Carlos
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2012
Look, before I get flack for posting a 2WD truck on a 4x4 forum, I KNOW. I have it listed on west coast forums where it probably belongs, but I figured I’d list it here as well since it IS located in North Carolina, on the off chance someone local might want it.
Now let me give you the story so we can get to the specs below. This truck belonged to my late brother; he passed away back in 2011, and had always wanted a prerunner. So my dad and I took it upon ourselves to take his mostly-stock Ranger and turn it into something that could fly. I did hours and hours of research, took welding classes, spent most of my expendable income on parts, and 2 years later, this beast was born. Now the tragic part: I don’t have my brother’s temperament, driving ability, or giant balls of steel, so this girl has only seen true air one time. The rest of the time I’ve done my best to drive her around town at least once a week, but mostly she’s been a garage queen. Added to that, I’m now a father, so I know I’m even LESS likely to ever take her jumping the way that she deserves. I want her to go to someone that will really put her through her paces and make her fly the way she was meant to. Serious inquiries only, please.
Asking: $20,000 OBO
Ok, now for the fun part:
Now let me give you the story so we can get to the specs below. This truck belonged to my late brother; he passed away back in 2011, and had always wanted a prerunner. So my dad and I took it upon ourselves to take his mostly-stock Ranger and turn it into something that could fly. I did hours and hours of research, took welding classes, spent most of my expendable income on parts, and 2 years later, this beast was born. Now the tragic part: I don’t have my brother’s temperament, driving ability, or giant balls of steel, so this girl has only seen true air one time. The rest of the time I’ve done my best to drive her around town at least once a week, but mostly she’s been a garage queen. Added to that, I’m now a father, so I know I’m even LESS likely to ever take her jumping the way that she deserves. I want her to go to someone that will really put her through her paces and make her fly the way she was meant to. Serious inquiries only, please.
Asking: $20,000 OBO
Ok, now for the fun part:
- 123,000 miles on odometer from original powertrain (which was completely swapped out and rebuilt)
- 3,000 miles since powertrain swap
- 307 V8 swap (5.0L Explorer engine bored over, fully rebuilt)
- Performance cam (Comp Cams)
- Performance rockers and lifters
- Hardened pistons
- Torque Monster exhaust headers
- Ported GT40 heads
- Manual F150 Transmission and clutch
- F-150 8.8" rear axle regeared
- Fully welded and reinforced axle
- Anti-wrap bars
- 17" aluminum Eagle USA wheels
- 33" BFG All-Terrain tires
- Custom front A-arm suspension by Blitzkrieg Motorsports
- 2.5x10" Fox Coilovers and 2.5x10" Fox bypass shocks with remote reservoir
- 15" travel from bump stop to limit strap
- Custom cantilever rear suspension by Dixon Bros
- 2.5x8" Fox bypass shocks with remote reservoir
- G50 Leaf springs
- 17" of travel from bump stop to limit strap
- Fiberglass flared front and rear fenders by FiberWerx
- Custom tube bumpers
- Custom tube tailgate/spare wheel mount
- Fully integrated roll cage by MarsFab Off-road.
- Corbeau racing seats and 5-point harnesses.
- Foam engine fire suppression system
- Firebottle FE-36 (Halon replacement) cab fire suppression system
- WORKING AC
- Extras: hi-lift jack, rescue ramps, and SCT tuner
