Intro Post

[Godholio]

Hi all. I've been lurking my way through the forums to get educated on these trucks, since I've been bitten by the "I need a new toy" bug. I still haven't found what I'm looking for...90s era 4x4s are very uncommon here for some reason. So I'm new to Rangers, but not trucks or Fords from the 80s-00s.

I've got a much better idea of what I'm looking at, thanks to this community.

 

[Uncle Gump]

So what have you decided you want?

Welcome to TRS...

 

[Godholio]

Ideally a 93 or 94 (a little newer is fine too, but I like the older interior) extended cab, but the kicker is 4wd. Seems like a conversion isn't worth the effort. It'll mostly be for hunting, or going to my friend's place which is well off the pavement. And of course, to have another never-ending project.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Lol... I think most of us have at least one of those.

I wouldn't be afraid to run that up to 97... basically the same driveline. 98 went IFS. I would also be looking at 4.0L over the other options personally.

Good luck on your search... be prepared to pay up a little for the right one.

 

[Godholio]

Yeah, that's the plan. I wouldn't turn away from a mid-90s truck if it had the right drivetrain. I'd definitely prefer a 4.0...I've got a lot of experience with the 3.0 boat anchor. If I had to settle for a 4-banger I'd start looking for swap options. I don't have a concrete plan, since it'll depend on what I buy and what else is available.

 

[Godholio]

Looking at a 93 4x4 tomorrow, extended cab, standard bed, 3.0/auto, power windows. It does need some work, but the interior looks good in the pictures, and the body looks straight. I'm not worried about PW regulators or a trans case actuator, so here's hoping!

 

[Godholio]

Well, the price was (after brief negotiation) right, so I trailered it home. It's actually a 4.0, and was otherwise pretty much as described. Nothing is perfect, but everything is in better shape than the average Ranger for sale around here. And it had a title, which is the rarest feature.

To get it street-ready, I need to replace the shocks, get a headlight working, and weld up some crappy exhaust work that leaks. Then I can worry about the t-case motor, one dead fog lamp, pass door window regulator, clean up the door locks (pretty gummy feeling) and other little things.

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

Good find. Look forward to following your build. Just a heads up. We do like pictures haha.

 

[Godholio]

I'm the same way...I'm also one of the crazy people who posts the results when a problem gets solved!

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

That's not crazy but informative haha.