Vehicle Description
We call this one a 2002 Ford Ranger, but it's a true prerunner with
a full custom cage, widebody kit, professional-grade off-road
suspension, fuel-injected Coyote V8, and so much more that tells
you this is really just a full dune-conquering off-roader. And did
we mention it's a TV star?
Fans of Xtreme Off-Road on NBCSN might recognize this powerful
pickup. Its creation is well documented on the TV show, so it's a
star car and you really know what kind of quality work went into
it. This looks less like a Ranger and more like a Raptor, and
that's no accident. That's because the whole truck is built on a
DOM steel safety cage. So since there is very little of the
original Ranger left in the body and frame, they went ahead and
updated it with lightweight fiberglass panels that resemble Ford's
modern off-road machine. So you already have an awesome look before
your dig into all the details that make this both striking and
functional. There's a custom bar up front with Hella running
lights, large skid plate, full Mocha Performance LED light bar on
top, bright American Force beadlock wheels, and two full-size
spares strapped to the custom rear carrier.
When you look inside, there is very little of the original Ranger
remaining besides the door panels. The rest is pure
professional-grade custom work. Nestled within the custom safety
cage are two Procar bucket seats finished in a nice blue to
coordinate with the exterior. The dash is now a flat and functional
aluminum piece. Mounted on it is the IQ3S digital gauge panel and a
two Longacre toggle switch panels. And there are more
competition-worthy components, like the RaceQuip five-point
harnesses and the B&M ProRatchet shifter.
With the full lightweight front panel removed, you get an excellent
view of the upgrade 5.0-liter V8. This fuel-injected Coyote is a
modern powerplant that gives serious muscle to everything from
Mustangs to F-150s, so it's the perfect motor for a vehicle that
you want to be both powerful and stout. This full package includes
a Holley EFI fuel system, custom headers, and a straight pipe
exhaust that exits blow the vehicle. It's a 440 horsepower package,
and it growls with serious muscle. You'll notice there is extremely
good access to the motor, which is key for a professional-grade
machine like this. And because it's truly ready for the off road,
the radiator and oil cooler are mounted on the special rack in the
bed. It keeps them out of harm's way while giving them better
access to fresh air. The Gearstar level IV four-speed automatic
transmission feeds a Tom Woods custom driveshaft on its way to
Moser M9 rear end on a custom fabricated axle. And of course, the
suspension is a full custom setup build setup to tackle any
terrain. Up front there's LKS Long travel suspension with Bilstein
B8 8125 shocks, there rear is 63" leaf spring suspension with
Bilstein 9200-series bypass shocks, and Bilstein M 9100-series bump
stops all-around. Plus, there are General Grabber X3 tires and
Wilwood disc brakes at every corner.
There's a ton of craftsmanship that when into this prerunner. You
can watch the full build on Xtreme Off-Road, or call us today for
all the details. The truck likely isn't street legal for most
states. It doesn't have a windshield or side window, no wipers, and
only the front lights are currently operable. It could be made
street legal should someone want to take it to another level.
