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Old 06-17-2012, 12:30 AM
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Default What year is this Ranger?

http://eastky.craigslist.org/cto/3052077971.html

This truck is definitely not a 2007, I can tell by the headlight switch and the type of steering wheel it has, but what year is it?
It has a 2001-2003 bumper and lower valence. There's not even one
2006+ part on it. I guess he pulled a 2007 VIN tag off of another Ranger and attached it to a 2004 cab, but isn't that against the law?
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Old 06-17-2012, 12:39 AM
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Default Re: What year is this Ranger?

Can be a 01-04 by the corners, bumper, tails, and mirrors.
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Old 06-17-2012, 12:47 AM
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Yeah, I just noticed that it has a 1998-2000 bed and tailgate and a set of 2000 tail lights.
It actually does have some 2006+ parts, The grille with no blue oval and the step bars.
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Old 06-17-2012, 01:07 AM
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2004 or 2005.
Answer is based on corners, tailgate emblem, tail lights, ranger emblems and the fact that 2005 was the last year they made step sides (I believe, correct me of I'm wrong). Granted it does have SOME newer parts such as the side mirrors. I'm not positive about the grille and bumpers, but the grill has clearly web replaced.
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Old 06-17-2012, 03:56 AM
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Default Re: What year is this Ranger?

04+ by the gauges, air bag/steering wheel, and the seats.
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Old 06-17-2012, 05:42 AM
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Default Re: What year is this Ranger?

It's not a 06 or 07.
the emblems on the front fenders,and tailgate ,are pre 06.
06 and up started the larger emblems on the front fenders,and the bigger logo emblems in center of tailgate.
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Old 06-17-2012, 09:35 AM
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Default Re: What year is this Ranger?

it looks like an '04 or '05 from looking at the front end, and 2005 was the last year for the step side. Its got older tails and front bumper and an '06+ grill. it says it has a rebuilt title so its probably just had whatever bumper/ grill/ tail lights he could get for cheap put on.
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Old 06-19-2012, 05:29 PM
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Default Re: What year is this Ranger?

It's a 2003. He has the truck on there twice. Once like that and another with the old grill, rims, etc. U can tell because it has pretty much the same background
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Old 06-20-2012, 12:12 AM
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Whats strange is that the taillights are from pre 2001
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Old 06-20-2012, 12:27 AM
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Tired of the confusion. I'm close. Gonna go wake him up RIGHT NOW lol jk guys

Making me wonder though, maybe front and rear damage? Lol
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Old 06-20-2012, 12:34 AM
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I would assume damage at both ends. Id stay away from that thing
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Old 06-20-2012, 01:58 AM
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They probably ment to push 4. Bit since its right next to seven they made an error.
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Old 06-20-2012, 07:38 PM
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Default Re: What year is this Ranger?

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Whats strange is that the taillights are from pre 2001
Yeah, the tail lights, bed and tailgate are pre 2001.
I can spot a set of 2000 tail lights from a mile away because they're 1 year lights. The tail gate is pre-2001 because it has the skinny metal handle.
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Old 06-21-2012, 06:49 PM
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Cab has to be 04+ Putting that gauge cluster In a 03 would be a royal pita if not almost impossible
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Old 06-21-2012, 08:20 PM
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It's a 2003. He has the truck on there twice. Once like that and another with the old grill, rims, etc. U can tell because it has pretty much the same background
Two different trucks.



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