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Forum: Southern Region 01-19-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,242
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: South Carolina Rangers

Hey you are just by me. Do you every go to the Coffee and Cars in Greenville?
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 12-27-2016, 09:13 PM
Replies: 863
Views: 98,120
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: pics of your 2wd

Just finish painting my truck with Plastic Dip. This has been an on going build. Lots to do.
...
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 12-26-2016, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,954
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: Dream Beams 4.0 swap to V8

My bag, its a 97. Fat finger that one.
Forum: 8-Cylinder Tech 12-26-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,954
Posted By Dads Toy
Dream Beams 4.0 swap to V8

I have 1998 Ranger that has the so called dream beams front end. Wanted to know what are, if any, the mods to do a V8 swap on a truck that has the front beam suspension? Like do you have to do...
Forum: Photography 12-26-2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 344,798
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: Picture of the Day!

Fresh paint.
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/members/dads-toy/albums/therapy-truck/83878-img-1924-a.jpg
Forum: Southern Region 12-26-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,560
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: Lets see those middle/south GA Rangers

I just finish putting a fresh layer of plastic dip on my truck. I added pictures of my truck under the Ranger Picture link at the top. Check it out and let me know what you all think. It has been a...
Forum: Southern Region 12-26-2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,560
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: Lets see those middle/south GA Rangers

Spartanburg, SC
Forum: Southern Region 10-18-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,242
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: South Carolina Rangers

Here is the link to the Greenville, SC coffee and cars.

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=greenville%20coffee%20and%20cars
Forum: Suspension Tech 02-22-2016, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By Dads Toy
it manly does it at slower speeds with light foot...

it manly does it at slower speeds with light foot brake pressure. You don't real feel it in the brake but you can on the steering wheel. Goes up and down. Truck rides smooth. Wonder if it's shocks...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 02-22-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,326
Posted By Dads Toy
No can't hear a door closing.

No can't hear a door closing.
Forum: Suspension Tech 02-22-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By Dads Toy
Bounce up and down When braking

When I apply the brakes the front end will bounce up and down. I know if I had a bad tie rod it would shake from side to side. Any one had a bounce issue with the front end?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 02-22-2016, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,326
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: Heater control valve

Is this valve that is in the engine, just outside of the heater core box? My is not leaking but I wonder if this is my problem of having heat in the cab all the time. In the summer it is hotter. Even...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 02-22-2016, 07:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,768
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: Question for you 4.0 Owners

I have a 1998 and mine does it too on a really cold day. Its like it has a vacuum leak. I leading on the EGR valve its working right. Days when it above 50 degrees it runs and starts fine. Anything...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 02-22-2016, 07:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: Clutch remove exhuast cross over pipe?

Thats what I thought. I removed it from the exhaust manifold and from the cat to muffler flange. Was able to just let it rest out out of the way. Would have been better to remove it altogether, but...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 02-19-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By Dads Toy
Clutch remove exhuast cross over pipe?

Right in the middle of replacing my clutch. All the bolts have been removed. Only thing left is to pull the trans out. It almost looks like you need to remove the Y-pipe going to the exhaust. Does...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 11-19-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: 98 Mustang GT Wheels on a 98 Ranger

THANKS Jason35!! I think I am going to get these wheels for $100. Just have to replace one tire. They have 225 50r16, I think they will look great.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 11-19-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By Dads Toy
98 Mustang GT Wheels on a 98 Ranger

I am looking to purchase a set of Mustang wheels and tires off a 1998 Mustang GT. What I call the fat rounded 5 spoke wheel. Will the center hub fit my 1998 Ranger 2wd? Concerned that the front...
Forum: Southern Region 09-19-2015, 05:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,242
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: South Carolina Rangers

Hey that would be cool. have you heard of coffee and cars? It is held at the Michelin Headquarters 4th Saturday of each month. So next Saturday, 26th, from 7-10am. They have a Facebook page also. Be...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-21-2015, 01:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,853
Posted By Dads Toy
i I don't see any fluid coming from the slave...

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I don't see any fluid coming from the slave and the reservoir is always full. Doesn't leave anything on the drive way.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-17-2015, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 975
Posted By Dads Toy
Center bore wheels

Wanted to know if the Mustang GT ome wheels will fit over the center hub on a 1997 Ranger 2wd? Want to get new wheels but don't know if the center hub will clear without having to get them machined....
Forum: Lowered Suspension 08-17-2015, 05:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,341
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: How to flip my 1996 rear suspension

Do you have to remove the bed to get the rivet bolts off? Can you do it with the bed on the truck?
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-12-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,867
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: Swap for a T5 transmission

I haven't done the clutch or pressure plate yet. Thinking it do to be change. I'll just replace the flywheel and not bother with machining it. If the T5 is farther back that is ok. I would like to...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-11-2015, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,867
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: Swap for a T5 transmission

I will say this. When its in neutral it makes a sound like fluid is being pump. Doesn't sound like a bad bearing. That usually sounds like metal grinding. Wonder if your right about the bearing...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-11-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,853
Posted By Dads Toy
Re: Manul 5spd problems

I'll give it a try. Better to do the simple stuff first before pulling the trans out and replacing the slave cylinder. That is not a fun thing to do. With the new shifter collar (rebuilt kit) its...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-09-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,853
Posted By Dads Toy
oring looks good. I did find another problem and...

oring looks good. I did find another problem and fix it. The shifter was missing the plastic collar in the truck. Cause it to not line up when putting it into gear. Cost $14 to fix it. But still is...
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