg

You can see all the upgrades with details and pictures here: http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/article/articleList.jsp?sort=null&pageNo=1&start=0&categoryId=33258&articleType=%20&numberOfDays=%20&contentType=

Stevie-D

02-16-2008, 02:25 PM

^^^ nice trucks! You still swapping in 60's? I like that color of blue too. Too bad it met up with a tree. None the less nice rigs.

definately putting the 60's in the one i have now. a friend of mine has a mildly built 360 (cam, valvejob,new topend, pistons, carb, etc.. that he pulled from his last truck after wrecking it. once i get my 04 back (few days) its going in the garage to get the new suspension and motor. still have to find a set of 8 lug wheels for it, etc.

there is a bunch of us that take our trucks up on the old traintracks that run across the mountains around here. i figure with the short wheelbase, low gears, and peppy motor, i should have no trouble getting around up there

woodsracer144

02-16-2008, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by WatersRacing
Heres a picture of the suspension in the front if anyone wanted to see it
http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/data/articlestandard/toyota/302006/360939/pict0030-468.jpg

You can see all the upgrades with details and pictures here: http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/article/articleList.jsp?sort=null&pageNo=1&start=0&categoryId=33258&articleType=%20&numberOfDays=%20&contentType=

1)ok dude i wanna build a truck just like that!
how much does it cost? theres a few older trucks by me that are really cheap and are 5 speeds.

2)
every one stop *****in about stupied ****, its no different if some one takes a 07 LTR and drives it in a mud hole or if they race it on a track its the same wear and tear,
farm trucks are beat soo bad because the guy druvein it stinks, he dont care about it, hes running it back and fourth from one spot to another and just needs something cheap that runs.

400exrider707

02-16-2008, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
that's why I bought a 98 cobra chief. :rolleyes:

hey atleast it saw the 4wd in your front yard!

Yeah but that's not a truck... I thought we were talking about trucks? Try throwing a quad in the back of your cobra. My point was I bought my truck with different intentions than YOU. You can't seem to get over the fact that not everyone who buys a 4x4 truck and lifts it and put tires doesn't need it for offroading. I bought my truck because I need 4x4, I need something to tow my quad around, a trailer, and I can also run it at the strip and give some quick cars a run for their money... I'd try running your cobra...

watersracing - truck looks like it's coming along nicely. Are you on any desert forums?

KXRida

02-17-2008, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by WatersRacing
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/262012c555.jpg

1995 Toyota Pickup
Total Chaos Long Travel Suspension, King Shocks 2.5" coil over front and 2.5" 2 tube bypass rear, 62" rear Deaver Springs, 33" BFG allterains, Detroit TrueTrac lockers front and rear, 4.88 Motive Gears and bearing kit

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/e3bf045d7d.jpg
I'm working on installing the orange bedsides and the rest of the fabrication in the rear. Have to make some shock hoops and fab a way to haul my quad above where the shocks stick out of the bed.

Are you running a mulit link setup out back or just the deaver's? The thing I see a good bit now is the dual shock hoops up front. A little more pricey, but the ride is a little better.

I'd like to build up a long travel 4wd ranger, but a 2wd would be so much easier. I could get the ttb beams cut and turned and run a 3/4 link in the rear, but if I was going to build a long travel truck, I'd back-half the rear of the truck. I'd like to build one, but on the east coast there aren't many deserts to go blasting through :( Withing the next 10 years once mine and my brother's trucks are built up a little more or I have a long travel truck we're going to trailer them out to either moab or some sort of sand dunes.

Nice truck man... very impressive! You still running v6 in it? Wouldn't be a half bad prerunner

KXRida

02-17-2008, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by 400exrider707
Yeah but that's not a truck... I thought we were talking about trucks? Try throwing a quad in the back of your cobra. My point was I bought my truck with different intentions than YOU. You can't seem to get over the fact that not everyone who buys a 4x4 truck and lifts it and put tires doesn't need it for offroading. I bought my truck because I need 4x4, I need something to tow my quad around, a trailer, and I can also run it at the strip and give some quick cars a run for their money... I'd try running your cobra...

I'd be more than happy to run your truck. Plus a v8 swap is in the works so after that I'd run your truck without a problem. If I can get my brother's 396 off of him that's in his ranger it'll find it's way into mine. Yah 550hp in a ranger. It runs. Pretty funny when it blows by those little srt4's and keeps up those sti's without any problems. If you're going to tow, use it as a daily driver, and haul a quad... why lift it and put bigger tires on it. The next truck I by is staying stock heigth. Easier to load bikes in, not as hard on parts, easier on gas, I don't have to jump to get in lol.

Originally posted by 400ex28
Run a fw ford 9" in the rear and fw hp d44 up front.

$$$$ dude $$$$ haha. A 9'' isn't that much stronger than an 8.8. I have three 9''s but I also have a sterling 10 1/2 which is much stronger than the 9''. I also have two d44's as well, but neither are hp, both are hd's. For my SAS it just can't be fit within my budget this summer because 35's will break a d44, so I'd be ordering CTM shafts and u joints which are $1000. Why? shafts have a 10 year warranty and the u joints are a life warranty. IMO it's worth it because they break a lot. Plus I'd have to buy gears for them, new bearings, probably a full overhaul kit for both, well the 9'' isn't too bad, I'd be swapping rear leafs out for silverado leafs, New coils/shocks, new steering set up, new calipers and rotors, and I'd have to buy 8 lug full size rims. Then after all that, the truck wouldn't be street legal width wise and the cops are dicks about that up here. Best case scenerio, that would happen, but after just buying another car, a bike, all new gear and a leatt I don't think I'll have the money so I'm just going to swap in the D35 and 8.8 and regear them for the time being. Those damn d28's don't hold worth sh*t.

I appreciate the input though.

bevel head

02-17-2008, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
I'd be more than happy to run your truck. Plus a v8 swap is in the works so after that I'd run your truck without a problem. If I can get my brother's 396 off of him that's in his ranger it'll find it's way into mine. Yah 550hp in a ranger. It runs. Pretty funny when it blows by those little srt4's and keeps up those sti's without any problems. If you're going to tow, use it as a daily driver, and haul a quad... why lift it and put bigger tires on it. The next truck I by is staying stock heigth. Easier to load bikes in, not as hard on parts, easier on gas, I don't have to jump to get in lol.

$$$$ dude $$$$ haha. A 9'' isn't that much stronger than an 8.8. I have three 9''s but I also have a sterling 10 1/2 which is much stronger than the 9''. I also have two d44's as well, but neither are hp, both are hd's. For my SAS it just can't be fit within my budget this summer because 35's will break a d44, so I'd be ordering CTM shafts and u joints which are $1000. Why? shafts have a 10 year warranty and the u joints are a life warranty. IMO it's worth it because they break a lot. Plus I'd have to buy gears for them, new bearings, probably a full overhaul kit for both, well the 9'' isn't too bad, I'd be swapping rear leafs out for silverado leafs, New coils/shocks, new steering set up, new calipers and rotors, and I'd have to buy 8 lug full size rims. Then after all that, the truck wouldn't be street legal width wise and the cops are dicks about that up here. Best case scenerio, that would happen, but after just buying another car, a bike, all new gear and a leatt I don't think I'll have the money so I'm just going to swap in the D35 and 8.8 and regear them for the time being. Those damn d28's don't hold worth sh*t.

I appreciate the input though. The only problem with the 8.8 is its a c-clip rear, I can get you a set of jeep wagoneer d44s pretty cheap.Thats what I'm running in my jeep ,I regeared and locked front and rear for about $1000 , i'm running 5.89 gears with 36's on the street

WatersRacing

02-17-2008, 12:20 PM

The rear is using the 62" deaver springs with King Bypass shocks. I would like to just rip the entire bed off and entire tube, but I want to be able to haul my quad sometimes.

KXrida: When you say dual shock hoops up front do you mean running two shocks up front on each side? This kit from Total Chaos comes with mounts for a second shock on the arms, but we decided not to do that. I've got a slight bit less travel because I decided to keep the 4wd, but that wasn't an option where I live. Without 4wd in the winter you dont get home.

The downside to this project so far is that it has the 4 cylinder 22RE motor in it. Really good fuel efficient motor that runs forever, but low on power. It is really easy to get a lot out of it, but we haven't gotten to that yet.

Woodsracer: If you can pick up one in good shape for about $3,000 to $7,000 thats an allright deal. Theres lots of them out there right now. My dad just picked up another toyota for like $500 that hes going to build into a fuly tube rockcrawler
I have thousands of dollars into the front suspension alone. Not even considering how much of mine, my dads, and a friend of mines time that we've taken, this was a pretty expensive project.

400ex28

02-17-2008, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by KXRida

$$$$ dude $$$$ haha. A 9'' isn't that much stronger than an 8.8. I have three 9''s but I also have a sterling 10 1/2 which is much stronger than the 9''. I also have two d44's as well, but neither are hp, both are hd's. For my SAS it just can't be fit within my budget this summer because 35's will break a d44, so I'd be ordering CTM shafts and u joints which are $1000. Why? shafts have a 10 year warranty and the u joints are a life warranty. IMO it's worth it because they break a lot. Plus I'd have to buy gears for them, new bearings, probably a full overhaul kit for both, well the 9'' isn't too bad, I'd be swapping rear leafs out for silverado leafs, New coils/shocks, new steering set up, new calipers and rotors, and I'd have to buy 8 lug full size rims. Then after all that, the truck wouldn't be street legal width wise and the cops are dicks about that up here. Best case scenerio, that would happen, but after just buying another car, a bike, all new gear and a leatt I don't think I'll have the money so I'm just going to swap in the D35 and 8.8 and regear them for the time being. Those damn d28's don't hold worth sh*t.

I appreciate the input though.

35's wouldnt break a d44.... you could run up to 38's on it.

KXRida

02-17-2008, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by bevel head
The only problem with the 8.8 is its a c-clip rear, I can get you a set of jeep wagoneer d44s pretty cheap.Thats what I'm running in my jeep ,I regeared and locked front and rear for about $1000 , i'm running 5.89 gears with 36's on the street

I'm going to use a c clip eliminator. I like the 8.8's for the ranger because they are a direct swap. No moving of spring mounts at all.

400ex28... with a 500hp engine, it would snap a d44 like a twig. eventually a v8 swap is in the works, just not this summer. I've still seen 35's rip a d44 without a problem. I guess it all depends on how hard you wheel and what kind of wheeling you do.

watersracing... yes I'm talking about running a second shock upfront. I thought I saw a mounting spot for one, but wasn't sure. How much did your long travel kit run you? The long travel kits from camburg (for the rangers) utilize the stock ttb beams but they are cut and turned, so you can keep your 4wd and have a good suspension travel. Nice looking truck. Are you running a mulit link rear suspension in it or just the deavers?

400ex28

02-17-2008, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by KXRida

400ex28... with a 500hp engine, it would snap a d44 like a twig. eventually a v8 swap is in the works, just not this summer. I've still seen 35's rip a d44 without a problem. I guess it all depends on how hard you wheel and what kind of wheeling you do.

Get yourself some 60's then.

or rockwells haha

bevel head

02-17-2008, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by KXRida
I'm going to use a c clip eliminator. I like the 8.8's for the ranger because they are a direct swap. No moving of spring mounts at all.

400ex28... with a 500hp engine, it would snap a d44 like a twig. eventually a v8 swap is in the works, just not this summer. I've still seen 35's rip a d44 without a problem. I guess it all depends on how hard you wheel and what kind of wheeling you do.

watersracing... yes I'm talking about running a second shock upfront. I thought I saw a mounting spot for one, but wasn't sure. How much did your long travel kit run you? The long travel kits from camburg (for the rangers) utilize the stock ttb beams but they are cut and turned, so you can keep your 4wd and have a good suspension travel. Nice looking truck. Are you running a mulit link rear suspension in it or just the deavers? Show us some pics of the progress on your project so far

400exrider707

02-17-2008, 10:02 PM

400exfan19

02-17-2008, 11:30 PM

if you cant afford a lifted one, get a lowered one! maybe one day ill have a lifted truck... ps. NEVER attempt to smoke taillights yourself if your not confident, just recently did it and totally messed it up!!

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q272/atvfan19/karinswish001.jpg

troyleepred719

02-17-2008, 11:37 PM

Heres how it is....

IF YOU DONT PAY THE PAYMENTS, DRIVE IT, PAY FOR PARTS, DONT WORRY ABOUT IT, ITS NOT YOURS, ONCE THAT TITLE IS IN JOE SHMOES NAME, HE CAN DO WHATEVER THE HE77 HE WANTS, HE EARNS RIGHTS TO IT, WHEN PAYS THE PAYMENTS, YOU DONT, SO KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT. IF I WANT TO PUT 39S WITH 33 INCH RIMS, WHY THE HE77 NOT, WHO CARES WHAT YOU THINK, NOT YOURS, ITS MINE.GET OVER IT, THIS ISNT A HIGH SCHOOL LUNCH ROOM PEOPLE....

Now back to your regular scheduled programming...:devil:

/rant

coolguy8769

02-18-2008, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by 400exfan19
if you cant afford a lifted one, get a lowered one! maybe one day ill have a lifted truck... ps. NEVER attempt to smoke taillights yourself if your not confident, just recently did it and totally messed it up!!

what happened? cause i have LED tails on my s10 and i thought about tint/smoking them to have the LED's come through the black/grey

woodsracer144

02-18-2008, 09:08 AM

OH MY GOD! EVERY ONE WHO IS ***** JUST SHUT THE f BOMB UP, ITS NOT YOUR FIN RIDE THEY CAN THRO 50'S ON IT AND RIG IT UP TO BE A PEDAL TRUCK OR PUT IN FRONT OF A COP AND RUN HIM OVER ITS NOT YOUR FIN RIDE SO JUST DOP ALL THE STUIP **** FOR THE SECOND OR THIRD TIME

400ex28

02-18-2008, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by coolguy8769
what happened? cause i have LED tails on my s10 and i thought about tint/smoking them to have the LED's come through the black/grey

It's not that hard, I did it on my ranger.

KXRida

02-18-2008, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by bevel head
Show us some pics of the progress on your project so far

on which axles? SAS swap or 35/8.8 swap. It's the middle of winter, so the 35/8.8 won't happen till summer and due to financial stuff the SAS sadly won't be happening as planned, so the 35/8.8 is going in instead. I have two D44 sitting in the garage on jack stands full assembled, but I'm looking for a HP 44 to use, so no sense in tearing one of those down and rebuilding it if I'm not going to use it. The sterling is sitting the back the garage with some parts in a box, like I said it's the middle of winter and I know I'm not going to have enough money for the SAS so not continuting to build up.

The D35 is down the basment with the 3rd member on a bench and the beams disassembled. Waiting for new alignment bushings to come in from superlift and a few little misc parts like u joints/seals for the 35. The 8.8 is at my brother's house (never picked it up) and I'm not sure if I'm going to do anything else to it besides new drums, bearings, and gears. Gears will probably be purchased once I get my tax rebate (atleast that's the plan). Like I said it's the middle of winter and the truck is in it's prime for street time with the snow, so I'm not about to tear it down when I need it. So far I haven't really done anything besides tear down the D35. I'm still trying to decide how deep gear wise I want to go as well. Once my 35's wear down and it's time for new tires, 37's look like the tire of choice, but I'm not sure how long the d35 and 8.8 will be in, so if I do plan on going to 37's while they're in I'm going to go deeper on the gears. If you really want pictures of a torn down D35 and a complete 8.8, I can get them, but you're not missing a whole lot. lol

I'd love to do a D60/rockwell swap, but with college at $26,000 a year and a part time job, There would be no way I could afford that. My brother is doing the rockwell swap, but he just recently started a family, bought a new f350, and is getting marrieds o who knows when that will be done. lol

After college is out one of the v8's I have in the garage may find it's way into the ranger or if my brother will sell his 396 to me, that will most likely be swapped in. That's the plan, but a 4.0L sounds mighty good! Gas really isn't an issue since the truck doesn't see that much street time anymore, but I already have an M50D tranny for the 4.0L and a new clutch, flywheel, and starter, so a 4.0L swap would be nice.

400exrider707, if your truck couldn't beat a ranger, you need to sell that thing. Give the ranger a few years and if I do a v8 swap, call me.

The cobra on the other hand... I hope your truck runs high 12's, low-mid 13's.