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Forum: Exterior Tech 11-13-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 237,500
Posted By jayellcowen
Re: Front End Swap guide 1998-2000

I tossed around the idea of a honeycomb for a while, but I wanted to keep the chrome look and didn't like the gap between the honeycomb grille and hood. Not ever gonna upgrade the hood. Sport trac...
Forum: Exterior Tech 08-02-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 237,500
Posted By jayellcowen
Re: Front End Swap guide 1998-2000

Finally did mine. have had the parts since march after some chick backed into me at taco bell. Paid for the whole front end, tails, new sideview mirrors, steering rack, ps pump with lines, and...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-19-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,118
Posted By jayellcowen
Re: chick backed into me. need new front end. opinions?

so gotta add a few more things to the to-do list

lost all brake pressure today. Losing fluid but no visible leaks. Pretty sure the master is shot. Got paint pealing all over the booster. (pic) ...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-16-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,118
Posted By jayellcowen
Re: chick backed into me. need new front end. opinions?

So I ended up getting $1100 bucks for my bent bumper and cracked grill. Sweet right?

So I bought a ton of parts and am about to remodel my truck

I got

01-03 2wd xlt chrome bumper
01-03...
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-28-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,760
Posted By jayellcowen
Re: Squeaky Ranger

mine squeaked pretty bad. ended up being my leaf springs. That plastic shim in between the individual leafs falls out or wears away. I just sprayed wd40 between the leafs and it fixed it. Gotta...
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-25-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,118
Posted By jayellcowen
Re: chick backed into me. need new front end. opinions?

okay after much thought and research I have decided to upgrade to the 01-03 front end.

I am getting the xlt chrome grille instead of honey comb so I wont have the gap between my stock hood and top...
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-25-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,118
Posted By jayellcowen
Re: chick backed into me. need new front end. opinions?

i know. it happened in the richer part of the city. she was a 40 somthin spoiled house wife in a 2014 jeep. I guess she was used to getting her way.



anyway. I think im just gonna get a new...
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-24-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,118
Posted By jayellcowen
Re: chick backed into me. need new front end. opinions?

its hard to tell with all the salt but its smashed in and the grille is cracked. ive adjusted these bumpers before and this one is done.
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-24-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,118
Posted By jayellcowen
chick backed into me. need new front end. opinions?

already searched and read the front end swap guide...

98 xlt ranger reg cab stepside 2wd stick. 5th ranger

so im at the drive through at taco bell and there is a chick in front of me in a jeep...
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-13-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,510
Posted By jayellcowen
Re: Turn Signal and Brakes?

I had the exact same problem today. My passenger side turn signal would come on steady anytime I pressed the brake. I couldn't find a solid solution online so I pulled my rear brake lights, front...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-17-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,943
Posted By jayellcowen
98 w/2.5 running rough and bouncing idle after tuneup

98 ranger reg cab stepside, 2.5L 4cyl 5spd 2wd

My ranger seemed a little low on power lately so I decided to give her a small tuneup. After I got into it I noticed that one of the dpfe lines to...
Forum: Trucks 10-03-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,361
Posted By jayellcowen
Pittsburgh: 98 Ford Ranger 2x4 StepSide 4cyl 5 speed 63k PICS! CLEAN! Trade?

For Sale by Owner:

1998 Ford Ranger Xlt Regular Cab Step Side 2wd 2.5L 4 cyl 5 speed

109k miles on great condition body, clean interior, and smooth shifting tranny
63k miles on newer engine...
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