Beginning my build thread for my 1990 ranger XLT 4+4

[Bear in the woods]

1990 ranger XLT 4+4 2.9 manual 5 speed sitting on 31.5 tires

Before retiring it to the edge of property about 8 or 9 years ago. This truck got me everywhere while I raised two daughters, and bought and paid for my current home. She was driven down logging roads and trails almost daily for my job. And now once again getting me out of a pinch. Since my newer truck laid down on me. Now it’s my time to give back to her . ( work in progress ) until I can get another, she’s a DAILY DRIVER

 

[Bear in the woods]

So far I have cleaned the fuel tank and replaced the pump assembly.
Replaced injectors with slightly stronger set.
Checked and filled all fluids engine and drivetrain

 

[Bear in the woods]

This truck has a lot of sentimental value to me. An old logging boss and friend brought two rangers to the shop that he had pulled out of a pasture.With three motors, all disabled, not running. I built two engines from the three. Built two trucks. Boss sold one and gave me the other. My long term goal is for this to be dependable every day truck. Needs to have great suspension and very comfortable seat. My wife has lots of medical issues. It hurts her to even walk around the yard.So I want it to ride as smooth as possible when taking her to doctors or home from surgeries. Dependability is a must

 

[Josh B]

Cool deal Bear, best wishes to you both.
Cool place there too, how far are you to Muscle Schoals?

 

[Bear in the woods]

About 40 miles

 

[Josh B]

Awesome man, were you ever into picking?

 

[Bear in the woods]

Only thing I could ever pick was my nose