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ozziemo27

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So, after seeing the same old threads asking the same old questions or creating discussions about the same old previously discussed 50 times over kind of material around here (Mostly in the "General" forum), I got to thinking. Why not make a master list of the most over-posted, re-posted subjects. Kind of ironic, eh? These are in no particular order of importance. Don't shoot the messenger here, I'm just posting stuff I see. Think of newcomers that want to find information but have to sift through piles of junk threads.

Feel free to add and give suggestions and I'll update the master list.

1. 98+ Suspension Lifts
2. Fuel Economy
3. Why won't Ford bring the new Ranger to the USA *boo hoo*
4. Seafoam (is it gonna kill my engine?)
5. Can I use these spark plugs? (are they the best?)
6. Someone said their car/truck was better then mine (So I'll ask other ranger owner's for their one sided opinion to feel better)
7. Is my power-steering ok? (it makes funny noises!)
8. Do throttlebody spacers work on EFI engines?
9. Will Ranger 28 spline 8.8 axleshafts fit in an explorer 8.8 31 spline.
10. Cheap ways to add power
11. Does a 4.0 transmission bolt up to my 3.0? (vice versa)
12. Can/How do I convert my 2wd to 4wd?
13. Can I put a carb on 4.0?
14. Can I turbo/super charge the (2.9/2.8/3.0/4.0/2.3/2.5) with stock internals?
15. What seats work with my RBV?
16. Who has Carfax?
17. Can I see pictures of a gen ? RBV with ? inches of lift and ? inch tires?
18. My vacuum (98-00) hubs don't work! what do!
19. My auto hubs (83-97) hubs don't work! what do!
20. How do I build a Pre-runner (what suspension, are there kits?)
21. Do cold air intakes work on RBVs?
22. How do I SAS an RBV? (how do you do it, are there kits, is it hard?)
23. Which mufflers sound the best?
24. What headers will work for my V8 swap?
25. Will my RBV transmission fit up to a v8?
26. What tire size can I fit? (stock suspension? __ amount of lift?)
27. My heads are cracked, can I put some kind of magical sealer in the radiator to fix the problem? Does that work?
28. How do I remove (insert emissions component that doesn't hurt fuel efficiency here) for better gas mileage/power?
29. Why/how do I bleed my clutch?
30. Is the 3.0 really gutless? (My 3.0 isn't gutless!, 3.0 vs. 4.0 (like its even a competition, lol) )
31. Which oil is best? (weight, brand, etc)
32. Should I weld/lock my front end?
33. Can I use my stock carb with a duraspark conversion on my 2.8?
34. How wide of a tire can I *safely* fit on my stock rims?
35. What weight gear oil do I put in my M50D?
36. Can I put stacks on my ranger? (has it been done?)
37. What octane fuel should I use? (can I use?)
38. Will acetone improve my fuel economy? (Has it been done? How much should I use?)
39. Cheapest/easiest way to lift my RBV?
40. What speaker size can I use with my RBV?
41. How much does a v8 swap cost? (which ones can I use?)
42. Can I put a 2.9 intake on my 2.8? (or vice versa)
43. My Ranger is faster than/smoked a *insert ridiculous vehicle of choice here*!
 
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7.5L_STX

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4. Seafoam (is it gonna kill my engine? blah, blah, blah)
 

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I think you should link to a specific thread that has a lot of the good info and then this one can get stickied
 

ES894x4

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can i switch to synthetic/which oil is best p!ssfest

can i use these spark plugs are they the best

i know i can lift by torsion cranking but?.. no you cant its a pre 97 ttb

someone said their car/truck was better then mine, so ill ask other people who own rangers there 1 sided opinion to feel better

is my powersteering ok? no forreals its making noises.

most useless responses in threads. 5.0! , just buy a expo 8.8 with a 4.10 and lsd they're cheap and everywhere
 

mn_smokeater

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2WD / 4WD
4WD
if you have "X" Brand truck you suck and are dumb
 

Dweano

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Do throttlebody spacers work? NO!!!! Mostly in engine forums I guess...but they don't work, stop asking.
 

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Even though there are stickies, people still won't read them. :annoyed:
 

88_Eddie

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will my ranger 8.8 axleshafts fit in an explorer 8.8 and vice versa
 
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88_Eddie

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cheap ways to add power
 

ozziemo27

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I'll update more later, you guys are coming up with some good ones. :icon_thumby:
 

exbass94

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Will a 4.0 trans bolt up to my 3.0?

Can I convert my 2wd to 4wd?
 

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can i put a carb on 4.0?

can i turbo/super charge the(2.9/3.0/4.0/2.3) with stock internals?
 

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What seats fit into my xxx???
Who has carfax???
can you show me pix of xxx truck with xxx lift and xxx tires?
 

7.5L_STX

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we dont even need this thread technically......there should just be a big banner at the top that says in huge bright letters....USE THE DAMN SEARCH BUTTON!!
 

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