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General Ford Ranger Discussion
03-13-2017, 02:55 PM
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Stay in the Ranger...or get an F-150
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Re: Stay in the Ranger...or get an F-150
I prefer to touch all of the topics. :-)
I think we've had our about 5 years now--we bought it with 45K miles, as it was just too much to pass up the miles for the price.
The renix system seems...
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
03-13-2017, 02:36 PM
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Stay in the Ranger...or get an F-150
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Re: Stay in the Ranger...or get an F-150
TALF bit didn't bother me as it wasn't a financed bankruptcy. Also, I'm biased. If I based my transportation buying decisions on whoever didn't get any money whatsover...well, yeah, I'd be walking....
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
03-13-2017, 12:30 PM
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Stay in the Ranger...or get an F-150
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go_home_red
Re: Stay in the Ranger...or get an F-150
A well-worn 3.0, no less. It's nice not living in a city--I'm that guy slowing everyone else down. Can't fault the 3.0's effort after 210k miles, though.
The 5.4 spark plug and timing advance...
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
03-09-2017, 09:15 PM
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Stay in the Ranger...or get an F-150
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go_home_red
Re: Stay in the Ranger...or get an F-150
Savage thinking. But what of the Fiero, XJ, Lincoln LS...five cars is too much to retain my dignity. ;-)
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
03-09-2017, 08:13 PM
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Stay in the Ranger...or get an F-150
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Stay in the Ranger...or get an F-150
Probably more of a philosophical question...but I'm tired of just thinking things over in my head and wanted to get someone else's thoughts.
I've put around 210,000 miles on my 98 Ranger. I like...
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Suspension Parts
01-14-2017, 07:24 PM
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2008+ torsion keys
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2008+ torsion keys
Does anyone have a set of OEM 2008 and up torsion keys? I am looking for a set so that I can lower the front end of my 1998 Ranger more than its current keys will allow.
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Suspension Tech
10-09-2016, 06:44 PM
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Gabriel Max Control shocks review
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go_home_red
Re: Gabriel Max Control shocks review
Reviving this thread to do an update.
The Gabriel Max Control shocks are done after 36,000 miles. The ride is harsh, and the bounces are back. Bumps unsettle the vehicle, and turns feel...unsure?...
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Drivetrain Tech
01-22-2016, 09:43 AM
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4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
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Re: 4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
https://youtu.be/cyoyOPNprFQ
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Drivetrain Tech
01-20-2016, 05:01 PM
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4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
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Re: 4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
I found the problem--the guts of the passenger side hub on the front axle had *fallen apart,* for lack of a better description. I am uploading a video of the problem to Youtube as I type. I thought...
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Drivetrain Tech
01-11-2016, 08:45 AM
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4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
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Re: 4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
I thought about removing the rear driveshaft just as a way of disgnosing. That's a good idea--I'll give it a short try!
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Drivetrain Tech
01-11-2016, 05:41 AM
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4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
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Re: 4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
The snow can be anything from snow packed roads to 6" of snow. Either way, the rear tires are worse than just being along for ride.
Sounds like snow tires, more weight, and a limited slip would...
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Drivetrain Tech
01-09-2016, 10:43 PM
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4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
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Re: 4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
This makes me wonder if the Jeep XJ has some kind of LSD. I haven't opened up either differential on the vehicle, so...hmmm... That could explain the difference. If it weren't so cold, I would go...
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Drivetrain Tech
01-09-2016, 10:26 PM
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4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
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Re: 4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
Thanks for the reply! This might be a dumb question, but how fast does a limited slip differential react? I've always thought they were too slow to help in a case like this, but that's an...
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Drivetrain Tech
01-09-2016, 10:10 PM
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4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
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4wd issue--back end loose, tries to come around
I have an issue with my 1998 3.0 4X4 Supercab Ranger.
When I drive on snow, I have very little traction. Even when I have 4wd engaged, the rear tires lose traction very easily, which makes the...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-16-2015, 09:21 AM
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Spark plug electrode wear
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go_home_red
Re: Spark plug electrode wear
That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the explanation.
The old plugs were Bosch double platinum plugs. The new ones are Motorcraft double platinum. Maybe I'll gain half of one horsepower back ;-)
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-16-2015, 09:09 AM
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Spark plug electrode wear
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Spark plug electrode wear
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The spark plugs on the passenger side bank of my 98 Ranger's engine came out looking like they did when they went in. The spark plugs on the driver side bank of the engine are missing the...
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Vehicle Snapshots
05-10-2015, 06:22 AM
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Lets see your Ranger loaded up!
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132299 The new couch coming home yesterday....
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The new couch coming home yesterday. Not heavy, but quite bulky!
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Suspension Parts
05-03-2015, 05:41 PM
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For Sale:
Air Lift 4x4 Ride Control kit
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Cool. Buyers are always welcome!
Cool. Buyers are always welcome!
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Suspension Parts
04-21-2015, 09:34 AM
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For Sale:
Air Lift 4x4 Ride Control kit
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1,467
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go_home_red
Re: Air Lift 4x4 Ride Control kit
As far as I know, it will work on a 2wd. It mounts to the leaf springs rather than the axle, so there wouldn't be a problem.
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Photography Contest
04-17-2015, 08:17 AM
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Photo Contest #71 Submissions
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Re: Photo Contest #71 Submissions
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There isn't much of the vehicle in the photo ;)
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Suspension Tech
04-16-2015, 06:10 AM
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Gabriel Max Control shocks review
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8,651
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That's exactly how the Gabriels feel. They are...
That's exactly how the Gabriels feel. They are not stiff--they are in control. Control makes all the difference.
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Suspension Tech
04-15-2015, 06:13 AM
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Gabriel Max Control shocks review
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8,651
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go_home_red
Re: Gabriel Max Control shocks review
I wish I had some first hand experience with Bilstein 4600's, but I just couldn't justify the cost at this point. But I'd imagine you're right.
I'm looking forward to seeing how long these last....
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Suspension Tech
04-14-2015, 10:18 AM
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What's going on with my front control arm bushings?
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go_home_red
Re: What's going on with my front control arm bushings?
That looks pretty normal to me. The only time I've ever had to replace bushings was when my old alignment shop said the bushings were too worn to align the vehicle (this was not on a Ranger). Even...
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Suspension Tech
04-14-2015, 09:44 AM
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Gabriel Max Control shocks review
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8,651
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Gabriel Max Control shocks review
I recently installed Gabriel Max Control shocks on my 1998 Ford Ranger. This is the initial review.
The vehicle had been riding on KYB Excel-G shocks since March of 2011. Since that time, I have...
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Suspension Parts
03-27-2015, 09:51 AM
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For Sale:
Air Lift 4x4 Ride Control kit
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1,467
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go_home_red
Re: Air Lift 4x4 Ride Control kit
It doesn't increase the gross vehicle weight rating--what it does is allow the vehicle to carry its maximum capacity while remaining level. This makes for safer (or at least less exciting) driving...
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