what should i do

rangerdude91 · 12-26-2008, 08:27 PM

i have a 1995 4x4 that was originally from NY and it has alot of mild rust all under it, rear bottoms of fenders rusted out, but everything else is ok. has 215K on body with a "re-built" motor but im not sure. i have a few oppions. i could lift this truck like 6-9 inches and if i do that then i wont buy a newer one OR i could by a newer ranger and do the same OR maybe lift my 95 and just take it off road and buy a newer one and lift it but maybe not be to harsh on it.

What are yalls feelings about my situation. money is not a problem but i dont want to go CRAZY...

Milker · 12-26-2008, 08:38 PM

if money aint ur problem send some my way, moneys my only problem

got with the lifting of the 95 range and buy a new one and be nice to it

personal opinion

88gt · 12-26-2008, 08:43 PM

im with milker, lift the 95 and get a new one to be "nice" to. BTW, where in va are you?

rangerdude91 · 12-26-2008, 08:44 PM

i have a limit on the money. i live in chesapeake

88gt · 12-26-2008, 09:03 PM

o damn, thats a long way from lynchburg...but you could lift the 95 and buy a new"er" ranger to be nice to

rangerdude91 · 12-26-2008, 09:16 PM

yeah i might do that if the 95 doesnt break before that. i was messing with it trying to get the ABS light out and i left it idling and ive never just let it idle and not drive it so after i just left it and was sitting in it the RPMs took a drop and just sputtered after that. so i shut it off, turn on and it was ok...til i let it idle again and it did the same so i drove it while it was sputteing and it was ok. SO its fine as long as i drive it and if i stop at a light or talk to ody it doesnt do it. IDK what the hell is causing it but its not to major...i hope

88gt · 12-26-2008, 09:22 PM

could be as simple as a clogged injector, fuel filter, etc...could be bad spark...theres a few palces to start. if my truck sputtered idleing in te drive, id have some reservations about driving anywhere

86ford · 12-26-2008, 09:27 PM

skip the lift, cut to fit some 33s and wheel the piss out of it. buy lockers, 4 inch skyjacker lift (the expensive one), build/buy bumpers when you have the cash. wheeling does not have much to do with money. with all the crap i have done to/with mine i think i have 2500-3000 bucks into it including the purchase price.

86

Milker · 12-26-2008, 09:36 PM

if its acting up and ya cant fix it cheap

buy the newer ranger jack that one and take the 95 make it look mean and run it til the wheels fall off

rangerdude91 · 12-26-2008, 09:39 PM

yeah im going to replace the plugs soon, and i made it to nags head with no prob 120mi total. i just bought 31s. i think when i get a new one im just gonna drive it like theres no tomorrow. i would like to buy prerunner finders for it. whereld i find those at, ive hit up ebay but no luck

12-26-2008, 08:27 PM	#1
rangerdude91 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: virginia Year: 2005,1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger FX4, B2 Engine: 4.0, 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: every day and when my chevy friends get stuck Posts: 255 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (1)	what should i do i have a 1995 4x4 that was originally from NY and it has alot of mild rust all under it, rear bottoms of fenders rusted out, but everything else is ok. has 215K on body with a "re-built" motor but im not sure. i have a few oppions. i could lift this truck like 6-9 inches and if i do that then i wont buy a newer one OR i could by a newer ranger and do the same OR maybe lift my 95 and just take it off road and buy a newer one and lift it but maybe not be to harsh on it. What are yalls feelings about my situation. money is not a problem but i dont want to go CRAZY... __________________ 2005 FX4 Ranger: 3in BL, 33x12.5x15, black steelies 1988 mini cooper-mary quant edition(1 of only 2000 ever made) 1989 B2: older skyjacker lift, 35's, rebuilding motor now, regearing is to come next
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12-26-2008, 08:38 PM	#2
Milker Member Join Date: May 2008 Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: v6 Class: 4x4 Used For: driving around Posts: 120 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	if money aint ur problem send some my way, moneys my only problem got with the lifting of the 95 range and buy a new one and be nice to it personal opinion __________________ 1994 ranger extended cab, 5 spd, 3.0l 1989 f-150 lariat, 302, rust, dinges, some scratches, custom welded floor plates, one good truck dont diss my truck, ive got 400+ acres of land. plenty of places to hide your body
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12-26-2008, 08:44 PM	#4
rangerdude91 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: virginia Year: 2005,1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger FX4, B2 Engine: 4.0, 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: every day and when my chevy friends get stuck Posts: 255 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (1)	i have a limit on the money. i live in chesapeake __________________ 2005 FX4 Ranger: 3in BL, 33x12.5x15, black steelies 1988 mini cooper-mary quant edition(1 of only 2000 ever made) 1989 B2: older skyjacker lift, 35's, rebuilding motor now, regearing is to come next
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12-26-2008, 09:16 PM	#6
rangerdude91 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: virginia Year: 2005,1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger FX4, B2 Engine: 4.0, 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: every day and when my chevy friends get stuck Posts: 255 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (1)	yeah i might do that if the 95 doesnt break before that. i was messing with it trying to get the ABS light out and i left it idling and ive never just let it idle and not drive it so after i just left it and was sitting in it the RPMs took a drop and just sputtered after that. so i shut it off, turn on and it was ok...til i let it idle again and it did the same so i drove it while it was sputteing and it was ok. SO its fine as long as i drive it and if i stop at a light or talk to ody it doesnt do it. IDK what the hell is causing it but its not to major...i hope __________________ 2005 FX4 Ranger: 3in BL, 33x12.5x15, black steelies 1988 mini cooper-mary quant edition(1 of only 2000 ever made) 1989 B2: older skyjacker lift, 35's, rebuilding motor now, regearing is to come next
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12-26-2008, 09:27 PM	#8
86ford Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: rocky river ohio Year: 1992 Make: FORD Model: Exploder Engine: 4.0, abused and misunderstood Class: 4x4 locked Used For: creating a need for a larger broken parts bin Posts: 1,462 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (4)	skip the lift, cut to fit some 33s and wheel the piss out of it. buy lockers, 4 inch skyjacker lift (the expensive one), build/buy bumpers when you have the cash. wheeling does not have much to do with money. with all the crap i have done to/with mine i think i have 2500-3000 bucks into it including the purchase price. 86
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12-26-2008, 09:36 PM	#9
Milker Member Join Date: May 2008 Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: v6 Class: 4x4 Used For: driving around Posts: 120 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	if its acting up and ya cant fix it cheap buy the newer ranger jack that one and take the 95 make it look mean and run it til the wheels fall off __________________ 1994 ranger extended cab, 5 spd, 3.0l 1989 f-150 lariat, 302, rust, dinges, some scratches, custom welded floor plates, one good truck dont diss my truck, ive got 400+ acres of land. plenty of places to hide your body
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12-26-2008, 09:39 PM	#10
rangerdude91 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: virginia Year: 2005,1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger FX4, B2 Engine: 4.0, 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: every day and when my chevy friends get stuck Posts: 255 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (1)	yeah im going to replace the plugs soon, and i made it to nags head with no prob 120mi total. i just bought 31s. i think when i get a new one im just gonna drive it like theres no tomorrow. i would like to buy prerunner finders for it. whereld i find those at, ive hit up ebay but no luck __________________ 2005 FX4 Ranger: 3in BL, 33x12.5x15, black steelies 1988 mini cooper-mary quant edition(1 of only 2000 ever made) 1989 B2: older skyjacker lift, 35's, rebuilding motor now, regearing is to come next
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