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Tikker
Member
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2010
- Messages
- 39
- Reaction score
- 2
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Acworth, Ga
- Vehicle Year
- 2003
- Make / Model
- Mazda
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.3L
- Transmission
- Manual
I recently purchased my Ranger to replace my '05 F150 4x4 I had, well i bought the truck knowing that the engine had problems but it runs fine at the moment and still in the process of getting the info on how bad it is to fix or replace.
If the engine is bad, i'm considering swapping to a 5.0 engine and either keeping it a 2wd or turn it into a 4x4.... I have a set of axle's ( dana 60 & 10.25 ) that I was going to throw under my '85 Bronco, but may use them under this truck and sell the bronco. Starting to like the A/C and power w&l, and not having to shift in florida traffic. I like a manual, but in a truck it isn't as fun for me.
Still not sure on what doner vehicle to get, I've read that a '96 up 5.0 Explorer would work out great if I could find one, or maybe a Bronco/F150/Mustang
. I'd like to keep it an auto, so thats a plus for me. Also I know i'll need a 4x4 to have a tranny that works with the transfer case if i go that route, and most likely a body lift to help fitment of the tranny...
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Truck will be used as a daily driver for a few years, but I plan to have it my main hunting truck after i finish college...in about 3 years...after that I plan to buy into an all electric car for daily driving for work and such.
You guys have any idea's for me???? Its been hard to choose for me on how i should take this build.
If the engine is bad, i'm considering swapping to a 5.0 engine and either keeping it a 2wd or turn it into a 4x4.... I have a set of axle's ( dana 60 & 10.25 ) that I was going to throw under my '85 Bronco, but may use them under this truck and sell the bronco. Starting to like the A/C and power w&l, and not having to shift in florida traffic. I like a manual, but in a truck it isn't as fun for me.
Still not sure on what doner vehicle to get, I've read that a '96 up 5.0 Explorer would work out great if I could find one, or maybe a Bronco/F150/Mustang
. I'd like to keep it an auto, so thats a plus for me. Also I know i'll need a 4x4 to have a tranny that works with the transfer case if i go that route, and most likely a body lift to help fitment of the tranny......Truck will be used as a daily driver for a few years, but I plan to have it my main hunting truck after i finish college...in about 3 years...after that I plan to buy into an all electric car for daily driving for work and such.
You guys have any idea's for me???? Its been hard to choose for me on how i should take this build.
Maybe if I just plan on a 5.0 swap and later convert to a 4x4.......that would save a lot of work for the time being.....
