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Curiousaboutrangers

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I’ve done my research as much as I can but I’m in a hurry here! I know the basics on what years and what parts are interchangeable for the most part. As in I know the basics that are plastered on this site on repeat. As in the regular 93-97 interchangeable years, 93-08 beds, rearends, seats, mirrors and rear bumper. I was wondering if there was absolutely any other parts I could use from a 1998 ranger for a 1997 ranger. Some one is selling one super cheap as a parts truck so I need info fast and anyone I ask around here just looks at me dumbfounded like I’m speaking Chinese
 


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Interior parts, possibly doors, rear end, basically anything but the front suspension im guessing. At their core rangers didnt change much from 93-2011. Besides dumping I beams after 97.
 

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Only front suspension as in literally or whole front. I mean the body as far as front end (headlights, bumper, fender flares, etc;) would interchange or ? A lot of people have told me it’s a big time no but I mean anything is possible with the knowledge and a welder ? I’m trying for less effort here and most cost effective lol
 

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Im not 100% sure its ajj a bolt on. Buy yes anything works with a sawzall and welder.

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There is quite a bit on that truck you can use.

As far as the attempt to switch from twin I-beam to an SLA suspension, your time would be more productively used trying to shoot yourself in the head with an unloaded gun.
 

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