For Sale FS *Price drop* 1988 Black Ranger XLT 4WD Auto Rare Eddie Bauer Edition

[Kegworth]

Hey is this still available? I PM'd the original poster.

Yes still available, i responded to your PM

 

[Rmdenton]

Can't even believe i'm doing this right now. But, wife and I have our first baby on the way, and we just need to get another vehicle thats more friendly to the infant-lifestyle; as i'm sure plenty of ya'll are familiar with.

Long story short.. bought this truck from a dealer in illinois about a year ago. I had it shipped to Nashville, where i live, and sure enough it didn't pass emissions (Vacuum leaks and fuel supply issues galore) and the drivetrain was kinda messed up. I was furious with them, but loved the truck so I put several months of love into the thing to get it running in tip top shape. TBH, i don't even know if i can't list everything i've done but i'll try to summarize...

- Beautiful locking bed cover
- tow hitch / step bumper
- new tint all around (professionally installed)
- stubby antenna
- replaced 3 piece driveshaft with newer 2004 1 piece steel driveshaft.
- all u-joint replaced except for axles
- fuel lines cleaned and new filters
- New FPR
- leaking vacuum hoses and gaskets replaced
- deleted rear tank (it was rusted and leaking, thus contaminated entire fuel system)
- new end links
- new ball joints (not installed, will include)
- new rough country shocks
- new MOOG front springs
- new JBL GX series speakers all around
- New pioneer headunit
- Custom fog lights / beams / floods whatever you wanna call em with nice switch wired into dash
- New lockable hubs
- New brake pads / rotors / lines
- New rear wheel cylinders both sides
- Rhino liner type bed insert, forget brand. But tough as nails.
- Electric adjustable seats (just recently stopped working, i think its a fuse, but haven't had time to track it down)

And lots more I'm just tired and blanking at the moment. Also have several parts uninstalled in boxes. Will update with more stuff in next couple days.

Moral of the story is... the truck runs perfectly. I just recently moved, and even used it to haul several tons of gravel multiple times, which frankly i thought it wouldn't be able to handle, but it did without any trouble.

A/C works well, not amazingly in crazy hot 100 degree weather, but its an old truck so I think that can be assumed. But in fair weather it keeps the cab very cool. Heat works GREAT. There is some brake shudder / vibration as you come to a stop, not sure what it is because rotors / pads are new. But could be related to the aforementioned front axle-u-joints. Tires are in good shape too, as well as alignment is straight as an arrow.

Mileage 178,xxx
Black
Tan leather interior / perforated seats (VERY comfortable)

Will entertain reasonable offers, lowballs will be ignored... People love this truck everywhere I go, and especially w the time i put into it, it hurts a lot to sell but we don't have room for it to sit. So, feel free to send PM's. I wanted to give the forum a chance before listing it locally. Trucks here go like hot cakes on a sunday morning. But i want someone to love and appreciate it.

Need to take some fresh pics, but will do so for interested parties. The Interior photos you see were pre-tint, just FYI.

Asking $10k


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Still available?

 

[Kegworth]

Still available?

Yes, believe it or not. Had it stored at a neighbors farm for the last 6 months and just picked her back up, ran like a top for some good ole fashion dump runs.
Interested? Bout time to get this baby sold.

 

[Rmdenton]

Yes, believe it or not. Had it stored at a neighbors farm for the last 6 months and just picked her back up, ran like a top for some good ole fashion dump runs.
Interested? Bout time to get this baby sold.

What is your sell price?

 

[Kegworth]

Was asking $10k originally, but will take $9k.

 

[Rmdenton]

Can you contact me on my personal email:
Ertrauma1@yahoo.com

 

[Kegworth]

Can you contact me on my personal email:
Ertrauma1@yahoo.com

Email sent

 

[Kegworth]

Email sent

Car is being sold to independent dealer this week if no grabs

Hey is this still available? I PM'd the original poster.

Yes, still available. Going to an auto broker this week though unless someone jumps on it.

 

[gaz]

Those are the +$900.00 optional made for Ford by Recaro seats +$900/ea.!

 

[Kira]

Hello OP. Did you get what you wanted? I'm not asking your selling price; just if you're happy with it or not.

 

[fastpakr]

Those are the +$900.00 optional made for Ford by Recaro seats +$900/ea.!

They look remarkably identical to Eddie Bauer leather seats from an early '90's Explorer. Especially next to the stock first gen Explorer center console that's also transplanted into the truck.

 

[gaz]

They look remarkably identical to Eddie Bauer leather seats from an early '90's Explorer. Especially next to the stock first gen Explorer center console that's also transplanted into the truck.

Regardless of which model they are found in, they were made for Ford by Recaro. I have found them stock in BII's and Explorer's, though I have never seen them.stock in a Ranger.

 

[Kegworth]

Hey friends!
Long story short, still have the truck. Life has gotten away from me and after a few tire kickers i ran out of steam to sell. But just wanna put it out there again. She’s ready to go. Regretfully, i will take $8k. Really wanna keep it in the fam.
Hit me up.
Thanks

 

[Kira]

Which engine and transmission does it have? No mention of fluid maintenance? I'm aghast.
Maybe time to redouble your efforts?
Try every Ford/truck/hillbilly-gentleman site. More pictures will help sell a nice 36 year old truck.
The price will seem high to many.
Have you tried cars.com? You'll reach people all over the country. I recall it was free.
Good luck

 

[wildbill23c]

Which engine and transmission does it have? No mention of fluid maintenance? I'm aghast.
Maybe time to redouble your efforts?
Try every Ford/truck/hillbilly-gentleman site. More pictures will help sell a nice 36 year old truck.
The price will seem high to many.
Have you tried cars.com? You'll reach people all over the country. I recall it was free.
Good luck

That truck would have the 2.9L V6, and the dreaded A4LD automatic transmission.