Omg! We're All N00bs!

[linuxman2003]

:eek:

Without all our post counts how will anyone know the person giving info knows what they are talking about!!! :confused:






...........just kidding :p I do feel the need to take this sudden case of n00bnesss and use it to ask a lot of stupid questions.... where can I find a heavy duty a4ld? :D

[LearjetMinako]

Nobodys a newbie as of yet. Only when they first buy their first Ranger are they true noobs.

Its just like as if lived in one state for 10yrs and then moved to another state. You may not know the area, but your past experience is still with you.

[Jspafford]

No kidding, I wish we could get our post counts back.

Heavy Duty A4LD. Man, I need to check my blinker fluids this afternoon

:p

[AllanD]

Hey, post count isn't all that important.

I never had the highest post count, but if anyone was counting typed words I'd have been far ahead of the next three places down...

Of course it helps that most of my posts required several scrolls to read them all, but then again that tends to happen when you are explaining (in detail) how to convert from a 2.9 to a 4.0:)

AD

[2manyfords]

I had about 1100 posts and it took me three years to do it;)

[linuxman2003]

ah whos counting right? :D

Me. Thats who :p I think mine was just over 5k... yes I have way to much free time.

[Pt_Ranger_V8]

I think my record posts was (negative) 10,000 :P

[Todd]

I know post count dosent mean much but damnit it took me since 04 to get over 1000. Now I am a newb once again. Oh well.

Now I guess I dont know much, what is a locker, do you put shoes and stuff in them. How do they mount on your truck?

[MAKG]

Now I guess I dont know much, what is a locker, do you put shoes and stuff in them. How do they mount on your truck?

Hey, that wasn't nice. Now I have Coke all over my keyboard. :D

Couldn't you mount your "locker" like Uncle Booger's Bumper Dumper?

[camma83]

true

[WIEGS]

Is this site even under same ownership? What happend?

[Todd]

This is the real TRS. As to say the original owner of TRS has started this site after much of the info was taken over.

By the way I found a sweet locker for my truck. Found a sweet deal on discount used ones. Can get details for anyone that wants one. They are from the local high school.

He, He

[linuxman2003]

This is the real TRS. As to say the original owner of TRS has started this site after much of the info was taken over.

By the way I found a sweet locker for my truck. Found a sweet deal on discount used ones. Can get details for anyone that wants one. They are from the local high school.

He, He


I hear the ones from the lunchroom are really easy to install.... something about lunchboxes... :D

[Simple_serf]

hmmm....HD A4LD? Pretty rare....

I might have one out back somewhere, Just send me $1500 and I'll ship it right to ya!

:D

lol

Paul

[Dave R]

Of course it helps that most of my posts required several scrolls to read them all, but then again that tends to happen when you are explaining (in detail) how to convert from a 2.9 to a 4.0:)

Hmm, how to convert a 2.9 to a 4.0


"Buy a newer truck."

Umm, that's only 4 words. You must be padding your responses a bit.:rolleyes:

[BDAB]

really ..... how much explaining really needs to be done to go from 2.9 to 4.0?






you take 1.1 and ad it to 2.9 and you get 4.0

[sublime68charger]

Hmm, how to convert a 2.9 to a 4.0


"Buy a newer truck."

Umm, that's only 4 words. You must be padding your responses a bit.:rolleyes:

I would just add 1.1 to the 2.9

Well at least my first post here is helpful
ok maybe not.

sublime out

[exbass94]

:eek:
where can I find a heavy duty a4ld? :D

That's easy, you just gotta find an A4HD. And if you don't get it, you're probably a n00b.

Edit: Wow, that was only my 2nd post. And I was so close to my 500th before! :(

[4x4RangerGuy]

Oh, if we're being n00bs, can I FINALLY ask a question I've been wanting to ask since I joined?

Where the HECK are the muffler bearings on my Ranger?!?!

[mudranger]

I couldn't figure out why I couldn't to log in, and I couldn't remember my old password, so I re-registered as mudranger...So I guess I really AM a noob lol....

[mudranger]

P.S.- I don't know where the muffler bearing is on the truck, but at the auto parts store its in the same aisle as the headlight fluid.....

[85_Ranger4x4]

No kidding, I wish we could get our post counts back.

Heavy Duty A4LD. Man, I need to check my blinker fluids this afternoon

:p

All A4LD's are heavy duty, I have never seen one fail at its intended job of keeping papers from blowing away. Some people seem to think they also work as a vehicle transmission.

[06yellowranger]

All A4LD's are heavy duty, I have never seen one fail at its intended job of keeping papers from blowing away. Some people seem to think they also work as a vehicle transmission.

LMAO :D

[94STXRanger]

All A4LD's are heavy duty, I have never seen one fail at its intended job of keeping papers from blowing away. Some people seem to think they also work as a vehicle transmission.

Are you suggesting a paper weight? I guess ill take my A4ld windchimes down and try that.
Thanks!

[bbbb51]

here we go again

[RobbieD]

The best use I've found is that groups of A4LD's make great artificial reefs. There is a plentiful supply of the raw material, and fish are attracted as they don't stain the water, like cast iron does.

[rangermx25]

Without all our post counts how will anyone know the person giving info knows what they are talking about!!!

yea i was thinkin bout that too. lol.

[BDAB]

is the A4LD French or German?

if its french then that explains alot. If its German then they must have contracted the french to build it.

[milje]

I hear the ones from the lunchroom are really easy to install.... something about lunchboxes... :D

All I can find are plastic lunchboxes. Will these hold up?

[Pt_Ranger_V8]

All I can find are plastic lunchboxes. Will these hold up?

only in the 7.5/D28 axles :D

[milje]

only in the 7.5/D28 axles :D

But I has 143 horsepowerz.

[Pt_Ranger_V8]

But I has 143 horsepowerz.

stickers huh? I wish I had stikers :rolleyes:


Now I just need a cat picture :rolleyes:

'I'z stickerin' ur truk, pimpin' ur rides'

[milje]

Will this work?

http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/ag/93/773a_1.JPG



It's made of teh metalz

[85_Ranger4x4]

The best use I've found is that groups of A4LD's make great artificial reefs. There is a plentiful supply of the raw material, and fish are attracted as they don't stain the water, like cast iron does.

It sure stains my driveway...


is the A4LD French or German?

if its french then that explains alot. If its German then they must have contracted the french to build it.

I think it is a french design, and so far my German 2.8 has whooped one of them since I got it, you could almost say the hostilities live on and Germany (my engine) still has the upper hand.

[Todd]

Will this work?

http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/ag/93/773a_1.JPG



It's made of teh metalz

Im gettin one to swap into the 8.8. Hey Milje where can I get one:D

[FastJake]

Hey guys can I run 35's with my D28? I just put some new auto hubs on it and cranked the torsion bars 6 inches so I think it will hold up fine. :p

[linuxman2003]

Hey guys can I run 35's with my D28? I just put some new auto hubs on it and cranked the torsion bars 6 inches so I think it will hold up fine. :p


Woohoo! baja ready! :D

[milje]

Hey guys can I run 35's with my D28? I just put some new auto hubs on it and cranked the torsion bars 6 inches so I think it will hold up fine. :p

Uhhh... D28's don't have torsion bars.




They're leaf sprung, n00b.

[milje]

Im gettin one to swap into the 8.8. Hey Milje where can I get one:D

Ebay, 5 bucks.





How much horsepower does mexi-chroming your diff cover add?

[85_Ranger4x4]

Uhhh... D28's don't have torsion bars.




They're leaf sprung, n00b.

Who makes a better add a leaf kit for them, Oak or Maple?:D

[milje]

Who makes a better add a leaf kit for them, Oak or Maple?:D

Maple, but make sure you use soft maple. I tried hard once and it was brittle and cracked. Must be made of cast or something.

[Simple_serf]

I think it is a french design, and so far my German 2.8 has whooped one of them since I got it, you could almost say the hostilities live on and Germany (my engine) still has the upper hand.

ROFL!!!

That's pretty good.

[Jspafford]

Milje, are you mass producing those boxes yet? I want on the waitin list.

[Mutant Pony]

Hmm, how to convert a 2.9 to a 4.0


"Buy a newer truck."

Umm, that's only 4 words. You must be padding your responses a bit.:rolleyes:

Now thats funny!! We need the ROFL smiley back.

[ozzy85]

I'm baaack... haw haw haw. Nice to see everyone here, I was getting bored on my lunch breaks.

Anyone know where I can get some piston return springs for my 2.3L?:D

[06yellowranger]

I'm baaack... haw haw haw. Nice to see everyone here, I was getting bored on my lunch breaks.

Anyone know where I can get some piston return springs for my 2.3L?:D

welcome back, and we've been over this, go to Advanced Auto, they'll be in the same aisle as the headlight fluid :)

[holyford86]

welcome back, and we've been over this, go to Advanced Auto, they'll be in the same aisle as the headlight fluid :)

nope, they're in next to the muffler bearings in the help isle. The headlight fluid is in the same isle as the blinker fluid right next to the muffler flush kits.

[06yellowranger]

nope, they're in next to the muffler bearings in the help isle. The headlight fluid is in the same isle as the blinker fluid right next to the muffler flush kits.

dammit, I always get those aisles mixed up



LOL

[Todd]

Ok so on a new topic I welded up my rear diff and now I cant move my truck.

I welded the big circle thing with teeth on it to the other thing with teeth. Why wont it move? I thought this was going to give me posi?

[chico4554]

How come my tire wont come off when i pull it? Its got these metal things in front of it, but surely THAT cant be holding it on!

[milje]

How come my tire wont come off when i pull it? Its got these metal things in front of it, but surely THAT cant be holding it on!

I believe they're welded on. Gonna need a grinder, two torches, and a turkey sammich to get it off.



Beer might help.

[BDAB]

I think you gotta cut the wheels off with a plazma cutter and weld them back on when your done

[ozzy85]

Huh. One of mine fell off all by itself. Help me find another one.:confused:

[Capt Jay]

OK, I've got an older ranger with a 2.0. I've welded the 7.5 rearend, also welded the the D28 up front. I just put on a set of new IROC 49 inch tires. My only question is how big a hill am I going to need to get it rolling? Also, how much crome do I need to add 50 horse power. Will a larger battery give me more torque?

It good to see the sight up and running.

Jay

[BDAB]

http://kalecoauto.com/images/pistonspring.jpg




Here you go, piston return springs and all the other newbie gear can be purchased here



http://kalecoauto.com:80/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3 (http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3)

[Todd]

OK, I've got an older ranger with a 2.0. I've welded the 7.5 rearend, also welded the the D28 up front. I just put on a set of new IROC 49 inch tires. My only question is how big a hill am I going to need to get it rolling? Also, how much crome do I need to add 50 horse power. Will a larger battery give me more torque?

It good to see the sight up and running.

Jay

First off the D 28 and 7.5 can hold up to 50" tires so you are good there;)

Hill wise you should need about 60 degree pitch.

And you dont need crome you need stickers:D

[exbass94]

OK, I've got an older ranger with a 2.0. I've welded the 7.5 rearend, also welded the the D28 up front. I just put on a set of new IROC 49 inch tires. My only question is how big a hill am I going to need to get it rolling? Also, how much crome do I need to add 50 horse power. Will a larger battery give me more torque?

It good to see the sight up and running.

Jay

You don't need to start on a hill if you have 3.08 gears. Cuz the engine doesn't have to turn as much to make the tires turn, so if you floor it to 5000 rpm, then your tires will turn at about....a bajillion rpm! :eek:

[Bent Screw]

We will all have a "join date " of aug 2007 !! The real nOOb's a year from now will be scratching their heads.

BTW, where is all coolant going in my 2.9 and my A4LD is leaking out the bellhousing. Any quick fix'es ??? LOL !!!!!

[BDAB]

We will all have a "join date " of aug 2007 !! The real nOOb's a year from now will be scratching their heads.

BTW, where is all coolant going in my 2.9 and my A4LD is leaking out the bellhousing. Any quick fix'es ??? LOL !!!!!

I don't know about that but whats the biggest V8 I can put infront of my A4LD? and also...... since I already have a V4 ...... then all i need to do is add another V4 to get a V8 right?

[06yellowranger]

...... since I already have a V4 ...... then all i need to do is add another V4 to get a V8 right?

sounds logical to me, lol

[FordracingBII]

First off the D 28 and 7.5 can hold up to 50" tires so you are good there;)

Hill wise you should need about 60 degree pitch.

And you dont need crome you need stickers:D

Yep Stikers goat me extree hors powr!

Can I run a tokeo Kobe 5 speed behine a A4ld?

if so whot tipe a coolent fulid do I use? :eek: same dipstik fer both?

Thanx yall

[ozzy85]

I dunno, but I'm gonna buy me a set of those salad shooter spinner rims frome kalecoauto.

And hey , if you can't afford chrome, get some of that spray can chrome stuff. It works just as good.

[wade]

What's "Rep Power"? And what's is mean to be on a "distinguished road"? Why!! -- I'm happy just to be a "Junior Member".

[milje]

Yep Stikers goat me extree hors powr!

Can I run a tokeo Kobe 5 speed behine a A4ld?

if so whot tipe a coolent fulid do I use? :eek: same dipstik fer both?

Thanx yall

You want to use snake oil, I believe 20W-50 for the coolant.


Just make sure you don't use oil from a rattlesnake, your truck will make horrible sounds.

[06yellowranger]

yeah, made that mistake once, to many rattles











if you don't get that go the hell home

[chico4554]

not to mention the nasty bite youll get if you let your guard down

[85_Ranger4x4]

Anyone tried these? :D

http://www.solcool.net/fms.htm

[98greenrangerguy]

Anyone tried these? :D

http://www.solcool.net/fms.htm

Who hasn't? Man, I'm getting 30+ mpg in the city and my truck handles like a Ferrari!!! I'm gonna order some for my John Deere, too.

[Todd]

Now that is not for real is it?

[85_Ranger4x4]

Now that is not for real is it?

It is on the internet so it has to be.:D :D

[Bentwrench]

I tried to order them but I don't see where to enter my creditcard number. If I post my credit card number will one of your guys order them for me? I'm going down to the bar and won't be back for a while.

[milje]

Now that is not for real is it?

What kind of n00b question is that? :ban:

[Todd]

What kind of n00b question is that? :ban:

A noob Q from a noob kind of guy I guess, where all noob, remember:D

[Joe_Roofer]

New valvestem caps will always improve the wind/ road noise inside your vehicle. Everyone knows that.
But handling & milage?

[06yellowranger]

.... But handling & milage?

Oh yeah, handling is like driving a streetbike and mileage is up to damn near 28mpg










:rolleyes:

[Capt Jay]

Not only am I getting close to 40mph they have reduced road friction so much I no longer need to run oil in my truck. Three more stickers, two more bits of chrome and a bigger battery and I won't even need gas anymore. Not bad for 1500hp from a stock 302 ( did I mention the chrome ).

[06yellowranger]

nice, but is there an alternative for chrome, I really don't like it, maybe more stickers

[Capt Jay]

You can also paint everything the same color with a rattle can but it doesn't add nearly the power or torque that chrome does.

[06yellowranger]

damn, what about the rattle can chrome paint, will that work as a substitute

[RobbieD]

Really good stuff here. I'm learning a lot!

How do you guys bolt wings to your trucks? The only way I could make it work on mine was to screw it to the back of the tailgate. It works great as long as the gate is down, but it looks kind of goofy with the gate up. Any ideas?

[Simple_serf]

damn, what about the rattle can chrome paint, will that work as a substitute

Yes, from experience

[Capt Jay]

Rattle can chrome? You don't want it to look cheesy. Plus silver clashes with the shag carpet bed liner.

[warhawk]

So my brakes started to squeak the other day. I think I know what the problem is, there are these two things that are touching this round disc like thing. I think that's where the noise is coming from. Does anyone know where I can get some grease for in there? Oh and what's this I hear about blinker fluid? :confused:

[Will]

Get earplugs. They work for the brake squeal, lifter tap, loose body panels--everything just about.

You only have blinker fluid if you have hydraulic turn signals. Check the manual. You can get one at helminc.com if you don't have one for your truck.

[Capt Jay]

Just turn up the stereo, it cures all squeals.
Blinkers on the older trucks are not hydraulic they're mechanical. All you need to do is check the cable tension. They should be between 3ft/lbs-127ft/lbs. Hope that helps.

[milje]

My air conditioner broke today, can anyone help diagnose it? Can I just buy a can of R12 and dump that in?


http://www.forwardedfunnies.com/p/200609/redair.jpg

[RobbieD]

If EPA guidelines, and common decency and taste, were followed that thing would be sealed in a concrete vault in a toxic waste dump. But otherwise, go ahead and try a can of 12, and it looks like the mounting flange could use resealing, too.

[Rulebreaker]

My air conditioner broke today, can anyone help diagnose it? Can I just buy a can of R12 and dump that in?


http://www.forwardedfunnies.com/p/200609/redair.jpg

I'm guessing it's because you put diesel fuel in the generator. You need to use a mixture of Used gear oil and snow bowl toilet cleaner and it must be exactly a 50/50 mixture if your off by an ounce it wont run. Also I think you forgot to plug it in. Make sure you cut off the ground terminal before you do or it won't work. RB

[organic]

Hey guys can I run 35's with my D28? I just put some new auto hubs on it and cranked the torsion bars 6 inches so I think it will hold up fine. :p

HA!! That's a good one!

[milje]

If EPA guidelines, and common decency and taste, were followed that thing would be sealed in a concrete vault in a toxic waste dump. But otherwise, go ahead and try a can of 12, and it looks like the mounting flange could use resealing, too.

More great stuff foam needed? :bling:

[Jspafford]

Who snapped that pic of my car? I thought I saw someone with a junked out Ranger on my butt today!

Will, what's that turd colored thing in your siggy?:D

[Capt Jay]

$400.00 Generator, $150.00 Air conditioner attached to a $50.00 car. Can't say his priorities aren't in the right place.

If you notice his tail light is in the wrong place. This goes back to my earlier post. Blinker tension cable is way to tight causing lens misalignment. If you back it off just a little that light will slip right back into place.

[baddis]

Not only am I getting close to 40mph they have reduced road friction so much I no longer need to run oil in my truck. Three more stickers, two more bits of chrome and a bigger battery and I won't even need gas anymore. Not bad for 1500hp from a stock 302 ( did I mention the chrome ).

you must have glued the bb inside each and changed the air in your tires on a regular basis .

[baddis]

So my brakes started to squeak the other day. I think I know what the problem is, there are these two things that are touching this round disc like thing. I think that's where the noise is coming from. Does anyone know where I can get some grease for in there? Oh and what's this I hear about blinker fluid? :confused:

just turn the radio up louder

[baddis]

if i hook up a leaf blower my truck will run better right? same concept as the tornado but cheaper .

[06yellowranger]

oh yeah, a leaf blower will work great, two would be even better, kinda like forced induction, that and some chrome and stickers and you'll be running mid-8's in the 1/4 mile

[milje]

Yo, I gotz a kweshtin.


I picked up an electric cooling fan from an Escort from the junkyard (only cost me $95 bucks, suckers). If I put this on my Ranger (2.3L H.O.), how much horsepower will it add? I already got one of those resistor chips from e-bay, will this put me in the 12's?

[06yellowranger]

It should, but how much chrome have you added

remember people, chrome and stickers are your biggest HP gains


Note: chrome paint is an acceptable substitute for regular chrome

[milje]

Note: chrome paint is an acceptable substitute for regular chrome

Can you put chrome paint directly over rust? Or is it advisable to scrape as much off with a screwdriver before you put it on?

[Rulebreaker]

Yo, I gotz a kweshtin.


I picked up an electric cooling fan from an Escort from the junkyard (only cost me $95 bucks, suckers). If I put this on my Ranger (2.3L H.O.), how much horsepower will it add? I already got one of those resistor chips from e-bay, will this put me in the 12's?

This all depends on the first 2 digits of your vin #. If it starts with 1F it will probably run low 10's. If it starts with 2F it probably won't start. The only way to fix the problem is to buy a new vin#. I can get you won for under 10G. Cool part is the vin# comes with some ocean front property up in your area. RB

[southernlifttruck41]

I think I found your problem, It is a short between the seat and the steering wheel. Oh yea, I have a rod sticking out the side of my oil pan. Can I keep driving it till I win the lottery? I am planning on driving it to cuba next week and was just wondering if duck-tape would fix it.:pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::tease::tease::wo ot:

[FastJake]

Oh yea, I have a rod sticking out the side of my oil pan. Can I keep driving it till I win the lottery? I am planning on driving it to cuba next week and was just wondering if duck-tape would fix it.

Duct tape helps, but the best thing to do is fill your oil pan with about 12 quarts of Lucas transmission fix-it. It will seal that thing up nice. I used the stuff on my 2.9 when it started ticking and it worked great. The engine never ticked again. It also never ran again, but that might have been the effect of me bolting a 4-barrel carburetor onto the throttle body for more airflow. I'm still not sure what went wrong there. :icon_confused:

Also, don't take the interstate when you go to Cuba. It's under a lot of construction right now. Your best bet is to just take 2 lane roads. :icon_thumby:

[linuxman2003]

Duct tape helps, but the best thing to do is fill your oil pan with about 12 quarts of Lucas transmission fix-it. It will seal that thing up nice. I used the stuff on my 2.9 when it started ticking and it worked great. The engine never ticked again. It also never ran again, but that might have been the effect of me bolting a 4-barrel carburetor onto the throttle body for more airflow. I'm still not sure what went wrong there. :icon_confused:

Also, don't take the interstate when you go to Cuba. It's under a lot of construction right now. Your best bet is to just take 2 lane roads. :icon_thumby:

Duct tape always helps :D BUT! if you want to fix the rod thing you better use some super glue...or...something. :icon_thumby: and a 4 barrel on a 2.9?? COME ON! you gotta think man! 2.9's need WAY more air flow than that - try to find a 6 pack next time. :D

[Delford]

Hmm, how to convert a 2.9 to a 4.0


"Buy a newer truck."

Umm, that's only 4 words. You must be padding your responses a bit.:rolleyes:

Funny Dave :-)

If I ever convert my 92 it will be from 3.0 to 4.9. There are still a lot of 92 Mustangs ripe for the picking. Newer is more expensive and mine hauls wood and recyclables so newer isn't an option.
Del

[SuperRob]

I hate this tread.

Honestly, I get a headache from all the groaning required to read it!

I think my automotive IQ may have just hit the floor.....

GRRROOOOAAAAAAAANNN!

[milje]

I hate this tread.

Honestly, I get a headache from all the groaning required to read it!

I think my automotive IQ may have just hit the floor.....

GRRROOOOAAAAAAAANNN!

n00b