b2 ranger tail gate conversion

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XR75ER
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b2 ranger tail gate conversion

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eek:started the tailgate conversion today.
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so far. I have the bottom mounts in. Had to cut them down by over half the width. (the camera started to mess up. :flipoff: I've dropped it too many times. I'm going to by a new one tomorrow.) :mad2: then had to take a 1/4: off both sides to get it to fit. Hesitant to cut the hatch but if you’re going to do something do it all the way. :D
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More work tomorrow
joeyy
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Re: b2 ranger tail gate conversion

Post by joeyy »

Thats a good idea. I hate dealing with these stupid hatches esp. because im tall and it gets annoying. Keep us posted on your work. Looks good so far!
XR75ER
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Re: b2 ranger tail gate conversion

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I was not able to get back to work on it. Reviewed the other thread. This gent cut an 1" out of the height of his. I yanked it all off to keep it from getting rained on. I have to work this Sunday so I figure to take it to work and use the side grinder and welder. Ordered a 3 " body lift tonight for my birthday. Had an agreement with the wife to spend a couple of hundred on the b2 for my b-day but went over. lol :wtf: the new camera is a sure shot. Great pics. I'll take it with me to doc the docking of the tail; have to be there 13 hours soooo. Got a great present from the son tonight. A BOTTLE OF 12year old scotch! How sweet is that? :beer: :D
XR75ER
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Re: b2 ranger tail gate conversion

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did the tail bob today. had to resize the picture to get it uploaded
fresh tail gate
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cutting out the 1 inch
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welding it together
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now for some body putty& paint
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303lithgow
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Re: b2 ranger tail gate conversion

Post by 303lithgow »

Great idea! In cold weather the lift shocks on my back door don't hold and last week I ran into the open door. Allmost knocked me out cold. I now carry a broom handle to make sure it stays up.
joeyy
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Re: b2 ranger tail gate conversion

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303lithgow wrote:Great idea! In cold weather the lift shocks on my back door don't hold and last week I ran into the open door. Allmost knocked me out cold. I now carry a broom handle to make sure it stays up.


Yea, my lit arms never hold it up, except when its really warm. I dont want to put out the ass to get new ones from an auto part store so I use a small board similar to a broom stick to hold mine up. I've walked into it before, that shit hurts. Its also fallen on me before
303lithgow
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Re: b2 ranger tail gate conversion

Post by 303lithgow »

You can do one for me next. LOL
1986 Bronco II, base 4wd, auto
1990 Bronco II, XLT, 5 speed
1970 F250 Camper Special
1967 Kit Companion Camper Trailer
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