Howdy guys. I can't seem to find a post in the tech section about this, nor can I seem to post in that section with a new thread. But you guys helped me out with my ranger and I wanted to give back. I hope this little video helps some of us work on our rangers and make the timing belt replacement process easier!
I'd be flattered if the admins moved this thread into the how-to section somewhere, but I don't have my hopes up.

Basically, you want to get a ~1 1/8" deep socket, a sharpie, and a little grinder, and then make the socket into your tension release tool!

Here's the video!

Music was louder then your talking. Plus that music wanted me to kick a kitten other then that it looked cool how you made that socket up. Plus I only watched like 40 secs of it had to shut it off.

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97 ranger reg cab 2.3 5 speed. 2 wd no ac. Mods after market jvc head unit & throttle cable. 06 mirror upgrade.

Hmm I'll put a little note on there to indicate that my talking wasn't worth trying to listen to.

Ahhh had to watch it again totaly missed that sorry..

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97 ranger reg cab 2.3 5 speed. 2 wd no ac. Mods after market jvc head unit & throttle cable. 06 mirror upgrade.