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Rick W

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Atlanta
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1997 1987
Make / Model
Ranger XLT x2
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4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0 & 2.9
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
97 stock, 3” on 87
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N/A
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235/75-15
My credo
Never put off ‘til tomorrow what you can put off indefinitely
dunno what Sno provided you, but I did do a A/C revival thread in the tech library about 11 years ago... https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/resurrecting-your-ford-ranger-air-conditioning/


there is also an a/c basics thread as well in the tech library... https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/automotive-air-conditioning-101/

my walk through covers most of what you will need to get it going, specific to a 97 Ranger but with a few changes/ details will work for other years.

Nice score on the pump. I got an ancient pump for 35 bucks 11 years ago... but it works great. you can see it in the pics.

AJ
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snoranger

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Jackson, NJ. And Manahawkin too.
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'79,'94,'02,'23
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All Fords
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2.3 EcoBoost
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Automatic
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4WD
My credo
I didn't ask for your life story, just answer the question!
After finishing filling the dumpster, I ran some more wiring. This time it’s for lighting in the new section of the closet.

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I had to see how bright the new lights are, so I installed them.

Now I’m relaxing in the pool after a long day.

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2009
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ford/escape
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2.5 (4 Cylinder)
Engine Size
2.5/151 I-4
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Tire Size
235/70/16
My credo
the grey-t escape
Went to indian lake & camped out by the water for the day, fireworks at 10:00. My daughter happened to be there with her family & surprised me. Only bad part of today was the traffic hell at 10:30 when it ended. Beautiful day.

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2020
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Ford Ranger
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2.3 EcoBoost
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Automatic
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4WD
Total Lift
2.5 level kit with rear add a leaf appox. 1.5
Tire Size
305/70r17
My credo
Buy it, build it, and drive it like you stole it
Carnival and fireworks. Had a good time.
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Ford Ranger
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3.0L
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Manual
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6"
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35"
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In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are different.

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Location
Texas
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2007
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Ranger FX4 LVL2
Engine Type
4.0 V6
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Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
2 inches in the back, not enough in the front
Tire Size
32x11.5x15
Install new Lasfit 20 watt driving (fog) lights, the lens is totally garbage, so out comes the 220 grit sand paper & going up from there, exchange out the front & rear diff fluid, adjust down 2 turns on the front FOX coilovers, actually I'm having some coffee and thinking about it. Just installed a used bed (Leer 122) topper. Looks great, hopefully it stays put going 800 miles up to the Rocky Mountains! Plenty of pics coming.
 

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Lead follow or get out of my way
Got the lions share of the new Bronco Cave gate built yesterday.

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Curious Hound

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4WD
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6"
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35"
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In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are different.

alwaysFlOoReD

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racsan

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2WD
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235/70/16
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the grey-t escape

Uncle Gump

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They look great but sag over time (the brackets). I usually replace 2 with a diagonal 2x4, either direction, doesn't matter
I thought I would do what the Amish builders do to keep things straight.

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Uncle Gump

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Lead follow or get out of my way

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They look great but sag over time
That's what I told her...

Now how did I get this black eye and why is it Sunday? I remember it being Wednesday...

AJ
 

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