Hi my name is Neale,
i currently own a 2000 4 cylinder ranger. i have recently made up my mind that instead of buying a new ford truck i want to put a 4.0L V6 engine, lift it 6in. put a visor over the windshield, a bed roll bar that can mount at least 3 baja style lights, a brushguard type bumper that also can mount lights, exhaust kits, skid plates, and overall just turn this truck into a off road anywhere beast.

Sorry if that seemed a little drawn out but i have alot that i want to do and i love my truck. i never wanna sell it and i would love to get help or advice to make it better. Unfortunately i do not have much knowledge about the modifications that i want to do but i am mechanically inclined and have done an engine swap before.

I am very excited about joining this forum and even more so ready to fix up my truck!!!!!!

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2000 Ford Ranger Sport 2.5L 4 cylinder 2WD Automatic From front to back: advance autoparts "special" fog lights, K&N air filter (on stock intake) Magna flow cherry bomb exhaust, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires (Cant remember exactly what size they where but it was as big as i could go on stock suspension without rubbing)

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if ur gonna do all that work, might as well put the 5.0 in it

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

Welcome to FRF! Is it 2wd? or 4x4, personally, I would be weary on making a 'go anywhere' truck that is a 2wd. I might be wrong though!

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1994 Ranger - Supercab - 4x4 - 3.0L V6 - 5 Speed - Slightly Modded - Junked.
2001 Ranger Edge - Supercab - 4x4 - 4.0L V6 - Auto - Stock For Now

Welcome bot attack!! Lol but welcome man

this, and if you do I'll be super jealous

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'99 Ranger XLT Reg. Cab Stepside
2.5L
2WD
5spd
K&N Filter
Air Box Mod
Explorer OHC
2/3 Drop
Join!! FRF no-lifers Clan

ya at least a V12

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It's a Sport, so more likely to be a 4WD

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Welcome Neale! I'm partial to the 4 cylinder Sport myself, but understand your need for a little more power. As noted, you might want a 5.0 to power your future beast!!

Good luck with your project! Nothing wrong with talking about your dreams! Now you need the plan to make it real.

Kevin

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2000 Ranger Sport - Stock 2.5L, 4AT w/OD & 4:10 gears, Ultragauge

Mileage: 100K, 23Cty/27Hwy/25Avg, AC 25% (winter blend)

Bests: 100%Hwy 28.5 mpg@58 mph(win/up); 27.6 mpg@60 mph(AC 50%)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/index.php?pa...)&viewcar=3919

Good call, I just didn't think they made 4x4s with the 4 cylinder, didn't think it had enough power! lol

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1994 Ranger - Supercab - 4x4 - 3.0L V6 - 5 Speed - Slightly Modded - Junked.
2001 Ranger Edge - Supercab - 4x4 - 4.0L V6 - Auto - Stock For Now

Yep last year was 97 I believe.

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'99 Ranger XLT Reg. Cab Stepside
2.5L
2WD
5spd
K&N Filter
Air Box Mod
Explorer OHC
2/3 Drop
Join!! FRF no-lifers Clan

Welcome to FRF!!

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Fx4 levelII
enough^^ said
t-bar cranked 33x10.5x15 bfg all terrain ko2-15x8 pro comp 7031- blacked out headlight and corners mustang dome Westin brushguard March 2014 TOTM

welcome to FRF, Neale!

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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)

currently it is only a 2wd but i am considering converting to 4X4. i live in virginia so off roading or not 4X4 is a great idea for snow and ice

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also should have said this ... if anyone has questions about locks or doors or anything that a key may work hit me up... im a locksmith.
if i dont know the answer ill get it for you.
also anyone into custum keys for trucks motorcycles or whatever check out www.badasskeys.com im friends with the guy that makes those keys

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if i where to put this big of an engine in would i need to change engine mounts?

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2000 Ford Ranger Sport 2.5L 4 cylinder 2WD Automatic From front to back: advance autoparts "special" fog lights, K&N air filter (on stock intake) Magna flow cherry bomb exhaust, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires (Cant remember exactly what size they where but it was as big as i could go on stock suspension without rubbing)

Hello Neale, Welcome to FRF...from Utah

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2007 FX4 LEVEL II
5-spd manual, enough said...
U.S. Air Force Veteran 1973-79 "AMMO"

Welcome to FRF

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