General Automotive Question

[One_live95]

Are there any ford ranger pickups that come with an 8.8 in the rear? I have heard people talke of using the axles in a mustang but didn't know if the rear was the same or what.

I am thinking of putting together a fuel injected ranger pickup....kinda a hobby project that i don't think would wind up being too expensive. Does anyone know of any good site w/ hot to's of FAQ's on this subject, i looked for a little while and didn't come up with much.


I think a five speed, 5.0 with H/C/I would pretty quick, maybe even a little bottle.. yet would still be able to haul stuff around. On another note, i really like the lightnings, but everyone i have looked at in this area is in the 20's and that seems high but is probably just me.


any advice, and or imput is welcomed, talk me out of it, or into it. Just kinda tossing around the idea


jason

[slvrbullit]

The 4x4's and I think the v8 exploreres did.

[One_live95]

as long as it is the same kind of truck I.E a ranger one from a 4x4 etc would swap right into the chassis right?


jason

[QWKSNKE]

I am unsure but it may have been only the 4.0L 4wd Rangers. Unsure on what model explorers had an 8.8 but I know they had them because I worked on one a few years ago.

On the axles, it doesn't matter whether it came from a 7.5 or a 8.8 rear, the axles are the same diameter. Only the spline count affects that item.

Oh yeah, cost will be more than the mustang to transform the truck. Especially if you include the kit that you have to buy to put a 5.0 and tranny in.

[One_live95]

cool info Lee, i was wondering if it is even worth it. Kinda trying to plan another project, kinda want something different than a stang for while. That or a stock stang for a DD

hard to make up my mind. Thanks for putting the thread in the appropriate place, was unsure if it classified as tech, but wasn't sure if it belonged in talk either......... :nice:

jason

[QWKSNKE]

just thought thread might get more input here

[Craig K.]

I always wanted to do a 5.0 Ranger.
After college I had an S-10 with a 350/4spd and it was a great beater truck and would haul butt too.

I will look around also on the web for some sites, if I find anything I will post it here.

[One_live95]

i found a site called ranger-forums.com, i have been reading for around 2 hours........I saw a teal one at FFW about two years ago running consistent low 10 second runs pulling the tires in the first couple gears with a five speed to me that is kinda awesome. I talked to the guy, he said it was just something he put together over the years, and didn't have a ton of money in it.


jason

[One_live95]

just thought thread might get more input here


:nice:

[1sicklx]

I had a 98 4.0L 5spd 2wd Ranger with the 8.8 ... I put 4.10's in it. :metal:

[One_live95]

so i take it the newer models are the ones with the 8.8? How did you like the 4.0 with the gears and the 5 speed?

just curious.



jason

[QWKSNKE]

I think a guy by the name "F-22" on street car forums has a V-8 ranger

[Italian LX]

I think a guy by the name "F-22" on street car forums has a V-8 ranger
Yep, his name's Peter. He raced it in T/S this year and he also frequents the FFW boards. I talked to him on a couple occations and sems like a really nice guy.

There's a picture of him somewhere on this board checking out Janice and Christi. :dirty:

[wickmaster]

Now if you were going to swea the axles to a 'stang, you would need both left from the ranger. But yes, they are the same diameter and if you call a salvage yard they would be able to help with the rears.

[QWKSNKE]

Now if you were going to swea the axles to a 'stang, you would need both left from the ranger. But yes, they are the same diameter and if you call a salvage yard they would be able to help with the rears.


that is correct or 2 passenger side axles from an Aerostar

[wickmaster]

that is correct or 2 passenger side axles from an Aerostar


I did not know the Areostar would work. For the front I belive you use the Mark VII rotors. They bolt right on.

[1sicklx]

so i take it the newer models are the ones with the 8.8? How did you like the 4.0 with the gears and the 5 speed?

just curious.

jason

I wish I had never sold it.

[Blown 5.0]

My buddy has built 2 rangers with 5.0s. didnt spend a lot of money, Headers (that actually fit) oil pan, radiator, and heater box is the most expense. Also my son has a first gen Lighting pickup, with a KB blowzilla (2.2 liter i think) he wants to sell only has like 60k miles? I think he wants around $ 9k.

[One_live95]

pm sent

good info so far on the axles and rears.........gotta make up my mind soon, cause when the leg and ankle heals, i am gonna want a new project

jason