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Old 04-19-2015, 05:27 PM
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Default replacing 95 xl dashboard with a 96 xlt dash

I wrecked my 96 ford ranger xlt a couple days ago, it has a decent interior everything works but the gas gauge. i got a 95 xl the other day, i think it was a government work truck at one point, it has a pretty rough interior and even if it was in nice condition it isnt as nice at the other trucks. I am planning on switching the entire interior over. the only thing im not sure about fitting is the dash and gauge cluster. has anyone done a swap like this or have any information on if it would work or not. any help is appreciated.
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Old 04-19-2015, 07:29 PM
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I wrecked my 96 ford ranger xlt a couple days ago, it has a decent interior everything works but the gas gauge. i got a 95 xl the other day, i think it was a government work truck at one point, it has a pretty rough interior and even if it was in nice condition it isnt as nice at the other trucks. I am planning on switching the entire interior over. the only thing im not sure about fitting is the dash and gauge cluster. has anyone done a swap like this or have any information on if it would work or not. any help is appreciated.
95 and 96 have the same dash. If the "95" has the square dash and doesn't look the same as the 96 then the truck isn't a 95 but probably a 94.
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Old 04-20-2015, 02:45 PM
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Default Re: replacing 95 xl dashboard with a 96 xlt dash

your'e right i checked the vin. any idea if it will work? i have the square interior but want the round one from my 96. thank you for your help
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Old 04-20-2015, 02:49 PM
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Should be able to. You have the parts truck so you have all the wiring and such. But not exactly sure
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Old 04-20-2015, 09:20 PM
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cool cool. ill have to try this weekend. thanks for your help!
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