V8 Solid Axle Ranger

[Raceranger97]

Looking more likely after tonight’s push. Took the Transmission in to swap the output shaft to match the Atlas. Trans ended up being toast according them which was a fun surprise. So it got a full rebuild with some updated parts. Got it all mated up and in. Gotta build x members and drivelines next.

 

[the bodj]

You're not screwing around with this thing! You've gotten a ton done in a short amount of time, and done a tone of wheeling with it too!

 

[Raceranger97]

You're not screwing around with this thing! You've gotten a ton done in a short amount of time, and done a tone of wheeling with it too!

Thanks! Ya I typically jam non stop on projects once I get excited about them. This thing has been a blast so far and more capable than expected. I want to hit all the hard trails this summer Like Fordyce and Rubicon, I think after this it will be pretty dialed.

 

[Raceranger97]

Pulled an all nighter with Max from Built Industries, got both x members done and the hard part of the exhaust. The plan is to build this kid plate/belly pan below the T case. Ignore the mismatched rock lights lol.

 

[Raceranger97]

Exhausted

 

[Raceranger97]

Ignore the mockup hardware, but the case got some protection.

 

[Raceranger97]

Finally got rid of the scratched up purple tint. Couldn’t even see out the back window.

 

[2012SVTSC]

Wow nice work. Helps me get back in the garage.

 

[Raceranger97]

Well it’s all in there! Trans is acting up a bit so hopefully that’s an easy fix. Low Low is sooo Low.

 

[Raceranger97]

I love it. Hope I don’t ruin it at KOH

 

[Motiracer38]

This thing turned out great. You should get the axle pros logo hand-painted to really tie in the hot rod theme. Should be some old school painters left in the central valley.

 

[Raceranger97]

This thing turned out great. You should get the axle pros logo hand-painted to really tie in the hot rod theme. Should be some old school painters left in the central valley.

Thanks! Ya I agree that would look cool. I was thinking about having a stencil made and spray painting it on for that old school look. But having it hand painted is definitely a cooler idea.

 

[Raceranger97]

Truck is at the transmission shop currently. Shifts 1-2 perfectly but wont go into 3rd. They said they may be able to fix it by dropping the pan and doing something to the valve body. If the trans has to come out, its going to KOH as a 2 speed with a top speed of 45mph lol.

 

[Raceranger97]

Welp she survived KOH! This thing creeps through the big rocks really well now. Can’t believe the only body damage I got was a tail light. Very first thing I did with it was pull it off the trailer and go up chocolate thunder which was a little intimidating and stressful learning how to use the Atlas in such an intense situation, but it went right up. Throughout the week it got much easier to shift.

 

[Exploder_M]

Saw you cruising by while we were watching at Her problem. Truck looked really good.

 

[Raceranger97]

Saw you cruising by while we were watching at Her problem. Truck looked really good.View attachment 33969

Oh nice! Ya that was a cool spot to spectate.

 

[Raceranger97]

Cleaned up like it never happened, except for the driveline. After seeing how much it got into the rocks I’m considering a High Pinion rear diff.

 

[Raceranger97]

Welp, trans is back out. Was in the shop for a week while they attempted to fix it via the valve body, but said it must be something else internal. While it was out I had the rear driveline retubed.