1988 ranger high rider

kozina · 08-24-2010, 09:57 AM

I feel kind of silly using this forum but I am trying to remove the fake wood dash trim from my sons 1988 ranger and i dont want to break it. we need to get to the back of the aftermarket radio. I dont see any screws holding the trim on.

**mn_smokeater** · 08-24-2010, 10:19 AM

going off my experiences with a 1st Gen there could be some trim pieces that will snap off to reveal the screws holding the main pieces in

Ranger Kip · 08-24-2010, 10:22 AM

I will check on my truck when I am down at the barn (2 hours I will post back).

**Sunk** · 08-24-2010, 10:28 AM

There are 2 or 3 pieces running horizontally across the dash that need to come off. The headlight knob will need to be popped off too. Then there are a few screws and the top of the gauge surround piece toward the top of the steering wheel. They're hard to see, but you can feel them.

robertc1024 · 08-24-2010, 12:33 PM

+1 with Sunk. The lower dash pieces just snap straight out towards the rear of the truck. I just did this on my '88 and they're stout enough that you shouldn't have to worry too much about breaking them.

Ranger Kip · 08-24-2010, 01:42 PM

yeah, what they said

kozina · 08-24-2010, 05:02 PM

Thank you all....It was a success!!! great tip on the horizontal bars...Sub woofer banging away!!!! What am i getting myself into????

**mn_smokeater** · 08-24-2010, 05:41 PM

into fun of course. good to hear its workin.

08-24-2010, 09:57 AM	#1
kozina New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger High Rider Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	1988 ranger high rider I feel kind of silly using this forum but I am trying to remove the fake wood dash trim from my sons 1988 ranger and i dont want to break it. we need to get to the back of the aftermarket radio. I dont see any screws holding the trim on.
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08-24-2010, 10:19 AM	#2
mn_smokeater Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bemidji, MN Year: 1984 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.8L Class: 4X4 Used For: Backup Rig Posts: 3,856 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	going off my experiences with a 1st Gen there could be some trim pieces that will snap off to reveal the screws holding the main pieces in __________________ *That guy from the Hinterlands of the Nord.* Build Thread!!!!! Click Me!!!
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08-24-2010, 12:33 PM	#5
robertc1024 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Marcos, TX Year: nada Make: Ford Model: 2008 F150 Engine: 2.9 Class: 2WD Used For: teach my boys to not get rid of a Ranger. Posts: 4,847 Rep Power: 46 iTrader: (0)	+1 with Sunk. The lower dash pieces just snap straight out towards the rear of the truck. I just did this on my '88 and they're stout enough that you shouldn't have to worry too much about breaking them.
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08-24-2010, 05:02 PM	#7
kozina New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger High Rider Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Thank you all....It was a success!!! great tip on the horizontal bars...Sub woofer banging away!!!! What am i getting myself into????
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08-24-2010, 05:41 PM	#8
mn_smokeater Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bemidji, MN Year: 1984 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.8L Class: 4X4 Used For: Backup Rig Posts: 3,856 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	into fun of course. good to hear its workin. __________________ *That guy from the Hinterlands of the Nord.* Build Thread!!!!! Click Me!!!
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