Will 1995 Ranger Front End Parts fit on a 2000 Ranger

[jmkissler]

So, my 1995 Ranger 2.3reg cab is still dead. I have to rebuild it, or hopefully find a new engine/transmission. I found a 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 Extended cab for 500 bucks. Some dude's GF ran it into a tree. The fenders, grill, doors, hood, etc are jacked. Will parts from my 1995 fit a 2000 series truck? The frame is good, so is the cab. Would this be a good buy to either move my front parts over to the new truck, or should I just grab the engine/trans/wiring harness and throw them in my 1995.

 

[stmitch]

All of the front end parts are different. The core support and bumper mounts will be the most difficult to change out as they'll require cutting/welding. Once those are done, the other 95 stuff should bolt on. There may be some differences in the way that hood hinges line up as well, but my memory is a little foggy on the details there.

 

[Ranger850]

I would lean toward putting the newer drivetrain in the older truck. Less Body work, and it's kind of backwards, to me.

 

[19Walt93]

Can you get a used nose from a salvage yard? If they've still got a 2000 the price shouldn't be too high.