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  1. 2wd Overlanding/Camping?

    hi im very new to anything to do with forums so cut me some slack... im a big camper/explorer and love going out deep in the local bush. my problem is that my ford ranger (2004, 3.0L, 2wd) struggles to make it where i want to take it. ive had a only 2 incidents getting stuck, one was being...
  2. 1993 front hub movement

    1993 2wd 2.3 ranger When I jack up the truck and move the wheels at the top and bottom back and forth. There is a clunk and small movement. It doesn’t move side to side. wheel bearings are good. ball joints seem to be fine as there wasn’t any movement when I grabbed the spindle and tried to...
  3. 2001 4.0 Flashing O/D Off Occasionally...

    I own a 2001 Ranger XLT 2WD with the notorious 4.0 SOHC engine. However, I'm at almost 350,000mi and the engine is fine, but I am becoming concerned with my transmission. Twice now, at the same part of highway, I got the dreaded flashing "O/D Off" light. Truck continued driving and shifting...
  4. 2.3L ('02-'11) 2.3 2wd manual transmission to 4x4 transmission.

    This truck means a lot to me but I would like one feature and thats 4x4. I want to keep the 2.3L engine as it has only 58,000 miles on it. I know that its easier to sell it and get a 4x4 truck. I don't want that though. I knows it hard to find a 2.3L manual 4x4 transmissions too. I was just...
  5. dcantu89

    Gear change in my 92

    I have a 92 ranger 2wd 3.0 I'm trying to install 7.5 limited slip into the previously open 7.5 . The gears are being changed to 3.73 from 3.45. My current issues. The carrier is far to one side .03 shim on driver while the other side is 1/4 inch on passenger. That's as far as the pinion will let...
  6. Project Putt Putt: 2002 B3000 4x4 swap thread

    I figured I'd been asking enough questions on here that I might as well post some pics about my 4x4 conversion... Here is the starting point... I learned to drive on this truck and it's been my only car since 2009. It's a 2002 B3000 "Dual Sport," which is the Mazda copy of the 3.0 Edge. When I...
  7. What’s a good and correct body lift kit for a 1989 Ford ranger XLT?

    Hello! I’m interested in lifting my 1989 ford ranger and I have no idea where to start in lifting the body. It’s 2W drive and a manual. XLT body. I’m looking for a 3-6inch body kit for it. What’s some good options for me?
  8. roadkill25

    3.0 running bad

    My 02 3.0 is running bad, almost sounds like it's missing firing or not running on one cylinder and it back fires quite a bit. I've replaced the spark plugs wires fuel filter IAC and the downstream o2 sensor. The fuel pumps working fine and I'm at a loss. It's throwing a code but can't read it...
  9. Yost

    Hello Friends

    Hello, I just got my first truck. 2002 Mazda B2300 2.3l 5 speed 91k mile on her. I have so many projects that I want to do it's a little overwhelming. there are a couple of things on the list first 1. Lift her 2 inches of Level her 2. Add bigger tires and Wheels. 4. add a new radio 3. Paint her...
  10. 1992redranger

    Wanted In search of: 89–92 Ranger, 2.3L 4CYL, 5 speed manual, 2WD

    Hey hey! I got a motor, transmission, and rear end ready to go into a 89-92 Ranger (2.3L 4CYL, 5 speed manual, 2WD). I'm in search of a straight body Ranger (89-92) with these specs with blown engine, bad transmission, etc. Any leads would be much appreciated! Western North Carolina area...
  11. 1992redranger

    What will a 2.3L 4CYL motor, 5 speed manual transmission, 2WD rear end go into?

    Hey y'all, As a result of the flooding earlier this week in Haywood County, NC, the electrical system of my '92 Ranger is done (and so is the truck). My mechanic (who rebuilt the engine) told me that if I wanted to do anything at this point, I could take the motor (2.3L 4CYL), transmission (5...
  12. DavisRanger

    4wd to 2wd conversion?

    I have an 88 (2.9L) 4wd and was just gifted an 84 ranger (2.3L) 4wd. I want to convert the 84 ranger to 2wd and build it to be a mini truck. so my question is, what would that entail? Is it pretty strait forward Thanks
  13. How to check suspension / order of replacement?

    My 2002 ranger xlt 2wd is making creaking noises from under the wheel well when I turn the wheel, go over bumps, or shake / bounce the vehicle with my hands. When i say "when i turn the wheel" i dont mean its a power stearing issue, its a creaking noise like theres a suspension part going bad...
  14. Lifting a 2003 Ford ranger 3.0 Xlt 2wd?

    I have a 2003 ford ranger 3.0 V6 XLT 2wd Automatic transmission and I am wanting to lift It with a 3” or maybe a 4” lift. I also want to put some bigger, more aggressive tires on it with the lift. Could I do this without having any problems or without running into clearance issues and such? And...
  15. 1992redranger

    Thoughts on Centric, Durago, other...? Rotor & Brake Pad Kits?

    Hey team! I want to start off this post by first saying that several of the wheel studs on my front rotors (1992 Ranger, 2WD) are bad. 😅 Since I don't want my wheels to fall off, I was thinking of replacing the rotors (and maybe brake pads, too?) and was looking on RockAuto to see what was...
  16. mkats

    My Turbo 4.6 Build

    Some background for the truck. https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/my-2000-ranger-build.157591/ https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/my-4-6-swap.165807/ And the Turbo Build Specs of the build. -Currently on the stock 3v computer. Tuning was...
  17. 2.3L ('83-'97) Losing power at 3300 rpm

    Hey guys need some advice. I’ve been lossing power at around 3300 rpms pretty consistently. Happens most at highway speed but parked in neutral if I rev up past 3000 it does the same thing. It hits a wall and loses all power. Changed fuel filter been throwing in a bunch of fuel cleaners. Cleaned...
  18. 2000 Ranger 3.0 --> 5.0

    So, I've already completed this swap, after taking many months of time to gather resources, do some homework, and jump into the grease pit but it was worth it. My vehicle is a 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 FFV 2wd (non-edge) I did not make use of a donor vehicle for this swap. Here's the information...
  19. Melted O2 sensor connector

    2003 2WD 4.0L MFI SOHC 6cyl Ranger 122k on chassis 45k on engine Realized that my O2 sensor at S1B1 is out so I got the part at autozone and went to put it in only to find its connector in the engine compartment was melted and completely fused. Curious that a part like that would fail from...
  20. Samzwell

    Taking camber out of Twin I-Beam after 2" lift (1987 Ranger RWD)

    Hey there, I need some advice on how to bring out the camber after adding 2" spacers on the front end of my '87 Ranger RWD. I did the lift after putting some Cooper Discoverer AT 235/75r15s on. I took it in for an alignment and the shop told me they can't bring the positive camber out because my...

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