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'01 Edge

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My dad wanted to get back into racing, so we got an '01 Ranger Edge as a project. We'll keep it as a pre-runner for a year or two before we actually go racing.

We're using a camburg l/t race kit for the front. We got a killer deal on it and it turns out that it was the first one that they ever made. The back will be 4-linked with a kit from a guy here in Oregon. We'll be using a Solo cage. We're switching out the 5r55e for a 5r55s, which means we have to yank the entire wiring harness and use one out of a 2002 to 2004 explorer that had that transmission. We have a setup to replace the steering rack with a swing set system since they have a tendency to break often from abuse.

Starting point:
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Began making progress fairly quickly:
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Shocks. 10" in front and 14" in rear
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Wasn't looking for this at the time but found one for an awesome deal
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Cab off:
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Started working on engine placement. Ended up with 13" of setback and 3" of drop
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Roll cage:
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These link mounts cap the frame and start the back half
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From when the rear end showed up. So wide they needed an extra box! 35 spline chromoly axles:
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Getting the frame caps put on:
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Put the cab back on the frame and started on the cage today:
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Wow!!! That is an impressive stockpile of parts and workmanship.
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What exploded in the cab?? Thats goin to be a wicked truck.
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hobbyturnedobsession wrote:What exploded in the cab?? Thats goin to be a wicked truck.
and underhood? Hit a paint truck?

can't wait to see how it turns out
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robertcrav wrote:
hobbyturnedobsession wrote:What exploded in the cab?? Thats goin to be a wicked truck.
and underhood? Hit a paint truck?

can't wait to see how it turns out
Haha. It was picked up as an insurance loss from vandalism. Paid even less when we told the junkyard to keep the bed and fenders!

I should clarify that the frame caps/links mounts weren't made by me. They're made by the guy who is making the 4 link.
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Yup this should be an impressive build. Looking foreward to future posts, keep up the good work.
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Looks like a cool project with some nice parts for sure.

That 4 link stuff is some nice work for sure!
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Will he sell just the back half frame/link mounts? Could you PM me his contact info? Thanks
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cs_drums wrote:Will he sell just the back half frame/link mounts? Could you PM me his contact info? Thanks
He will, but he doesn't have a separate price yet. He is going to get back to me and I'll let you know.
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Also, bypass shocks mocked up
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what happened to all the pics??? I can't seeeeee
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they are all there for me Robert.
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ChaseTruck754 wrote:they are all there for me Robert.
d'ah.... I wonder if it's a firewall thing here at work...killin me
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possible. Looks like he hosted them at imgur.com
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ChaseTruck754 wrote:possible. Looks like he hosted them at imgur.com
Yup... Blocked by Websense
Reason:

The Websense category "Personal Network Storage and Backup" is filtered.

I'll have to wait 'til I get home
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Looks great Jaime!
And for all you guys I have been bragging to about the 4 link bronco kit....
Keep your eyes on this ,the gentleman who designed this kit ,is the guy I sell them for.
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2.5x10 4 tube bypasses for the front

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Talked to the guy making the 4 link this weekend and they should be done this week. We went with chromoly, which caused the delay.
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Got the rear end and 4 link back

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Re: '01 Edge

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Looking great! Nice arms n axel work.
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