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[Colo_Ranger]

4.88 gears? Is this 2wd? Or what is your plans for the front

I'm on 4.88 front and rear. Flawless for 20k miles.

Yukon sells a full kit. Link

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[ScarzRanger21(2.0)]

Finally upgraded to 35x12.5x17 Kenda Klever RTs. They're a fantastic tire, so far. 35s look so good on this truck.

What lift did you go with to fit 35s? I’m currently sitting on 33s with a 3.5” lift, 1.5” blocks in the rear. Also assuming the bumpers add some extra clearance.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

What lift did you go with to fit 35s? I’m currently sitting on 33s with a 3.5” lift, 1.5” blocks in the rear. Also assuming the bumpers add some extra clearance.

I've got the ARB/OME BP-51 front with 1" strut spacers. I had to cut the bottom back corner of the fenders to clear. The trick is +30 wheels with 1" wheel spacers too (or 0 offset wheels). My crash bars have been modified extensively too (cut way back).

 

[LaBalbe]

Memorializing the first post: Updated first post coming.


My old build was cluttered and had a lot of crap all over the place. I am going to try and keep this one more organized. In trying to do that, I will always update the first post with the most recent picture and modification list.

Picture updated on 12.11.2025:
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I need to get more pictures, as this is missing quite a few modifications, but its the best I've got right now.

Modification List:

• Suspension/Tires:
  • OME BP-51 front and Rear
  • Icon Upper Control Arms
  • OME HD 2.2 Leaf Springs
  • 35x12.5x17 Kenda Klever RTs
  • Bronco Sasquatch wheels
  • FactionFab 6x139.7mm 1.0" Forged Aluminum Wheel Spacers
  • Tom Woods 1 Piece Drive Shaft
• Protection/Recovery:
  • White Knuckle Off Road Sliders welded on
  • ARB skid Plates
  • AFN Front Bumper
  • ARB Summit Bumper
  • BILLET WINCH SHACKLE - ORANGE
  • Badlands 12000 Winch with Synthetic Line
  • ARB single compressor mounted
• Communications:
  • Icom IC-2730a HAM Radio
  • 67 Designs 3 ball mount
  • Bullet Point Mounting Solutions 1 cm arms
  • Jeep Uniq Icom 20mm ball mount
  • Garmin inReach Mini 2
• Lighting:
  • Cali Raised LED ditch light brackets
  • Dark Defense DDS4 2.0
  • Diode Dynamics SS3 with flood pattern (white)
  • Diode Dynamics SS2 with flood pattern (white) as ARB bumper markers
  • Diode Dynamics SS3 in fog pattern (amber) as ARB bumper fog lights.
  • Diode Dynamics SS5 auxiliary lights
  • SS3 amber chase lights
• Overlandy stuff:
  • Long Range America 37 Gallon Replacement Tank
  • FORD RANGER SUPERCREW ROOF RACK | 2019-2021
  • 23Zero Breezeway Series (62") RTT
  • Mishimoto Borne Off-Road Snorkel
  • RSi SmartCap EVOa
• Appearance Mods
  • Ford Raptor Grille (knockoff)
• Performance
  • 4.88 Gears from Yukon, installed by TRU Automotive
  • Mishimoto charge pipes
  • Unleashed tune
  • GFB BOV+

Removed Parts:

• Builtright Industries Dash Mount - I decided I didn't want anything hanging off my dash. This may change again but, for now, I am running a clean dash.
• Builtright Industries Bedside Rack System - I installed a Decked System. No issues with the bedrack system, but Decked fits my needs better.
• TruXedo TruXport Tonneau Cover - Removed because of the Decked.
• 8" Billie Bars - I can't say anything bad about Billie Bars. I absolutely love the system, but with the Decked, I needed an additional 4" height to clear my cooler. This led to quite a few changes.
• Eibach 2.0 Stage 1 Suspension Package - This kit rode great, but I added a bumper and winch and it just couldn't handle the additional weight.
• 255/80r17 Toyo Open Country A/T III - I wanted bigger tires.
• Skid Plate Package | 19-Present Ranger - I changed out the AFN bumper to the ARB bumper, and the ARB skids work with the ARB bumper.
• Sherpa Tent Mounts (Short) - Worked with Billie Bars, not the new RCI rack.
• Auxbeam 8 Gang Switch Panel - I wanted a cleaner install.
• 12″ Sport Bed Rack - I had a baby and needed dry storage. Babies have lots of crap that needs to stay out of the elements.
• OME HD Front and OME SD Rear
• ICON Multi-Rate Leaf Springs (Configuration 3)
• Midland USA MXT275VP4
• Smittybilt XRC GEN3 9.5K Comp Series Winch with Synthetic Cable
• 7 INCH 178W ROUND OFF ROAD LIGHT SPOT BEAM LED DRIVING LIGHTS
• LightForce Fascia and CH4x4 Custom Switches
• Auxbeam Light Bar

The next post is from my original build. It gives an idea on what I thought when I bought the truck. (Though those plans have fallen by the wayside.)

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The BRI bed rack system is still doing great in mine. Thanks for putting it up for sale and shipping it over.

 

[That_one_Ranger]

I'm on 4.88 front and rear. Flawless for 20k miles.

Yukon sells a full kit. Link

This is good news for me I have been wanting to do this but was always told due to the style of our front that I was stuck with 3.73

 

[Colo_Ranger]

This is good news for me I have been wanting to do this but was always told due to the style of our front that I was stuck with 3.73

I heard those lies too. Someone, somewhere started those lies and I want to kick them in the shins.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

The BRI bed rack system is still doing great in mine. Thanks for putting it up for sale and shipping it over.

Glad you're liking them! They were a great product but, as you can tell, I like to change things...

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Hit the trails with @Nopalito and my family last weekend. Really enjoyed a day in the dirt but... it ws an ice rink on the climb out. We ended up going back the way we came. The real issue was that, once I got stuck on forward momentum, I would slide back 25 yards with ZERO control. I gave it a couple shots but then decided not to risk my family or truck anymore.

 

[Texas_Ranger21]

I'm on 4.88 front and rear. Flawless for 20k miles.

Yukon sells a full kit. Link

what is your rpm at while highway driving? This is the only thing holding me back from biting the bullet. I’m on 315/70/r17 tires so pretty close to a 35.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

what is your rpm at while highway driving? This is the only thing holding me back from biting the bullet. I’m on 315/70/r17 tires so pretty close to a 35.

Depends on the speed... We have 55, 65, and 75 out here. The truck cruises comfortably at 65-70. 75 is a little high and 85 is screaming. The truck will hold 85 but the RPM is high. I will get numbers for you next time I drive.

 

[That_one_Ranger]

Depends on the speed... We have 55, 65, and 75 out here. The truck cruises comfortably at 65-70. 75 is a little high and 85 is screaming. The truck will hold 85 but the RPM is high. I will get numbers for you next time I drive.

Do you know if there is a 4.56 or similar option?

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Do you know if there is a 4.56 or similar option?

4.88 is the only option I found. You can do 4.56 but, from what I found, you have to replace the front diff with the Dana FDU. That's a whole other can of worms.

There was a guy on here who did 4.56 on the M190 but... when I tried using his part numbers to look up parts, nothing was right. The gears, per the part number he used, were not 4.56 when I called the distributer and/or shop that was doing the installation.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

what is your rpm at while highway driving? This is the only thing holding me back from biting the bullet. I’m on 315/70/r17 tires so pretty close to a 35.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

RPG UCA installed. Beautiful parts, horrible company to deal with.

 

[Rambo2020R]

The OME BP51 is enough for 35s? I thought they only provide roughly a 2” lift? I was under the impression you need at least 3” to 3.5” for 35s

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