Recent content by Steeven

Guys, Are these 2 bolts the same? I need the bolts for the shackle to the leaf spring and the bolts for the shackle to the shackle support. I got 2 bolts that are for the front of the leaf spring, but I would like to know if they can be used at the back, size wise. Looks like it will fit at...

I'm in the process of getting a lowering kit for the 97 2x4. I know i'll have to do an alignment, but is there enough adjustment in the ranger suspension system to compensate for a 3-4 drop or will i need to get some special parts to allow for a proper alignment? Thanks

Just did it in my Ranger last night. Really a night and day difference.

Added LED bulbs, even if some people say it's a no-no. I also change the roof bulb with a LED 906 and it makes a great difference!

I just checked and its a 3.08. So good for mileage, but no so much to feel the engine's power.

Yes I did some maintenance and yes, the air filter was dirtier than any filter I seen before. Oil is changed. It runs very good, so I don't know if I want to change plugs and risking breaking them... I will change the oil in the transmission and the differential this summer.

Yeah, I'm complaining with my mouth full. lol.

I'd love that too, but an auto is what I have. lol

It would. I did it to my mustang in the past. But I'm not looking for power with this ranger. I just want to enjoy it as it is.

I mean that it feels underpower compared to the other vehicles I drove. I had 2 manual rangers with he 2.3 and they felt as powerful as this one. I also had a 2003 with the later version of the 4.0 (160hp vs 200hp) and they don't feel like the same truck. The last vehicles I owned had 300hp...

I'm still hesitant to drop it. It's my 4th ranger / mazda B and I never lowered one. It's an automatic with the 4.0. I have nothing against the auto trans as I'm not 20 anymore, but the 4.0 is just a noisy lump of metal. But it got only 68,000 miles, all done by the previous owner...so I...

Thanks, I agree. I think they came gray from the factory. From what I could see, the previous owner painted them with a brush at some point. I gave them a quick coat because I wanted it to be ready for the summer, but I'll re-work them at some point.

Being in Canada and knowing it has seen all salty winters since 97, I'll take that as a big compliment. However, it's not without fault. It's just a good angled picture!

Got this one last fall and it's coming along well. Did some maintenance and work on the paint. Just got the windows tainted. I remove the box and the plastic bed protection and I was surprised to see how nice is the box. I'm *now debating if I should drop it a bit. Cheers

I want to paint the bumpers, the grill and the trim above the grill. I have to decide on colors. The front and the back bumpers are steel and I think they were chrome when new. They are now painted light grey. I'm thinking going black. I would probably not go for a gloss or a matte black...