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2008 FX4 4.0 Auto
AAL, ReadyLift Torsion bar keys
Airaid intake,
Tinted Windows, OHC
General Grabber AT2 265/75/16
JD Traction Bars
RCI Front Skid Plate and Transfer case skid plate
Rampage 5 function tailgate led lightbar http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3367173
Does anyone know where to buy a brand new fully rebuilt 4.0 sohc for the 02 Ranger XLT? Either that, or any simple swaps with a motor that has better mileage and timing components? Or, where can I get a good junk motor for rebuild?
Not sure about full rebuilds, but you'll find a ton of used 4.0L sohc engines over at car-part.com. You can search local yards throughout the country by region and distance. I've found a ton of stuff through them including engines, transmissions and transfer cases.
If you love the truck but want better mileage you're probably better off trading the 4.0 for a 2.5 or 3.0L, but you'll likely be quite disappointed with the lack of performance. Otherwise you'll be looking at retrofitting something else which will be a lot of work for relatively minimal gains. The early 4.0 SOHC's are the ones with the big timing issues - later are fine, especially if maintained, and there are still tons of them around.