2000 5.0 Explorer Swap Into 98 Ranger 4.0

Craig0320 · Feb 25, 2018

I really want to put a ranger edge front end on mine. I think they look so good.

SumoPsycho · Feb 25, 2018

I will be parting out a 2005 Ranger in a few months and I’m going to use the front end and some other parts to make the 2000 look like a 2005.[emoji106]

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Craig0320 · Feb 25, 2018

Yeah I like the newer model front ends.

SumoPsycho · Feb 26, 2018

This is the front end I’ll be putting on my truck, I’ll be adding a new front valance with fog lights too.

Craig0320 · Feb 26, 2018

Do you have to change the core support? Or is it the same?

SumoPsycho · Feb 26, 2018

Craig0320 said:
Do you have to change the core support? Or is it the same?

It should be the same, but I’m not that far into the swap.

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Craig0320 · Feb 26, 2018

Please update me when you get the front end swapped over.

SumoPsycho · Feb 26, 2018

Craig0320 said:
Please update me when you get the front end swapped over.

Will do, that’s going to come after the V8 swap so it my be awhile.

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Craig0320 · Feb 26, 2018

I was looking at a new radiator support and it said 98 to 11 is the same part number.

SumoPsycho · Feb 26, 2018

Craig0320 said:
I was looking at a new radiator support and it said 98 to 11 is the same part number.

The older radiator saddle my not have all the correct bolt holes for the newer style front end but the late model saddle will have bolt holes for all previous front ends.
Worst case scenario I will need to drill a few holes, but I think that I can handle that.[emoji4]

Craig0320 · Feb 26, 2018

SumoPsycho said:
The older radiator saddle my not have all the correct bolt holes for the newer style front end but the late model saddle will have bolt holes for all previous front ends.
Worst case scenario I will need to drill a few holes, but I think that I can handle that.[emoji4]

Yeah I don't think it is going to be that big of deal.

SumoPsycho · Feb 26, 2018

Craig0320 said:
Yeah I don't think it is going to be that big of deal.

Yep, I think the engine swap is going to be more trouble.... and it doesn’t seem like that big of a deal.[emoji106]

Jbrown1238 · Feb 27, 2018

Craig0320 said:
I was looking at a new radiator support and it said 98 to 11 is the same part number.

I have a 1999 and added the 2011 front end, headlights, grill, bumper, valance, hood, etc. I didn't have to drill a single hole. Everything was a direct fit with the 1999 core support. You do need to add the newer style hood hinges.

SumoPsycho · Feb 27, 2018

Jbrown1238 said:
I have a 1999 and added the 2011 front end, headlights, grill, bumper, valance, hood, etc. I didn't have to drill a single hole. Everything was a direct fit with the 1999 core support. You do need to add the newer style hood hinges.

Thank you very much for the info.[emoji4]

Craig0320 · Feb 27, 2018

Jbrown1238 said:
I have a 1999 and added the 2011 front end, headlights, grill, bumper, valance, hood, etc. I didn't have to drill a single hole. Everything was a direct fit with the 1999 core support. You do need to add the newer style hood hinges.

Great info brother!

2000 5.0 Explorer Swap Into 98 Ranger 4.0

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