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Table of Contents

Basics:

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Engine Tech

Ranger Engines

Trouble Shooting

4-Cylinders
4-Cylinder Diesel
2.8 V-6
2.9 V-6
- 2.9 Tips (Kunz Korner)
3.0 V-6
4.0 V-6
Engine Ratings
Fuel Mileage

Engine Rebuilds / Swaps

3.0 Rebuild
3.8 Swaps
4.0 Rebuild
4.0L Conversion FAQ's
4.0 Swap #1
4.0 Swap #2
4.0 Conversion Wiring (From Explorer to Bronco II)
4.0L Conversion (1994 Explorer to 1989 Bronco II)
5.0L Explorer EFI Swap
5.0L EFI Swap
Explorer 5.0L Swap In 2000 Ford Ranger
Ford V-8 Swaps On '83-'97 Rangers & Bronco II's   
Advance Adapter Swaps
Idler & Tensioner Pulley Replacement

Carbs & Fuel Injection

How It Works
Disconnecting Fuel Lines With Disconnect Tool
EFI For Early Ford V-8's
5.0 EFI Wiring Harness
5.0TB to 2.9 Intake
Fuel Injection For 2.8's
Throttle Cable Mod 
Throttle Position Sensor
Fuel Inertia Switch
Motorcraft 2150 Rebuild

Turbos & Superchargers

2.3 Turbo Swap
2.3 Turbo Install
2.3L Turbo Motor Swap Wiring Diagrams

Oil & Filters

4-Cylinder Oil Filter Upgrade

Oil Sender Replacement

Fuel Filter Replacement

Vacuum & Exhaust

Dealing With Engine Vacuum
Vacuum Hose Diagrams
Exhaust
Help With California Emissions

Intakes

MAF Conversion
Cleaning The MAF
2.3 Ram Air
2.9 K&N Filter Set-Up
3.0 Custom Intake
3.8 MAF on 4.0
4.0 Loose Intake Bolts
4.0 Ram Air
Homemade Explorer Snorkel
4.0 EFI Snorkel
Cowl Induction Snorkel
PVC Snorkel For Gen I & II
Carburetor Snorkel
Modified Air Filter Adapter

Cylinder Heads

2.8 Valve Seal Replacement
2.9 Head Swap
Head Porting

Power Enhancers

Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous Setup

Calculator

Miles Per Gallon Calculator

Computer, Electrical & Ignition

Computer

TFI Diagnostics

EEC-IV Diagnostics

2-Digit Codes

3-Digit Codes

OBD-II Trouble Codes

O2 Sensor

 

Ignition

Duraspark Basics

2.8 Duraspark Conversion

Getting More Spark from 3.0

3.0 Camshaft Position Sensor
2.8 Round Distributor Rotor Problems

Electrical - Lighting

High Beam Upgrades

Fog Light Rewiring

Fog Light Bulb Upgrade 

2007 Fog Light Mod

Blinker Modification

Trailer Lighting

Using Relays

Dome Light Upgrade

LED Lights  

Transmissions, Transfer Cases & Drive Shafts

Automatic Transmissions

Trouble Shooting
Automatic Transmission ID
A4LD Automatic Transmission
A4LD Service Manual
C5 Transmission Diagnosis
Transmission Fluid Change
Torque Convertor Lock-Up Switch
Gear Indicator Adjust / Repair

Manual Transmissions

Trouble Shooting
Manual Transmission ID
Bleed A Hydraulic Clutch
Shifter Bushing Replacement
Shift Rail Plug Maintenance  
Mazda Trans Disassembly
4.0 Clutch Swap For 2.9
T5 Identification

Driveshafts

Carrier Bearing Relocation
Checking Pinion Angles
1-Piece Driveshaft Swap
Double Carden Joint Replacement  
Universal Joints!

Transmission Swaps

Interchanging Transmissions
A4LD to Mitsubishi 5-Speed
T5 Manual Swap For V-6's

Transfer Cases

Trouble Shooting
Identification
Transfer Case Fluid Change
Dual Transfer Case Conversion
BW1350 - BW1354 Doubler
Transfer Case Shift Motor

Exploded Views

Electric 1350 T-Case
Electric 1354 T-Case
Manual 1354 T-Case
Manual 1354 T-Case (PDF)

Axles & Hubs

Dana 28 / 35

Dana 28 / 35 TTB

Axle Fluids

Dana 28 & 35 Rebuild

Dana 28 to Dana 35 Swap

Dana 35 U-Joint Upgrade

Dana 44 Knuckle Swap

C-Clip Eliminator

C-Clip Eliminator (External)

Spindle Bearings

Replace Pinion Seal

Ford 7.5 / 8.8

Ford 7.5 / 8.8

Axle Fluids

Explorer 8.8-Inch Swap

FX4 8.8-Inch Swap

Full Floating Axles For 8.8's

Superior Axle Super88

Axle Seal Replacement

 Rear Axleshaft Seal Replacement

Replace Pinion Seal

Exploded Views

Dana 28/35 Service Parts
1999 Dana 35 Service Parts
Front Axle (Passenger)
Front Axle (Driver)
Rear Axle
Locking Hub Assembly

Ford 9-Inch

Ford 9-Inch Information

Dana 30

The Jeep Dana 30

Dana 44

Dana 44 TTB
Dana 44 Solid Front Axle
Dana 44 TTB Conversion
Dana 44 Swap W/Front Leafs
Dana 44 Swap on '93 Ranger
Dana 44 Swap On Bronco II
Solid Axle Swap
Narrowing A Dana 44

Dana 60

Front D-60 Identification (Bible)

Axles - Misc

Axle Codes
Axle Guide For All Trucks
Dana/Spicer BOM Numbers
Axle Weights
Universal Joints!

Calculators

Gears Needed After Tire Change
Ring And Pinion Calculator
Speed From Gear Change
Determine Final Crawl Ratio

Locking Hubs

Hub Troubleshooting
Auto to Manual Hub Swap - 1
Ranger Manual Hub Swap - 2
Warn Jeep Hub Swap For Dana 35's
Dana 35 Locknut Upgrade
Warn Dana 35 Locknut Conversion
1998-2000 Vacuum Hub Axle Swap
Troubleshoot/Fix Your 1998-2000 PVH Hubs
Manual Hub Bearing Replacement
Securing Your Hubs To The Rotors
Permanently Lock Your '98-'00 Vacuum Operated Hubs
98-00 Hub Bearing Replacement
AVM Hub Upgrade For Vacuum Hubs

Gears & Lockers

Tire & Gear Chart
TRS-2 Gear & Locker Install
8.8 Ring Gear Install
WCD Differential Repair & Install
Ring & Pinion Set-up Specifications
Yukon Gear Install Instructions
Setting Backlash In A Rear Axle
Installing A Front Locker
Rebuilding A Traction Lock
Differential & Locker Info
Locker Installation #1
Locker Installation #2
Differentials For Dummies!
7.5 LockRight Install

Body Lifts & Suspension

Body Lifts

Body Mount/Lift Install
P/A 1998+ 3-Inch Body Lift

Leveling Kits

Leveling Kits
Leveling Coil Installation
Factory Coil Spacers  
Crank Your Torsion Bars

Lifting For Cheap

Lifting On A Budget 
Design Your Own Lift Brackets
F-150 Coils
Torsion Bar Cranking
Factory Coil Spacers
Belltech 6400 Shackles
VW Front Coil Spring Spacer
Steel Washer Coil Spacers  
Explorer Leaf Spring Swap
Explorer - Ranger Leaf Spring Comparison

Suspension Fabrication

Fabrication References
Fraction To Decimals
Reading Welding Symbols
Bending Tubing - ProTools Instructions
Back Measuring
Pirate4x4.com Tech
Design Your Own Lift Brackets
Metal Design
SAS Front Spring Comparison
4-Link Tech - Measurements & Material
Suspension Joints
Monster Suspension Evolution
Welding Brackets To The Frame

Calculators

Coil Spring Rate Calculator
Leaf Spring Rate Calculator  
RTI Ramp Calculator  

Suspension Lift Kits

The Ford Ranger Front Suspension
4WD Suspension Kits
2WD Suspension Kits
Broken Lift Brackets
Superlift Bracket Repair

Suspension Tuning

Optimizing The Skyjacker Lift Kit
Getting The Most From Your TTB
4" to 6" Coil Swap

Flexing Your TTB

Get More Wheel Travel
Jeep Coils
Zimmerman TTB Mod
Skyjacker Radius Arm Install
64-Inch Leafs & Shackle Flip

Exploded Views

4X4 Front Suspension
4X4 Front Suspension (Small)
2WD Front Suspension
1998+ Front Assembly

Suspension - Miscellaneous

Ford Wheelbase Chart

Rear Suspension

Explorer Leaf Spring Swap
Explorer - Ranger Leaf Spring Comparison
Installing Add-A-Leafs
James Duff Traction Bars
Custom Spring Perches
Chevy Leaf Spring Swap
Air Bag Installation
Rear Axle Flip
64-Inch Leafs & Shackle Flip
Rear Spring Hangers & Shackles
Spring Hanger Replacement
Spring Shackles & Hangers

Lowering Suspensions

Lowering Rangers
Installing A DJM 3/4 Drop Kit
Flipping Rear Spring Hangers

Shocks

Pick The Right Shocks
F-250 Front Shock Mount
Broken Lower Shock Mount
Shock Dimensions

Manufacturer Instructions

SkyJacker Class I Lift
SkyJacker Class II Lift W/Radius Arms
Skyjacker Class I Instructions
Skyjacker Class II Instructions
Superlift 98-09 Instructions
TrailMaster Suspension Lift
TrailMaster Body Lift (Page 1)
TrailMaster Body Lift (Page 2)
James Duff Dual Shock Mount
James Duff Add-A-Leaf
Rancho Install Instructions

Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Steering

Tires & Wheels

Ranger Wheel Guide
Tire Fitment
Lift Kits & Tire Sizes

Calculators

Convert Metric Tire Sizes To Inches
Combined Tire & Speed Calculator
Check Speedometer After Tire Change

Steering - Handling

Trouble Shooting
AGR Power Steering Pump
Saginaw Power Steering Pump Swap
Hydro Steering - Box Tap
Installing Full Hydro Steering
Steering Tech
Steering Box Rebuild
Front End Alignment
Steering Shaft Wear
2WD Turning Radius Correction
Camber Bushings  
Ball Joints  
Ball Joint Install  
Sway Bar Bushing Replacement

Brakes

Trouble Shooting
Brake Upgrades
Relocating Brake Lines - Front
F350 Brake Line Upgrade
Replacement Extended Rubber Lines
Disc Brakes For Your 8.8  
Dana 44 Disc Brake Conversion
Explorer Rear Disc Brake Conversion
EBC Brake Upgrade

Exploded Views

1998 Brake Hub Assembly
2000 Front Disc Brakes
 

Electrical, Gauges & Audio

Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer & Cruise Control

How Speedometer Works
Speedometer Correction
Tachometer Install
Odometer Worm Gear Replacement
Odometer Worm Gear Replacement #2
Odometer Gauge Swap
Installing Cruise Control

Calculators

Check Speedometer After Tire Change

Electrical - Gauges & Misc

Selecting Wire Size
Phantom Wiper Fix
Door Contact Pin
Instrument Cluster Wires
95+ Gauge Cluster Removal  
Installing A Tripminder (MPG Meter)  
Factory Power Doors
Wire Defined By Color

Battery & Charging

Charging Trouble Shooting
Electrical Diagrams
Charging System
Alternators
Adding Dual Batteries
Batteries

Truck Audio

Shop For Audio
What Fits Your Ranger
Radio Wiring Diagrams
Stereo/CD Install
How To Choose An Amp
How To Buy Speakers
Aftermarket Speaker Install
How To Install An Amp
Infinity Subwoofer
Probox Loaded Universal Enclosure
Stereo FAQ's
Amplifier FAQ's
Speaker FAQ's
More Truck Audio Tech
CB Antenna Install

Interior & Exterior

Exterior - Body Panels

Adding Hood Scoops

Find Fiberglass Panels

Fiberglass Fender Install

How To Flare Fenders

Replacement Sheetmetal

Exterior - Truck Bed

Roll On Bed Liner

Truxedo Roll Up Tonneau Cover

Rotrax Retractable Tonneau Cover

Tailgate Lock

Exterior Miscellaneous

Train Horns!

Glass & Mirrors

Remove B2 Rear Windows

Removing The Ranger Rear Window

Rear Slider Latch Upgrade 89-94

Floppy Mirror Fixes

Bodywork

How To Do Body Work

How To Paint

Cheap Camo Paint

Camouflage The Right Way

Camouflage Patterns

Chop The Top Of Your Bronco II

Fender Cutting 101  

Grill Modification

Ford Oval Color Change

Headlight / Taillight

89-92 Ford Ranger Headlamp Repair
93-97 Taillight Upgrade
Dull Headlight Lens Fix
Yellow Headlight Lens Fix
Light Polishing
1993-1997 To 2001-2005 Taillight Swap

Interior

Interior Cleaning

Interior Painting

Custom Interior Pieces

Center Console Build

Explorer Overhead Console  

Explorer Center Console  

Lighted Visor Mirrors  

'89-'94 Dash Install Into '83-'88

What Seats Bolt In?

60/40 Conversion To Buckets  

New Carpet Installation

Floppy Visor Fix

Window Tinting How To

Windows & Locks Install

Dome Light Upgrade  

Heating, Cooling & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Trouble Shooting

Automotive Air Conditioning 101

Cooling

Add An Oil Cooler Cheap!

Electric Fan Install

Remote Radiator Install

Heating & Thermostat

Trouble Shooting
Change Your Heater Core
1998 Heater Core Replacement
Blend Door Repair
Blower Motor Diagnostics

Thermostat

2.3L Electric Thermostat
Change Your Thermostat

On-Board Air

On Board Air

York Compressor Conversion

Off-Roading

Off-Roading

How To Drive Off-Road

Off-Road Driving Tips

What To Pack

Land Usage Issues

Bureau Of Land Management

Safety

Roll Cages

Emergency Contact Form  

2007 Mirror Mod

Off-Road Recovery

Choosing A Winch

Winch Performance Guide

Winching Tips

Winching Errors

Tow Straps - Hooks

Warns Guide To Winching

Installing Tow Hooks 93-97

Towing

Towing Trailers

Trailer Lighting

Securing Your Rig On Your Trailer

Installing A Front Mount Receiver

 

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