99 to 2000 body swap.


Countryk

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I have a 1999 standard cab shortbed 2wd 3.0 auto ranger with 145,000 miles and a transmission that has no reverse. I also have a exact match in a 2000 that was rolled with 50,000 miles. I am planning on doing a full body swap from the '99 to the 2000 so I have a working vehicle with essentially 50,000 miles on it. Any tips on cab removal. Was hoping to leave the inner fender/radiator support sheet metal on the frame. Will the computer of the 1999 work pluged into the 2000 drivetrain, I am worried about the stupid chip key not working, or is that a seperate module. I have already stipped the 2000's fenders, bumpers, lights, and bed off. hoping to start the cab Swap next weekend. Any helpful hints on unhooking the parking brake cable, etc.
I hope to unbolt the master cylinder from the booster to save bleeding brakes.

Thanks,

Countryk
 
I have swaped a few cabs. The inner fenders/radiator support are welded to the cab. I usually spread the connector apart for the ebrake then snap it out of the frame. The computer should plug right in.
99 to 2000 body swap.

99 to 2000 body swap.

99 to 2000 body swap.

99 to 2000 body swap.
 

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