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Forum: Suspension Parts 11-07-2013, 04:57 PM
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Want to Buy: Drop Beams
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Posted By johna7200
Drop Beams

Looking for a set of drop beams for my 97. PM me with what ya got and how much your asking
Forum: How-To Submissions 01-07-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 181,342
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Re: How to: Rear disc brake conversion for stock Ranger rear end

will the gt brakes clear with 14" rims??
Forum: Interior Tech 01-06-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,110
Posted By johna7200
Re: 97 cluster swap. no temp guage????

it works but now its reading backwards on the scale. i see why now... the old cluster the needle pointed towrds the pass. side and would rise as it hot warmer but now on the new cluster the needle...
Forum: Interior Tech 01-06-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,110
Posted By johna7200
97 cluster swap. no temp guage????

got a 97 2.3 5 speed swaped a newer cluster in and swaped my guage over but i still got no temp guage. i dont want to put one in aftermarket. anyone have the same prob?
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-25-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,715
Posted By johna7200
Re: oil pressure on start up

k@n filters a junk one? maby ill try wix next
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-09-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-09-2010, 08:11 AM
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Posted By johna7200
oil pressure on start up

i got a 97 2.3L and on a cold start up it takes about 2 seconds for the oil pressure to rise and you can hear the lifters chattering for the 2 secs. it has 138K on it and the guy i got it from gave...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 12-08-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,225
Posted By johna7200
Re: 97 Ranger 2.3L

i work at an exhaust shop and cost on the parts is about 175 bucks my cost.... we get about 575 for that job so thats crazy mark up
Forum: How-To Submissions 12-04-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 748
Views: 181,342
Posted By johna7200
Re: How to: Rear disc brake conversion for stock Ranger rear end

do i have to remove the axels?my pinion bolt is rounded and i dont think its coming out easy.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 12-04-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,230
Posted By johna7200
rear axel swap question

got a 97 2wd with a 3.73 open 7.5". a guy localy has a r6 code axel out of a 1995 4x4 and i was wondering if it would swap into my truck without having to change the driveshaft and have a abs light...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-25-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,857
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Re: What bumpers fit??

it was easy to do. i just cut up the factory ranger brackets and welded them to the inner structure of the expo bumper. i also had to trim some of the support on the expo where it came in contact...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-25-2010, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,857
Posted By johna7200
Re: What bumpers fit??

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa106/firecracker43567/Mobile%20Uploads/mms_picture.jpg
99-01 explorer bumper fits on a 97 with a little fat trimming

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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-13-2010, 09:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,373
Posted By johna7200
Re: will not start!

did you check the fuel pump shut off switch??
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-28-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,556
Posted By johna7200
explorer fog light question

well i got a bumper off a 99 xlt with a 4.0 explorer on my 97 xl ranger....all the web sites are saying the bulb is h1 -i got h1 bulbs and they do not fit. the wires that i have look like they plug...
Forum: Exterior Parts 07-23-2010, 11:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,456
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Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-19-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By johna7200
Re: 97 ranger with 99 expo. bumper!!!

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa106/firecracker43567/rangerfront.jpg
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-19-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By johna7200
Re: 97 ranger with 99 expo. bumper!!!

well i think that if you have a welder and a oxy set you can make just about anything fit anything. i used the stock 97 brackets off the frame but cut some off the bottom so they are about 4 inches....
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-18-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By johna7200
97 ranger with 99 expo. bumper!!!

well i was surfing craigs list and found this bumper for $40.some fab work was needed but it was on in a hour. just need to hook the fog lamps up- sorry for the bad pic- ill get a better one tomorrow...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-17-2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,946
Posted By johna7200
Re: my 97 ranger on corvette rims

i would but the exhaust is close to the axel as it is right now. i just may slam it over winter. most of the front ens is new. im a mechanic so i get parts cheap and on our dead days at the shop i...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-17-2010, 04:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,946
Posted By johna7200
Re: my 97 ranger on corvette rims

well i had to use adaptors. i also have a 84 monte carlo ss and i had the rims for that and when i got my ranger i wanted rims and i could only find cobra rims for like 600 and i had the vette rims...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-16-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,946
Posted By johna7200
my 97 ranger on corvette rims

lowerd rear 2--17x8.5 corvette rims 245/45/17 rubbers- 2.5" pipes no muffler

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa106/firecracker43567/0701101844.jpg
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Forum: Exterior Parts 07-16-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,456
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Forum: Exterior Tech 07-08-2010, 06:52 PM
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Views: 955
Posted By johna7200
97 front end upgrade???

is there anything available for the 97 ranger to have a bumper similar to a 2001 ford ranger edge? i'm sick of the steel bumper, or is there any factory ford ones from an explorer that would swap on?...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-04-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,458
Posted By johna7200
Re: new kid from Niagara Falls

well it dident come with the rims or exhaust but it did come with new firestones on rims for winter. i work in an exhaust/tire shop and get killer deals on stuff!!!! i pay 10% above cost and the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-04-2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,458
Posted By johna7200
Re: new kid from Niagara Falls

one more pic

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31289114&l=9f764dc430&id=1018138265
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