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2002 coil spring 5.0 ranger build


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Hello everyone finally decided to join the forum and start a build thread. I have been studying this forum for over a year I've seem some really talented people on here I am by no means building this to be a "new" truck but a "fairly nice" one is good enough for me I mainly want the 5.0 power in the small package but I will take the time to straighten out the dents and dings for a nice jet black paint job thanks for looking and I'm happy to hear any advice or comments.
 


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Pics and save the pats effort get a 97 explorer donor
 

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I actually had a 97 ex I used as a donor it is awd I will be converting the trans to 2wd. I am having a difficult time uploading photos off my phone any suggestions would be great
 

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We can't wait to see some of your photos. Good luck with the build and thanks for sharing with us all. Most of us use a photo sharing/hosting web site such as Photobucket. You can try posting your photos there and linking them to your thread.
 

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If your using tapatalk you can click the up arrow in the reply box then click the camera picture select gallery and pick the photos thats how i do it with an android not sure if iphone is the same
 

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Id look for a 2wd trans or make sure you have the tail housing with the speed sensor and if you go conversion route pick up a rebuild kit for the trans its gonna be taken all the way apart to swap output shafts
 

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Id look for a 2wd trans or make sure you have the tail housing with the speed sensor and if you go conversion route pick up a rebuild kit for the trans its gonna be taken all the way apart to swap output shafts
OK I will definitely be converting it and rebuilding does sound like a good idea since it will be disassembled. Will a tailshaft and output shaft work from an aod? I was under the impression most parts like those will interchange with aod, aode, 4r70w.
 

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That im not sure but some one has an answer on that
 

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OK I will definitely be converting it and rebuilding does sound like a good idea since it will be disassembled. Will a tailshaft and output shaft work from an aod? I was under the impression most parts like those will interchange with aod, aode, 4r70w.
Yes, it will interchange. Another option is to install a front diff and go 4wd/awd...

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Yes I thought about that but I would have to get a solid axle to get it to work with the coil spring truck, I do have the front different from the ex.

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If your using tapatalk you can click the up arrow in the reply box then click the camera picture select gallery and pick the photos thats how i do it with an android not sure if iphone is the same
I installed tapatalk it still won't work for me I have android it loads up to 70% and quits

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Mocked up the Explorer rearend with explorer springs I was surprised to find out the springs bolted up flawlessly I think I will be using the ranger springs 8n the build though
 
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