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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-28-2016, 04:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,883
Posted By bassmaster
Re: 1999 ranger 4.0 ohv miss

My gf's dad always tries to do that shit when we do head gaskets on cars. bolts are tty for a reason these aren't 1970's big blocks!lol.and if the last guy had spent 40$ on some bolts the job wouldnt...
Forum: Solid Axle Swap 07-23-2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,699
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Slight jerk/slip when moving from a dead stop?

I have a link on page one of this thread, here it is again with pics http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106307. The drive axle will probably look different from yours, but the...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 12-10-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,455
Posted By bassmaster
Re: pics of my truck

Reynolds corners. born and raised. Went to Rogers HS. you?
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 12-09-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,455
Posted By bassmaster
Re: pics of my truck

Welcome to FRF. I'm in Toledo too. I'm sure I'll see you around lol
Forum: General Tech 12-04-2012, 03:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,575
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Boiling overflow tank/ gaugue wacky

Does the temp gauge go back up when you stop? I once drove from wisconson back to ohio(400 miles) with a bad head gasket.as long as i was going highway speed and moving air over the radiator all was...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-08-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 721
Posted By bassmaster
Re: OOPS! I'm dumb

Whew I thought it was something like that. Thanks!
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-08-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 721
Posted By bassmaster
OOPS! I'm dumb

So I had my rear end on jack stands with my truck in drive(engine running 2wd). i was looking for a leak in my transfer case. Anyway i didnt want to climb in the veichle so i put the truck in park...
Forum: Interior Tech 10-01-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,970
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Square vs round tube hitch?

I stand corrected then. i know forsure my round tube Curt is 400 and 4000 and 800/8000 with weight distribution.
Forum: Interior Tech 09-30-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,970
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Square vs round tube hitch?

It's the same as the square hitch for a classIII. 400lbs tongue 4000 tow.
Forum: Interior Tech 09-28-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,970
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Square vs round tube hitch?

like 4 houses down....but maybe i'd better use the gf's dad's 1500....i would probably be pushin that 4000 lb weight by 2 lol
Forum: Interior Tech 09-28-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,970
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Square vs round tube hitch?

Ob269 It's tempting but i just put a new tailgate and herculiner on my bed...plus i"ve grown to like my steppie. I think you're the only person who has a fleetside and wants to trade LOL. It's a...
Forum: Interior Tech 09-28-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,970
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Square vs round tube hitch?

Hitch came today. Only took advance 2 days to ship!!! Installed in about 30 min. I', happy with the look. And my spare fit fine.
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/bahmad21/0928121416.jpg
Forum: Interior Tech 09-28-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,970
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Square vs round tube hitch?

Thanksfor the input guys. my round tube is schedueled for delivery today. I'll let yall know how she fits. It's a 2" curt class III I bought it online from advance for around 100$ shipped
Forum: Interior Tech 09-25-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,970
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Square vs round tube hitch?

Thanks for the advice. I can see where my spare has a mark on it now without a hitch. lol. do you have a 31" spare lol?I checked out your pics and i really like the look of the round tube. nice truck...
Forum: Interior Tech 09-24-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,970
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Square vs round tube hitch?

The tire wont go up all the way with the round? or is it just a snug fir. lol i dont know how much presure that spare tire cable can handle.
thanks for the input.
Forum: Interior Tech 09-24-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,970
Posted By bassmaster
Square vs round tube hitch?

Alright here it is. I've been looking at hitches for the truck and i cant decide between square or round tube hitches. I'm looking at the curt class III. they both have the exact same ratings.
so...
Forum: Solid Axle Swap 08-22-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,699
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Slight jerk/slip when moving from a dead stop?

Yea mine never bump stopped it jerked off of take off. Cut one of the metal bands off of the slip yoke boot.pull boot back and apply a butt ton of moly grease high speed sticky stuff if ya got it. if...
Forum: Solid Axle Swap 08-22-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,699
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Slight jerk/slip when moving from a dead stop?

what someone said..grease the slipyoke on your driva axle.its under the black boot on the drive axle.http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106307
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-04-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,994
Posted By bassmaster
Re: My $33.85 each Upper Control Arms/Ball Joints Arrived

I used those same upper control arms. ordered from advance with a promo for about the same price. mine had zerks though. anyway they work fine..dorman parts have always sufficied. if i were you i'd...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 02-26-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,319
Posted By bassmaster
Re: ac compressor is short cycling and pulling a vacuum

It is impossible to pull a vacuum on the high side of an ac system.
Not trying to insult you but i think you have your sides mixed up.
Most likely what is happening is that you have an...
Forum: Suspension Tech 01-21-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,572
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Inner tie rod end replacement?

Glad I could help. I was intimidated about the job at first but believe me its as easy as the writeup says..and the zipties will hold the inner boots on just fine. Good luck to you sir!
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 01-20-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,364
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Ranger traction in snow

I had this problem last winter. I'd bet my bottom dollar trhat you have PVH hubs. mine would engage for 3 minutes then the hubs would unlock. i changes the vacuum lines and cleaned the hub seals out...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-17-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,294
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Any tricks to getting passenger side three spark plugs out on a 4.0?

You dont need to remove the wheel well liner. i did mine with a 1/4 drive ratchet and various extensions. they shouldnt be torqued too much for you to break them free with a 1/4 inch drive wrench.
Forum: Suspension Tech 01-14-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,572
Posted By bassmaster
Re: Inner tie rod end replacement?

sorry its from a different forum but I used this how-to in the summer. I put moogs on the inner and outer.
do one side at a time and turn the steering wheel all the way locked on the side you are...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 01-01-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,179
Posted By bassmaster
Re: why not to get mad.

Haha I live in Toledo too. Our mud is brutallol. I think that drive through car wash on central and secor sprays the underbody. get my work truck washed there for 5 bucks!
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