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i got a good deal on a 91 with a 4.0, 4x4, 5 speed, automatic transfer case, with transmission code "M". Its dropped third gear, so im looking to swap in a transmission. I have somebody that will sell me a transmission out of a totaled ranger, which is an 88, 4x2, 5 speed with the 2.9...

Have a 1990 2.3 brown faded ranger that I bought for $1,000 back 2 years ago. Been driving it around as a daily driver ever since. I've fixed a few things on it engine wise to keep it running and improve the gas mileage (17-21mpg) depending on how I am driving and Texas winds. Besides that it’s...

I just got a reman 302 87-91 comp eng and tran. Is this a good motor to use in a 88 ranger super cab.

Does anyone know what has to be done to swap an an 03 motor into a 95? Do I have to strip everything down to the block or are some things compatible— i.e. intake, valve covers, oil pan, accessories? My motor just froze and I need to get back on the road asap! Please Help!

Hey All- I'm a total Noob here. I've already found some GREAT information on past articles and the Tech Library which has helped me so far. I recently bought a '99 with a 2.3L I4 manual which is great for cruising around the city, but it's just lacking. I found a good deal on a 99 V6 3.0L...

ok, so a little bit of background, 98 ranger 3.0 5 speed, 3:73 gears 7.5 inch open differential. i want to get a ranger 8.8 L/S that i can just bolt in and go. im really not that worried about disc brakes, im fine with a good set of drums, and im not a very good welder, so the explorer axle...

I was wondering if any one could tell me what ranger to buy so i can swap in a 3.0l SHO engine i know it has to be a manual tranny (prefer i to be) and i would like it to be 4x4. i have a complete SHO taurus as a donor just not sure if the counter balance shaft is going to be a problem and if...

i was nearing completion to my swap but it seems my motor is sitting a couple inches to close to the driverside i used the swap mount kit(the one with the 1/2 or so plates and the convert motor mounts for a mustang how can i go about moving the motor to the driverside?

Whats up guys, new to the forum here. Ive got a 1989 Ranger 2WD with the 2.9 auto in it and realized that after noticing some smoke and some investigation that doing another 2.9 is a waste of time. So after aquiring a 1990 Ranger 2WD 2.3 with a stickshift, I noticed the 89 is in overall better...

Backstory: 89 Ranger 4x4 - 2.9l v6, 5sp, brought back from death in a field as a winter driver, prerunner look alike, fun truck. 2.9L has the noisy lifter world and is drinking antifreeze No white smoke, just burning water, guess cracked head? Intake was off when we got it so it has new...

A friend of mine junks cars for a living. He must be doing pretty good at it since he just bought himself a used rollback. But onto my story. He dropped off a free 98 Cherokee with a non-cad Dana 30 with 3.55 gears and rolling on 31's in my driveway! Told me that I could pull whatever I...

Hello everyone, this is my first thread. I have been browsing therangerstation for a while and it is a VERY helpful site. But I have a pretty simple question I cannot find the answer to. I have a 2002 ranger XLT 4x4, my transfer case is making a terrible grinding noise even in 2wd around 30 mph...

Hello I am new here and have been looking all over the internet for some help. I have picked up a 1988 Ranger for free it is in great shape except the crank shaft bearing is blown. I have a 1990 Mustang engine that I hope will fit in the ranger. Both engines are 4 cylinder 2.3L. Will this work...

I have a 1988 ranger 4x4 with a 1986 ford 5.0 in it with an AOD tranny. The truck was originally a manual before the previous owner swapped a 5.0 in it, but i still have a clutch pedal and a big hole in my floor where they just slapped a auto floor shifter over the hole. My question is what...

So I have a question that I hope someone can answer for me. I have an 87' Ranger XLT 4x4 with a 2.9 V-6, and it has over 160,000 miles and has sat for 9+ years. I really don't want to mess with it, and I would like to hop up and swap in a carbureted 2.3L. I want to keep my stock Mitsubishi...

I have a 85 bronco with 35's and other cool parts on it that I got at a action for a deal but it is hurting bad. I also have a 88 bronco in better but stock shape. My plan is to fix up the 88 with the 85's parts. I also just bought a 94 explorer for the 4L and axles. Now I find myself asking...

Hello, I'm new to the ranger station and i was wondering if anyone could help me out. I own a 1990 ranger ext. cab and i was wondering if it is possible to just bolt on the front clip from an 83' to 88' ranger on to the 90' core support and inner-fenders with little to no modifications, if...

I have a 2001 ranger with a 2.5l, and i am wanting to swap the 5.0 exploer moter in it. i have heard that it is a direct swap plus the harness of course. i need to know how true the information is and guidance into the direction i need to go with this swap as far as if i can direct swap the...

I have a 1998 3.0 V6, and I swapped the automatic transmission out for a Mazda MR1 manual transmission last winter.:icon_welder: I had all of the important stuff hooked up, and I just left the backup lights for another day. I decided that I would like to get them hooked up this week hopefully...

First off i am new to this sight and the search option will not work for me. So im buying a 1995 ranger with a 2.3L engine and a 5 speed. I have a 1987 thunderbird that i took the motor and i want to rebuild it before i swap it into my ranger. Now when i do the swap i dont have alot of time to...