This article was submitted by Forum Member BigBlockRanger. It originally appeared in the Spring 1990 issue of Minitruckin magazine.
Overview: 1989 Ford Ranger with a 3.0L SHO engine, T5 Manual and Ford 8.8-Inch rear
This article was first posted in this thread by BigBlockRanger:
And repeated in this thread by Wicked_Sludge:
About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford Ranger off-road and enthusiast space.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures contributed by owners worldwide. TheRangerStation.com has been referenced in print, video and online by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, and experience-based information.
