mudflies
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- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- ranger
- Transmission
- Manual
Hi everyone...
So here is my question...I have a 97 ranger xlt, 4.0 L ,2 wd.5 speed standard.The tranny is pretty well done. Sticks in 4th,wont go into 2nd sometimes.Makes bad noises etc. So, i found another 97 xlt 4.0 online. Its a 4x4 xlt,5 speed std, reg cab.My plan is to take any good parts off the 2wd and save them for the 4x4 (which has a much better body and has been mercilessly undercoated). Im wondering if i should keep the motor from the 2wd. Will it swap in easily? Wiring etc? Its my understanding that some things changed in 97 and i dont want to strip off parts that arent going to fit.The carcass will be going to the scrapper. Im planning on keeping as many parts as possible including the front and rear lights, alt, battery, starter, rad, power steering pump and anything else that looks good. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks...
So here is my question...I have a 97 ranger xlt, 4.0 L ,2 wd.5 speed standard.The tranny is pretty well done. Sticks in 4th,wont go into 2nd sometimes.Makes bad noises etc. So, i found another 97 xlt 4.0 online. Its a 4x4 xlt,5 speed std, reg cab.My plan is to take any good parts off the 2wd and save them for the 4x4 (which has a much better body and has been mercilessly undercoated). Im wondering if i should keep the motor from the 2wd. Will it swap in easily? Wiring etc? Its my understanding that some things changed in 97 and i dont want to strip off parts that arent going to fit.The carcass will be going to the scrapper. Im planning on keeping as many parts as possible including the front and rear lights, alt, battery, starter, rad, power steering pump and anything else that looks good. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks...