Recent content by William Spitzer

I just wanted to make sure before I spend the money, but i've found an FX4 Level 2 in the junkyard 04ish with 87k miles, It's geared 4:10. I just want to know if theres any major problems i will have with bolting it in my truck (94 4x2 5 speed I have a 7.5 geared 3:73 open now)I assume the...

I was wondering how horrible it would be to weld on recovery shackles onto my factory bumper. I saw a few threads kind of frowning upon it, and i know the factory bumper isn't the sturdiest. What if i welded reinforcement on the inside of the bumper? I was thinking if they were welded on...

I couldn't find the exact answer by searching, if I'm just overlooking it please forgive me. But, I was wanting to search some junkyards for a D35 to swap into my B2, wouldn't I just be able to find a 90 B2 with the D35 and be able to swap it dirrectly in without shortening the driveshaft like...

So since i finally think I have a RBV that im going to keep for a long time, here is my build thread. Just somewhere to track my progress (and how much I spend :D ) and see how far I've come. here it is when I got it, took a 3 hour drive to go and pick it up. Previous owner put in a 4,0...

I searched and couldn't find the exact answer i was looking for. What are peoples general opinions of wheel spacers like this? Does anyone have any bad first hand experience with these? Abnormal tire wear, ball joints not lasting, ect. This exact set is for sale, used less than a year for $120.

Recently bought an 86 B2, and am starting to get it ready for winter. The tires on it now are pretty dry-cracked, but I have a nearly brand new set of General Grabber AT/2's (31/10.50/15's) on ranger wheels. I bolted them on but theres a little rubbing, and i'd really like to avoid cutting my...

I bought this truck for cheap with what looks like a homemade suspension lift with hopes of making it road worthy. The toe and camber look wayyy off, and was hoping that it was fixable, or I could get something to make it better. I really don't know much about lifted suspension, but I can get...

I found this through a friend on Facebook, and im not sure if its a good deal, or ive been out of a ranger for too long. it's 93, with a 3.0 and 5 speed, auto transfer case, 6 inch suspension, 3 inch body lift, with 35 inch tires. I feel like thats way too much tire for any stock ranger gearing...

Ok, so i got myself a set of AVM hubs for myself for Christmas, long story short, one of them practically exploded coming up my snow dusted driveway. (not beating or abusing my truck or anything!) After multiple emails to them and rugged ridge(who makes the hubs) i was told they were currently...

So, this is probably a dumb question but what is the difference of the 98-00 international Rangers and the ones here in the US? Warn's website only lists hubs for the 98-00 international model, and i want to make sure I cant use them. I got a set of AVM hubs for Christmas, and a few days ago...

i got a good deal on a 91 with a 4.0, 4x4, 5 speed, automatic transfer case, with transmission code "M". Its dropped third gear, so im looking to swap in a transmission. I have somebody that will sell me a transmission out of a totaled ranger, which is an 88, 4x2, 5 speed with the 2.9...

never heard of them in my life http://harrisonburg.craigslist.org/cto/2665717010.html

So, i bought my truck from a painting company, and they apparently decided to put thier logo in purple metal flake paint on the sides. so my question is how can i get these off? or is it not possible?

i'd like to put a reciever on the front of my 98, i know i'll have to at least fabricate some of it to make it line up with some holes. would this be safe? i wouldnt be doint too much extreme stuff with it, just would be nice to have a front hitch...

ok, so a little bit of background, 98 ranger 3.0 5 speed, 3:73 gears 7.5 inch open differential. i want to get a ranger 8.8 L/S that i can just bolt in and go. im really not that worried about disc brakes, im fine with a good set of drums, and im not a very good welder, so the explorer axle...