wildbill23c
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- Joined
- Aug 22, 2012
- Messages
- 3,917
- Reaction score
- 577
- Points
- 113
- Location
- Southwestern Idaho
- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- 0
- Total Drop
- 0
- Tire Size
- 215/70-R14
- My credo
- 19K, 19D, 92Y, 88M, 91F....OIF-III (2004-2005)
The XLT doesn't look bad. With all the mice stuff in there I'd skip it completely you just never get that smell out, its most likely in the dash and vents and tubes too. Go to a pick a part and grab a set of hubs for the Eddie Bauer and run it. The automatic is the major negative with these, but if you can get it rebuilt properly and spend the extra couple bucks to have it upgraded they're not too bad...had the A4LD rebuilt in my 88 EB about 3 years ago, haven't had any trouble at all, also had an auxiliary transmission cooler added as well. The auto hubs can be a PITA too LOL. I think you can get a kit to convert to manual hubs. My 88 EB has manual hubs and even those aren't fail-proof, but less prone to fail. Replaced both mine a couple years ago for $150 a pair from Mile Marker if I recall.
Whichever way you go, just take the time to do it right. Seen so many 1/2 assed attempts running around that just look like well shit no other way to put it. Even if you do use it offroad, maintain it, and keep it looking good, fix what needs fixed and drive it, that's what they're for. I love driving my Bronco 2, as well as my 87 Ranger, just something about these old RBV's just makes them so much fun to drive.
Whichever way you go, just take the time to do it right. Seen so many 1/2 assed attempts running around that just look like well shit no other way to put it. Even if you do use it offroad, maintain it, and keep it looking good, fix what needs fixed and drive it, that's what they're for. I love driving my Bronco 2, as well as my 87 Ranger, just something about these old RBV's just makes them so much fun to drive.