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Forum: Interior Tech 09-07-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,166
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Manual shifter on expo console

Move console back a couple inches & fab something for the gap up front. Did the full console swap on my 95. Cup holder only in danger with taller cups.
Forum: General Tech 09-06-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,676
Posted By WVJefo
Re: fuel pump/filler neck replacement what else

Getting the bed off is not hard job. 6 torx bolts, 3 around filler cap, 4 on each taillight. Not sure abut styleside but stepside beds have smaller torx bolts along rail & under rubber step pad. ...
Forum: Suspension Tech 08-30-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,443
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Replace rear shock

You need a jack. also replace both shocks. Job is not hard to do. 1 bolt on top & 1 on the bottom. Hit them with some pentrating oil first.

I don't know about the spraying the shock with...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-27-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 13,540
Views: 829,391
Posted By WVJefo
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread IV

Looks good Matt
Forum: Project Logs 08-27-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,815
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Lil Red Ford Before flip & after

Hey John

pics as promised. Truck was stock height before.

153417

With just a rear shackle flip

153420
Forum: Project Logs 08-27-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,815
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Lil Red Ford

John

Not 100% sure how much it lowered. Did not do a before measurement. Stories on this site mentioned 2 to 4 inches.

What it does do is level the truck. Back & front now are same...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-26-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13,540
Views: 829,391
Posted By WVJefo
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread IV

No just cleaned them up. Getting second coat of rustoplem rust barrier tomorrow. Can says it is rubber based paint so should work on springs.
Forum: Project Logs 08-26-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,815
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Lil Red Ford Front shocks

Replaced front shocks this weekend. Out ones were really bad.

Grateful for the passthrough sockets on the top bolts. They broke off anyway but don't care. Nice doze on anti seize for the...
Forum: Project Logs 08-26-2017, 02:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,815
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Lil Red Ford Bed Work

Getting my build thread caught up.

Got the bed painted. Bed, Bottom, sides pretty much all the bed. I got base coat/ clear coat and some single stage paint mixed at the same time. The...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-26-2017, 01:30 PM
Replies: 13,540
Views: 829,391
Posted By WVJefo
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread IV

Put on new front shocks.

Pics of old & new.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-25-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Vibration

I always go from easy to hard.
Check the shifter itself. Vibrate when your hand is not on it? Your hand is the problem Don't touch. Remove Boot & check shifter. Tight fit? Smooth throw??...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-24-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,092
Posted By WVJefo
Re: tune up ideas

Go to Auto Zone or your local parts store & get the mid priced plug. Same with the wires. The plugs will last for a couple years / 20 to 30 thousand miles & the wires will last much longer. ...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-22-2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,675
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Bed underside photos

Since you will have bed off it is a good time to hit frame with some rust treatment.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-22-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,675
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Bed underside photos

Front crossmember is deeper.

The bolts use clips attached to the frame. Something like the clips on the plastic fender wells only a lot bigger. Cutting through the clips from underneath...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-22-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,675
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Bed underside photos

Pics of bed without the fenders. Recently removed my bed. Used rust barrier on areas with mainly surface rust then painted the bottom with some Rustolem I already had. Bottom of bed now matches...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-21-2017, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By WVJefo
Re: How to remove flareside panels??

THere are torx bolts along the top, under the rubber pad of the side step, bottom back corners, and maybe some bracing at the bottom rear. Also four screws for each of the taillights. THat is...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-18-2017, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,158
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Just turned 16, which Rangers should I look at?

This is my second Ranger. First was 94 with 4 cylinder 5 speed, picked up for 1400. It got totaled, Number 2 in a 4 car pile up. Second is my 95 6cyl (3.0) 5 speed for 2 grand.

I like the 6...
Forum: Lowered Suspension 08-18-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,311
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Question on shackle flip

Settle down guys. No need for a flame war.

Been doing my own work an my cars and my families cars for a few decades now. Everything but alignments. This truck is the closest thing to a...
Forum: Suspension Tech 08-18-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,017
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Which shocks to get?

Go with KBY (KYB?) Not expensive and so far have been OK by me. Got them off Rockauto.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-18-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,537
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Loss of clutch pedal

I would go with air in the lines first. You have to remove the entire line from pedal to slave to bleed all the air out. Removing the plastic inner fender first makes it a lot easier. There...
Forum: Lowered Suspension 08-08-2017, 06:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,311
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Question on shackle flip

Thanks for the interest & any help you can give Outlaw


What if anything have you done to the front of the truck to lower it? Nothing

What size tires and wheels are you running? Full...
Forum: Lowered Suspension 08-07-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,311
Posted By WVJefo
Re: Question on shackle flip

Well Darn, Checked ten or twelve posts before I did this and not one word about damage.

So which kit would lower/level the Ranger without damage??
Forum: Interior Tech 08-07-2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,525
Posted By WVJefo
Re: shift knob removal

Take the shifter off. There is a slightly weird screw/bolt at the bottom of the shifter. Then use ball joint fork and a hammer. Pops right off.
Forum: Lowered Suspension 08-03-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,311
Posted By WVJefo
Question on shackle flip

Did the shackle flip on rear leaf springs. Actually had bolts, the original shackles had been replaced. JUst unbolted the shackles from frame and flipped them over so spring is above.
...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-02-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 791
Posted By WVJefo
Re: My 1995 Odometer died. Insurance wants mileage

Give them an estimate. Agree with Maximus probably is the little gear in back. About 25 bucks on Ebay.
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