This 1997 Ford Ranger Just Won't Quit - Four Wheeler Network
Some people sell their well-worn vehicles, others transfer the parts to a new donor, but Dave Barry just sees this as an opportunity to take what he has learned and make his Ford Ranger even better. Dave bought his Ranger new off the lot in ’97 and has been upgrading it ever since. That has included two TTB lift kits before he swapped in a Dana 44, and a few different link setups with the solid front axle. “One tons and 40's would be great,” Dave admits, “but honestly the fact that the front half of the truck is still full bodied and I drive it to and from the trails. That keeps me from going any further with it. ”. Given where Dave takes his truck now, we can only imagine what it would look like if he took it even “further”. The front suspension uses 2-inch diameter, 14-inch travel Fox coilovers with 200 over 250 lb-in coil springs. The axle is located by a three link suspension that uses lower links constructed from 1 ½-inch,. 120-wall DOM with rod ends at the frame and urethane bushings at the axle end. The rear axle is the factory Ford 8. 8 that was widened two inches by Currie Enterprises and upgraded with 31 spline axle shafts and big bearing housing ends. The diff has been upgraded with 4. 88 gears, a full Detroit Locker, and a Blue Torch Fab diff cover. Vehicle: 1997 Ford Ranger. Source: www.fourwheeler.com
