slammed 4x4 project

89LXCarb · 02-13-2001, 04:40 PM

I was thinking about getting a ford ranger or an explorer and lowering it. I could beef up the motor if it was a 5.0 or put a 5.0 in the ranger. That way I could use low range 4x4 for short street races and that thing would launch hard as hell I'm sure. I saw the guys on Hot Rod TV do it with a dodge durango so I dn't see why I couldn't do it with an explorer.
any thoughts on this??

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4 cyl converted to 302
comp cams cam, ported GT 40 heads, Edelbrock intake, holley carb
Turbo coupe rear with 373's
4 inch cowl hood
finally done after what seemed like forever!!!!!

mustangII460 · 02-13-2001, 09:52 PM

I am always the one to try new things also.

I had a 89 2wd Ext Cab Ranger that I put a 302/C4 in. I also had to change out the 7.5 rear to a 9inch. I actually broke the pinion shaft on the 7incher. The motor was a straight forward swap. All I did to the rear was spring perches.

Umm, 4wd? I think that would be wild. The only thing is you would probibly need a Dana 44 front 9inch rear and a NP205 transfer case. This might last longer with serious hole shots.

I dont know what type of transfer cases are in a Exploder. I bet it would not last very long though.

FlamedF150 · 02-15-2001, 09:43 PM

I haven't seen a ranger or an explorer done like that but I have seen full size 4 wheel drives lowered, and having owned a 97 4WD I totally agree on the way those trucks launch in 4 wheel low.It would be pretty trick to blow away a mustang in a 4 x 4 ranger

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Duffy Douglas
Built Ford Tough, Moderator
The Mustang Works Magazine
Blown & Flamed F150

02-17-2001, 07:46 PM

I hope you like spending money.

69fastback · 02-18-2001, 06:15 AM

that would be awesome. Go with the ranger they have kits to convert them over to 5.0s already so it would be eaiser than an explorer but u can by v8 explorer it is very expensive though

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69 428 cobra jet: tons of mods.
97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III
BUCKLE UP. SUCK IT IN.
Objects in the mirror are about to disappear...
QUICKLY!!!!!!

tireburner163 · 02-21-2001, 11:34 PM

ummm 4x4 aren't suppose to go down. they go the other. just beef up the engine and whoop a stang's butt with a 3" lift and 33s

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1990 Dodge Dynasty with 175,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang.
The "Guetto Glider"

02-13-2001, 04:40 PM	#1
89LXCarb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA Posts: 267	slammed 4x4 project I was thinking about getting a ford ranger or an explorer and lowering it. I could beef up the motor if it was a 5.0 or put a 5.0 in the ranger. That way I could use low range 4x4 for short street races and that thing would launch hard as hell I'm sure. I saw the guys on Hot Rod TV do it with a dodge durango so I dn't see why I couldn't do it with an explorer. any thoughts on this?? ------------------ 4 cyl converted to 302 comp cams cam, ported GT 40 heads, Edelbrock intake, holley carb Turbo coupe rear with 373's 4 inch cowl hood finally done after what seemed like forever!!!!!

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02-13-2001, 09:52 PM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	I am always the one to try new things also. I had a 89 2wd Ext Cab Ranger that I put a 302/C4 in. I also had to change out the 7.5 rear to a 9inch. I actually broke the pinion shaft on the 7incher. The motor was a straight forward swap. All I did to the rear was spring perches. Umm, 4wd? I think that would be wild. The only thing is you would probibly need a Dana 44 front 9inch rear and a NP205 transfer case. This might last longer with serious hole shots. I dont know what type of transfer cases are in a Exploder. I bet it would not last very long though.

02-15-2001, 09:43 PM	#3
FlamedF150 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 7	I haven't seen a ranger or an explorer done like that but I have seen full size 4 wheel drives lowered, and having owned a 97 4WD I totally agree on the way those trucks launch in 4 wheel low.It would be pretty trick to blow away a mustang in a 4 x 4 ranger ------------------ Duffy Douglas Built Ford Tough, Moderator The Mustang Works Magazine Blown & Flamed F150

02-17-2001, 07:46 PM	#4
84stang83zephyr Guest Posts: n/a	I hope you like spending money.

02-18-2001, 06:15 AM	#5
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	that would be awesome. Go with the ranger they have kits to convert them over to 5.0s already so it would be eaiser than an explorer but u can by v8 explorer it is very expensive though ------------------ 69 428 cobra jet: tons of mods. 97 f-150 5.4 xlt mark III BUCKLE UP. SUCK IT IN. Objects in the mirror are about to disappear... QUICKLY!!!!!!

02-21-2001, 11:34 PM	#6
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	ummm 4x4 aren't suppose to go down. they go the other. just beef up the engine and whoop a stang's butt with a 3" lift and 33s ------------------ 1990 Dodge Dynasty with 175,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang. The "Guetto Glider"