General Automotive Question

One_live95 · 07-27-2006, 06:47 PM

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 · 07-27-2006, 07:34 PM

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

One_live95 · 07-27-2006, 08:02 PM

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 · 07-27-2006, 08:34 PM

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 · 07-27-2006, 08:52 PM

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.........

jason

QWKSNKE · 07-27-2006, 09:02 PM

just thought thread might get more input here

Craig K. · 07-27-2006, 09:10 PM

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 · 07-27-2006, 09:43 PM

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 · 07-27-2006, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

just thought thread might get more input here

1sicklx · 07-27-2006, 11:40 PM

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

07-27-2006, 06:47 PM	#1
One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	General Automotive Question 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

07-27-2006, 07:34 PM	#2
slvrbullit Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: on the water Posts: 1,280	Re: General Automotive Question The 4x4's and I think the v8 exploreres did. __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited--- too many mods to list, about to be sitting on 1 ton axles. 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Lariat LE Crew Cab Short Box 7.3 auto 168,000 miles

07-27-2006, 08:02 PM	#3
One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	Re: General Automotive Question 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

07-27-2006, 08:34 PM	#4
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: General Automotive Question 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. __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

07-27-2006, 08:52 PM	#5
One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	Re: General Automotive Question 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......... jason

07-27-2006, 09:02 PM	#6
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: General Automotive Question just thought thread might get more input here __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

07-27-2006, 09:10 PM	#7
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: General Automotive Question 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. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

07-27-2006, 09:43 PM	#8
One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	Re: General Automotive Question 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

07-27-2006, 11:40 PM	#10
1sicklx BamaMafia 4 Life Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake View, AL Posts: 2,577	Re: General Automotive Question I had a 98 4.0L 5spd 2wd Ranger with the 8.8 ... I put 4.10's in it. __________________ 1999 Ford F-150 Lariat