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Forum: Sports 07-09-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,225
Posted By matts05ranger
Curse of Rocky Colavito, damn thing has gotta be...

Curse of Rocky Colavito, damn thing has gotta be true. I hate to dread in the past but 94' was supposed to be the year. Nobody expected it from the tribe and then the strike had to happen.
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Forum: General Tech 06-29-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,232
Posted By matts05ranger
Yes, you need to take it back to the shop. Call...

Yes, you need to take it back to the shop. Call them and tell them the problem, don't try to fix it yourself because they are going to say you messed it up not them.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-22-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,797
Posted By matts05ranger
I run into people like that all the time. Usually...

I run into people like that all the time. Usually they still live at home and have no other responsibilities so they dump it all into their toys. A buddy of mine did a reconstruction of an accident...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-07-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,325
Posted By matts05ranger
Take a pry bar or flat head screw driver and...

Take a pry bar or flat head screw driver and carefully put it between the the yoke and driveshaft and check for movement. Are you getting any noise from it? Mine had a seized joint and was clicking...
Forum: Exterior Tech 07-25-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,661
Posted By matts05ranger
Clay bar it, wash, buff, wash and then wax. Will...

Clay bar it, wash, buff, wash and then wax. Will look brand new but then you gotta do the rest of it.

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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-23-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,600
Posted By matts05ranger
Re: 10 inch drum brakes not fitting

X2, just put new drums and pads on mine, same deal, 10 inch drum, 8.8 rear end. Keep the old parts until you have the new ones to make sure they are the same, do one side at a time so you have a...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-29-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,481
Posted By matts05ranger
Paid 17k for it back in 08, she had 17,000 on...

Paid 17k for it back in 08, she had 17,000 on her. So far so good. Had been looking for 6 months and was tired of wasting my time.

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Forum: Off Topic 06-28-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 18,296
Posted By matts05ranger
Anybody else out there ride, anybody from...

Anybody else out there ride, anybody from northern Ohio? Got a 2004 Honda rancher and a 2001 yamaha grizzly.

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Forum: General Tech 06-21-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By matts05ranger
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X2

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Forum: General Tech 06-09-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 779
Posted By matts05ranger
Do a little research and report back. How does...

Do a little research and report back. How does the oil look, antifreeze. Oil should not be milky and antifreeze should be bright green. Plugs will typically make the truck run like shit from the...
Forum: Fabrication and Tool Tech 06-08-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By matts05ranger
Not bad!! Way too many people talk about doing it...

Not bad!! Way too many people talk about doing it rather then doing it, get er done.

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Forum: General Tech 05-31-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By matts05ranger
You can get it off its getting it back on that's...

You can get it off its getting it back on that's the problem. It's hard if not impossible to get a good seal, good luck but unless she's leaking best to siphon it out.

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Forum: Suspension Tech 05-29-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By matts05ranger
X2 plus front end alignment. Sent from my...

X2 plus front end alignment.

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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-21-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,143
Posted By matts05ranger
If its the back joint on the from driveshaft, no...

If its the back joint on the from driveshaft, no can do. Options include finding one in a yard somewhere, buying new or other choice have a custom one made. Me personality I would just

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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-20-2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,143
Posted By matts05ranger
Seized u joints would be a good guess, remove...

Seized u joints would be a good guess, remove driveshaft and check um.

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Forum: Suspension Tech 05-20-2013, 04:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By matts05ranger
Like you said over greased it and put a hole in...

Like you said over greased it and put a hole in the boot or cut it during install. Me personally I would take it back and have it replaced, but as long as you grease it on a regular basis you should...
Forum: General Tech 05-20-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 671
Posted By matts05ranger
Take it back, have them road test it and recheck...

Take it back, have them road test it and recheck the front end.

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Forum: Suspension Tech 05-19-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Posted By matts05ranger
Sounds like incorrect shocks. Compare to old ones...

Sounds like incorrect shocks. Compare to old ones to make sure they are the same.

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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-17-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By matts05ranger
What do you mean grounded out? Did you see any...

What do you mean grounded out? Did you see any burnt area, check fuses, could of fried a component.

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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-17-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By matts05ranger
Glad to hear shes running right. Good rule of...

Glad to hear shes running right. Good rule of thumb is to get new flywheel or have current one machined. It does help with noise and some say it makes clutch last longer but often when done under...
Forum: Exterior Tech 05-17-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,023
Posted By matts05ranger
No on the 4x4. Ford oval is badass. The second...

No on the 4x4. Ford oval is badass. The second 4.0 picture is what I'd go with.

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Forum: General Tech 05-16-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By matts05ranger
Ya it should be well above 13 while the truck is...

Ya it should be well above 13 while the truck is running. Also check fuses and make sure none are blown. If wiring seems good try wiggling it in sections while the truck is running to see if the...
Forum: General Tech 05-16-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By matts05ranger
Check the volts while running, sounds like...

Check the volts while running, sounds like alternator is not charging. Have had bad brand new alternators. Also check belt tension and make sure belt is not slipping.

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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-14-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By matts05ranger
Sounds like bad part or it wasn't properly bled....

Sounds like bad part or it wasn't properly bled. .

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Forum: General Tech 05-13-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,859
Posted By matts05ranger
X2, hot rubbing against ground prolly somewheres....

X2, hot rubbing against ground prolly somewheres.

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