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kid_crash
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- Nov 25, 2008
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- Age
- 41
- Location
- Conway NH
- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Manual
Hey folks. I've been kicking around on the forum with this truck for a while now. I've finally started to make some headway on getting it back in shape.
Here's what I'm up to.
2001 4.0 4X4 Extended cab XLT. Paid $600 has 109,000 on it.
She had a tangle with a tree on the right front fender before I got her. Also the bed and rear bumper on the drivers side are all banged up, I guess the owners girl friend hit a utility pole while backing up.
I'm not planning any major mods, just looking for a decent daily driver. I've had my 1998 3.0 for almost 8 years now, but she's pretty worn out, I've loved my truck since I got it and really wanted to stick with a ranger.
What I've done:
Replaced steering rack.
Replaced passenger side upper control arm, and lower ball joint.
Replaced passenger side knuckle.
Replaced passenger side front fender.
What I need to do:
Replace the bed, I already purchased a fleet side bed to replace the original flair side.
Cat back exhaust needs some attention.
Shocks.
Add-A-Leaf ( probably gonna do a 1 1/2" or 2" lift for the front to keep her leveled out).
Rear diff cover.
Rocker panel repair.
Radiator.
Possibly some frame repair in the rear where the bumper mounts.
New paint (in the spring).
Repair 4x4, it won't shift into 4hi or low.
Find out why ABS light is on.
I'm sure I'll find more as I go along.
I'll get some pics up when I get a chance.
Here's what I'm up to.
2001 4.0 4X4 Extended cab XLT. Paid $600 has 109,000 on it.
She had a tangle with a tree on the right front fender before I got her. Also the bed and rear bumper on the drivers side are all banged up, I guess the owners girl friend hit a utility pole while backing up.
I'm not planning any major mods, just looking for a decent daily driver. I've had my 1998 3.0 for almost 8 years now, but she's pretty worn out, I've loved my truck since I got it and really wanted to stick with a ranger.
What I've done:
Replaced steering rack.
Replaced passenger side upper control arm, and lower ball joint.
Replaced passenger side knuckle.
Replaced passenger side front fender.
What I need to do:
Replace the bed, I already purchased a fleet side bed to replace the original flair side.
Cat back exhaust needs some attention.
Shocks.
Add-A-Leaf ( probably gonna do a 1 1/2" or 2" lift for the front to keep her leveled out).
Rear diff cover.
Rocker panel repair.
Radiator.
Possibly some frame repair in the rear where the bumper mounts.
New paint (in the spring).
Repair 4x4, it won't shift into 4hi or low.
Find out why ABS light is on.
I'm sure I'll find more as I go along.
I'll get some pics up when I get a chance.
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