Recent content by 2manyfords

Hi All As the title states, I'm wondering what is the purpose of the pinch bolt found on the dana 35 front axle pumpkin?

1992 Ranger 6" Lift I'm wanting to replace my 32" tires with 33"x12.50 tires. Would 15 x 8 rims with 4" BS work for me?

I've recently wrecked a "94 Areostar AWD for the engine and transmission. It has a quiet power steering pump that I want to install on my 4.0L '92 Ranger. My question is are the pumps the same?

1992 Ford Ranger 4.0L Can anybody tell me which pin on the ECU is the tack feed? My Haynes book doesn't have that info. Thanks Brian

My '88 Ranger has a non tachometer gauge cluster that I was thinking about swapping out for a gauge cluster with a factory tach. My question is... will the factory tach work or is the truck not wired for it? Thanks

I just picked up a '99 Jeep TJ but it is in need of passenger side ball joints. I do not have a manual for this vehicle yet but am wondering how hard it is to dissassmble the wheel bearing/hub set up. Thanks Brian

My buddy as an '02 Ranger 2wd 3.0L automatic that is having transmission issues. What tranny does it have, a 4 speed or 5 speed auto ?

Installing a Torque Converter lock up switch. The lock up TC circuit is a ground switching system. The ECU grounds the circuit to control the operation of the TC. So in order to install a switch to force lockup all you have to do is hook up a grounding circuit. Locate pin #53 on the ECU...

Looking for a newer rear axle for my '92 Ranger. Will the wider 8.8 Axle from a '93 or newer Ranger bolt in?

Are there any other axle shafts that will work in a BII 7.5 rear diff? My passenger side axle shaft is pitted on the bearing surface. I have first gereration Ranger 7.5 diff sitting around and I'm wondering if either of the axle shafts from it will work. Somebody told me that the left axle...

My old '88 Ranger 2.9L 2wd needs a new thremostat. It still has the original one in it. The truck used to be my dads and was bought brand new so I know for a fact that it has never been changed. The bolts do not want to break loose. Any idea on how to get them out without breaking them?

I have a chance to pick up a 7.5 rear diff with 4.10 gears from a 98 Mazda B2300. I want to install into my '88 2wd Ranger. (Make the old POS more fun to drive) Can I install the axle shafts from the '88 diff in to the '98 diff?

Glad to see the new forums are up and running.