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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-24-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,301
Posted By tweekin0ut
How do I remove the cab?

Hey All,
I've got a 2wd 2000 2.5l with a manual trans. I'm trying to do some rust restoration and replace all my brake lines. I've got the bed off already, but I'm having a tough time finding any...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-15-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,038
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: Firestone Vs. Mastercraft Vs. Falken

Goodyear Duratracks are an awesome all arounder. Hands down the best (non-winter specific) tire I've ever driven in the snow.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-14-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,618
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: Replacing pinion bearings

So an 8.8 from another Ranger is a straight bolt in swap? I've always thought there was some modding required. At least, I know that's the case with Explorer axles.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-07-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,618
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: Replacing pinion bearings

Thanks for the response! I was under the impression that the 8.8 was a tougher axle. I know its a popular upgrade in the jeep circles. The option to upgrade to rear discs is appealing too. I will...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-06-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,618
Posted By tweekin0ut
Replacing pinion bearings

A few days ago I started hearing a chattering click noise in the rear end while accelerating, and its progressively gotten worse. I climbed under the truck to take a look, check the u joints and see...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-03-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,676
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: DuraTracks alternate lug wear

Sorry, I will have to put it in my sig. Its a 2000 2.5l 2wd with 130k
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-02-2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,676
Posted By tweekin0ut
DuraTracks alternate lug wear

ive been running DuraTracks for a while now (like 35k) and really like them. they got a bit loud over time, and when i rotated the fronts to the rear i noticed that alternating lugs had worn on the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-02-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15,017
Views: 632,250
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread III

A set of nice meaty tires goes a long way too.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-01-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,133
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: College

Im in college and my 2wd 4banger is perfect. Depends on what you want out of the vehicle.
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 01-11-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7,151
Views: 565,300
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: Random pics of your truck thread II

Winter in New England.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/11/b7e6412da8caabc5ff50da1ac59e4d51.jpg
Long commute into work, but she got me there.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 11-13-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: Can i fit 31's on 17's

I roll 31's on a 2wd without a lift. Fills the wheel wells nicely.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/13/6db72d7ffc9d9480dc4c3fde464128c8.jpg
Forum: How-To Submissions 07-06-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 34,137
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: How-to: Polish heavily oxidized and pitted aluminum wheels

thanks for the writeup! i am working on restoring some slot mags in simmilar condition and this really helps. i can't for the life of me find center caps for them, any sugestions on where to look?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-30-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: accident report

i bent my bumper back with a chain and a tree, i'll be working on the blinker now
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-28-2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: accident report

i need to pass inspection in the next 3 days too, is there some way i can make a temporary blinker? the housing shattered and the corner is a bit of a mess, can i just put a light bulb into the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-27-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By tweekin0ut
accident report

so i got into an accident, long story short i was taking a left out of a side street with a super high snowbank and got hit by a car coming around the snowbank. there was no way i could have avoided...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-27-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 9,159
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: Any disesel Rangers out there?

i want a diesel pretty badly. is it possible to do a conversion with some other engine? i would love to fly to mexico, buy a diesel ranger, and drive it home.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 01-25-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,777
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: snow tires

thanks guys!
Forum: Wheels and Tires 01-23-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,777
Posted By tweekin0ut
snow tires

i'm looking for opinions on snow tires. what do you think is the best tire i could get for the lowest price? i'd like studs, but i dont know if there necessary. any opinions or suggestions?
i was...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 01-02-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,905
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: center bore too big

really? thats perfect!
i have been hearing from everyone that the hub needs to bear the weight, and that the lugs are just there to hold the rim onto the hub. but if the hub doesn't need to touch...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 01-01-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,905
Posted By tweekin0ut
center bore too big

i found 4 ranger rims on craigslist for $100, i was on a road trip and driving right through the guy's town anyway, so i stopped and picked them up. when i got home and put em on to test the fit, the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-29-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,336
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: hubs don't fit on rotors

so how about the opposite problem? if the center bore is larger than the hub? can i buy spacers for that? i know its no good having the weight only on the lug nuts.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-21-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,336
Posted By tweekin0ut
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-20-2010, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,336
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: hubs don't fit on rotors

i don't think i would wana cut them, i'd rather just figure out what they would fit. anybody know if they changed the hub size on a certain year or something?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-19-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,336
Posted By tweekin0ut
hubs don't fit on rotors

i bought 4 snow tires on 14 inch rims from a junk yard. the man who sold them to me assured me that they were straight off a ranger, i made sure they had the 4.5 lug spacing, but i was oblivious to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 11-13-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,377
Posted By tweekin0ut
Re: tire studs

i did some more research, and i guess you cant stud a tire that's been driven on because sand and small rocks clog up the holes and prevent the studs from seating correctly. this makes perfect sense....
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