http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/ A forum for Ford Ranger, Bronco II and Explorer street, off-road, and 4x4 enthusiasts. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:03:09 GMT vBulletin 180 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/ http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90500&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:01:19 GMT Hi I got a 91 Ranger xlt regular cab. It's a 3.0 m5od all stock. This thing turned into a hell of a project.

When I got it, it had one shitty spray paint black. I got tired of it and also thought how much I hate rust. Thus I began a complete exterior sand down/rust removal.

Right now the thing is like three colors. The only spots I didn't get around to sanding is behind the rear bumper and there's some rust I still need to remove off the tail gate. (I wanna use the old FORD logo, not the chrome). The only rust that was more than surface is two holes above the rear wheels and two tiny holes behind the rear tire. The lip around the wheel well is still even all intact. I started some bondo then stopped when I had to take it in for inspection. Turns out the rad support is shot as well as a leaf spring shackle that has a rust crack going 2/3 through it. Nice one.

I notice there's rust a little more north of the rad support so some custom work might be required for this. :icon_welder:

Here's some pics of how she sits now. Sorry Idk why my camera waas set so slow.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/...8e118ae0c7.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/...59d35bb49b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/...76893e8cdc.jpg ]]> Introduce Yourself JackTheStripper http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90500 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90499&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:47:49 GMT I notice the other night that the B2 is surging going uphill in D or OD doing about 55+ mph. Other than that its doing fine. My fuel filter is a motorcraft and about 1 month old. T-fluid is good. Ive been running mid-grade fuel for the last couple of tanks. Noticed a difference in performance. Any... I notice the other night that the B2 is surging going uphill in D or OD doing about 55+ mph. Other than that its doing fine. My fuel filter is a motorcraft and about 1 month old. T-fluid is good. Ive been running mid-grade fuel for the last couple of tanks. Noticed a difference in performance.
Any ideas? :icon_confused:
Thanks ]]> b2rich http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90499 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90498&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:40:01 GMT I just got my 98 ranger so i haven't worked out all the kinks in it yet I found out that the throttel cable on it is longer than it should be an really looks like a cable they would put in a lawn mower...well when i press my clutch in the engine will rev a lot to the point where it sounds like it might blow until i stop then it goes back down...it used to happen just every now and then but it's gotten worse and now it does it all the time...could this be caused by the throttel cable being to long? and if not what could be causing this? ]]> General Discussions Becca9504 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90498 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90497&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:38:54 GMT since im out of the RBV business(jeep thing now) 4.10s for a 7.5- 60 shipped stock 2wd coils- 20 each four 235/75/15 a/ts with about 60% tread on the d slot 15x7s- $500 pick up only located in eatontown email wwefnatc92@aol.com for pics since im out of the RBV business(jeep thing now)

4.10s for a 7.5- 60 shipped

stock 2wd coils- 20 each

four 235/75/15 a/ts with about 60% tread on the d slot 15x7s- $500 pick up only

located in eatontown email wwefnatc92@aol.com for pics ]]> Parts For Sale scott5640 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90497 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90496&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:23:29 GMT I have a ,'93 4.0 ranger ohv (obd-1), I found an '97 explorer 4.0 ohv non flex fuel (obd-2) for dirt cheep.

my question is : can the obd-1 sensors be put on the obd-2 motor but still use the poly intake, egr, TB.???? ]]> 4.0 Liter Forum Viper Command http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90496 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90495&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:15:27 GMT so i have the engine lifted the oil pan off and all of the gasket except the two little tabs that insert up into the block off, the gasket has turned into a verry hard plastic and was cooked onto the block how do you get thoes little tabs out? is there a special chemical that i can use or a special... so i have the engine lifted the oil pan off and all of the gasket except the two little tabs that insert up into the block off, the gasket has turned into a verry hard plastic and was cooked onto the block how do you get thoes little tabs out? is there a special chemical that i can use or a special tool? any tricks that any of you guys have used????? ]]> 2.9 Liter Forum 2ndgen http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90495 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90494&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:56:12 GMT I have a 1998 Ranger that needs a little tlc. I've done alot of reading here in the past, decided to register and become more involved, maybe a question or two, in what little spare time I have:sad: ]]> Introduce Yourself abaway http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90494 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90493&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:40 GMT I have a 1990 2.3 that I've put in my 1988 ranger. I put my intake and carb off of the 2.0 on the 2.3 and I can't get it right. It runs but it runs rich. I'm wondering if anyone else has tried this since this 2.0 intake mounts right up to the 2.3. Any suggestions would be greatly apprieciated. thanks. ]]> Bob Bauer http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90493 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90492&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:40:45 GMT So, as you may have seen in my previous threads im selling my car that currently needs a flywheel. Well, my uncle (which i hardly ever speak to because of his wife, shes a bitch) called me today and asked about it. So when i got off work i met him at my house, and he looked at it and i told him... So, as you may have seen in my previous threads im selling my car that currently needs a flywheel. Well, my uncle (which i hardly ever speak to because of his wife, shes a bitch) called me today and asked about it. So when i got off work i met him at my house, and he looked at it and i told him what was wrong with it..blah blah blah, basic car buying stuff. Well, he asks if i can help him pull it to his house (less than a mile away) so i said sure.

Get it there, get home and then go out and hang with a friend for a bit and he calls. "This car is in too bad of shape for me to buy", i was like..um, you looked at it before we hauled it off, thats not my fault. "Well, you can come pick it up tomorrow" I went off. I told him, well, seeing how you wanted it and i helped you haul it, then you can bring it back to me..im not dealing with it. "I'll just push it out of the garage and you can come get it". Uhm, no, you can haul it back to me just like you hauled it off to your house.

I am just so pissed. It's not like i just hauled it to his house and dropped it off. No, he came and looked at it for a good 20 minutes or so, and i told him exactly what was wrong with it. It's a 300$ car, what do you expect? Would you like it to run on air and put out gold, instead of exhaust? And no..i didn't get the money or title signed over, was going to to it tomorrow. I didn't think i would get screwed over like this. Should of figured he was just like my dad. ]]> General Discussions mywhip http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90492 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90491&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:32:40 GMT Alright my trans has overdrive, so im guessing its the A4LD. As soon as i start my truck it starts to leak pretty bad at the bell housing, does that mean my seal is shot in there? im going to try a quart of lucas to see if it does anything if not ill have to pull it out and replace things. Any tips... Alright my trans has overdrive, so im guessing its the A4LD. As soon as i start my truck it starts to leak pretty bad at the bell housing, does that mean my seal is shot in there? im going to try a quart of lucas to see if it does anything if not ill have to pull it out and replace things. Any tips are greatly appreciated even ones on how to pull the trans without a lift ]]> 2.9 Liter Forum brett1989 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90491 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90490&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:31:53 GMT figured out i put this in the wrong room you can delete this thread if you would like:) figured out i put this in the wrong room you can delete this thread if you would like:) ]]> Need Urgent Help Fast! Becca9504 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90490 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90489&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:26:55 GMT FOR SALE: 1991 Ranger STX extended cab short box 4.0L v6 5spd MANUAL LOCK OUT HUBS with 5.5 inch superlift and 31X10.50R15 firestone destination M/T (pictures show A/Ts but the truck is sittin on M/Ts now) it has american racing d window wheels. the truck comes with LOTS of spare parts: another... FOR SALE: 1991 Ranger STX extended cab short box 4.0L v6 5spd MANUAL LOCK OUT HUBS with 5.5 inch superlift and 31X10.50R15 firestone destination M/T (pictures show A/Ts but the truck is sittin on M/Ts now) it has american racing d window wheels. the truck comes with LOTS of spare parts: another motor tranny transfer case spare clutch with around 5k on it and a spare hub. the motor in it has weak compression but another 4.0 comes with. lots of new parts: radiator clutch has about 5-6k on it and brakes and front wheel bearings are fairly new. it does have two broken windows that are temp fixed with plexi (see pics) truck also comes with a tonneau cover and diamond plate tool box. CB IS NOT INCLUDED. truck is located in Mosinee WI 54455 $1200 OBO email me at jradandt583@gmail.com or call or text anytime 715-581-2806[IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] ]]> Trucks For Sale FORDmudfun91 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90489 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90488&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:13:23 GMT i have a 1989 ranger xlt 4x4 with a 2.9 liter and soon to have a 3 inch body lift and 32s. and i know those 32s are really gunna drop my mpgs and in order to compensate for it i really want to put some new gears in it and from what ive heard 4.56s would be my best bet. but how much would it cost... i have a 1989 ranger xlt 4x4 with a 2.9 liter and soon to have a 3 inch body lift and 32s. and i know those 32s are really gunna drop my mpgs and in order to compensate for it i really want to put some new gears in it and from what ive heard 4.56s would be my best bet. but how much would it cost me? i would do install myself. but im all new to this whole regearing thing, is it possible to only regear the rear axle? seeing as when im cruising around town its typically in 2wd and i only use the 4x4 when im off the road which isnt too often. ]]> Ranger Axles tsanderson7 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90488 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90487&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:06:11 GMT As many of you know, I'm working a temp job right now at a book printer/ Christian book distributer.

We ship all of our stuff directly to customers and deal with returns.

Today the boss got a real doozie: A customer sent him an e-mail saying something was missing from the order. It's no big deal except that the order was dated June 21st!!!! It's now Sept. 2nd!!!! The customer was somewhere in Indiana (I think), so if the order was recieved the 21st, picked and shipped the 22nd, then the customer shove have recieved it by, at the latest, June 25th (assuming our standard use of UPS Ground). Why would they wait over two months to tell us something was wrong???

Now, we picked the items in the order again, and weighed them. The weight was within a 1/2 lb of what was shipped to them!!! NOTHING WAS MISSING!!!!


Gotta love stupid customers... ]]> General Discussions Hopman http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90487 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90486&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:01:52 GMT Need Help I have a 1988 Ranger 4x4 the front passenger side axle the U- joint went bad looks like its not replacable? Can you get a new axle and just replace it? where would you get one. How would you replce the U-Joint or even find one? I need this truck fixed quick Need Help


I have a 1988 Ranger 4x4 the front passenger side axle the U- joint went bad looks like its not replacable? Can you get a new axle and just replace it? where would you get one. How would you replce the U-Joint or even find one? I need this truck fixed quick ]]> Need Urgent Help Fast! 88 XLT Ranger http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90486 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90485&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:55:57 GMT I don't know allot about forums so where can I get info about the workings of how this works. I'd like to become a part of TRS but I am limited in knowledge of forums. Thanks Jeff ]]> Report Site Problems jeffminsc http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90485 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90484&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:51:57 GMT Need Help I have a 1988 Ranger 4x4 the front passenger side axle the U- joint went bad looks like its not replacable? Can you get a new axle and just replace it? where would you get one. I was thinking of calling the wrecking yards see if anyone has a good used one. I never had this issue before Need Help

I have a 1988 Ranger 4x4 the front passenger side axle the U- joint went bad looks like its not replacable? Can you get a new axle and just replace it? where would you get one. I was thinking of calling the wrecking yards see if anyone has a good used one. I never had this issue before ]]> Ranger Axles 88 XLT Ranger http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90484 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90483&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:50:23 GMT Looks like a cool truck

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...item20b34e1ea8 ]]> eBay / Craigslist Finds backroad101 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90483 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90482&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:49:43 GMT What all would be needed in a jeep dana 30 conversion on my 1989 ranger? This is the one off craigslist i found. http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/1931418244.html Let me know about it if you know anything about these axles please.. Also if it would be possible to do it in a weekend... What all would be needed in a jeep dana 30 conversion on my 1989 ranger? This is the one off craigslist i found.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/1931418244.html

Let me know about it if you know anything about these axles please..

Also if it would be possible to do it in a weekend with the proper tools..

thanks ]]> Non-Ranger Axles ajmiller http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90482 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90481&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:41:05 GMT 88 ranger 2.9 4x4 5 speed manual $600 Image: http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy349/lsons/DSCI0144.jpg Image: http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy349/lsons/DSCI0145.jpg Image: http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy349/lsons/DSCI0149.jpg Image:... 88 ranger 2.9 4x4 5 speed manual $600




]]> Trucks For Sale fordman4x492 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90481 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90480&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:07:34 GMT i just got my paypal set up and activated so now im in the market for some parts. would prefer leveling springs but will take 1"-2" spacers too, and +3 to -3 degree alignment bushings would be nice
thanks

edit; also looking for locker for d35

edit #2; dont need leveling kit now but still looking for d35 locker and alignment bushings thanks ]]> Parts Needed / Wanted To Buy Boggin http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90480 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90478&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:19:57 GMT Image: http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/9089/1283369973100.jpg ]]> General Discussions heptofite http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90478 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90477&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:11:36 GMT Hello everyone!

Right, into business.

I have an '04 Ranger XLT, stock. The truck won't start. This issue is not mechanical, and it isn't the battery. (Checked with voltmeter).

When I put the key to the "on" position, the anti theft light will blink continuously and when I try to start the engine, nothing happens. When I say nothing, I mean the starter isn't even told to turn the engine; no sounds whatsoever.

I have got the truck to start by turning the key on and removing the PCM fuse (Square pink one) and putting it back in; the anti-theft light will stop blinking and the car starts up just fine, no mechanical problems. However, this doesn't seem to work all the time.

Now, I think it may be one of two things: One, the chip key, and two, something to do with the PCM. Any suggestions?

Thanks! ]]> General Discussions Slartibartfast http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90477 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90476&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:08:49 GMT any good sources out there for discontinued ford ranger parts? what im looking for is a driver side/left side motor mount for 1986 2.3l diesel 4x4. ford sells the passenger side but not the drivers. just rebuilt this motor waiting to put it in any good sources out there for discontinued ford ranger parts? what im looking for is a driver side/left side motor mount for 1986 2.3l diesel 4x4. ford sells the passenger side but not the drivers. just rebuilt this motor waiting to put it in ]]> General Discussions keifer1122 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90476 http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90475&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:39:12 GMT So im in the process of doing a slight resto of my ranger and ive put it off a little to long and the rust has gotten to my rear fender wells...its nothing to awful but at first i was leaning towrds regular flares rather than cutouts...doing the cutouts will get rid of all the rust that is... So im in the process of doing a slight resto of my ranger and ive put it off a little to long and the rust has gotten to my rear fender wells...its nothing to awful but at first i was leaning towrds regular flares rather than cutouts...doing the cutouts will get rid of all the rust that is there...im wanting to know overall are cutouts the smart path in the long run...some tell me yes some say no but i know this is the place for the right answer...and im also wanting to know how hard of a process these cut outs are to do on my own....some links would help..thanks in advance guys ]]> Exterior 91BiggieGreen http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90475