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Hey, I just bought another ranger! Its a 97 4x4 4.0 supercab. I'm in the process of replacing the front oil seal on the pumpkin, and am having trouble sorting out the spindle seals as I put it back together. Im pretty confused, because the right spindle doesn't match the left spindle. Does...

Hello, My '76 3/4 ton highboy will crank real real slow when its hot, but great when its cold. Starter is a couple weeks old, battery is about a month old. Its so slow to crank that it will only start about half the time, and super easy to flood. I put my hand on the starter, and it gets really...

Was planning on doing this to a D50, but then I found out how expensive unit bearings were. Fun welding practice. Might even end up holding up the front of my 2wd ranger! The plus side is I should be able to use it to plow my driveway if it ends up under my truck.

Anyone running them? They make some pretty bold claims! I read somewhere that a D60 was only rated for 5,500 ft lbs for shock load. They almost made it to 8k ft lbs on their chart! As much as I'd like to not run CV joints, this would be way cheaper than a legit d60 swap. Do these numbers...

500 whp 4.0 turbo build! Found this link on another forum. Looks like he swapped a 4.0 into a ford sierra, and then turbo'd it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrmh-yqSyG8 Long video, but it just goes from good to better. He had a unique solution to our puny selection of transmissions also. He...

Ive been crunching numbers trying to ballpark a turbo for my 4.0 OHV, 200-250 HP range. 5-6 psi of boost. Seems like the only thread I can find with explicit information is copykat's, and he recommended a T3 .45 trim. I love how cheap they are. Im afraid that they are a little too small...

Anyone done a 4.0 with EEC-IV tune? I would sure like to, but it doesn't look like I have alot of options. #1 QH by Moates hardware. Looks like EEC editor by Paul Booth has a base tune for a 94 explorer, box code VET-1. The QH utilizes the J3 port on the stock ecu. Im currently running a 92...

Just did a subaru headgasket job for my sister. Paid 245$ for pressure test and flattening. Does this this sound high? They did have to shave .005" but they didn't clean them or anything. What are everyone else's rates like. Fairbanks can be kind of a weird market, there's not a ton of...

Im not sure if anyone has posted this up yet, but I couldn't find anything in the search. http://www.raptorforumz.com/showthread.php?t=14208 Someone wrote a very good post on a forum I've never heard of, but he and a bunch of his buddies all managed to bend their frames. I wonder if they...

Hey, so I am finally doing it. Ive had my d35 ttb bouncing around in my bed for a month now and finally have the steel and time to mate it to my offroad 2wd frame. I was hoping for some advice on my design. I have a 2'x2' piece of 3/8", I think it will be solid enough. Below is my design...

In a snickers ad with mr T! Youll feel pranked for about 5 seconds, but then the stunt happens. http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=fvwp&v=OkT_d2OTgv0

Hello, I'm going to be welding some brackets on my truck sometime in the near future, and have alot of ideas. But i'm scared to weld on my truck. The welding part is OK, I have a few hundred hours of experience (not a great welder, but somewhat confident). Im just wondering about my sensors and...

http://www.youtube.com/user/ricktakara#p/u/14/UtYLY1xjA-A Same truck, survived for another attempt! http://www.youtube.com/user/ricktakara#p/u/13/yPtvB2WTt3k http://www.youtube.com/user/ricktakara#p/u/12/G2SDMSaUzy8 Rangers may not be the nicest trucks... But they are TOUGH.

Why does nobody like cork gaskets on here? Its kind of funny, because I worked on these ancient Caterpillar D8s this summer for a guy and he SWORE by cork, and would seek them out over rubber. We just used that aviation gasket prep, and nothing ever leaked. My el-cheapo ebay 4.0 headgasket...

I can barely watch, but at the same time I cant look away. Ranger IIHS crash test. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvQGQa8VIEw Be careful guys, especially with your V8's. The good news is that the ranger held up better than the s10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsPvK1mgm3o

So my question is, how imperative is it to get these suckers balanced? I just shortened mine myself, and did a pretty mediocre job. I got it pretty straight under the truck, but Im not much of a welder, and after I tacked it i could hear it moving as it cooled. I couldn't bring myself to...

Hey, Anyone know where I can get a pre-'82 vintage ranger decal that came on the old f-100's? Just finished my v6 swap and feel like my truck deserves some stickers. So, whats everyones favorite v6 4.0 decals? Post pics! \/ WANT \/ \/ Also Cool \/

Hello. I recently completed an 4.0 engine swap and am having trouble with getting it to run well. Initially I had a funky idle with and the engine would buck and lug with any sort of acceleration. It seemed to be not quite as bad above 2500 rpm as below 2500. Motor is from a wrecked 91 ranger...

Well, i blew it with my little 4x2 2.3 liter. Apparently it didnt like towing large loads at WOT for hours on end. I thought this build might amuse someone, because of my lack of mechanical experience, lack of real tools. I did this all out in the woods, trespassing. This being my first car, I...

Hello all I have been searching for a manual trans for ages for my 4.0 ranger. Luckily, I found an '88 b2 with a cracked block, 105,000 miles for 200$, talked the guy down to 100$ (always use antifreeze people). He said the transmission never gave him any issues, and i couldn't pass up the...