Yes, a Ford Ranger...it has potential to be the most ultimate prerunner(2wd offroad racer) for not very much $$$ at all. Ok, here's the plan:

  1. Buy a running 82-95 Ranger for less than $1k(much less if possible), engine doesn't matter...gears can fix torque problem.
  2. Get 2wd lift (about $300-$1000)
  3. Put Lift on truck
  4. Throw away bed(or shorten to make a toolbox) to clear room for tires
  5. Put the largest tires reccomended to fit with said lift on the front(ie. factory: 28", after 4" lift: 31"), this means that the front would be about 5-5.5" higher than stock.
  6. Rather than put the 4" lift blocks in the back, just put 10" taller tires(38" tall boggers desired) so that it sits level and has an insane amount of clearance.
  7. Roll the rear axle from a wrecked explorer under the back(ford 8.8, same as f150). This should be the same width as the ranger's origional rear axle and mount in the same place, so no modifications there. Axle already has disk brakes.
  8. Change to a lower R&P(~$200) and drop in a minispool in the rear diff(~$40).
  9. Drive to biggest mudhole known.
  10. Drive out of biggest mudhole known and laugh at the people w/ 4wds that are looking at the hole with terror and worrying about getting mud in their front differentials and inside of thier vehicles.(I have met a whole lot of people like this...monster vehicle wont "use" it)

NOTE: This was not intened to offend anyone. It was intended only to inspire people who wish to partake in some 2wd offroading. If you build, or have built the truck of which I speak(and loose sleep at night over), please send pictures to [email protected]. If you have a truck that you would like to donate to my cause or sell me for about $200, please email the above address. :)

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