Recent content by 08hybridok

So passing on the ranger to the youngest kid; it's had it's share of electrical issues; but lately seems pretty stable. So this weekend we swapped out the radio for an upgrade; everything seems fine. Drive around the next day, still good, so he goes to school today, started fine this morning...

So trying to troubleshoot my battery cable issue; I noticed a wet area where the lower radiator hose goes into the block. And even a little over to the cranckcase pully. I cant tell if its oil/greasy or antifreeze (couldn't get my hand over to touch it) but it looks black; but so does everything...

I think I might need to replace the positive cables. Daughter just returned from a short trip; went to restart & nothing, everything was dead (dome, radio, etc). I vaguely recall a similar issue when I sparked the starter changing the oil filter once, and again after I replaced the starter...

Just did a add-a-leaf kit on my kids truck. No instructions in the kit; just kinda followed some youtube videos. Jacked, tires off, u-bolts off, shocks off, c-clamped leafs, removed center pin (driver side had to be cut, pass came off). lowered axle, took leafs apart (I didn't even know there...

Ugh, started a simple oil change 6 hours ago; now when I turn the key I hear a small click under the hood somewhere; then all power goes out! If I disconnect the battery for a min, the power returns (lights, radio, ac, etc) I did forget to disconnect the battery before removing the oil filter...

So to level the bed, I thought I'd replace the old (original?) shocks with air shocks. They lasted about a year and now the bed is sagging again. Went to blow them up (thought the freezing temps just lowered the pressure); but I can hear a hiss as soon as I try. Since its going to be freezing...

knocking; maybe tapping... ?! woke up this morning, running late, start up, and I hear a light knock. Turn off, back on and it's was still there, but lighter. Possibly sounds like a lifter knock. Was fine when parked Fri afternoon. Background : I've been smelling burnt oil (pretty...

So bought the truck in December, been doing some minor repairs; and had everything working (except the delayed oil gauge). But I noticed once in a while the fuel gauge would be off, like I'd park at night with 1/2 tank, go to work in the morning with nearly full tank (I know I ain't lucky...

So I have some general issue question that covers more than 1 topic; I'd like to ask all in one post; but if I need to post to each heading I will. 99 3.0FFV After filling my AC with a recharge/conversion/oil kit, some mornings right after starting I get a little groan/squeal from up front...

Looking dow the road a few months for this project; but how many choices do I have for a colored DIY (Spray or roll-on) bedliner in white? I've been reading thru the forums, and dupi-color is NOT highly recommended; Herceliner is, as well as another name that slips my mind right now. I see on...

So my 99 has an after market radio, a harness from the factory wiring & a harness to the back of the radio; but those 2 harness wires are just twisted together. I see the 99 has auto delay accessories like the windows; but the radio kills immediately. Is one of the factory wires hot until a...

So I got a new winch from a junk yard (they supplied the part vs pull my own). It is more like the style on my F150 or Expedition, it has a slot style (flat head screwdriver) vs the old ranger one was square, to be lowered with the jack parts. I like the slot style with the long crank style...