camusmuse
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- Vehicle Year
- 2001
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3l
- Transmission
- Manual
Well.... I have a 2001 Ranger that is pretty basic for an XLT...no power windows or locks...not even a tilt steering wheel!!!!
So I can deal with the locks and windows with an alarm install...BUT the truck has 200kmiles, the ignition is worn out to the point to where I can pull the key out in any position. So its time to replace it....I was thinking it might be easier and BETTER to grab a newer complete steering column from junk yard, one with TILT, and ALSO did they make any factory steering wheels with radio controls??? I have seen steering wheels with cruise control...which I obviously dont have and dont want even, but it would be really nice to have "stock" steering wheel controls for a custom stereo I plan on installing...I like to go for stealth and will hide the HU even....so the steering wheel stereo controls would go a very long way to make my life easier...hehe....
FWIW...I have a friend at a dealership...and from what I understand my PATS might be some issue as well as matching the doors to the ignition...but from what I have read...I can use the keys I have to get the door pattern, and the keys with the column to do the ignition, just have to have the dealer do the custom cut and fix the PATS....I havent talked to him yet...I use his "favors" sparingly....lol...
So could I grab say a fancy steering wheel from an Explorer or something and what years would work with my 2001 with my plan above? I WILL get this done....as I HAVE to have a tilt steering wheel...lol...so I will report back here with my results...but that may be a while unless I can get my hands on a good steering column with stereo controls for "cheap"...I may just get a whole Explorer....as I have some garage space and part it out...but time and money will tell....
Thanks...and again...the big question....what years will fit a 2001 and did they have steering controls??? Am I looking for a unicorn in a JY? Of course I need black, but can change colors for the right column at the right price.
Nathan.....
So I can deal with the locks and windows with an alarm install...BUT the truck has 200kmiles, the ignition is worn out to the point to where I can pull the key out in any position. So its time to replace it....I was thinking it might be easier and BETTER to grab a newer complete steering column from junk yard, one with TILT, and ALSO did they make any factory steering wheels with radio controls??? I have seen steering wheels with cruise control...which I obviously dont have and dont want even, but it would be really nice to have "stock" steering wheel controls for a custom stereo I plan on installing...I like to go for stealth and will hide the HU even....so the steering wheel stereo controls would go a very long way to make my life easier...hehe....
FWIW...I have a friend at a dealership...and from what I understand my PATS might be some issue as well as matching the doors to the ignition...but from what I have read...I can use the keys I have to get the door pattern, and the keys with the column to do the ignition, just have to have the dealer do the custom cut and fix the PATS....I havent talked to him yet...I use his "favors" sparingly....lol...
So could I grab say a fancy steering wheel from an Explorer or something and what years would work with my 2001 with my plan above? I WILL get this done....as I HAVE to have a tilt steering wheel...lol...so I will report back here with my results...but that may be a while unless I can get my hands on a good steering column with stereo controls for "cheap"...I may just get a whole Explorer....as I have some garage space and part it out...but time and money will tell....
Thanks...and again...the big question....what years will fit a 2001 and did they have steering controls??? Am I looking for a unicorn in a JY? Of course I need black, but can change colors for the right column at the right price.
Nathan.....