Hi I'm new and have a problem. I have a 98 Ranger 2.3L Auto. The shifter shaft that run down the steering column has broken. It looks like I will have to remove the complete steering column to replace it. I talked to my local dealer and found out that the 2 pieces i need will be $80 dollars (dollars I don't have). Dealer said 95 thru 03 should fit. My question is do you think a part from a junkyard would work or am I risking it happening again. Also does anyone here have the pieces I am looking for? Maybe someone has a parts truck or unfortunate wreck and could help me out. Thanks.

do you have the part #'s Rockauto might have it for less or AZ. if it is a plastic part and it is probably a decent amount of work to install you might want a new one ..you will have to decide.

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).