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- 1988
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Hi Guys
I'm new to the site and looking for some advice on what to do with a mint 1988 Ranger Excab 4x4-2.9/auto that the A4Ld died in. I got it for $500 so I don't have much into it and would like to upgrade from the 2.9 if I'm pulling the tranny anyway.
I can buy a 94 Explorer in good shape and lady driven for about $650 locally. Can I use this year Explorer to swap the motor, tranny, diffs, etc.? Would swapping the dash help or is it different than my 88's? Can I use the ranger and explorer leafs to make a new leaf pack for a low buck lift? The plan would be to buy a front 4 or 6" lift kit. I just took the box off and will probably lift the cab off to make the swap as easy as possible because I have two herniated discs and I also want to clean and paint the frame. It doesn't look like the front sheet metal of the Explorer will swap onto the Ranger. What years work on the 88?
Thanks for any and all advice, Steve.
I'm new to the site and looking for some advice on what to do with a mint 1988 Ranger Excab 4x4-2.9/auto that the A4Ld died in. I got it for $500 so I don't have much into it and would like to upgrade from the 2.9 if I'm pulling the tranny anyway.
I can buy a 94 Explorer in good shape and lady driven for about $650 locally. Can I use this year Explorer to swap the motor, tranny, diffs, etc.? Would swapping the dash help or is it different than my 88's? Can I use the ranger and explorer leafs to make a new leaf pack for a low buck lift? The plan would be to buy a front 4 or 6" lift kit. I just took the box off and will probably lift the cab off to make the swap as easy as possible because I have two herniated discs and I also want to clean and paint the frame. It doesn't look like the front sheet metal of the Explorer will swap onto the Ranger. What years work on the 88?
Thanks for any and all advice, Steve.
