2019 Ranger Solid Axle Swap

[87stang616]

This is the longest swap in history.

I agree. Between 80+ hour work weeks, running a competitive race car all over the western United States, swapping an engine in to my kids mustang, and trying to make sure my wife knows she still has a husband, I haven't had that much time to focus on it.

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[oldbonespur]

Keep up the hard work man. this is super cool. I wonder how long it'll take you before you go with a dana 60 in the front.

 

[viperwolf]

I agree. Between 80+ hour work weeks, running a competitive race car all over the western United States, swapping an engine in to my kids mustang, and trying to make sure my wife knows she still has a husband, I haven't had that much time to focus on it.

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[87stang616]

The swap is finally done. I've been driving it for a 5 weeks now. It rides amazing, drives amazing and wheels amazing. I'm very happy with the final product, just some minor tweaks to perfect it for me. I stopped posting on this thread because it will no longer show me to attach pictures, so if you want pictures feel free to check out my Instagram @ranger.trav

At the end of the day, here are the specs
*14" Fox coilovers w/dsc adj. 350/250 springs using coilover towers from midnight 4x4
*Teraflex Tera 44 front axle w/ 4.88 nitro gears, factory jk rubicon locker, chromoly shafts, teraflex big brake kit
*custom 3 link built with parts from midnight 4x4, 2" 1/4" wall dom with 1.25* currie johnny joints custom powder coat from Doug at Salt Lake powder coating
*custom steering built with parts from midnight 4x4. 1.5" dom on steering and track bar, 7/8"x7/8" FK heims throughout
*trailgear Toyota ifs gear box tapped for hydro, trailgear hydro assist ram, trail gear ifs dropped pitman, trail gear ifs box reinforcement plates. PSC hydro pump, mounted just below the alternator with a custom bracket using the alternator mounting bolts.
*SVC offroad front bumper, modified to work without the IFS crossmember
*rigid lights, rough country lights, JW speaker lights
*rough country switch pod and relay center
*custom flat bed from Nemesis Industries
*64" Deaver rear springs
34" long (14" travel) Fox 2.0 with reservoir rear shocks
*rear axle pushed back 8" (134" wheelbase)
*4.88 gears and bearing kit from nitro gears
*ford motorsports rear diff cover from stage 3motorsports
*custom front and rear drivelines from seagull diesel
*trail gear rock Sliders for a Tacoma 4 door
*17x9 -38 Fuel Zephyr 5x5 bolt pattern
*1.5" wheel spacers on front
*6x5.5 to 5x5 adapter in rear
*38x12.50x17 Nitto Ridge Grappler
*AFE cold air intake from stage3 motorsports
*MBRP cat back exhaust with axle turn down from stage3motorsports.com
*SCT Tuner with 93 octane custom tune from stage3motorsports.com
*turbosmart blow off valve from stage3motorsports



I'm sure there is more than this, but all I can think of at the moment.

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

Bummer about not be able to post pics.

Let's have the new sheriff in town fix that for ya.
@AzScorpion

 

[87stang616]

Moab trip

 

[87stang616]

Pictures are working again suddenly

 

[AzScorpion]

The swap is finally done. I've been driving it for a 5 weeks now. It rides amazing, drives amazing and wheels amazing. I'm very happy with the final product, just some minor tweaks to perfect it for me. I stopped posting on this thread because it will no longer show me to attach pictures, so if you want pictures feel free to check out my Instagram @ranger.trav

At the end of the day, here are the specs
*14" Fox coilovers w/dsc adj. 350/250 springs using coilover towers from midnight 4x4
*Teraflex Tera 44 front axle w/ 4.88 nitro gears, factory jk rubicon locker, chromoly shafts, teraflex big brake kit
*custom 3 link built with parts from midnight 4x4, 2" 1/4" wall dom with 1.25* currie johnny joints custom powder coat from Doug at Salt Lake powder coating
*custom steering built with parts from midnight 4x4. 1.5" dom on steering and track bar, 7/8"x7/8" FK heims throughout
*trailgear Toyota ifs gear box tapped for hydro, trailgear hydro assist ram, trail gear ifs dropped pitman, trail gear ifs box reinforcement plates. PSC hydro pump, mounted just below the alternator with a custom bracket using the alternator mounting bolts.
*SVC offroad front bumper, modified to work without the IFS crossmember
*rigid lights, rough country lights, JW speaker lights
*rough country switch pod and relay center
*custom flat bed from Nemesis Industries
*64" Deaver rear springs
34" long (14" travel) Fox 2.0 with reservoir rear shocks
*rear axle pushed back 8" (134" wheelbase)
*4.88 gears and bearing kit from nitro gears
*ford motorsports rear diff cover from stage 3motorsports
*custom front and rear drivelines from seagull diesel
*trail gear rock Sliders for a Tacoma 4 door
*17x9 -38 Fuel Zephyr 5x5 bolt pattern
*1.5" wheel spacers on front
*6x5.5 to 5x5 adapter in rear
*38x12.50x17 Nitto Ridge Grappler
*AFE cold air intake from stage3 motorsports
*MBRP cat back exhaust with axle turn down from stage3motorsports.com
*SCT Tuner with 93 octane custom tune from stage3motorsports.com
*turbosmart blow off valve from stage3motorsports



I'm sure there is more than this, but all I can think of at the moment.

Travis there should be a tab where you can attach files on the lower left corner. If there isn't one on yours you can message the Admin as I don't have the ability to fix, add or delete features. In the meantime you can also just copy and paste them into the message.

 

[87stang616]

Travis there should be a tab where you can attach files on the lower left corner. If there isn't one on yours you can message the Admin as I don't have the ability to fix, add or delete features. In the meantime you can also just copy and paste them into the message.

Thank you! I hadn't tried in quite a while, but I just did and it worked. I'll post a bunch of pictures now

 

[87stang616]

Front bumper and a picture of my 3rd failed attempt at a hydro electric power steering setup. ( literally almost caught on fire due to overloading the electric motor. )

 

[87stang616]

Coilovers and 38" ridge grapplers

 

[87stang616]

Setting up bump stops and limit straps

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

The swap is finally done. I've been driving it for a 5 weeks now. It rides amazing, drives amazing and wheels amazing. I'm very happy with the final product, just some minor tweaks to perfect it for me. I stopped posting on this thread because it will no longer show me to attach pictures, so if you want pictures feel free to check out my Instagram @ranger.trav

At the end of the day, here are the specs
*14" Fox coilovers w/dsc adj. 350/250 springs using coilover towers from midnight 4x4
*Teraflex Tera 44 front axle w/ 4.88 nitro gears, factory jk rubicon locker, chromoly shafts, teraflex big brake kit
*custom 3 link built with parts from midnight 4x4, 2" 1/4" wall dom with 1.25* currie johnny joints custom powder coat from Doug at Salt Lake powder coating
*custom steering built with parts from midnight 4x4. 1.5" dom on steering and track bar, 7/8"x7/8" FK heims throughout
*trailgear Toyota ifs gear box tapped for hydro, trailgear hydro assist ram, trail gear ifs dropped pitman, trail gear ifs box reinforcement plates. PSC hydro pump, mounted just below the alternator with a custom bracket using the alternator mounting bolts.
*SVC offroad front bumper, modified to work without the IFS crossmember
*rigid lights, rough country lights, JW speaker lights
*rough country switch pod and relay center
*custom flat bed from Nemesis Industries
*64" Deaver rear springs
34" long (14" travel) Fox 2.0 with reservoir rear shocks
*rear axle pushed back 8" (134" wheelbase)
*4.88 gears and bearing kit from nitro gears
*ford motorsports rear diff cover from stage 3motorsports
*custom front and rear drivelines from seagull diesel
*trail gear rock Sliders for a Tacoma 4 door
*17x9 -38 Fuel Zephyr 5x5 bolt pattern
*1.5" wheel spacers on front
*6x5.5 to 5x5 adapter in rear
*38x12.50x17 Nitto Ridge Grappler
*AFE cold air intake from stage3 motorsports
*MBRP cat back exhaust with axle turn down from stage3motorsports.com
*SCT Tuner with 93 octane custom tune from stage3motorsports.com
*turbosmart blow off valve from stage3motorsports



I'm sure there is more than this, but all I can think of at the moment.

Good for you and thanks for posting. That is an awesome Ranger!

 

[OC4095]

Moab trip

Fing rad bro. Love it when people go full commitment. Did you have to call Matts Off Road Recovery yet . If not stage it so you can lol.

 

[87stang616]

First test drive, a few days before the electric motor tried to kill my truck

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