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Purchased a 99 Ranger 4X4 3.0 that was in good condition except for the transmission didn't get reverse. I did some investigating before I went and looked at it. When I test drove it, I started out in 1st and let off to see if the truck slowed down, failure to slow was likely a band failure, and...

Ok, I just completed re-assembling the front suspension. I replaced both sets of ball joints, everything moved freely with only the resistance you might expect after torqueing the nuts. I replaced both tie-rod ends and both center links. Put it on the ground and started it up and you still have...

I did a V-8 swap into my 88 2WD from a 97 Exploder. I used the accy that came with that motor. I've found that the P/S Pump will not drive my steering box so I'm changing the accy's over to the stock pump. To do this I have to change the accy drive. I have seen the p/n's for the brackets but...

I thot mb my PS was out after I did the V-8 swap but no. It looks like I have some sort of Steering bind that the PS will not overcome. You have to really grunt to turn the wheels. I did a 4" front lift while I was doing the V-8 swap and put the 4" drop Pitman arm that needed to go with it. I...

Well the new hose do not fix the problem. So figuring there are only 3 parts to the PS system I went to the JY and picked up a steering box out of a 94 exploder 4x4. It works better than mine but still have to grunt to turn the wheels. That leaves the suspension. I'm including some pics of my...

I did a V-8 swap into my 88 2WD last year with a 97 exploder motor and accessory setup. I want to convert to a ranger or saginaw PS pump, because the exploder unit will not drive my truck with 4" lift and 235 tires. Is there a bracket that I can use and still maintain current accessory brackets...

Ever since I did the V-8 swap on my 88 Ranger I have no power steering. My thread is below. I'm using the PS from 97 Exploder. It works fine with wheels off the ground, can turn with one finger. Put it down and you have to be a bodybuilder to turn it. I changed the pump already, thinking the JY...

I dropped in the whole engine and acc drive from a 97 exploder. Plumbed the PS pump to my steering box press-press return-return. For some reason I'm not getting any power steering at all. I've changed the pump once already thinking that mb a junkyard pump was bad but still no PS. It doesn't...

OK, I did my engine swap, 302 and M5R2 last spring. Been driving it this winter with a few bugs to be worked on, mainly carburetion. My tranny went out in a grinding flash last night just as I got home. Started it up this morning and it was worse than expected. In short, I need another trans. I...

I did a V8 swap in my ranger last year with a 302 and a M5R2 out of a 01 F150 V-6. The trans went south just as I got home last night, and this morning its DOA. I think it's going to be cheaper just to get a good used low mileage tranny than trying to rebuild this one. I was looking for a 97-98...

Since the R1 Slave cyl disconnect is larger than the R2 gold slave disconnect, does anyone know which one this fits? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mcl-139204-30/overview/ Mine is leaking since my trans chg so I want a better alternative.

I recently did a 302 swap into my 88 Ranger after my son blew the engine. I used the eng and accy drives including the power steering pump. There is no power steering at idle but as I drive it the power steering gets easier. Since the pump is from a vehicle with a rack and pinion and mine has a...

ok, I have an 88 Ranger Long Bed that had an 2.9L and 2WD in it. I swapped a 97 302 from an Exploder. Eng runs great with no issues, except that I have no PS. I used the old Pressure and return sides of the steering box and hooked them to the new pump. No leaks but I have no PS. The thing is...

ok, I have an 88 Ranger Long Bed that had an 2.9L and 2WD in it. I swapped a 97 302 from an Exploder. Eng runs great with no issues, except that I have no PS. I used the old Pressure and return sides of the steering box and hooked them to the new pump. No leaks but I have no PS. I figured since...

Will the R1 tailshaft housing fit an R2 trans? i have both and cant find a 97-98 R2 housing anywhere.

Okay, my swap was done but I'm still working on the front suspension. The only problem I'm having is that the PS doesn't work. I filled all my fluids before I even started the eng. It was cold out so I thot that mb that was the problem, it wasn't. Still no PS and my fluid is frothy. I used PS...

Last summer I swapped out my stock springs for some 150 springs for some added ground clearance. I then had a pos camber issue. I did a V8 swap and a Pro Comp 4" lift on it. I just installed a drop Pitman arm and bought the fully adjustable camber bushings, #594, to correct the severe neg camber...

Sry I haven't continued the post in a bit. I took vacation to finish up the project. For Dangerranger, yes I did go back and remount the fuel pump and put it at a 45deg angle so it pushes fuel. I did get the radiator problem fixed, thx to my son. Guess I just needed a new set of eyes. What I...

Sorry I haven't continued the swap until now. Had a few issues recently. Hit some black ice and rolled my 00 Exploder and been dealing with all that. Continued to work on it but hadn't posted the pics. I set up the remote oil filter and adapter, after a few issues with the Trans-Dapt adapter...

Sorry I've been unable to continue the on going saga of the swap here lately. Last I left off I was doing the wiring. I got the starter wired as well as the HEI dist and coil. I wired the fuel pump to a toggle switch to turn it on and off as needed, didn't want it running whenever the key was on...