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Ok. So I live in Communist California where you pretty much get taxed for farting because it destroys the ozone. I have an 83 Ranger with a 2.3L engine that's due for smog. Last time I smogged it the guy was cool about it and helped me tune it up before we tested and it passed with flying...

Ok guys. So I've seen it said multiple times that a 4 banger 4x4 is rare. What I want to know is how rare are they? I have an 83 2.3 4 cylinder 4x4 with a 4" suspension lift and 2" body lift (soon to be 6" suspension). I've never though of my truck as rare so I'm looking for people that know...

Hey guys, I am trying to change the timing belt on my 83 2.3L ranger. The old one snapped. I have everything taken off and already replaced the tensioner, but now what? I can't find a tutorial anywhere about lining the engine up to put the belt on. I spun the cam pulley to make sure it's...

Ok guys. I have searched the forum but so far cannot find the solution. I have an 83 Ranger 4x4. Engine is the stock 2.3L. I was driving it to a friends house when the truck just died. It has been running perfect with no problems up until now. The truck did not lug or sputter, I shifted in...

Ok...So I have an 83 Ranger 4x4 with a 6" lift. Problem that I'm having is that the pitman arm says it's meant for a 4-6" lift BUT now my tie rods are way off. I need a to figure something out. I can easily just lower the front back down to a 4" but the coils are too rough. I found a 6-8"...

Hey everyone...ok I know what you guys are going to say but I'm going to ask anyways...If I lift my truck 4" and replace all the brackets and all that good stuff BUT not the pitman arm...what am I looking at steering wise? Is it even possible to do a 4" lift without getting a drop pitman...

Hey...Need some more help guys. I need the bolt sizes for the front end brackets on my 83 ranger...The radius arm brackets and the front axle brackets that connect to my frame. That's it... So please help if you have the sizes.

Hey everyone, I need some major help. I'm lifting my truck on friday night but I have run into a problem. My ranger has a sway bar that connects to the inside of each radius arm. The radius arms are connected to a single bracket that works as a crossmember for my frame, and my sway bar...

Hey guys...I am about to lift my truck and I just wanted some more info on it. Can anyone tell me if I'm missing something? I have: Drop brackets for I-beams, Longer arms, new brackets for arms, leaf springs, shocks, and drop pitman arm....am I missing anything? I'm only lifting it 4"s and...

ok, I have an 83 ranger with a 2.3L 4 cyl. And I want a muffler that is deep but that won't make me go def if you know what I mean...I had a flowmaster on there that came off of my bro's 72 camaro and it was too loud....so does anyone know what kind of muffler will sound deep but that's not...

Hey guys...I need help. I want to put an exhaust cutout on my truck but I'm having trouble trying to figure out how to shut it. I bought a manual cutout and it leaked like a b*tch. I can make one but I want it to close so it doesn't leak. So does anyone have a design that works? I don't...

ok...I have a lift kit already but I do not have any way of installing it. I had a friend that had a shop but he took off to the military so I'm screwed. I live near Sacramento CA. and I was wondering if anyone knew of a shop that would lift it for me for a good price...I have a first...

Ok...I have an 83 ranger with a 2.3L 4 cyl...I want to swap it to the 2.2L diesel...what am I looking at as far as difficulty? Will the wiring harnesses line up? And will I have to do anything with the trany, Motor mounts, or steering equipment? If anyone has any info please help...I really...

ok, here's the deal. I saw a guy's ranger that had 32's and just a 2" lift. He said that he widened his fenders 4 inches and raised them 2 inches. I want to do that to mine so I would fit 32"s but I don't know. Anyone have any ideas? I have an 83 ranger and this guy had an 84 body so... Any...

Does anyone have any experience with a 5.5" Superrunner Lift kit from Superlift? I just bought one and I want to know if it will last or if I should reinforce all of the brackets. I have Longer arms, Drop brackets for the axles, Leafs, Coils, and Drop Pitman, and I am having my driveshaft...

Hey guys. I bought a 5.5" superrunner lift from SuperLift for my first generation and I just want some info on how to lift it right. I know I have to drill new brackets for my longer arms and swapping my drop brackets for my front axle seems easy enough. But is there anything that I'm...

Ok...I have an 83 Ranger 4x4. I just bought a 5.5" lift kit from a guy and now I need some help lifting it...I have 5.5 Leafs, 5.5 Coils, Drop Pitman, Drop Brackets for axles and arms, longer arms, and a drive-shaft. I got the whole thing for $150. I know how to install the brackets and the...

Hey guys....I've been looking for the drop brackets for my front axle for a while now. I have 4" coils, blocks, and a drop pitman that should work. But I don't have a lot of money and the only place where I found the brackets that I need is Skyjacker for over $200....If anyone knows of...

Ok...Here's the deal. I have a choice between getting a 98 ranger 4x4 and selling my 83 4x4 or keeping my 83. I need to know what I'm getting myself into here. So if anyone has any info on the 98s I would appreciate the input. My 83 has a 2" block and 2" body lift and this one will be stock...

Ok...my passenger side front brake is sticking and I can't figure out why. this happened before so I bled the brakes and it let go. I just bled the brakes again and no air came out so I have no idea what's going on. It pulls to the right violently and when I hit the brakes, I can make a full...