my ranger got stoled - Page 5

KentuckyHeadhunter · 11-27-2010, 07:20 PM

we got it running today. that clutch was a pita, way to much crap had to happen just to move that tranny back about 10"s. The old clutch oddly didnt look that bad, but maybe they dont have to wear much before they dont grab anymore. the new autozone one i got looked quite a bit beefier though, with 5 springs instead of 4 and a wider contact pad, and just stronger looking in general.

it still has a miss at idle but its firing all cylinders with the "new" coil pack. clutch needs to be bleed bad, but it works and grabs very nice. the screwdriver ignition is gonna have to get fixed pretty soon though

backroad101: the cops didnt find it, the property owner did. but they dusted it the night it was found and said there was to much dew in it to get good prints. insurance told me homeowners would have to pay for the missing items, but they didnt amount to enough for me to bother. in the sheriffs words "it could be any one of a thousand suspects."

**Iron Ranger** · 11-28-2010, 04:06 PM

Man, I went through this whole thread, and I am sorry that you had to go through this, but glad you got it back. Stupid people who steal from others who worked hard to earn their stuff.

If someone stole my V8 ranger, I would be devastated. If I found my truck in a ragged condition, I would be furious. If I ever found the guy(s) who did this to my baby, there would be no jail time, no sir.

They would(under supervision of local cops) work in an autobody shop, resanding, rebuffing, reworking, and replacing every last imperfection until it was complete. On their own dollar, on the judge's time ruling.

That would be epic!

Josh40601 · 11-29-2010, 08:55 AM

glad to hear you got it back up and running.

1990 danger ranger · 11-30-2010, 07:29 AM

losing a ranger is like losing a child, glad to hear you got it back

**doorgunner** · 12-04-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1990 danger ranger

losing a ranger is like losing a child, glad to hear you got it back

yep........that's what I hear.........still waitin on God to raise my son from the grave.

Glad to hear you got it back without the body being damaged....keep us informed......

Duane867 · 12-31-2010, 11:27 AM

Glad you got her back KentuckyHeadHunter

Sorry for your loss Doorgunner. I hope thats at least not a recent development.

FX4OffRoad1992 · 01-18-2011, 02:29 PM

glad you got your truck back man! I can't imagine what I would feel like if someone stole my ranger...

**84bluebronco2** · 01-26-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KentuckyHeadhunter

so i was messin around with it, wanted to make sure all my spark plugs were firing good. i had 1 and 5 out and grounded to see them spark while my dad cranked it
....it started up and ran on 4 cylinders

I was looking through here to see if you ever did get your truck back. Glad you did. BTW Running on 4 cylinders? Only in a Ranger.

NoName · 01-26-2011, 01:23 PM

Haha.

Looks like you got lucky 'cause the truck broke on them. Gotta love Ford reliability, it never lets you down. I had a Tempo stolen once (when they were worth stealing), I only left like 3kms worth of gas in the car and they stalled it and walked away.

True story.

RangerKing1 · 03-13-2012, 08:53 AM

Look at it this way, you could be on that car show where they take your ride, you think its stolen, and the whole time a friend or family member knows where it is but not telling you...later on you get it back...LOL. Very unlikely since it has been over a yr since you posted about it but just a thought for next time if it every happens again.

85_Ranger4x4 · 03-13-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RangerKing1

Look at it this way, you could be on that car show where they take your ride, you think its stolen, and the whole time a friend or family member knows where it is but not telling you...later on you get it back...LOL. Very unlikely since it has been over a yr since you posted about it but just a thought for next time if it every happens again.

I don't think they film that show anymore (Overhaulin')

11-27-2010, 07:20 PM	#49
KentuckyHeadhunter Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owensboro, KY Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Daily and weekend warrior Posts: 45 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	we got it running today. that clutch was a pita, way to much crap had to happen just to move that tranny back about 10"s. The old clutch oddly didnt look that bad, but maybe they dont have to wear much before they dont grab anymore. the new autozone one i got looked quite a bit beefier though, with 5 springs instead of 4 and a wider contact pad, and just stronger looking in general. it still has a miss at idle but its firing all cylinders with the "new" coil pack. clutch needs to be bleed bad, but it works and grabs very nice. the screwdriver ignition is gonna have to get fixed pretty soon though backroad101: the cops didnt find it, the property owner did. but they dusted it the night it was found and said there was to much dew in it to get good prints. insurance told me homeowners would have to pay for the missing items, but they didnt amount to enough for me to bother. in the sheriffs words "it could be any one of a thousand suspects."
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11-29-2010, 08:55 AM	#51
Josh40601 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Big Blue Nation Year: 1991/1994ish Make: Ford Model: Explorer/Ranger Class: stock-ish.... Used For: depleting savings accounts Posts: 3,544 Rep Power: 16 iTrader: (4)	glad to hear you got it back up and running. __________________ Sgt Ex Mall Crawlin Trail Limo De-Ranged March 2011 OTOTM The Legacy of Whopper Jr 1MeanC10 68 C10 My 1st Ranger November 2010 STOTM (Gone but not forgotten)
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11-30-2010, 07:29 AM	#52
1990 danger ranger Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: west virginia, usa Year: 1990 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.3l Class: 2wd Used For: its a progect for when im old enough to drive Posts: 33 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (0)	losing a ranger is like losing a child, glad to hear you got it back __________________ racing dirt bikes thanks to my sponsors O'Neal, FLUID, Matrix Concepts, Works Connection, AMSOIL, SMX Optics, JT Sprokets. race bike: 2004 Suzuki RM85 trail bike: 2004 Honda CRF80F ATV: 1987 Kawasaki Mojave 250 <<< love that lil blue bouncy guy. dads DD: 1995 Mazda B3000 like dirt bikes? check out http://www.dirtbikeaddicts.com/ there will be a lil box asking who refered you just put suzuki_dude
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12-31-2010, 11:27 AM	#54
Duane867 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbus Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3L Class: 2wd Used For: Daily driver. Fishing vehicle. Use from time to time to run down crack heads. Posts: 2,057 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Glad you got her back KentuckyHeadHunter Sorry for your loss Doorgunner. I hope thats at least not a recent development.
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01-18-2011, 02:29 PM	#55
FX4OffRoad1992 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Morehead City, NC Year: 2004 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L SOHC Class: FX4 Off-Road Used For: DD, weekend wheeler Posts: 195 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (0)	glad you got your truck back man! I can't imagine what I would feel like if someone stole my ranger... __________________ -2004 Ranger FX4 Off Road- -A Mod or Two Here and There-
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01-26-2011, 01:23 PM	#57
NoName New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 25 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	Haha. Looks like you got lucky 'cause the truck broke on them. Gotta love Ford reliability, it never lets you down. I had a Tempo stolen once (when they were worth stealing), I only left like 3kms worth of gas in the car and they stalled it and walked away. True story.
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03-13-2012, 08:53 AM	#58
RangerKing1 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Galax Va Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: F-250 Heavy Duty Engine: 7.5 Liter (460ci) Class: 4x4 Used For: Daily Driver, and truck pulling toy Posts: 191 Rep Power: 4 iTrader: (2)	Look at it this way, you could be on that car show where they take your ride, you think its stolen, and the whole time a friend or family member knows where it is but not telling you...later on you get it back...LOL. Very unlikely since it has been over a yr since you posted about it but just a thought for next time if it every happens again. __________________ 97 F250 Heavy Duty, 7.5 L, 5spd, 4x4, long bed with stacks 89 Mini Peterbilt Semi, standard cab, Turbo Diesel, 4x4 (Created 4m F350 6/26/10)
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