This was a bad IDEA
#101
#102
here is an ebay link the seller is in PA he has a pile of eb dana 44 axles 325.00 + shipping pick up is free
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/66-77...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/66-77...Q5fAccessories
#103
The eb axle is low pinion. I was going to buy a high pinion full width and have it cut down but it was 400.00 per axle plus axle shafts. I also know with the high pinion the engine cross member has to be modified for clearance. the factory shafts are weak with the 297 universal joint. I upgraded the shafts with chrome moly 4340 shafts with 760 joints
Once you move up in years on the EB not only do they start to get beefier (discs, better ujoints, reverse cut) but they also get wider so it you have to weigh: Do you want to get an early axle that is the width you want but needs built up? or Do you want to get an axle that is already ready to go but will either need shortened or you will have a wider stance then you want?
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Why not just run a waggy up front and the 6 lug shafts for an expo 8.8 out back? Or convert the waggy front to 5 lug with a couple cheap ford parts. Instead of going through a **** ton of crap just to get the same basic thing...
Just an idea. Waggy's are everywhere. I picked up a 90' front and rear with 38" tsl's w/aluminum wheels for $150. People are always looking to get rid of crap they have laying around. Just have to keep your eyes open and have other people looking out for you too. That's how I got my deal.
Just an idea. Waggy's are everywhere. I picked up a 90' front and rear with 38" tsl's w/aluminum wheels for $150. People are always looking to get rid of crap they have laying around. Just have to keep your eyes open and have other people looking out for you too. That's how I got my deal.
#106
here is an ebay link the seller is in PA he has a pile of eb dana 44 axles 325.00 + shipping pick up is free
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/66-77...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/66-77...Q5fAccessories
#107
Why not just run a waggy up front and the 6 lug shafts for an expo 8.8 out back? Or convert the waggy front to 5 lug with a couple cheap ford parts. Instead of going through a **** ton of crap just to get the same basic thing...
Just an idea. Waggy's are everywhere. I picked up a 90' front and rear with 38" tsl's w/aluminum wheels for $150. People are always looking to get rid of crap they have laying around. Just have to keep your eyes open and have other people looking out for you too. That's how I got my deal.
Just an idea. Waggy's are everywhere. I picked up a 90' front and rear with 38" tsl's w/aluminum wheels for $150. People are always looking to get rid of crap they have laying around. Just have to keep your eyes open and have other people looking out for you too. That's how I got my deal.
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#110
The biggest problem with the newer Rangers is the steering. Since the 98+ trucks use rack and pinion you have to convert it to a steering gear box. That creates a need for custom mounting of the box, custom steering shaft from the box to the steering wheel, and custom power steering hoses.
#113
#114
The frame is not the same. You'll have to fab radius arm mounts, you'll have to do fab work to make that trac bar bracket fit, you'll have to fab the buckets to fit, you'll have to fab the steering setup. There is nothing about that duff stuff that will just fit a newer Ranger. You'll have to modify everybit of it except maybe the coils and radius arms themselves. For the amount of work to make it fit there are much better options out there. Oh and good luck mounting up a gen3 Ranger steering box on that 98+ frame.
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#120
Why are being so combative? People are telling you out of experience, not trying to show you up. Get under a TTB Ranger and a Coil Spring Ranger, do some thinking, measure some stuff, compare the frames, and come back and think over what you've said so far. Trust me, the outward appearance of the 93-97 similarities to the 98-03 is very deceiving.
#121
actually i own a 94 ranger and my mom owns a 05 sport trac which has the same front frame a suspension as the ifs rangers.
so yes smart *** i do have one to know that. i dont understand why you think you know so much more than everyone else
so yes smart *** i do have one to know that. i dont understand why you think you know so much more than everyone else
#122
Why are being so combative? People are telling you out of experience, not trying to show you up. Get under a TTB Ranger and a Coil Spring Ranger, do some thinking, measure some stuff, compare the frames, and come back and think over what you've said so far. Trust me, the outward appearance of the 93-97 similarities to the 98-03 is very deceiving.
I dont know more than anyone else, But if someone could give me a reason vs just saying no it wont work that would be great
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Why are being so combative? People are telling you out of experience, not trying to show you up. Get under a TTB Ranger and a Coil Spring Ranger, do some thinking, measure some stuff, compare the frames, and come back and think over what you've said so far. Trust me, the outward appearance of the 93-97 similarities to the 98-03 is very deceiving.
Someone near a JY, one that would let them do some measuring.
For me and if accurate, that would be great, I would appreciate your time.