ranger xlt

Hey guys! i bought a 88 ranger XLT with the 2.9 4x4 5 speed the other day. The transition needs a rebuild and a clutch (Its about to fly apart) . The car runs like a clock .But i have another 88 ranger, but it is the 2.9 Gt (Also a 5 speed) . My question is if could drop the trans out of the Gt...

I have a question you may be able to answer me on: is it true that the 1987 and '88 Ranger XLT pickups used a brushed-aluminum tailgate with the Ford oval logo on the right side (like the 1989-92 Ranger XLTs do)? I also wonder if my theory can be proven in a 1987 and/or '88 Ford Ranger...

I recently purchesed my first ranger (it's a 2002) but it only came with one key. I went to my local ford dealer and they said that it would cost me aproximatly $70-$75 to get and program a second key. Is there anyway that I can get a second key for cheaper?

I got a new ranger about a month ago, and I was finally able to get some pictures after I painted the front bumper and grille, and fender flares.:yahoo: http://s1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee516/Thomas_Lingen/ There's the link to the photos because I am to incompetent to figure it out :annoyed: