muerte69
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- Raleigh, NC
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Make / Model
- Ford
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- 2.9
- Transmission
- Manual
This is going to be a bit of a repeat from my introductory post that you can find in my signature and a little bit more about what I need/want to do to my truck.
My truck is a 1988 Ranger 4x4 with the 2.9L V6 and that is about all I know about it nomenclature wise. I couldn't tell you if the Ranger custom badge on the side means anything important or what gearing/axles it has (At least not right now but gimme some time...)
I got the truck from an old roommate after we got it back from being stolen. Radio and speakers were gone but everything else seemed intact and good.
I drove it for about a year or so and then the water pump started acting up and right after I replaced the pump we took it down to where we hunt to put up a deer stand and I got a hole in the radiator. We left it at the land to drive in and out of the woods but other than that it has mostly sat for the last few years.
I just moved to a new place so I got it cranked after charging the battery and putting a little new gas into the already empty tank.
On the way over to my new place I smell brake pads and sure enough the front left caliper has seized up and will need to be replaced.
So here is my list of things I know the truck needs, things I would like to do over time and some wants for when I am rich and famous.
Needs:
1. New Radiator - Will replace the hoses and thermostat at that time.
2. New brake caliper and pads - will replace all front pads but do I need to replace both calipers at the same time?
3. Fix the wiring to the back passenger side lights so it will pass inspection.
4. New tires as the ones on it are dry rotting and won't pass inspection.
5. It seems to be leaking fuel from underneath it so I have to find the cause and fix that as well.
Things I would like to do once it is running:
1. Replace head gaskets
2. New seat and dash (Was thinking new gauges and diamond plate)
3. 3in Body lift & replace mounts
4. Washer lift in front
5. Explorer leafs in back (Can I do a shackle too?)
6. Fender Trim if necessary
7 or 8. Camo paint job
8 or 7. Rhino line the bed and bottom foot or so of the exterior
What I want to do when the $ is right:
1. Suspension lift
2. Engine swap and all it entails
3. Not sure but I know I will find more I want to do on this site.
So with the list of things to do here is the very brief list of what I have to do it with at this time.
260 Piece Craftsman Tool Kit
A hammer
Small pry bar
Norther Tool Dremel Type Kit
Pair of pliers
Bunch of screwdrivers
3x 5-Ton Screw Jacks
Multimeter and bulb tester
So with my minuscule set of tools, a Haynes manual I think (Maybe Chilton) and what free time and money I have with the hope of buying more tools as I go and the wealth of knowledge on this forum I should be able to get this thing back on the road.
The trucks purpose is #1 a driver, #2 haul stuff, #3 hunting and fishing, #4 mud and with that in mind:
My questions before I start all this mayhem are:
1. Where is the best place for new parts - Napa, Autozone, Rockauto, etc...
2. Any tools that are recommended before I begin - Especially specific sizes like the Torx needed for the seats etc...
3. Is there a preferred radiator for the replacement - I will go to the 160-180deg thermostat whichever is recommended.
4. Suggestions on dash, gauges, electrical, gaskets, bearings and any other parts I should need.
5. Tire suggestions based on lift/no lift body, fenders, what have you
5. General comments, concerns, suggestions and the like.
So here are the pics of the truck at this time, no schedule for any of the work so I will try to keep them updated as I fix things.
I think that is all for now and if I left something out it may be in my intro post linked to in my signature.
Thanks guys,
Muerte
My truck is a 1988 Ranger 4x4 with the 2.9L V6 and that is about all I know about it nomenclature wise. I couldn't tell you if the Ranger custom badge on the side means anything important or what gearing/axles it has (At least not right now but gimme some time...)
I got the truck from an old roommate after we got it back from being stolen. Radio and speakers were gone but everything else seemed intact and good.
I drove it for about a year or so and then the water pump started acting up and right after I replaced the pump we took it down to where we hunt to put up a deer stand and I got a hole in the radiator. We left it at the land to drive in and out of the woods but other than that it has mostly sat for the last few years.
I just moved to a new place so I got it cranked after charging the battery and putting a little new gas into the already empty tank.
On the way over to my new place I smell brake pads and sure enough the front left caliper has seized up and will need to be replaced.
So here is my list of things I know the truck needs, things I would like to do over time and some wants for when I am rich and famous.
Needs:
1. New Radiator - Will replace the hoses and thermostat at that time.
2. New brake caliper and pads - will replace all front pads but do I need to replace both calipers at the same time?
3. Fix the wiring to the back passenger side lights so it will pass inspection.
4. New tires as the ones on it are dry rotting and won't pass inspection.
5. It seems to be leaking fuel from underneath it so I have to find the cause and fix that as well.
Things I would like to do once it is running:
1. Replace head gaskets
2. New seat and dash (Was thinking new gauges and diamond plate)
3. 3in Body lift & replace mounts
4. Washer lift in front
5. Explorer leafs in back (Can I do a shackle too?)
6. Fender Trim if necessary
7 or 8. Camo paint job
8 or 7. Rhino line the bed and bottom foot or so of the exterior
What I want to do when the $ is right:
1. Suspension lift
2. Engine swap and all it entails
3. Not sure but I know I will find more I want to do on this site.
So with the list of things to do here is the very brief list of what I have to do it with at this time.
260 Piece Craftsman Tool Kit
A hammer
Small pry bar
Norther Tool Dremel Type Kit
Pair of pliers
Bunch of screwdrivers
3x 5-Ton Screw Jacks
Multimeter and bulb tester
So with my minuscule set of tools, a Haynes manual I think (Maybe Chilton) and what free time and money I have with the hope of buying more tools as I go and the wealth of knowledge on this forum I should be able to get this thing back on the road.
The trucks purpose is #1 a driver, #2 haul stuff, #3 hunting and fishing, #4 mud and with that in mind:
My questions before I start all this mayhem are:
1. Where is the best place for new parts - Napa, Autozone, Rockauto, etc...
2. Any tools that are recommended before I begin - Especially specific sizes like the Torx needed for the seats etc...
3. Is there a preferred radiator for the replacement - I will go to the 160-180deg thermostat whichever is recommended.
4. Suggestions on dash, gauges, electrical, gaskets, bearings and any other parts I should need.
5. Tire suggestions based on lift/no lift body, fenders, what have you
5. General comments, concerns, suggestions and the like.
So here are the pics of the truck at this time, no schedule for any of the work so I will try to keep them updated as I fix things.
I think that is all for now and if I left something out it may be in my intro post linked to in my signature.
Thanks guys,
Muerte