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kramdua

kramdua

New Member
Ford Technician
V8 Engine Swap
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Messages
18
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20
Points
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Age
60
Location
fredericksburg va.
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
ford ranger
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
383, 6.2
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
0
Total Drop
2 front, 3 rear
Tire Size
225/75-15, 275/60-15
My credo
none
hi,
20 years ford dealer and now retired. alway's drove fords. it was like you had to. i am now getting back at them with my sbc ford ranger.
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gaz

gaz

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U.S. Military - Veteran
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Location
Wa, Bremerton 98310
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
87Ranger Endrigo 2.9l, 87BII Endrigo 4.0l
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
Ranger 5" (2" suspension), BII 4" suspension
Total Drop
Ranger 5sp, BII A4LD
Tire Size
Ranger 33"/4:10LS, BII 29"/3:73LS
My credo
Deengineer until it is how Blue Oval should have sold it!!
!!!Dirty Deeds!!!
 
ericbphoto

ericbphoto

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Age
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Location
Wellford, SC
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
3.0 V6
Engine Size
3.0L
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
6"
Tire Size
35"
My credo
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are different.
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kramdua

kramdua

New Member
Ford Technician
V8 Engine Swap
ASE Certified Tech
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Messages
18
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20
Points
3
Age
60
Location
fredericksburg va.
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
ford ranger
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
383, 6.2
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
0
Total Drop
2 front, 3 rear
Tire Size
225/75-15, 275/60-15
My credo
none
nope Highway to Hell.
 
dvdswan

dvdswan

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Location
Seattle, WA
Vehicle Year
1991
Make / Model
Ranger XLT 2WD
Engine Type
3.0 V6
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
My credo
Keep your mind like an umbrella, it only works if its open... Continually learning.
Welcome to the site.
 
kramdua

kramdua

New Member
Ford Technician
V8 Engine Swap
ASE Certified Tech
Joined
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Messages
18
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20
Points
3
Age
60
Location
fredericksburg va.
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
ford ranger
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
383, 6.2
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
0
Total Drop
2 front, 3 rear
Tire Size
225/75-15, 275/60-15
My credo
none
after setting motor and trans in truck 6 times it is finally in to stay.
 

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Uncle Gump

Uncle Gump

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Location
Ottawa IL
Vehicle Year
2006/1986
Make / Model
Ranger/BroncoII
Engine Size
4.0L SOHC/2.9L
2WD / 4WD
4WD
My credo
Lead follow or get out of my way
but... it's the wrong color!

Welcome to TRS...
 
kramdua

kramdua

New Member
Ford Technician
V8 Engine Swap
ASE Certified Tech
Joined
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Messages
18
Reaction score
20
Points
3
Age
60
Location
fredericksburg va.
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
ford ranger
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
383, 6.2
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
0
Total Drop
2 front, 3 rear
Tire Size
225/75-15, 275/60-15
My credo
none
beautiful isn't it???
 
Uncle Gump

Uncle Gump

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Location
Ottawa IL
Vehicle Year
2006/1986
Make / Model
Ranger/BroncoII
Engine Size
4.0L SOHC/2.9L
2WD / 4WD
4WD
My credo
Lead follow or get out of my way
I worked for the bow tie company for many years...

It's all good!
 
ericbphoto

ericbphoto

Overlander in development
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1993
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
3.0 V6
Engine Size
3.0L
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
6"
Tire Size
35"
My credo
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are different.
Blmpkn

Blmpkn

Toilet enthusiast
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Location
Southern maine
Vehicle Year
2023
Make / Model
Ford Bronco
Engine Type
2.3 EcoBoost
Engine Size
2.3
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
2.5"
Tire Size
285/75/18
My credo
Its probably better to be self deprecating than self defecating.
Welcome! Why not LS?
 
89Twincharge

89Twincharge

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89
Make / Model
Ford
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Manual
Welcome! Not a big fan of cross breeds but glad it's not an LS!!!!!
 
kramdua

kramdua

New Member
Ford Technician
V8 Engine Swap
ASE Certified Tech
Joined
Apr 10, 2021
Messages
18
Reaction score
20
Points
3
Age
60
Location
fredericksburg va.
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
ford ranger
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
383, 6.2
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
0
Total Drop
2 front, 3 rear
Tire Size
225/75-15, 275/60-15
My credo
none
i am on a budget and i bought the motor and trans for close to nothing. i found a 8.8 ls rear and just put all new brakes, axle bearings, and 3 seals. flipped shackles. motor and trans bolted in now just a lot more stuff.IMG_0152.jpgIMG_0149.jpgIMG_0148.jpg
 
kramdua

kramdua

New Member
Ford Technician
V8 Engine Swap
ASE Certified Tech
Joined
Apr 10, 2021
Messages
18
Reaction score
20
Points
3
Age
60
Location
fredericksburg va.
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
ford ranger
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
383, 6.2
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
0
Total Drop
2 front, 3 rear
Tire Size
225/75-15, 275/60-15
My credo
none
and yes 2013 mustang wheels. fit rear but the front needed a 1" spacer due to being 2wd and having the bearing cap.
 
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