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by smallblockford
Tue Sep 23, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: trying to figure out what year to go with
Replies: 10
Views: 17624

Re: trying to figure out what year to go with

No worries, it will be getting a spool :D Thanks for all of the help and info! I might change my mind and keep it a track only truck. I'd save money on exhaust tubing since I could flip the headers and put stacks coming out the hood! You're still running the I beams, eh? The only time I really deal ...
by smallblockford
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:01 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: trying to figure out what year to go with
Replies: 10
Views: 17624

Re: trying to figure out what year to go with

also - Does anyone make any bolt-on rear suspension parts? Traction bars and the like.
by smallblockford
Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:31 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: trying to figure out what year to go with
Replies: 10
Views: 17624

Re: trying to figure out what year to go with

All '98'+ 4x4's were torsion bar suspension. Some 4x2's could be had with torsion also depending on model, Trailheads and Sports. All other 4x2's got the coil suspension. One of the limiting factors in the later Rangers is the lack of header options unless custom over the frame versions. Dave So th...
by smallblockford
Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:30 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: trying to figure out what year to go with
Replies: 10
Views: 17624

Re: trying to figure out what year to go with

As far as I know, all Rangers were I-beam up until 97. Torsion bars/coil spring front suspensions and rack-n-pinion got introduced in 98. What I don't recall is what dictated the difference between torsion and coil springs. I don't remember if that was a 2wd vs 4wd thing or if one was an "upgr...
by smallblockford
Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:45 am
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: trying to figure out what year to go with
Replies: 10
Views: 17624

trying to figure out what year to go with

I'm trying to figure out what Ranger I want to start with. Building a street/strip 302 Ranger. My plan is for low 12 seconds, ultimately, but I need to get a truck first. My favorite is the box style - Grew up in an 87 Ranger - but I hate working on any I beam trucks. Short/long arm front suspension...