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Forum: Interior Tech 02-09-2014, 04:05 PM
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Views: 601
Posted By History_Teacher
Gauge swap, now no CEL?

Okay, so my 1996 Ranger is a stripped down base model (doesn't even have power steering) with no tachometer. I finally got around to swapping a cluster from a 1997 Explorer (thanks to the how to:...
Forum: Interior Tech 01-26-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 926
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Dash cluster switch

I'm in the same boat (and my odometer quit working), so off to the yard today. 1995-2003 are plug and play swaps. Ranger, Explorer and Sport Trac all use the same/compatible clusters (difference in...
Forum: Interior Tech 01-06-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: buckets to 60/40

60/40 seats use the same tracks as buckets. Not sure if they are the same from Second Gen (1992) to Third Gen (1994). Maybe.
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-06-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: door handle slop

The simple version:Obtain a replacement part and new bolt/nut to replace rivets, open door, remove door panel, disconnect rod from old handle assembly, drill out rivets (there are two per handle),...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-03-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15,407
Views: 654,537
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread II

Not "today" but since I last reported in. '06 mirror instal, front brakes (rotors, bearings, seal, pads), and gutted the intake muffler. The mirrors are HUGE compared to the original flags.
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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-10-2013, 09:19 PM
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Views: 654,537
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread II

So far, I've just done the obligatory drive around the block with them. With that said, they seem like a huge improvement. But the old shocks were trashed. Virtually no dampening in three out of four...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-10-2013, 02:27 PM
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Views: 654,537
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread II

Changed the shocks. KYB gas-a-just replaced the well-worn originals (one of which was completely blown, oil everywhere, no resistance). Sent the mis-boxed pads back to RockAuto.com yesterday. Looks...
Forum: Interior Tech 11-04-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,706
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Seats

All sorts of seats will fit without modification. I have seats out of the previous body style Mustang in mine. On standard cabs, the bolt pattern is 14" square. The Mustang seats I have had...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-04-2013, 07:07 AM
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Views: 654,537
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread II

Just a bit, have to take off the risers.

Here's a "how to" http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-submissions/60790-how-06-mirror-swap.html

I used a flush cutting dowel saw and cleaned up with a...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-03-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15,407
Views: 654,537
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread II

Installed the '06+ mirrors. MUCH better. Sprayed PB Blaster on the shock bolts. Will follow up with a shot every day until I get to them next weekend.
Forum: General Tech 11-02-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,667
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Bad fuel pump. How to raise the bed by myself?

Good job!
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 11-02-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 16,218
Views: 961,952
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Random pics of your truck thread

At least it will get done quickly. Sucks that it happened though.

Was the kid not paying attention/texting? He should get a swift kick in the nuts and/or his phone smashed as part of the deal.
Forum: General Tech 10-29-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,667
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Bad fuel pump. How to raise the bed by myself?

You don't want to do that, it will pull on the fuel filler tube and the top of the tank.

Disconnect the fuel filler neck and raise the bed up from the side. I picked mine up from one side, moved...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-29-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,397
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: 1996 Ford Ranger

Welcome aboard. I have the same truck in silver (minus the pace edwards bed cover).
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-27-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 15,407
Views: 654,537
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread II

Ordered the parts for the front brakes and shocks. Also ordered '06 style mirrors. Going to see about finding a replacement hub cap for the one that got mangled in August. Insurance finally paid.
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 10-22-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 16,218
Views: 961,952
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Random pics of your truck thread

You could take a screen shot and crop it. Better than nothing, but not as good as the image file.
Forum: Interior Tech 10-21-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 813
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Rear bolts holding '93 driver seat

Pull the seat forward and tip it forward. They are at the back of the rails on the floor. Usually just a plastic cover that pops off. Mine was a bench, so there was nothing bolted to the side of the...
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-13-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,980
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Thinking about color match grill and rear bumper

I would have, but the sun had started to degrade the plastic, and there is no way I'd be able to match the fade of the rest of the paint.

The whole thing may end up flat black eventually. The...
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-13-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,980
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Thinking about color match grill and rear bumper

Mine was color-matched, and rather than restoring it, I went with Herculiner on mine. The grill was sun-faded, as was the trim around the headlights/marker-lights (complete with a chunk missing from...
Forum: Interior Tech 10-13-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 943
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: seats

I think you'll have better luck posting a WTB post in here: http://www.fordrangerforum.com/interior-parts/
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-13-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,801
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Picture of Bedrug Liner and BakFlip VP installed

This one?

http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae1/srosi6/Picture001_zpse92d38e0.jpg
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-12-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,801
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Picture of Bedrug Liner and BakFlip VP installed

Put image tags url for the image goes here

Will look like this:
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae1/srosi6/3_zpsfa18779f.jpg
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-05-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,796
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Wood bed cover

Just trying to understand the motivations involved, wondering what category to put people in. Helpful or not? Looks like not. Add to ignore...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-05-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15,407
Views: 654,537
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread II

Changed the oil and filter and fixed the vent line from the rear axle.

Still waiting on the insurance company to decide the lady that hit me while I was stopped (on August 28) is at fault and pay...
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-05-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,796
Posted By History_Teacher
Re: Wood bed cover

Yes, I "gained" back what should have been there already, but since the vehicle is new to me, I am the one that gained those 2MPG. The truck was running fine before I changed the plugs. But I am now...
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