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Hello from Central Alabama. My 1st Ranger since 2004
- Thread starter J. Smith
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- May 15, 2020
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- 3,950
- Age
- 70
- City
- Atlanta
- State - Country
- GA - USA
- Other
- Manufacturers factory tour, maybe big dealership tour
- Vehicle Year
- 1997 1987
- Engine
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- Total Lift
- 97 stock, 3” on 87
- Total Drop
- N/A
- Tire Size
- 235/75-15
- My credo
- Never put off ‘til tomorrow what you can put off indefinitely
Looks pretty nice, tell us about it...
- Joined
- May 15, 2020
- Messages
- 3,950
- Age
- 70
- City
- Atlanta
- State - Country
- GA - USA
- Other
- Manufacturers factory tour, maybe big dealership tour
- Vehicle Year
- 1997 1987
- Engine
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- Total Lift
- 97 stock, 3” on 87
- Total Drop
- N/A
- Tire Size
- 235/75-15
- My credo
- Never put off ‘til tomorrow what you can put off indefinitely
Does it ever try to climb that fence and get out of the yard?
J. Smith
Member
To be honest it only has the 2.5 engine. Not much power but good gas mileage for an automatic. I may eventually figure out how to navigate on this forum. Thanks for the welcome you guys
- Joined
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- 2,189
- City
- Virginia
- Vehicle Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Total Lift
- Stock
- Total Drop
- Stock
- Tire Size
- Stock 225/70/15
- My credo
- I don't count birthday's anymore...just happy to be looking down at the ground instead of looking up
Very nice. Black looks super when it's clean, but gets dirty SOOOOO easily.
Welcome to the forum.
Welcome to the forum.
J. Smith
Member
I bought this old truck to pull a utility trailer, and to kick around town in. Previous owner had it since 03. I’m the 3rd owner. The body is not the best but, so far not any fluid leaks at all. Runs really good and has ice cold a/c. I wasn’t expecting a lot since I bought it on Facebook marketplace before I even saw it. I figure it’s worth at least the $1998 I have invested. For a 98 model it will do. After getting home from the 2 hour ride home. My wife said she couldn’t keep up with me. Checking lights and all the way town to tag bulbs are working. Horn power mirrors and all working so far. Oil very clean on the stick and trans fluid looked good. Next day I took off the 1998 OE shocks and replaced with Monroe. It has new tires and brakes so. For 2k spent on it may be a good find. Time will tell I guess. For an old fart of 62 , I’m glad to get it.
J. Smith
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- Joined
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- City
- Virginia
- Vehicle Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Total Lift
- Stock
- Total Drop
- Stock
- Tire Size
- Stock 225/70/15
- My credo
- I don't count birthday's anymore...just happy to be looking down at the ground instead of looking up
Ahhh, your just a "younger". I'm older and fartier at 71 !!!
Bunch of us oldsters here.
Bunch of us oldsters here.
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- City
- Dirtman's Basement
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Transmission
- Manual
- My credo
- Give 'yer balls a tug. Fight me.
Holy hell you are old...
J. Smith
Member
Lol..... I may be right at home here I see. I’m old. But a youngster in here, and not a mechanic either
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- 70
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- Atlanta
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- GA - USA
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- Manufacturers factory tour, maybe big dealership tour
- Vehicle Year
- 1997 1987
- Engine
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- Total Lift
- 97 stock, 3” on 87
- Total Drop
- N/A
- Tire Size
- 235/75-15
- My credo
- Never put off ‘til tomorrow what you can put off indefinitely
We youngsters need to stick together when Grumpaw and the other relics act up!
Rick (65)
Rick (65)
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- 3,950
- Age
- 70
- City
- Atlanta
- State - Country
- GA - USA
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- Manufacturers factory tour, maybe big dealership tour
- Vehicle Year
- 1997 1987
- Engine
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- Total Lift
- 97 stock, 3” on 87
- Total Drop
- N/A
- Tire Size
- 235/75-15
- My credo
- Never put off ‘til tomorrow what you can put off indefinitely
When you navigate around a little more, you’ll get a better understanding of the “mechanics” in here....
“Shade tree” Rick....
“Shade tree” Rick....
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- Virginia
- Vehicle Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Total Lift
- Stock
- Total Drop
- Stock
- Tire Size
- Stock 225/70/15
- My credo
- I don't count birthday's anymore...just happy to be looking down at the ground instead of looking up
I'm NOT a relic !!! I consider myself a rare and unusual antique !
- Joined
- May 15, 2020
- Messages
- 3,950
- Age
- 70
- City
- Atlanta
- State - Country
- GA - USA
- Other
- Manufacturers factory tour, maybe big dealership tour
- Vehicle Year
- 1997 1987
- Engine
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- Total Lift
- 97 stock, 3” on 87
- Total Drop
- N/A
- Tire Size
- 235/75-15
- My credo
- Never put off ‘til tomorrow what you can put off indefinitely
Refresh my memory, was it your grandson or was it your great grandson who actually shook hands with Lincoln....
- Joined
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- 2,189
- City
- Virginia
- Vehicle Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Total Lift
- Stock
- Total Drop
- Stock
- Tire Size
- Stock 225/70/15
- My credo
- I don't count birthday's anymore...just happy to be looking down at the ground instead of looking up
Yuk Yuk Yuk, verrrry funny. That was a bit before my time.
But, I did help Wilber and Orville pull the propellers thru to start the engine !
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