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03-15-2011, 03:13 PM
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| | 1998 Ford Ranger XLT DD with style
Decided to start a project thread for the 98. I'm in the process of collecting parts for a 01-03 edge front end. Only thing I need now is a 01+ bumper with fogs and I will be good to go on the front end.
Goal:
Lower it a little a on some 17's, stereo, tint and just drive it. Eventually repaint it, but probably not until late this year or spring of the next year.
Scored 2 mach 1 wheels with tires for 150 bucks off CL. Found two matching one's on ebay for cheap and got them. I will put a new set of tires on it when they come in.
powerdome hood I scored for 260 with tax from a junkyard. Only a couple chips in the paint.
I also scored the 01-03 header panel and edge grille for just shy of 100 shipped to the house new!
Took the topper off.
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03-15-2011, 08:54 PM
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03-15-2011, 09:02 PM
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like the hood man looks sharp nice fined
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03-16-2011, 07:48 AM
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what engine does it have in it? gunna be your dd? gunna be sweet with those wheels and then that 01+ con | 
03-16-2011, 08:20 AM
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i still want those tail lights.lol
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03-16-2011, 08:30 AM
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thats gonna look good when finished, def subscribed lol
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03-16-2011, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by lovemud like the hood man looks sharp nice fined | Thanks man Quote:
Originally Posted by 01DangerRanger what engine does it have in it? gunna be your dd? gunna be sweet with those wheels and then that 01+ con  | It has a 3.0/5spd combo, but that'll get me by till next year sometime I plan on the 302 swap. I may have a line on a carb'd 302 for dirt cheap. Quote:
Originally Posted by edgeman4.0 i still want those tail lights.lol | lol they will be off the truck soon. Found some cheap replacements for now that look stockish. Quote:
Originally Posted by brett20 thats gonna look good when finished, def subscribed lol | That's what I am hoping for lol.
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03-20-2011, 05:15 PM
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I love the swap. Would that stuff work on a 1997 ranger?
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03-20-2011, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonic04edge lol they will be off the truck soon. Found some cheap replacements for now that look stockish.. | let me know when.. need them bad.
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03-20-2011, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rpppaprp I love the swap. Would that stuff work on a 1997 ranger? | I know some guys have swapped a 98+ front end on a 97 style, but I am not sure what all is involved. Quote:
Originally Posted by edgeman4.0 let me know when.. need them bad. | Will do.
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03-20-2011, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonic04edge I know some guys have swapped a 98+ front end on a 97 style, but I am not sure what all is involved. |
Easy, have to get new fenders, Radiator support is the biggie. And the front mounts have to be widened about 1-1/2" on each side. The radiator will fit, but would be best to use a 98+, the tabs on the bottom are wider | 
03-22-2011, 03:23 AM
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Okay so I got all the 98 crap off and by god ford WTF were you thinking when you designed the headlight setup. Total PITA to remove. 04+ is stupid simple in comparison. Anyway I got the header panel in and I am only a few small pieces away from getting it all on. Just need the metal clips to hold the part under the head lights in and two screws plus the ford emblem and then finish installing and I am done. I am hoping ford will have everything I need to finish it up tomorrow.
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03-22-2011, 08:27 AM
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you need the newer style mirrors..
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03-22-2011, 11:34 AM
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looking good
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03-25-2011, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Falco51 you need the newer style mirrors.. | I have some 06's to go on. I gotta mod them and then I will put them on when I do the door speakers. Quote:
Originally Posted by BisketFx4 looking good | Thanks!
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