This is my 1986 Ford Ranger STX. It is 4WD with a 2.9L (soon to be 4.0L) V6 with an automatic A4LD transmission (Soon to be 5R55E), and a Borg Warner 1350 transfer case, a 7.5 inch Limited Slip rear with a Dana 28 front axle and 3.73:1 gears. It has a 22.85:1 crawling ratio, and a ramp travel index of 616... not too bad, but I want better!

My future plans for this truck are....

-Front bumper/brush guard w/reciever.....................................(Mocked up plans, Just need material!)
-Reciever mounted 6,000lb winch
-KC Daylighter Halogen long and short range lights
-4"-6" suspension lift
-Cold air intake (Possibly a snorkel, Not sure yet!)
-4.10 gears or 4.56
-31 to 35 inch Tires
-Front and Rear axle swap
-Sliding rear window

This is a list of things I added, replaced, modified, or fixed and the cost of each.

Bought the truck.............................................................................$360
Electric Fan......................................................................................$0 - - - (Removed from a previous vehicle)
180 Degree Thermostat................................................................$5
Radio on until door open circuit...................................................$8
Radio installation kit......................................................................$10
Delay Relay for Domelight............................................................$10
Haynes Repair Manual for Ranger ............................................$14
Haynes Repair Manual for Explorer (Engine/ Tranny) ............$14
Lock for my hitch.............................................................................$17
10,000 lb Reciever Tow Hook......................................................$17
Used right side manual hub........................................................$20
Replaced tailgate cables..............................................................$25
Tow Strap (30,000 lb rated)..........................................................$25
Brake pads and shoes..................................................................$30
New front calipers..........................................................................$30
Foglights..........................................................................................$40
Aftermarket guages.......................................................................$40
Chrome grille..................................................................................$45
Steering Stabilizer .........................................................................$45
Rewired entire audio system.......................................................$45
Materials to install 4.0 Harness..................................................$47
5 mile range GMRS/FRS Radios................................................$55
Used intake manifold....................................................................$60
New Body Mounts..........................................................................$70
Transmission Cooler....................................................................$70
Hayden Oil Filter Relocation Kit..................................................$75
800 Watt Power Inverter................................................................$75
3" Body Lift Kit.................................................................................$100
New tires.........................................................................................$500
4x4 5R55E transmission.............................................................$510
4.0 Engine, wiring harness, 8.8" rear.........................................$550

Page 1: Description, Future Plans, Mods, repairs and Cost
Page 2: The Progress
Page 3: Assorted Parts Pics
Page 4: 2.9/A4LD to 4.0/5R55E Swap

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