'97 Ranger Build

[GJ123]

Like everything else it would have bern easier without the MN rust, but it wasn't awful, I think this is everything:
- strip interior
- remove headlights/grille
- remove fenders
- disconnect throttle cable
- disconnect tranny linkage
- disconnect heater hoses
- disconnect radiator overflow
- disconnect AC lines
- disconnect engine wiring harness (from firewall and all clips/grounds on inner fenders
- disconnect cab/frame ground straps
- disconnect brake lines at master cylinder
- disconnect harness at cab floor
- remove air intake
- remove two radiator bolts and lift out of lower grommets (probably should have removed)
- disconnect wiring harness at firewall
- disconnect vacuum lines to vacuum ball
- remove 6 cab mount bolts

We ended up lifting it off with the boom of the backhoe after jacking it up a few times to make sure I didn't forget anything. There is a good how to on this site documenting the late model to 93-97 cab swap that I've been following, and that was really helpful.

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[GJ123]

No more build updates yet, but I had the truck out to do some trail work in the woods.

I am considering some motor work while I have the cab off. The 4.0 runs great, but it has 205,000+ miles on it and I'll have access to everything with the cab off. Any suggestions?

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[GJ123]

No progress, more projects. Picked up a '97 3.0 manual with manual transfer case. Plan to swap gears into my 4.0 trans, along with the manual transfer case, after having both rebuilt.

Had to make sure the transfer case worked properly by having some fun in the snow drifts...

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