Building a 6X6 Pre-Runner Ford Ranger!

This week we get to work on our 6x6 Ford ranger! We got ADV fiberglass pre-runner fenders a pre-fabricated steel bumper from eBay Motors and did an insane amount of weight reduction and reinforcement.
We are going to build a custom flatbed for this pre-runner 6 x 6 and much more in the next few episodes! This truck is going to be the ultimate off roader when we are done!
eBay Motors part list
Light Bar ebay.us/AuLqIl
Ford Ranger grill set ebay.us/K5MSe5
Cooling fan ebay.us/P2Pz8R
Head lights ebay.us/S2id5J
Front Bumper ebay.us/BI9Keu
Pre Runner fenders by ADV Fiberglass www.advfiberglass.com/product...
Prefabricated front bumper www.ebay.com/itm/For-Ford-Ran...
This video is sponsored by eBay Motors.
Grind Hard Plumbing Co Merch and more! www.grindhardplumbingco.com/
Second Channel @Sent and Bent
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Sandpoint, ID 83864
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[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Check out the first 6x6 Ranger video here! We tore up some dirt and snow! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIWunJ6pmtF2ia8

[@limpinbizkit28]

This truck is wild

[@blank3097]

That shite is completely unnecessary gentlemen Carry on .. this 0i!✊is for you

[@antoniolucero8572]

Love this truck man make more videos on it

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

Put that fuel tank on the firetruck.

[@adeemnawaz7993]

You did a nice job 👍🏽

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

You really have to appreciate how well the original builder built the thing. Some 6x6 conversions are all show, this was if it works whatever. This thing was probably done for spare change compared to some, but is already a badass unit for a starting point.

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

For sure! It was built very solidly in a lot of ways!

[@DANIELVINZANT]

It was alot of work when my step dad and I built it. He has since passed.

[@beaumershon3066]

@@DANIELVINZANT What year did he build it? Where at? Sorry for your loss.

[@DANIELVINZANT]

@Beau Mershon some were in the early 2000; it took us some time. The truck was passed through the family prior to us building it. The person who we bought it from got two DUI in 24 hr. He was running from the police slid off the road on the ice. He Hit a tree, He then tried to get it unstuck. The bumper hood radiator all damaged. tranny leaking all over the place. it was not a runner when we got it. Our intention was to hunt with it. We had several hunting buggies at the time. When we got all the work done to it, thats we found out that the tranny was bad. He didn't tell us it was bad, but later, we found out differently. For a small town shop we sunk a lot of money into it. The front end was rebuilt to accommodate the 35-inch tires. We were told by the 4x4 shop in our town that we could put the whole thing together with the 37. But later, we found out. That the gear ratio would not work. Our understanding is that if we didn't put the 35 on the front , we would blow the tranny or t-case. So the 4x4 shop, they reworked the front differential. Be careful with swapping tires. We have huge swamps up here. We did not plan on running it but in low range. We were told by the 4x4 shop that if we horses it up too much, we would smoke something. The old man, as he was referred to. Decided not to take it out. It just sat in the yard for about ten years. It was in the local parades a few times. I think it was the local paper. Everyone in town is new who built it. Have fun with it. It right know is the talk of the town. You might want to mention his name in the vidoe. He has about five hundred relatives in the here small town. He was well respected and well loved by many. He would help out a guy in the middle of the night In a rain storm.. ask me I know. His name was Danny Mahan love to build all kinds of stuff. We built over hundred boats in his shop. From fiber glass to aluminum. It's a complete metal fabrication shop. With breaks, plate shears, iron worker punches and ten different kinds of welding machines. Just to give you a backround.

[@pauljensen7007]

@@DANIELVINZANT it even more amazing that he was pretty crippled up and still managed to build it in soldotna alaska of all fucking places

[@draggonhedd]

Hockey puck body lift is remarkably common. They are good, high durometer, durable rubber. I do wish you guys would keep the bed, in some capacity though.

[@mattj630]

And the most important quality- cheap

[@jesseshort8]

I actually prefer pucks over the hard chunk of plastic they give you when you buy the kits.

[@ogt92fromthe1step9]

I don't have a lift but I replaced my worn out cab mounts for just a little over 12 bucks 👌

[@reds815]

Pretty much before body lift kits were a thing this is how we did it and as mentioned already pucks are better and cheaper than what you buy as a "lift kit".

[@shanedexter1485]

came here to say the same thing about the hockey puck body lift.

[@Ameritude]

Was so cool to see you pop up on donut media. Been waiting for the vid on this project too, keep it up bois

[@Celternix]

Me too

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Thanks man! Yeah, it was cool that they featured us!

[@Celternix]

@@GrindHardPlumbingCo EBay always coming in clutch.

[@MoMoM0n3y]

@@GrindHardPlumbingCo what episode? I need to go back and watch again

[@skipads8784]

I just want to see the videos start with "Hi ho hi ho it's off to work we go". 😃

[@driftsfordays8879]

y'all have been grinding especially hard lately, the stuff you guys have been putting out has been awesome!! keep it up!

[@anthonyestevez118]

The puck lift is just a 90s thing. Cheap and worked. I'm from MN, many trucks were done with pucks. LOL! The Ranger is looking great! Thanks for sharing!

[@jesseshort8]

It was a 00's thing too, me and my buddies used them back then too. 4"-6" suspension with 2"-3" body, and some tires and you can have tons of fun.

[@scubajeeper1]

This thing needed this soooo bad, good work guys, I can’t wait to see how it looks and performs after the mods.

[@iamtherealdriftking]

so glad i discovered this channel that truck is badass

[@SteveK6470]

LOVE this 6x6 and can't wait for all the upgrades and final showing!

[@MainvilleATV]

We actually do lift trucks with hockey pucks here in Canada.

[@dariusacevedo6369]

loved the way it was crabbing down the snow,

[@CLCIII]

Great Build! Awesome camera work and editing! Enjoying this one a lot! These sponsored builds give you a whole Lotta leeway! As Always, May God Bless you and yours!

[@benholleran3753]

Heck yeah! Can't wait to see the rest of the build!

[@Codyjames83]

Love this beast!!!! It was definitely built for the apocalypse I want one 👍

[@kevincrosby7123]

Prerunner rangers are cool, but I feel this would've been a lot cooler build as a crawler. Gonna be interesting to see a long travel kit for the rear.

[@evanloeffler6772]

I don’t think they are going to long travel it, it’s a “pre-runner” aka just new widebody fenders, method wheels and bumpers. They bitched out on this one lmao

[@kevincrosby7123]

@@evanloeffler6772 I had a feeling it was gonna be a "looks build."

[@mikeyhue2437]

6x6 with half ass front ifs spiff axle.... kinda pointless, todo the work on ranger for one I’d make both rear locked with 6 wheel hydro steering lol but I don’t have the time for ranger

[@kevincrosby7123]

@@mikeyhue2437 the ttb is a desert proven ifs thats hard to beat in strength and travel. I'd definitely switch it out for a 44 ttb if they were to keep it and actually do a true pre runner build.

[@c0mpr0mised]

Hockey pucks are a common way to do body lifts in Finland! Cheap, durable and offers a bit of vibration dampening

[@Rustyshackleford77717]

That was some good heavy steel !!!!

[@tom__gray]

That snorkel on the barbie camper is MINTY! 😀🤟

[@jesseshelby4383]

Just seeing how you guys squeezed it into the shop is amazing. Cool build 💪🏼

[@luxidtuff4563]

keep up the great work i’ve been watching y’all for a couple of years now

[@skipads8784]

That's a short while, like them. 😃

[@brentblasi7899]

Are all you gentlemen engineers? You build some beautiful machines. Thanks for the enjoyment.

[@stuwy1237]

Thank you for removing that hideous front bumper and fender extensions! I can sleep better at night knowing those are gone.

[@jameswarren423]

This thing is gonna be bad ass !looking great already , all the parts look awesome on it , can’t wait to see the completed product ! nice work guys!👍🏼🤩💪🏼

[@N1RKW]

You guys look like you had a ton of fun doing this! I'm really looking forward to seeing the rest of this build!

[@larrydavidson3402]

Another exciting build from Grind Hard, Ethan and the guys. Going to be great when it's completed.

[@2koolchris291]

YEEESSSS That’s what I’m talking bout. Grind hard is doing this build justice. Bad arsh truck you’re building there.

[@jeremywimer8842]

I have a buddy whose jet boat had a stack of hockey pucks on each side of the engine for motor mounts... sometimes you gotta go with what's readily available.

[@KingsColas]

This is the only 6x6 ranger that pops up on Google! Bad ass! 💯

[@terryevans1976]

The hockey puck/ratchet strap combo is some real "Red-Green" engineering. "If the women don't find you handsome, they might as well find you handy."

[@danielkingery2894]

Tandem axles are where it's at. 😃

[@Gtavonline420]

I love seeing the things yous guys come up with half I’d love to own for myself and with your vids being as good as they are I’m sure I can pick up a few tips tricks and more along the way I can’t wait to start my first build Keep up the great work guys all love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@jakemrcool]

Growing up in Wisconsin and Minnesota as a kid it wasn't unheard-of to find an old pickup with a hockey puck lift. In the spring it was pretty easy to find a few free pucks after the snow melt. I almost did it with my jeep Comanche.

[@Chris-cq5dy]

Can't wait to see what you guys do with the truck great video Great concert Great show ✌

[@cstewart36]

You guys should make a 2 stroke office chair. That would complete my life.

[@cloakdaggercustoms3903]

Canadian here. Hockey pucks are super common as cheap body lifts and even cheap suspension spacer lifts.

[@dirtlifeguard]

Nice work guys. Love this build!

[@fieldofdreams5987]

Looks ten times better already

[@geoffrey3668]

This looks awesome!

[@outabody381]

Getting some serious chitty chitty bang bang vibes. Actually I get that feeling almost every episode.

[@Henrik.Yngvesson]

I lifted my Volvo 945 with hockey pucks in the rear, and in the front I cut and lengthened the struts. Back then I was one of a handful people who had lifted a Volvo, today it's become popular so there's a lot of people who have done it now. If it wasn't for inspections and laws here in Sweden I would've gone crazy and built a pre-runner out of it with doubled suspension travel and such.

[@stevenlees9688]

It’s Turning our way better than I pictured

[@alexandersillan8139]

I’ve been waiting for your next video drop and you boys never disappoint

[@DUKEisALIVE]

Man i am loving this build cant wait for the result!

[@ryleesmith4428]

i thought i was the only one hoo got more excited about the fire starting material in the box then what i actually ordered. nice to know keep up with the cool shit love the vids

[@Radcock420]

I love how y’all are editing yawls videos now it adds a great touch

[@h2recoveryteam2]

Oh how I would love to go through your guys scrap pile. Awesome job so far.

[@Hellsong89]

Lets face it, who wouldnt? Just the ATV's they got for sender build.. thats 6K€ around here. Amount of goodies they have, ou lord. My material piles pale in comparison. That aluminum plate from the fuel tank is pretty damn expensive.

[@jtothefx]

Mint! That’s super slick

[@baylenderby6824]

SO exited for you guys to build this thing.

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Thanks man!

[@davidowen888]

Been waiting for this build 👍

[@RM_Garage]

I love this truck. It’s so weird. It’s perfect

[@josteincarlsen2905]

Yes 🙌🏼!!!!! Cool car!!

[@brianbrock3514]

It's about damn time you brought it back

[@Bigbrunibelow]

Grew up with my brother in law building mud trucks and hockey pucks were a go to thing and last a while

[@chaseparmentier5237]

Whoever built definitely built it to take a beating

[@67shelbygt500]

Seriously looking forward to this build but I am stunned to actually see that you find hockey pucks on that truck that has to be a keeper

[@Drocinit247]

Idk how many times I've said it... been here for so long and yet you two never fail to amaze

[@reneescouch9035]

Awesome video guys!

[@lloydbaker7099]

What a super cool start to a build

[@georgealexanderp]

It's cool seeing Ethan and Edwin on screen at the same time now.

[@duffman1241]

I remember in the 90s guys doing 3” body lifts and hockey pucks🤣

[@elliottk8228]

Great work guys and congratulations! This is so sick glad to see you guys out at work! Currently working on broken steering lol

[@sosexyimsexy3210]

Only for fans over 18 years old tinders.club/jessa 🍉 tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘

[@putemintheboat6784]

How cool it would be to be able to order all the parts needed at the start of the build. And not having to run the hardware store twice a day. Hahahah

[@etiennebergeron5072]

Sick project !

[@Iron_Triton]

Automotive Archaeology got me goooood

[@davemelton3874]

Huge Ranger fan! Loving this build and now….subbed

[@anneellington8603]

That thing is awesome

[@johnwaldron7647]

The original builder was a badass.

[@yolomcguy6526]

Dude has come a long way from mountain men. #thebossofeverything

[@tylereverson8605]

A 6x6 power wheels would be cool to see you guys build.

[@mikeshima157]

Hockey puck body lifts were quite common. Back in the day we put them on a 79 Bronco. There was a lot of other lift. The hockey pucks gave us the little extra to make it the tallest in the area.

[@StageH]

Great work guys

[@micklamb9942]

That’s a awesome truck

[@MyLonewolf25]

I’m extremely curious to see how you’re gonna long travel the rear but I can’t wait to see it

[@agoodballet]

That’s what I was thinking, it’s not a prerunner without some crazy long travel. Coilovers and bypass shocks all around lol. I don’t think they’re going to do anything to the suspension unfortunately. I’d be surprised if they do.

[@dirtyfacegeorge9938]

Canadian here to confirm the hockey puck lift, quite common here in the 80s and 90s

[@Hman-uv7yh]

I really love it

[@hodag]

That truck is looking violent now.

[@nathannantz8202]

I'd kill for something like that awesome work guys....

[@CVS42069]

This is so cool

[@geoffburrill9850]

That beast is gonna be so light it will be floating.

[@64maxpower]

I'm from Sayreville NJ , hometown of Bonjovi. We have been using hockey pucks for body lifts since the early 80s

[@YukiCatwolf]

Wow, that thing is going to be cool

[@adeemnawaz7993]

Because it’s really nice 👌

[@deanomate]

in this new shop your building you need some solar panels as you would be using loads of power and will save money

[@dirtychaosoff-roaders8100]

Can’t wait I have been waiting for this build lol love the work

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Thanks man!

[@DANIELVINZANT]

It was alot of work engineering that ranger in my shop back in the day. Still have the pictures

[@EJ-74]

That's so sick guys. 🔥👍✌️

[@DetroitMicroSound]

NOW my weekend can get started!

[@iloveprotogens1547]

Omg i love your truck

[@christian6381]

Been waiting for this!

[@braapaholic]

Love it guys! Stay braappy!

[@slateslavens]

it's gonna be siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!

[@teamsargentrc6399]

Respect the puck, I did my 1994 with same! In 2010!

[@dustyweasel41]

We used pucks back in the 80’s and 90’s for body lifts back in NH too. So much in fact, that if a store manager saw us with a bunch, they’d not sell them to us.

[@IMGbaugher]

It’s going to be EPIC!!!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Oh yeah!

[@redman715]

Love it!!!!🤘

[@couturejimmy3909]

good idea guys looks awsome from quebec , canada

[@adeemnawaz7993]

I watch all your videos like the race with the little car’s

[@ryansarvey7358]

Just seen this ranger on interstate 80 in pa stopped to look at it thing is sweet guys great job

[@prozacgod]

"Wow, I felt it hit the floor"... so did we... damn... lol

[@colecovey1844]

I'm from Alaska and feel like mentioning we use a ton of hockey pucks for lifts and other what not. The front core support on my tuck is spaced with hockey pucks.

[@daleburton1788]

Lol, I’m Canadian and lifted a ‘79 Bronco with hockey pucks when I was in high school. 🤣🤣