My Lifted 86' Ford Ranger (DIY Restoration)

Rattle Can Paint Job, 4" Suspension Lift, 3" Body Lift

[@timkis64]

these older trucks are a joy to restore.simplicity at its finest.& with proper maintenece will run a very long time.

[@hatersgotohell627]

If only they made trucks that looked like this. They're all bubbly now with that modern day plastic look.

[@danbasta3677]

Ugly 4 door station wagon trucks these days. I hate them, hate the looks of them to.

[@jdc8352]

All modern vehicles suck balls for so many reasons

[@jdc8352]

I have a 1989, 2.3, 4wd, short bed, manual in decent shape and this motivates me to give it some love. Good work

[@jdc8352]

Standard cab 😁

[@no1wrench]

I love it. I have an 88 I will soon be working on as an overland rig.

[@deathuponusalll]

Any luck finding out? I have a late 80’s one I wanna do the same conversion on

[@prmafrozt2943]

Every normie is going nuts for the new Ford Maverick, but meanwhile, I’m going crazy for a truck that filled the same niche as it 35 years ago. Best part: it’s a real truck. Body on frame, 4x4 rather than AWD, an optional manual gearbox, a V6 as an option rather than a hybrid (AKA pickup truck sacrilege), and simplicity. Why can’t we have the simpler things in life now?

[@TheMcDonaldsMaster2420]

I know, it kinda sucks for me being 15. I know if i live a long life a day will come when i am driving one of these new pickups. Everyone sais hybrids are the future and yes they get good mileage and make more power for the displacement but they are so unreliable. Not to mention how hard they are to work on. When i pop the hood on my 2000 ranger i know exactly what i am looking at. It isn’t like this on new trucks. My 2000 ranger xlt has enough safety features and bells and whistles to make anyone with reasonable standards comfortable. Unfortunately the government wants to continue mandating that the auto makers get better and better mileage, better and better safety, better and better emissions. In reality alot of new trucks have reasonable base models, its all the shit that the government requires they do that jacks up the price and overcomplicates the internals.

[@hpasos4122]

Good job. Nice to see these old trucks back in the road

[@korhing1066]

early Rangers best trucks ever ! i own a 2004 with 215,642 miles , Also a 1993 Ranger 3 inch body lift , MICKEY THOMSON , off road tires , all led lights , All Blacked out windows and painted matt black

[@procalgarage1792]

Nice!!!!

[@donotedit4646]

How do you like the 3 inch lift? I have an 89 ranger XLT and it already sits pretty high, I’m about to buy a 4 inch lift but I’m debating on wether or not 4 is too high.

[@elmerrogers6671]

Looks good. I just found and 83 ranger I am about to tear apart and restore. Going for a 6 inch suspension lift.

[@jonathanmorales4319]

Well done sir

[@colinnnn100]

Nice! I just grabbed a 1990 4.0 Ranger in white and standard cab. Going to be doing something very similar!

[@procalgarage1792]

I loved my results. I'm sure you will too. Good luck!

[@wagnarangerbrown6744]

I have a 1990 xlt 2.3 4cy owned it 1year now i was having some starting issues so i had the engine rebuild need a wire harness because mine is damage. the body in great condition so not much work left to be done

[@jrzyboy76]

Those were great. The 4.0 was a torque monster in it's day.

[@shawnstanley1540]

No lifter issues

[@Leo-vf3py]

Got 92 with 62000 ac miles looks brand new been in doors for 21 yrs

[@roberttyndall9033]

Dang I can't believe you got it to look that good with spray can paint (spray bomb)

[@OOICU812]

Impressive work!

[@procalgarage1792]

Thank you!!! I definitely get a lot of compliments when I drive it. Thanks again

[@beyondthehorizon8674]

Nice work man! Looks real good.

[@GenesisRC]

Looks great. I'd love to have a older ranger to own one day

[@wagnarangerbrown6744]

Nice truck bro and great job 👍

[@rhymeswithteeth]

Nicely done!

[@snakeplisken2123]

Mine is a gutless 2.0 😫 I wanted the lowest trim level because I like the no head liner and the older style rims with dog dish hubcaps. But it’s prohibitively slow. And the previous owner deleted everything that can be deleted even the break booster but he didn’t put the fulcrum in so it’s pretty scary to drive the way it is. Luckily parts are cheap. Good job on your truck I like seeing these OBS trucks on the road.

[@MercedesBenzGuy-cu4ej]

Nice job brother!

[@michaelmorales3384]

Wooh I've got an 85 and an 88 yours is tops a Big Thanks Pro Cal.im thinkin' B F Goodrich Terrain T/A KO2 Radials (LT235 /75R15 tires I like your style .ok with gratitude thanks my phone could break or drop in water .10*

[@robertoferrari5397]

..well done!...a great vehicle for the zombie apocalypse!

[@paulocarmona3377]

Hermoso trabajo!

[@unusualskillz]

Sweeet man! Looks just like mine!!

[@TheDovatuxPlaysMC]

Doing this same thing with an '87 ranger. Just have no idea what I'm doing 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@procalgarage1792]

Don’t worry, just be patient and do a lot of research, you’ll be fine 👍🏼

[@Johnny2Bags47]

Oh shit nice job

[@josephorozco2531]

Excelente trabajo amigo 👍

[@Hezixz]

Its me hezi nice video

[@alphaeagle11373]

I have an 86 that I'm wanting to redo first gotta fix the dentist in Mt tailgate before I do an sanding and painting

[@alphaeagle11373]

Update on the 86 it got wrecked on my way into work back in January now I have a 94

[@mikesai8561]

NIce job!

[@icosmose6982]

nice

[@patrickkurchinski4410]

Wow!!

[@KirDbDy]

It looks great! How did you manage to clean up the rain gutters above the windows before painting? I have an 87 just like yours I'm redoing. Thanks!

[@procalgarage1792]

once I took it all apart I sanded that area by hand. It was hard but it was worth it

[@FIGGY65]

If the caulking is cracking and/or failing , scrape it out and redo it with proper caulking. Otherwise, do as was explained here. Your white ranger is KILLER BTW....great job for a driveway build!

[@85joechef]

Beautiful! What did the lifts, tires and wheels end up running you? I want to do this to a 91 Ranger

[@procalgarage1792]

Thank you!!! Your looking at $2500 - $3000. But we’ll worth it.

[@Fit4C]

Jesus loves you alot trust in His death 4 salvation and be saved from eternal hell

[@85joechef]

@@Fit4C Jesus is fictitious. Push that nonsense elsewhere 😉.

[@certifiedbrokanic]

Looking at picking up one of these for my daughter. She likes the old square body. How's the engine Maintenance on these? Is there any Facebook groups for tips?

[@johngurkins6676]

Your truck looks awesome!!! I have just bought a 2004 and a 1988 I am going to redo the 88. It is black at the moment but will be going white. How is your paint holding up?

[@procalgarage1792]

thanks!!! paint is awesome!!! I will posting a new video soon. I added some roll bars and lights. Thanks again and good luck on your project

[@johngurkins6676]

What rims are they? I really like the way they look on the truck

[@gp9616]

​@@procalgarage1792 where did you find roll bars?

[@procalgarage1792]

@@gp9616 thanks for the comment! I got them on Offer up for $400

[@rickytorres3306]

Hey brotha! Is there anyway I could ask you some questions about the restoring process? I just got a 1988 ford ranger xlt. It was free and the engine is great but.... the exterior and interior are trashed and I have no idea where to begin/get parts.

[@cristianordaz9567]

Song of 2:51? Nice work btw! 🔥

[@solomon_1390]

how much money did you spend on the truck, (not including buying the truck)??, im interested in restoring an 88 ranger.

[@procalgarage1792]

I must have invested about 5k into it. But I replaced a lot of old parts for new ones. Gas tank, water pump Radiator etc. Honestly I guess I didn't need to replaced those parts but I really want this truck to last. I have sentimental value.

[@Nicholas_Triumph_Thruxton]

Would you be willing to give the step by step process? I'd like to do this on a '98 F150 that needs some tlc.

[@procalgarage1792]

Man!!!! You know I wish I could have done it that way. It was really my first time recording the journey and I missed that opportunity. Sorry about that. But if you do come across any issues just comment and I will respond. I recently uploaded a video on “video short” of the Ranger. Take a look at it. It still looks sweet!!!! Thanks for watching

[@kevinkozlowski1463]

nice.. looks great with the lift is it 2wd??

[@procalgarage1792]

Yes. 2nd. Eventually I will convert it to a 4wd

[@franciscoalfonsomoralesvaz2723]

bro! your pickup is beautiful !!! please tell me where can i buy the lift kit 4 pulgs.

[@deplorableredneck4.02]

It sucks I couldn't hear the music..turn it up next time

[@procalgarage1792]

Will do. Thanks

[@crlsmtz3444]

Amazing¡¡¡¡¡

[@procalgarage1792]

Thanks!

[@sweatyfingers628]

I got a dent just like that on the driver side quarter panel how did you get it out so clean?

[@kirakleinlebbink4465]

Hey man! About what amount would you say you spent on restoring it yourself (including the grinder etc.)

[@procalgarage1792]

How’s it?! Okay well it was really a budget build but there were some things I had to buy new. I got a brand new gas tank, water pump, the lift, wheels, tires, stereo etc. Other things I bought either refurbished or used. I got the transmission rebuild, Roll pipes on Offer up etc. all and all with me doing it all I would say about $6,500.

[@kirakleinlebbink4465]

@@procalgarage1792 great man how about you? I am getting a well revised one this Saturday, only a few spots on the paint so I would like to re-do it. How much do you think it cost you for painting the ride and grinding the old paint off?

[@Tailss1]

I got one of these, but mine is diesel xD.

[@ROADWARRIOR21]

Nice truck, you did a nice job. what kind do lift did you put on, and size tires

[@procalgarage1792]

Thanks! It was a 4”rough county lift 3” body lift with 33” tires

[@dustinanderson1994]

Hey is this 2wd? Reason why I’m asking I’m considering doing that to mine. The only thing stopping me is it’s 2wd and lifting it would just be for looks. I really do like the look tho

[@procalgarage1792]

Yes 2WD, I will be converting it in the future. Right now all my attention is on my Chevelle. Definitely looks good

[@ryanbutz6225]

Looking at an 85 ranger with a straight body, non running and is 2WD, listed at 500 bucks. How hard is it to convert these trucks to 4WD?

[@michaelcohen9363]

It's easier just to buy one that's already 4x4....

[@johngurkins6676]

When painting how long did you wait between coats of paint and how long before you applied the clear

[@procalgarage1792]

I waited 15 to 30min in between coats including with the clear coat.

[@marciopaulo1708]

This front grille can be the same as the f1000 4 headlight

[@borismata8502]

Buenas tardes disculpa, con este Kid que utilizaste solamente se puede utilizar con dirección hidráulica? tengo una ranger 1983 estandar 2 wd pero direccion manual, o abra alguna forma de adaptarse para poderlo utilizar?

[@austinlehman6065]

Any issues with rubbing? I have a clean ‘87 looking to lift 6” and was wondering if I could fit 33’s or 35’s, there’s nowhere to get a real good reference

[@procalgarage1792]

I had a 4" suspension with 33" tires and I did have a clearance issue. To solve the problem I added a 3" body lift, although the 2 inch would've been sufficient. So you can for sure have 33 inch tires with your 6 inch lift, but I don't know about the 35's

[@shootermcgavin2819]

your truck will be very slow with 35s unless you regear the differentials

[@rickgonzalez5318]

Your truck came out nice too . What state do you live in ? Maybe we can meet up I would like to talk on what you did ti lift your truck. I’m looking for a good reasonable kit

[@procalgarage1792]

I'm out in California. In the Inland Empire

[@rickgonzalez5318]

Ok , well I'm taking my truck out to the expo in Missouri and be back in 10 days .maybe we can hook up on a trail in big bear when I get back.

[@juliangutierrez6733]

I had a 1988 4 Bronco 2 and was not reliable at all it was always something then again it was the automatic not the Stick shift

[@diegooescobedoo3488]

Cuantas pulgadas levantaste de suspension? Hermosa camioneta😍

[@procalgarage1792]

Que tal? La levante 4 pulgadas en la suspensión y 3 pulgadas del chasis. Gracias por ver el vídeo

[@diegooescobedoo3488]

Muchas gracias por responder. y cual es el tamaño de las llantas?

[@procalgarage1792]

33” y los rines son 15”

[@angelalarcon5781]

Nice ranger and name music please

[@Roscoesadie]

I'll give you 7,000 cash

[@procalgarage1792]

Thanks I appreciate it. But It has to much sentimental value. Thanks again

[@Roscoesadie]

@@procalgarage1792 15,000?

[@oddfutureisdopeasfk]

i Have the same year with the same paint and also rust on the roof rust evrywhere tbh

[@oddfutureisdopeasfk]

i like it

[@rickgonzalez5318]

What brand lift kit did you put on for suspension ?

[@procalgarage1792]

I put in a 4" Rough Country lift kit. I had to add a 3" body lift because the front tires did not clear the fenders

[@rickgonzalez5318]

@@procalgarage1792 my truck came with cut fenders in the front lower corners but I only have 31 inch tires. Did you have any issues with that kit ? I'm looking at the james Dunn kit but its $2400. The Rough country I saw had only few parts for the front and I'm wondering is that all I will need or will I need more parts after.

[@procalgarage1792]

@@rickgonzalez5318 honestly the kit seemed to be complete. I do have 33 inch tires which was the problem with clearance. I read mixed reviews on the Rough Country lift kit before I purchased it and well I guess in the end it depends on how you will use your truck. The kit was $500, I'm sure if you will be doing a lot of off-roading then maybe a higher end lift kit is the way to go.

[@rickgonzalez5318]

When do you plan your next trail run maybe we can meet up ? I would like to check your truck lift before I blow the money, I have made a few bad buys already and need to be more careful.

[@chucksvault]

What grit to sand down to the metal sheet did you use?

[@procalgarage1792]

Hey how’s it? I started with 80 grit and worked myself up from there

[@estebencampos146]

How’s she drive??

[@procalgarage1792]

Good!!! All I did to the engine was fix and clean a few minor things. Although I will have to either rebuild the engine or buy a new block. She’s tired. Nonetheless she is good for now👍

[@estebencampos146]

@@procalgarage1792 that’s great! I’m buying an 83 w a lift and some bigger tires like these on her she idles really bad but I’ve always been in love with older rangers there just so beautiful

[@procalgarage1792]

@@estebencampos146 I had a huge issue with the idle. It would surge a lot. I had vacuum leaks and I change a few sensors. That helped a lot

[@Fit4C]

Jesus loves you alot trust in His death 4 salvation and be saved from eternal hell

[@procalgarage1792]

Amen

[@ChiefTonga1]

any link on suspension?

[@procalgarage1792]

This is the link for the 4" Suspension. There was a bit of rubbing, so I recommend a 3" or higher body lift on top of that. Any body kit will do www.roughcountry.com/ford-suspension-lift-kit-430-20.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwlYCHBhAQEiwA4K21m9X122V3h5fmO8gk0pMjeC9OLkl_LyNdKagozj4lB4atJxm6ia8vkhoCUMgQAvD_BwE

[@jeremiahross1575]

What size v6?

[@procalgarage1792]

Yea, 2.9L

[@buck9739]

God I owned one of these junks it was horrible