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Old 05-07-2016, 12:08 AM
Willie_plem Willie_plem is offline
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Default 2 intentions here: lowering and engine swap

2001 Ranger XL 3.0 2wd auto- old service truck, picked up 2yrs ago as a beater. Everyday driver. Trucks been great, kept maintained, but -have- drove the dammit out a the truck. Parked now with original ideas coming into play.

Looking to sit the ranger down.. Need some tips , ideas on the process. Someone's best concept on a budget "drop".. To the ground cheap as possible. wear and tear, from I would assume to be rough ride in cheap drop, isn't a worry. Just functional and close to safe are savvy.

Then I'd like to get some feed or experience with any upfot engine swaps. Tranny included, that auto in its worthless . I'd rather ride with FRED (flintstone). But what will fit/ and tranny tie in as well.
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Old 05-07-2016, 06:59 AM
Isaacc44 Isaacc44 is offline
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Default Re: 2 intentions here: lowering and engine swap

I did a free drop on mine by flipping the shackles in tha back and chopping tha springs up front for 2 inches. If you are looking to go lower, you can't cheap out on anything. You can get the jdm 4/5 or 5/7 drop kit. As far as engine swaps, I would go with finding a donor explorer 5.0 with a manual. They are almost a direct swap from what I hear. You just need motor motor mounts
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