i've only seen 4 bangers and 3.0 rangers with alum driveshafts. never on a 4.0

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2001 Ford Ranger Supercab (4dr), Oxford White, 4.0 Sohc, 4x4, Manual trans (hurst equipped), 4:10's, 3" body lift.

Ben's 03 4.0 4x4 has one. Ben's 02 4.0 4x4 was steel. Marie's 08 4.0 4x4 has one. Beard's 03 4.0 4x4 has(*had) one. They're out there. My little brothers 01 4cyl 2wd is steel. My 01 4.0 4x4 is steel. Just a few examples there. I know I've seen conflicting everything at junkyards. lol. I think it's such a variable that it's a toss up as to what got it and what didn't.

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

It'd be interesting to see what trucks got them and why.. My friends 2004 XLT extended cab, 4.0, 2 wheel drive has an aluminum shaft from the factory...

My standard cab Edge 4.0 4x4 is steel..

GB

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2001 Edge Regular cab, auto 4.0L 4x4 4.10LS 8.8

1987 standard cab w/92 5.0/T5Z 31 spline 8.8 w/Torsen

1989 Regular cab longbed, manual 2.9 4x4 - Parts BroncoII's x 3

could assembly plants have something to do with why one would have the aluminum and one with steel?

wow something to ponder on

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Jay's
09 XL reg cab
L4 2.3 , 40 series flowmaster , tinted windows 5% back 35% sides ,muffler removed from air box mod ,and ac on off switch mod , blinker mod, avs window vent shades
coming soon! k&n drop in/fiberglass bed cover/bed sprayed liner

My 01 and Marie's 08 were both built in the same plant. I have steel. she has alum. Granted, 7 year difference.

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

now if you have a 4x4 with steel driveshafts and you want aluminium do you have to change them both at the same time? or can you wait to change the front or do you even have to change the front?

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1999 ranger 4x4 supercab, 4.0L
-3 inch PA body lift
-16 inch pro comp alloys
-33x11.50 BFG all terrain
-Go Rihno roll bar with 4 KC Daylighter lights
-weston bull bar
-dual exhaust,
-air box mod, tightend throttle cable.

at hte junkyard that i was at the other day i saw three or four aluminium driveshafts, most of them just sitting on the ground from where someone had pulled the tanny out

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2002 Ranger Edge 2wd | 3.0 v6 auto 8.8 4.10 L/S | 32x11.50 Mud Kings | 28% tint | Chevy Shackles | Cranked B T-bars | Westin Bull bar w/ KC longrange| Three-tone airhorns | air box mod | k&n drop-in | foglamp mod | explorer ohc | alpine headunit | 10" mtx thunder 4500/custom box | kenwood amp| 4 wheel disk brakes | line of fire

so i just looked at mine and its rusty looking so im guessing its a steel shaft.. mines a 2wd 3.0 so im sure a aluminum would help it move better... is it hard to take driveshafts out and replace it? There particular steps that ae important? I may go a junkyard later this week.

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2003 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L Vulcan Auto Tranny
MAC Performance Ram Air Intake
Flowmaster Super 44 w/ tailpipe before the wheel
Interior and Exterior LED w/ music interface
Ford Racing front and rear Sway Bars
Limited Slip with 4.10 gears

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3114321

Front shafts are totally out of the question here.....don't mess wit hthe front cuz there's no alum replacement...imo it'd be a hell of a waste of money to get one turned and welded up for you. lol. Could buy a couple tires for how much a shop would charge. lol.

Rear alums is what we're talking about.

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

4 12pt 12mm bolts on the rear axle, then slide it out of the trans. Can't get much easier than that.

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

Thanks a lot guys you definitely influenced my decision to get one

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2001 3.0 V6 Automatic "Police Interceptor"
4x4 Off-Road
3" Body Lift
Belltech 6400 Shackles
JBA Headers
LOKRITE Locker
COBRA disc conversion

Looks like its a good thread....lol

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2001 3.0 V6 Automatic "Police Interceptor"
4x4 Off-Road
3" Body Lift
Belltech 6400 Shackles
JBA Headers
LOKRITE Locker
COBRA disc conversion

sweet. thanks... wasnt sure if there was anything that was tricky in the process.

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2003 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L Vulcan Auto Tranny
MAC Performance Ram Air Intake
Flowmaster Super 44 w/ tailpipe before the wheel
Interior and Exterior LED w/ music interface
Ford Racing front and rear Sway Bars
Limited Slip with 4.10 gears

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3114321

The only Ranger I've never seen a aluminum drive shaft in is a reg cab short bed. Which is why I'm just gonna have to get one cut down.

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