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1999 Ford Ranger - 4x4Link

"Project 4x4Link"

Owner:   4x4Link
Year: 1999
Make: Ford
Model: Ranger
Est.Horsepower: 136
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Comments: 22 Comments
Ratings: 4 votes  
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About my Ranger

The Basics

This truck is a 1999 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 and is equipped with a Dixon Brothers Racing Long Travel 4x4 front suspension yielding 14" of travel bumped/strapped and a 4 Link rear suspension using Giant Motorsports WIY trailing arms yielding 37" of travel, but bumped/strapped at a modest 28".

Axle

It also has a Ford 9" rear axle pulled from a 70's Ranchero with a West Coast Differentials prepared Strange Nodular third member loaded with 4.56 Sierra Gears and a Detroit locker. The axle also has 35spline Currie Enterprises shafts and a Giant Motorsports WIY rear truss/4-link mounts. Braking is handled by a pair of Ford Explorer 11" disk brakes, plumbed will all stainless hard and soft lines.  

Shocks

Dampening on the truck is provided by a total of 10 Race-Runner by Sway-A-Way Shocks and Bumpstops. The front is equipped with 2 8"x2.5" SAW Coilovers with Eibach coils and 2 2"x4" (shortened to 2" stroke) hydraulic bumpstops while the rear is equipped with 2 16"x2.5" Coilovers with Eibach coil springs, 2 16"x2.5" Tripple By-Pass shocks, and 2 2"x4" Hydraulic Bumpstops.

Body

The front fenders are Glassworks Unlimited 6" Flair/4" Rise standard fenders. The rear fenders are a custom Glassworks Unlimited 7" flair with the trick "TT" air scoop molded in. The hood is FiberwerX and is fastened with two Autofab hood pins. The front bumper/skid plate and rear bumper were fabricated in house.

Misc.

Fuel is provided by way of a 22gallon Jaz fuel cell and Pierburg external pump. Keeping the truck powered up are a pair of Optima Yellow Top batteries located at the rear of the truck. Interior comfort is provided by a pair of Beard Ultra Pro 2 race seats and Crow 5-Point harnesses. Exterior lighting is provided by way of three Hella 4000 off-road lights mounted on the front bumper.

Conclusion

Well, I think that's all. I'm sure I've missed a bunch of stuff but be sure to pick up Off-Road Magazine to keep up to date with the 4x4Link project and check back here as I'll add more when I remember  

Comments On 4x4Link's Ranger


Monica99
Monica99 | Administrator
Posts: 82 | Joined 09/20/06
Posted: 02/09/10 04:09 PM

THE LATEST
orenpro
orenpro | New User
Posts: 2 | Joined 01/24/10
Posted: 02/05/10 11:10 AM

thanks for the comment on my F150!   you got a sick ass ranger bro! nice!
Monica99
Monica99 | Administrator
Posts: 82 | Joined 09/20/06
Posted: 11/16/09 01:41 PM


jimenezracing
jimenezracing | New User
Posts: 5 | Joined 10/18/09
Posted: 10/31/09 02:19 PM

whatsup menn nice truckk...
http://www.metroflog.com/nothinghappens
more pics here
NickTonelli
NickTonelli | New User
Posts: 2 | Joined 08/23/09
Posted: 08/23/09 02:59 PM

Your truck looks good and seems to work very well!!! You going to Primm?
gizmocj5
gizmocj5 | New User
Posts: 2 | Joined 06/30/09
Posted: 07/24/09 08:08 PM

thanks for the complement, love the ford man i'm gana baja my 86 yota to.... if u have any sugjestions on parts and websites hit me up thanks gizmo..
utah71
utah71 | New User
Posts: 7 | Joined 09/04/08
Posted: 11/20/08 03:30 AM

Hi, a few days ago i get my issue of OFF ROAD at my local international newsstand and   surprise surprise, there was the (i guess) conclusion of the building of this stunning truck...
I have no world, really, i mean, a work like that did in your backyard  it's an amazing achivement...
My best compliments for the craftmanship and the taste in buiding it
As i alredy told you, that's a dream ruck and very inspiring.
FcukenAmigo
FcukenAmigo | New User
Posts: 3 | Joined 10/20/08
Posted: 10/22/08 05:19 PM

Hey thanks Yeah I have to get better pictures up. Nice rock baja lol. Nice cage work on it.
philbos81
philbos81 | New User
Posts: 2 | Joined 09/18/08
Posted: 10/06/08 02:55 PM

hey  thanks for the comment!!! your truck is badass!!
BRii88
BRii88 | New User
Posts: 13 | Joined 08/13/08
Posted: 09/03/08 10:16 AM

The landing was actually one of the best in the video.. it sounds really bad but it was legit.. lol.. i think the only thing that went wrong that nite was i bent the rear driver side fender lol.. but thats nothing
im trying to get day footage.. but we always make nite trips for some reason
ill probably get something for the sept race coming up
:]
BRii88
BRii88 | New User
Posts: 13 | Joined 08/13/08
Posted: 09/01/08 01:07 AM

i put a link to a video in the "about my ranger" section. check it out whenever you have free time. it wasnt the best but it was a great nite trip.
:]
BRii88
BRii88 | New User
Posts: 13 | Joined 08/13/08
Posted: 08/27/08 03:23 PM

NICE TRUCK!!!
:]
SoldierCowboy94
SoldierCowboy94 | New User
Posts: 6 | Joined 06/14/08
Posted: 06/15/08 03:47 PM

cool ranger i have a 94 F150 lookin to lift it but need some advice on it
Monica99
Monica99 | Administrator
Posts: 82 | Joined 09/20/06
Posted: 03/28/08 11:31 AM

what's up! Congrats on the May 2008 issue, good stuff! keep up the good work on the truck!
briansbigchevy
briansbigchevy | New User
Posts: 4 | Joined 02/16/08
Posted: 02/23/08 07:51 PM

thanx for the post man that ranger is sweet
Monica99
Monica99 | Administrator
Posts: 82 | Joined 09/20/06
Posted: 02/13/08 06:27 PM

That guy with his hands on his hips - he's so sassy huh

GazinGrand
GazinGrand | New User
Posts: 2 | Joined 01/24/08
Posted: 02/13/08 02:14 AM

Yeah that was a really disapointing day for me, found out the hard way straight axles aint meant to jump unless they're trussed really good which i do have plans for in the near future! Yeah i actually have a video i wanna put it on you tube ive just been lazy, pretty crazy though, your truck is sick though ive always wanted a ranger, the grand gets the job done though as long as nothin breaks!
4x4Link
4x4Link | Administrator
Posts: 955 | Joined 07/24/06
Posted: 02/07/08 05:07 PM

Thats a cool angel their 5569! Thanks for posting it!

Oh, and if you all didn't notice I added a bunch more photos of the truck, from it's past through it's build.
Monica99
Monica99 | Administrator
Posts: 82 | Joined 09/20/06
Posted: 02/05/08 12:29 PM

longtravelyota
longtravelyota | User
Posts: 172 | Joined 10/08/06
Posted: 01/09/08 11:06 AM

u take that thing off any sweet jumps?
cadet
cadet | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 12/21/07
Posted: 12/21/07 06:26 PM

nice ride
Monica99
Monica99 | Administrator
Posts: 82 | Joined 09/20/06
Posted: 12/18/07 11:57 AM

awesome truck!!

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