# DragnDoor's 1998 Ranger **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [April 13, 2010, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441 "2010-04-13T04:21:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/101 "2010-08-02T06:53:16Z")
> [@Confusing Words - Your / You're](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/confusing-words-your-youre/34028/2): > > instead of truck nuts its gonna have a chain penis? I set the trends everyone else follows. :rofl I changed the chain on my dirt bike, so I welded up a section of it into a long dong shifter. The rest I had left I welded into the dick, and put it on my buddys windshield down the road for him to find in the morning on his way to work. lol ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/102 "2010-08-02T06:59:33Z")
New shifter: ![http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tcnKIjvGh14/TFYT5OFEwKI/AAAAAAAABl8/YdZ_qMeFuY8/s512/DSC_0517.jpg](http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tcnKIjvGh14/TFYT5OFEwKI/AAAAAAAABl8/YdZ_qMeFuY8/s512/DSC_0517.jpg) Had to move the steering shaft hole on the fire wall up. Thats as high as it can go, its just below the rain tray. Its about 3 inches higher at the firewall from full bind on the joint. Not ideal, but will sufice. ![http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tcnKIjvGh14/TFYT7fLirUI/AAAAAAAABmA/_oB2nMZ0euA/s720/DSC_0518.jpg](http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tcnKIjvGh14/TFYT7fLirUI/AAAAAAAABmA/_oB2nMZ0euA/s720/DSC_0518.jpg) Good idea of what the dash will be like. Simple curved sheet metal dash. venter will have a cut out section that will water fall down to the trans hump. stock ranger cluster will be cut down and flushed into the drivers side, air gauges and cd player will go into the waterfall section in the center. I might weld on a big metal spike on the passanger side in place of the air bag, but thats still up in the air. ![http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tcnKIjvGh14/TFYT9DfR5iI/AAAAAAAABmE/UsGdS78vi5g/s720/DSC_0519.jpg](http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tcnKIjvGh14/TFYT9DfR5iI/AAAAAAAABmE/UsGdS78vi5g/s720/DSC_0519.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![v8lonoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@v8lonoma](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/v8lonoma)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2010, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/103 "2010-08-16T11:00:33Z")
> [@Just moved to Lockport from the DC area](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-moved-to-lockport-from-the-dc-area/33947/61): > > So the only way this thing will lay rocker is if you run small wheels?? rim size means nothing. a 15 inch rim with the right tire on it is as tall as a 20 or maybe even 22. i like the cragars. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2010, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/104 "2010-08-16T12:03:22Z")
Delux 69’s! ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2010, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/105 "2010-08-16T13:00:55Z")
My question was 100% valid, rim size can effect how low the truck can go. ---
**Author:** ![v8lonoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@v8lonoma](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/v8lonoma)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/106 "2010-08-16T13:37:22Z")
> [@Baby Name help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/baby-name-help/34375/38): > > My question was 100% valid, rim size can effect how low the truck can go. no it cant. overall tire diameter determines how low the truck can go, not just the rim size. for example. a 15 inch rim with a 275/60 on it is about 28" tall. a 20 inch rim with a 255/40 is also about 28" tall. rim does not matter, overall tire height matters which is determined on what tire he runs. just because he wants the look of 15 inch rims with a nice side wall does not mean the truck cant lay out on “big rims” ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2010, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/107 "2010-08-16T14:09:45Z")
Well I know tire size matters but when it really comes down to the smallest tire you can run on a rim and you still cant go low enough, you’ll have to get a smaller rim. ---
**Author:** ![DragnDoor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4491bb/32.png) [@DragnDoor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DragnDoor)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2010, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/108 "2010-08-16T14:30:51Z")
it will lay out with anything lower than a 26" overall diameter however you want to look at it. anything bigger will be above my hood line as well as my bed sides. and i hate the look of something laid on big wheels sticking out. plus i want it to be different from all the other mini trucks out there with bright paint and big rollers, so im thinking oldschool ---
**Author:** ![v8lonoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@v8lonoma](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/v8lonoma)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2010, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/109 "2010-08-16T15:17:35Z")
the 18s i used to have were under 26. you make be able to get a 20 under that two, but i wouldnt on these roads lol. ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2010, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/110 "2010-08-17T09:33:07Z")
I got them 20’s… they aint 20’s… nahhh they 10’s but I keep them clean tho. ![http://c0181321.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/PH556d7cWfzH7e_1_m.jpg](http://c0181321.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/PH556d7cWfzH7e_1_m.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![zee\_oh\_sex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zee_oh_sex/32/6451_2.png) [@zee\_oh\_sex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zee_oh_sex)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2010, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/111 "2010-08-17T09:40:30Z")
id go the the delux’s! ---
**Author:** ![imported\_ST4TUS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_st4tus/32/6290_2.png) [@imported\_ST4TUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_ST4TUS)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2010, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/112 "2010-08-17T10:46:01Z")
Rear - Smoothie Front - Deluxxx ---
**Author:** ![BlueS14240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blues14240sx/32/6410_2.png) [@BlueS14240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlueS14240sx)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2010, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/113 "2010-08-17T11:40:48Z")
actually a cool idea^^^ ---
**Author:** ![v8lonoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@v8lonoma](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/v8lonoma)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2010, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/114 "2010-08-17T15:43:55Z")
will final color be white? if yes the delux’s would look good the color they are in the picture. after looking them over im digging the delux’s the most. ---
**Author:** ![mcflurry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mcflurry/32/6468_2.png) [@mcflurry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mcflurry)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/115 "2010-08-17T18:50:17Z")
mike we may have a new toy to bag sooner than i thought 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2010, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/116 "2010-08-18T06:36:41Z")
> [@My new toy what do ya think?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-toy-what-do-ya-think/34445/6): > > mike we may have a new toy to bag sooner than i thought 🙂 You got the truck back!!! FUCK YEA > [@This is Really Cool and Not So Cool...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-is-really-cool-and-not-so-cool/34333/18): > > will final color be white? if yes the delux’s would look good the color they are in the picture. after looking them over im digging the delux’s the most. going semi satin black, not totally matte, but not gloss. > [@Testing waters: 95 ls vtec integra ( now with pics)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/testing-waters-95-ls-vtec-integra-now-with-pics/32064/68): > > Rear - Smoothie > Front - Deluxxx Damn thats a good idea. time to bust out photoshop. ---
**Author:** ![v8lonoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@v8lonoma](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/v8lonoma)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2010, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/117 "2010-08-18T08:52:42Z")
at first i didnt like the idea of the two rims… but i forgot you said you were going to paint them. lol. it would be neat, lugs on the front rims not on the rear rims. ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/118 "2010-08-19T06:35:34Z")
> [@Callout : Layzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-layzie/34444/86): > > at first i didnt like the idea of the two rims… but i forgot you said you were going to paint them. lol. it would be neat, lugs on the front rims not on the rear rims. Yeah kind of like the old skool rods with crazy rear end swaps. The ass end should be able to get a 10" wide tire back there too. even though you wont really see it. ---
**Author:** ![Shady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/119 "2010-08-19T12:12:25Z")
Mike im dropping my ranger off next week. I will fill teh bed full of beer Please let me know when its done ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/120 "2010-08-19T12:47:37Z")
RGR that. I will get on the cnc plasma table and start cutting out the weld in cooler panels for the bed. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441.md?page=7)