http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum This is a discussion forum for Ford Ranger and Ranger based vehicles. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:14:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257593&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:55:35 GMT I took this picture at welding class. The Toyota is for sale and has a body lift (I think 3"). I dont know how much lift the other ford has. It has I think a Bulldog exhaust on it and it sounds badass.



]]> Snapshots sean9721 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257593 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257592&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:55:13 GMT Well, the back story is pretty easy, I bought a 1998 Ford Ranger XLT reg cab, flareside, of its ORIGINAL owner last November, Drove it through winter, then sold it to a close friend... Friend Enlisted before he finished paying it off, and the transmission started to let go, so I bought it back off... Well, the back story is pretty easy, I bought a 1998 Ford Ranger XLT reg cab, flareside, of its ORIGINAL owner last November, Drove it through winter, then sold it to a close friend... Friend Enlisted before he finished paying it off, and the transmission started to let go, so I bought it back off of him *Obviously at this stage, From him paying me, and the original purchase price, I probably only had $500 into buying this truck...

I also have a few other cars/trucks, but more importantly I had a 98 ranger, with a slipping transmission taking up space in my drive way, that isn't really worth **** with the trans grasping at straws, so I decided to do the only rational thing... And Swap it :rotfl:

Here's my girl: *Pardon the frost on the hood, and its the Factory Metallic orange flake color whatever that is, Gorgeous in sunlight*





Then I needed to buy a motor, and a bunch of other nick nacks... So I started shopping for a motor and found one:



Oddly enough it came in with 4 wheels, and alot of scrap steel that managed to hobble its way home from the inner city front differential and bearing SCREAMING the whole way, but for $500, I could not complain for a 5.0, harness, ECU, Transmission, and a 3.73 Posi 31 spline disk brake rear end :)

So I also needed some custom engine brackets for my ranger since it is a 4 cylinder 2WD, So I called up my bud and he whipped these up for me:







Then of course, I also had some very ugly worn out bench seats in the ranger, along with the baller 14 inch rims, so I picked up something to take care of that as well:



And the money shot from late last week:



Just gotta pull the Differential out of the Explorer donor truck, and off to the crushers it goes, and under the knife the ranger goes :) ]]> V8 Builds Dasfinc http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257592 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257591&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:36:41 GMT Hey all!

I've been on a TON of other boards, but figure I share my build up project on here as I was told this is a bit more of a street-truck oriented board than the ranger station.

I have a quite a few cars right now, but the ones of interest are my Daily driver, a 97 Explorer Sport, Manual, 2WD :(, that I bought off its first owner from CA to putter around in.



Then more importantly is this guy:



Because of this guy:

*old pic, frost on the hood from last year*





I'll be starting a build thread else-where :) glad to be on the boards! ]]> New Ranger Enthusiasts Dasfinc http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257591 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257590&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:05 GMT how much more HP does this supercharger add really, and can u tell a difference? http://www.engineperformancechip.com/performance-chips-c-1/electric-super-charger-2-5-psi-p-16 how much more HP does this supercharger add really, and can u tell a difference?

http://www.engineperformancechip.com...r-2-5-psi-p-16 ]]> 4.0 V6 Tech sixwheeler http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257590 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257589&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:56:39 GMT I'm sort of new here and I have a question?
I decided to bag my 89 ranger even though I said I wasnt since I already have another truck that is bagged.

I plan on using this truck for a mobile car wash/oil change service so I would like to keep the leaf spring in the back with helper bags and bag the front.

My question is what is the lb capacity the front spring can cary cause I would like to match them with a bag that will give me the same ride quality or better.

I would like to go with a sleeve bag on all fours so if theres any body out there that can recomend a bag size and knows what the stock springs are rated at tha would be cool!

Here is my truck with a 3/4 drop.



]]> Adjustable Drop Lowered Suspension marz68 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257589 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257588&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:54:23 GMT so what other ways can you put in subs in your extended cab, but not loose back seat space. and not to much money? so what other ways can you put in subs in your extended cab, but not loose back seat space. and not to much money? ]]> Audio/Video sixwheeler http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257588 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257587&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:50 GMT There have been a lot of snapshot pages of specific parts lately, and I love these. I love research so, I'm going to make a few topics about different parts. For the First, I need some help and input and pictures. I've gone through and found all but maybe 3 stock wheels I've ever seen. I need:

1 better Pictures of most,
2 Rim Size and material
3 Names of the wheels

Please comment with input And I'll keep adding to the original post.
The pictures need to be full frame tire and wheel 300x300
Thanks,

Seth



1
2 15x7
3 Fx4 16x7 Aluminum
4
5
6 Deer Hoof 14x6 /15x7 Aluminum?
7 Level 2 16x7? Aluminum

8
9 Splash 15x7 Steel
10
11
12 Tear Drop 16x7 Aluminum
13 15x7
14 Alcoa 15x7 ]]> Snapshots Sethybaby http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257587 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257586&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:46 GMT Whats up guys??? Hey can you guys show me a diagram of where the egr valve is on a 2004 3.0? Am I missing it everything I have seen so far is different then what I can find.... Thanks alot I got pinging and I have tried everything but that. The spark plug are new it went away and now it came back i... Whats up guys??? Hey can you guys show me a diagram of where the egr valve is on a 2004 3.0? Am I missing it everything I have seen so far is different then what I can find.... Thanks alot I got pinging and I have tried everything but that. The spark plug are new it went away and now it came back i tried sea foam and all thanks.....:rip: ]]> 3.0 V6 Tech gerald1488 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257586 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257585&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:34:59 GMT Have cleaned the MAF every couple months, put in one of those real free-flowing fancy K&N oiled air filters (probably caused the problem in the first place), kept it for a year and a half, then went back to regular paper filter.

Doesn't want to start. Have to crank for a good 5-10 seconds to get it to start. If I hit the starter for a couple seconds, then wait, it will fire up. This tells me it might be a fuel issue, like the filter is clogged, or the pump is losing pressure and is taking time to prime. I don't hear the pump when I hit the key, which then tells me the pump is fine. Check Engine light on. Haven't checked codes. Air bag light on too, probably not related.

My thoughts are that maybe I need to replace the MAF, or any of the sensors I can't remember the name for in the intake system, or replace the fuel filter.

My concern is that there is no power under acceleration. I feel like I'm driving my 82 Escort again. This thing used to really get up and go, and now I can't even pass a 63 VW Bus.

Anyone have similar problems? What is up? ]]> 4.0 V6 Tech pippinr http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257585 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257584&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:06 GMT Is there a way to fix the ball joint angle on a lowered edge? I was thinkng of MAYBE having a bracket made that would bolt the 2 pieces together but have the outer piece of the UCA mount an inch or two higher....would that work? It would bolt/weld to the inner part of the UCA and then have the... Is there a way to fix the ball joint angle on a lowered edge? I was thinkng of MAYBE having a bracket made that would bolt the 2 pieces together but have the outer piece of the UCA mount an inch or two higher....would that work? It would bolt/weld to the inner part of the UCA and then have the outer piece bolt to it. I would have the bracket also supported behind it as well...ideas or opinions? ]]> Static Drop Lowered Suspension fzr confused http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257584 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257583&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:43:25 GMT I know what I'm in for asking this, but I have a chance to pick up a running '96 Ex 5.0 for under a grand.
I know the heads and intake would give me a slight horsepower increase. Anyone want to talk me into it, or out of it?

My bro is looking for a new 302 to build for his RX7, so this would be a perfect roller block for him, and he'd pay about $100. (he already has heads)

I could use the traction lock rear in my Splash, and also the half-console.

Of course, the wiring/ecu/FEAD could go in a box for my next build. (did I mention my dad has a like-new '01 XLT supercab? lol) If the Ex is 2wd, I'd be laughing.

Anyway, back to me. Spend about $500 for the heads and intake, or hold off and buy real heads? ]]> V8 Tech teddyzee http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257583 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257582&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:18:50 GMT I picked up an 02' Ranger 4.0 Auto a few weeks ago and have been driving it daily. 2-3 days ago, it had been raining the whole night and the truck started up and drove great into work that next morning..

When I went to leave work (still raining at this point), I went to start the truck and it stumbled for a few seconds then died. I tried again and same thing. I then tried again and was able to keep the truck barely idling by giving it gas, and I let off as the truck just died again.... I waited about 20 seconds, tried again and the truck stumbled but eventually cleared up after a few seconds and idled fine.

Truck has driven and started fine ever since. Still scared the hell out of me though as I JUST bought this truck and it's an 02' with 78k miles.

Anyone ever have this happen to them?

My 2nd issue is with the starter I believe. It's nothing that affects the truck starting or driving, but when I turn the truck over, after it starts, it seems like the starter is still turning for a second and makes a rattly noisy for about a second after I let go of the key.

It's almost like the starter is staying engaged for too long and is still trying to turn for just a second even after I let go of the key.

Any ideas? ]]> 4.0 V6 Tech jfisher http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257582 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257581&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:11 GMT One of a kind Ford Ranger XLT 5.0L 360HP
Extended Cab Flare side

NEW 5.0L V8 Engine
Twisted Wedge alum heads with e303 camshaft, scorpion roller rockers, upper and lower Trick flow intake manifold, 24lb injectors, 75mm Throttle body & mass airflow sensor, Under drive aluminum pullies, NEW dual core alum rad with 4 puller electric fans and 2 pusher electric fans for A/C

New rebuilt T5 transmission
with close ratio gears, trans has short throw shifter, aluminum flywheel, centreforce clutch, alum drive shaft, limited slip .355 rear end, brakes have been upgraded from drum to willwood four piston disc brakes, traction bars on rear axle and anti sway bar,

Dual Exhaust, 20" rims, Lowered 3" on front and 4" on rear,
Power train on synthetic oil 20000 has been put on engine since install hp is rated around 360hp

I'm asking $11 250 canadian. ]]> Trucks jeremy rowntree http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257581 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257580&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:26 GMT 98 Ranger 3.0L 4x4 mileage (lots) is unknown. My truck is new to me (several weeks) and up until now most things were o.k. - However, this morning it was about 30 degrees and the (hydraulic) clutch didn't appear to be working. The pedal moved to the floor with slight resistance but apparently not enough to disengage the clutch caus' I couldn't get it in any gear. I shut the engine off and drifted the truck and yanked it in gear. After that, all worked o.k. ? ? ?

I've never had a hydraulic clutch before - is it possible that it needs bleeding like brakes or that there is moisture in the system that froze up?

Temperature is up now - took her for a spin and everything is o.k. but it may not be tomorrow morning. Any thoughts out there?
Thanks ]]> Drivetrain Tech upinsmoke1 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257580 http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257579&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:42:55 GMT i need help wiring my projectors mine did not come with any relay or extra wiring harness with it it has two wires coming out of it white and black(hot and ground i am thinking) but i tapped into my park lights at my corner and wirer the hot into them and then tried to ground it at the corner and... i need help wiring my projectors mine did not come with any relay or extra wiring harness with it it has two wires coming out of it white and black(hot and ground i am thinking) but i tapped into my park lights at my corner and wirer the hot into them and then tried to ground it at the corner and blew my fuse so i tried grounding it every where else ie battery , chassis, and it still blows the fuse any help is much appreciated ]]> Electrical Tech dj224ranger http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257579