Recent content by ThermonuclearWarrior

I have a 1997 Mazda B-3000. The transmission makes a strange sound in 3rd and 5th (Overdrive.) It makes it in the other gears too, but it's quieter. Also seems to make a noise when it's in neutral if the truck is moving. I'm told it's the transmission itself. Need some help diagnosing the issue...

Ok, when I go to tirerack, and try to tell it to show me tires, whenever I pick my year/model... (1998 XLT, according to the badge on the truck.) I get 195/70-14, 205/70-14, or 215/70-14... when the truck itself says the size should be 225/70R15. Why is this? Is it an option package or...

The time is coming to do the brakes on my 98 Ranger soon... I have been contemplating an explorer rear axle swap to get 4 wheel disc. Or converting to Mustang GT brakes. Also just getting better quality replacement for the stock parts. Any suggestions? Also, what about ceramic shoes for the rear...

Found a kit I like for my ranger. http://www.mcbayperformance.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1706%282%29/MP-F2001 Anyone ever heard anything, or dealt with this kit?? Thanks! :)

Ok, so I posted earlier about my truck, and now I am posting some pictures :) http://s1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh535/CarnivorousBastard/ You can see the rims I took off my town car in some of the pics. Bonus points for anyone that recognizes any of the places the pics were taken :D

Ok, so I have a '98 single cab step-side, 2wd. Loving the MPG (about 25.) I plan to do several mods over the next 9 months or so, wanted some input. I will post some pics soon, have not had time recently. Work a lot in the summer :/ I am thinking of these tires, have read a lot of good things...

Been following the forums for a little while, since I got my ranger a few months back. Got some questions, but I figured I would introduce myself first! Anyone else in my area?