SpecsVehicle:2000 Ford RangerOwner:Ernest PicosChassis:Bumper-to-bumper 'cage built by DMZEngine:Ford 4.0 pushrod V-6 with AEM intake and custom headersDrivetrain:Stock automatic transmission, Ford 9-inch rear axle Suspension:Blitzkrieg Motorsports long-travel front suspension, DMZ four-link rear.Front travel:17 inches. Rear travel: 27 inches. King shocks.Steering:Stock rack with Blitzkrieg tie rodsBrakes:Stock front, disc coversion on rear axleTires:35-inch BFG All-TerrainInterior:Stock dash, DMZ 'cage work, PRP seatsOther Parts:DMZ sway bar, Parker Pumper air systemFavorite Off-Road Area:Ocotillo Wells, Baja, Lucerne Valley Ernest's Ranger The stock push-rod 4.0 V-6 isn't quite strong enough to pull the chassis up to the speeds the suspension can handle. An AEM intake and custom headers eke a few more ponies from the mill.The stock push-rod 4.0 V-6 isn't quite strong enough to pull the chassis up to the speeds Blitzkrieg's long-travel kit lays the foundation for the front end. The Blitz A-arms and custom knuckle connect to King coilovers, bypass shocks, and bump stops for seventeen inches of precisely-controlled travel.Blitzkrieg's long-travel kit lays the foundation for the front end. The Blitz A-arms and c Extensive triangulation means this 'cage is strong. The low door bars mean ingress and egress are reasonably easy.Extensive triangulation means this 'cage is strong. The low door bars mean ingress and egr A salvage-yard 9-inch from an F-150 is shown here, but Tim and Ernest are planning for a Trophy Truck-sized axle assembly in the near future.A salvage-yard 9-inch from an F-150 is shown here, but Tim and Ernest are planning for a T Look closely at the rear bumper. That "X" in the middle is slightly convex. This isn't a truck you want to nerf from behind. You'll lose.Look closely at the rear bumper. That "X" in the middle is slightly convex. This isn't a t How do you know when your suspension is smooth?..... .....Ernest Picos was still getting used to his..... .....newly-completed Ranger when he did this sky shot,..... .....complete with a pillow-soft landing..... .....He landed, circled back to the group,..... ......and asked "Did I get any air?" Somehow, DMZ managed to install these 2.5-inch King bump stops without having to move the brake booster.Somehow, DMZ managed to install these 2.5-inch King bump stops without having to move the The DMZ four-link cycles through 27 inches of clean travel. The light coating of dirt testifies that this truck gets driven in accordance with the way it was built.The DMZ four-link cycles through 27 inches of clean travel. The light coating of dirt test Ernest wanted as much overhead room as possible, so Tim mounted the seats close to the floor, piercing the tranny tunnel in the process. The main battery disconnect is mounted so that it's in easy reach of driver and co-driver.Ernest wanted as much overhead room as possible, so Tim mounted the seats close to the flo The stock dash was left in place, and trimmed to clear the tubing. « | 1 | 2 | 3 | View Full Article Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
