2009 4x4 Ranger Long-Travel Prerunner

2009 Ford Ranger Extra Cab 4x4
Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC
Transmission: Automatic (5r55e)
Transfer Case: Manual Shift Borg Warner 1354 (shift on the fly)
Front Axle: 4.10 gears
Rear Axle: Full-size Ford 9" 31 spline (68" wms) 4.10 gears , Spool
Front Suspension: Custom Long Travel (13" travel)
5in. wider reinforced/ribbed arms
2.5"x8" Remote Reservoir FOA coil-overs
Synergy limit straps
Polyurethane bump stops
Removable engine cross brace
Rear Suspension:
Fox 2.0x14 Remote Reservoirs
3" Drop Hangars
Shackle Flip
National Leaf Spring Pack
(14"travel)
Other:
6" glassworks unlimited fenders
7" glassworks unlimited bedsides
15x7 Method Standard Wheels
35x12.50r15 Goodyear MTR Kevlar's
Flag mount
Fire Extinguisher Mount with 10lb extinguisher
¼" steel front diff skid plate
Lower control arm crossmember brace
¼" steel transfer case skid plate
Seat heaters in two front seats (butt and back heating pads with hi, lo, off settings)
Vista Blue Paint + Clearcoat
Has Been to:
-TDS
-Shaver Lake (snow)
-Johnson Valley
-Ocotillo
-Superstition
-Pismo
-Pozo
-Glamis
-Rubicon

[@traxxastmaxx2.5r75]

Whoever bought this for 10k is a lucky bastard

[@mikey09120]

It's for sale this moment for 4k. Needs engine and trans work.

[@michaelchapa8202]

Where did you get the front bumber, I want one for my truck

[@tkckris8675]

I know this video was made year ago but I’m trying to get my truck it fiberglass fender but want to know what flare “ and rise inch did you put for yours ?

[@DangerDavez]

This is beautiful. Exactly what I plan on doing with my ranger. Thanks for sharing the build and best of luck selling it.

[@ManEHawke]

Love your Ranger. I have a stock 2008 FX4 I've had since new. This is exactly what I'd love to do to it.

[@mikey09120]

I sold it last year. Thanks man.

[@stevechavez760]

NICE, Don't sell you'll regret it.

[@ariethe1manparty834]

Can I ask you where you got your front and rear bumpers? And where you got your long travel kit? I have a 4wd ranger and I can't find any place that has them for 4wd and that costs 6k.

[@itsquick817]

How did you mount the rear shocks? I’m trying to keep my bed uncut.

[@mikey09120]

Text me and I can send pictures

[@mikey09120]

7sixoh 7zerotwo6eight88

[@itsquick817]

@@mikey09120 alright I did 🤙🏻

[@tdude131]

Lmaoo 15k, quick, I need to know what he's smoking, must be some fire shit

[@mikey09120]

Jealousy is the most sincere form of flattery.

[@tdude131]

+Michael Gonzalez nah not really bruh, pretty sure what I got would stomp that thing on the trials 😂

[@tdude131]

+4.0 FordPower oh?

[@fpsmarathon1057]

Nice truck but that’s definitely not long travel in the rear lol stock leafs with a block and shocks at most

[@mikey09120]

True. Since this video, I put F31 Deavers and Fox 2.0 x 14 remote reservoirs in the rear. Hauled ass after that but now it's sold to a new owner.

[@fpsmarathon1057]

@@mikey09120 that’s a nice setup for street ability too. Is it still floating around. I’m interested in seeing some pictures as everyone does theirs a little different and there’s no “template” per say for building one of these rangers. And I’ve yet to find a full build documentary on it with detail. Trying to find a way to make a kind of hybrid rear end build that way I don’t have to go crazy caged race truck or too little travel to take off-road at speed. They make full kits for the front but pretty much everything in the rear is either full fab or stock with bolt in bed cage. Bolt in bed cages that are premade are a ripoff considering the small amount of welding and time needed to measure up and mount. Some of the cheap ones I’ve seen are well over $2000. Doesn’t make any sense to spend that when you could probably pay a shop to make one far cheaper if you supply materials l.

[@tagtiessen1608]

@@mikey09120 I've been looking at your build for almost a year now as i'm planning something similar with deavers and some long travel shocks. are the shocks mounted on the stock locations in the rear or is there some custom shock mounts you've done? was there a bed cage done after this video? i would love to know. Thanks

[@hardr0cker64]

Awesome truck !! Did having the 31 spline swap make your rear end wider ? If not how did you make your rear end wider ?

[@mikey09120]

Yes. It was 65" from wms to wms from a bronco.

[@ericdominguez7558]

What year of bronco?

[@aidanbanner5473]

What brand is your front bumper?

[@mikey09120]

Made it myself.

[@pnwadventurer9674]

i wish people would stop putting rediculous music in their youtube videos

[@justonp1981]

How much did you end up selling your Silver PreRunner Ranger for? I liked that build you did a ton!!!

[@mikey09120]

Sold that one for 13.5k which funded this build.

[@jakeireland8323]

What size fenders and bed sides are they ?

[@hardr0cker64]

6 inch fenders and 7 inch bedsides

[@OneCleans13]

This is so sick

[@Abdulla_01marzooqi]

awesome Ranger !!

[@flowurbano2202]

what body kit if that ?

[@AGS410]

There’s no front axle shafts

[@mikey09120]

Good eye! I must not have had them installed for this video. They are custom made 5" longer from 300M.

[@dantheman3426]

Why lie about the 4wd it’s a sick 2wd long travel kit. Pretty clean build

[@Fernando-pp9vb]

@@mikey09120 is the truck still available?

[@eschmit]

@@dantheman3426 www.dezertrangers.com/threads/2009-4x4-ranger-build.208598/page-10

[@dukewebb2083]

I got a 2001 that looks just like that with a reg cab on 4" lift

[@anthonyedlopez]

where did u get the bumper bar?

[@wa-reviews2794]

Really like your front skid plate setup, did you fab that yourself or pick it up somewhere?

[@mikey09120]

Fabbed myself. 2" DOM tubing for the main tube. Radius rolled first, then mandrel bent.

[@chewby218]

Nice ranger

[@b3motorsports796]

our ranger have alot in common. 5 inch over front suspension. but i made my own lower control arms. and did btf uppers and did his cv shafts. i keep breaking my welded ones.

[@b3motorsports796]

but only in the front suspension wise

[@youtuber-um5er]

nice.....nice...freaking nice.

[@1BlubeTube]

NICE

[@PanhandleSessions]

sweet. makes me miss my ranger

[@bennyt8369]

Nice truck but not for 24k you can get a f150 long travel with bed cage with king shocks not that foa crap

[@ryanmyers2357]

So what kind of drugs you smoke cause I have to get some of that

[@jasnmr7901]

What's the latest asking price?

[@mikey09120]

Sold for $2500 Jan 2020 (after a hard rough life)

[@jasnmr7901]

@@mikey09120 started at 24k and ended at $2500 😳 that's crazy

[@mikey09120]

@@jasnmr7901 Yeah it was clean as fuck when I listed at 24k. Many years of abuse, some dents from Rubicon Trail, a blown motor and trans, etc. and I couldn't ask for much.

[@andrewbennett4224]

I have 06. How do I get started. Complete beginner with limited buget. Any advice? I am serious.?

[@mikey09120]

Start saving up and reading on Dezert Rangers. That's how I got to where I am!

[@timreinke5960]

you man you still got that thing for sale and if so whats he price??

[@mikey09120]

Yes. 10k.

[@ddk5327]

Ik you sold it but did you have to modify the tailgate to line up with the bedsides??

[@mikey09120]

I had to completely cut the factory steel bedsides off to drop the fiberglass enough to match body lines with the tailgate. Trying to put fiberglass ON TOP of the factory steel WILL NOT LINE UP.

[@Michelegrage]

Where did your get your rear and front fenders?

[@shanestidham8582]

how much did you lift it.

[@CaliforniaOutdoorsman]

Nice truck Michael

[@mikey09120]

Thanks!

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

Cost to build this??? looks like my dream truck!!! only needs a v8

[@mikey09120]

Selling it for 18k.

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

John Cottonwood wtf? everything over 3000lbs needs a v8 lol

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

John Cottonwood for driving to work and back... sure

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

210 hp might move the stock truck just fine but with extra weight and especially the larger tires this one would be suffering a 400hp v8 would be pretty good and very reliable

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

John Cottonwood they dont help much and they cost alot, and the transmission wont last

[@ryanstinnett5374]

Where did you get the front bumper, skid plate, and rear bumper from. And how much did it cost?

[@mikey09120]

Custom made by myself.

[@313thop]

Niceeee ranger bro if only 21k wasnt gt mustang money

[@mikey09120]

dropped to 19k obo

[@313thop]

Clan Cannabis Tbh i wish i could afford both its a sick truck

[@fordsuperdutypowerstroke6723]

Is that street legal?

[@SuperiorDrifting]

I would trade my 2013 wrx for it...

[@mikey09120]

Sedan? Sti? How many miles?

[@sylviadin7018]

still have it

[@taylorbahney7154]

Still available?

[@mikey09120]

Long gone now. Sorry. Sold for pennies on the dollar.

[@AngelGarcia-gk1kl]

When you bought the kit,does it came with the front bumper?

[@mikey09120]

Built the kit and bumper myself.

[@carnut75]

Still trying to sell this truck?

[@mikey09120]

Yes sir.

[@drfurniss94]

can you please post a link for both mumpers and quarter panels

[@mikey09120]

Bumpers were custom done by me. And the fiberglass is from Glassworks Unlimited

[@FlowLikeWater316]

wtf that price serious? LOL

[@mikey09120]

Updated since. 10k obo.

[@robertohiguera8832]

you still have this truck? Do you have an Instagram?

[@mikey09120]

Yes i do. Michael_danger1

[@robertohiguera8832]

Cool truck, Do your 35s hit the core support and full bump? Building my truck right now, not done. I have these parts as of now, BTF 4x4 Lt kit with 2.5x8 kings, 2x2 king bump stops and BTF cantilever kit, 2.5x10 FOA shocks, and f31s and drop hangers with Camburg shackles. I loosely got my ideas from your truck years ago.

[@mikey09120]

I removed my inner fenders completely. Not much of the factory core support left other than the header panel mount and the radiator mount. Never had a rub issue.

[@jmdjacobmdougherty6273]

Where did you get The fenders and how much were they

[@mikey09120]

Glassworks unlimited 6" fenders. Around $400 for the pair

[@curtisschmit680]

how do u like the foa up front I got the same coilover on my build and curious if there any good over jumps and whoops?

[@mikey09120]

They work but there are higher quality shocks out there if you can afford them.

[@BlueOvals24]

Did you fab the bullbar/brush gaurd or buy it?

[@mikey09120]

Built it myself. 2" .120 main tube (radius AND mandrel bent) with 1/4" aluminum skids.

[@rickymathis8627]

What kind of fenders are those and the suspension. I love your truck and do u have too lift the truck for those tires to fit

[@mikey09120]

Custom wider suspension (10" overall). 6" wider fenders per side (12" overall). 7" wider bedsides per side (14" overall).

[@johnnyblaze6810]

I have a 7 inch lift on mine in total but it's pretty stiff not much travel I want to get a suspension setup similar to yours. About how much did it run you?

[@timm5970]

probably like 10k

[@mikey09120]

You can buy a similar kit for around 5k with shocks.

[@petermccarroll8335]

Where did your get your front bumper?

[@mikey09120]

Built it myself. 2" .120 main tube (radius AND mandrel bent) with 1/4" aluminum skids.

[@thatsportsman570dude5]

What's the price on it now and where is it located?

[@mikey09120]

15,000 firm in Central California

[@fernandorubio9827]

Ive been trying to figure out what fenders you got there .looks really nice

[@mikey09120]

Glassworks Unlimited. No longer around but they sold their molds to Advanced Fiberglass Concepts.

[@mikey09120]

www.advfiberglass.com/

[@johnrobinson5364]

you get that bumper built or buy it from somewhere?

[@mikey09120]

Built it myself. 2" .120 main tube (radius AND mandrel bent) with 1/4" aluminum skids.

[@curseofthegreat]

I want this so hard.

[@mikey09120]

Thanks man.She can be yours for 21k. Just passed 35,000 miles.

[@akacoke]

what gas mileage your get?

[@mikey09120]

About 14 city and 18 hwy.

[@Parkerawsome]

Where can I get that bumper?

[@Parkerawsome]

Can you send me the plans for the bumper as I went to make one

[@grantharmon8826]

do you have the stock rear axle in it?

[@mikey09120]

+Grant Harmon No, has a ford 9" with a drag spool and 4.88 gears.

[@UintaGaming]

looks just like mine haha

[@mikey09120]

Ranger twins?

[@kylefischer3545]

How did you do the bed of your truck

[@mikey09120]

14" of travel with no holes or shocks in the bed. It's my secret. Come check out how its done and see for yourself.

[@CISCODLTN]

Did you ever sell it?

[@mikey09120]

Not yet! Still enjoying it myself. 55k miles on her now.

[@manueljrquevedo2145]

still have this beast ?

[@mikey09120]

Yes i do!

[@ienjoyworkingonmuddycars.9793]

Still an automatic

[@mikey09120]

Yes. I've contemplated a 5spd swap but haven't attempted it just yet.

[@koolkat8639]

Unless he’s racing, shouldn’t be something to worry about. Still an awesome build, and it’s better for a daily at the end of the day being an automatic

[@Blacklabel2723]

Do you still have the truck

[@mikey09120]

Yes, I still have it.

[@Blacklabel2723]

+Michael Gonzalez where is it located

[@mikey09120]

+jake woodall Pismo Beach, CA

[@Blacklabel2723]

+Michael Gonzalez yea that's not gunna work. I'm east cost. Thanks tho

[@andreswwe1000]

song?

[@mikey09120]

Sail - Awolnation

[@thatsportsman570dude5]

Still have it?

[@mikey09120]

Yeah still have it. Still slowly upgrading it. Cage will be in hopefully by summer.

[@arod8596]

Lol I can get a stock one with 4x4 and less mileage for at the most 15k Your insane if you think you will get 24k out of that I can buy a brand new 2015 Tacoma base model with 4x4 a rear locking diff for 25k out the door..

[@mikey09120]

Price is 18k now. Go ahead and build one if you think you can do it cheaper.

[@arod8596]

still not sold i see LOL

[@mikey09120]

No it hasn't. Are you interested or just wasting both of our times?

[@arod8596]

where are you located.

[@arod8596]

Build what? Whats there to build those trucks are a dime in a dozen just a few bumper and skid plate work and you have that same crap. Plus the stock looks better than this clown wanna be truck anyway's.

[@wedo1553]

Song?🤔

[@zacpeck2066]

WEDO sail by awalnation

[@TurboJoex649]

4.0l v6 into the trash it goes

[@mikey09120]

It's the 4.0L SOHC V6 as opposed to the old 4.0L OHV motor. The SOHC 4.0 puts out 204hp. It's not much but with the 4.10 gears, I can still spin both rear 35" tires until 20mph. That's more than enough for me.

[@TurboJoex649]

i mean the engine blows up, unlike the solid 2.3l 4cly w/ a 5 speed and a turbo and manifold etc.(which ford already makes for the engine) that you can drive to 500k np

[@MyGunShootsPucks12]

i have 210xxx on my 4.0.. not a tap not a knock nothin.

[@09FordFX4]

TjcLAN Joe lmfao. you are an idiot. the 4.0 v6 is a stupid reliable motor. in the beginning sure, it had timing chain issues, but this is a 2009. Solid as can be. that motor will handle anything you can throw at it.

[@ryanmyers2357]

Tyler Tinsman Cause it don't run lol

[@Redsand1001]

damit its automatic!!

[@mikey09120]

Yeah I'm sourcing parts for a 5spd swap. The auto doesn't offer the same control a manual does.

[@franksaulnier8557]

Where did you buy that rear bumper, I’m looking for one just like that for my ranger

[@mikey09120]

Made it myself. It's a hitch receiver tube with 2" .120" wall tube on either side and 3/16" plate to the frame.

[@josecarrillo616]

not a 4x4

[@mikey09120]

It is a 4x4.