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  1. Parts interchangeable question ?

    So I found a radius arm bushing for sale on the marketplace. I'm hoping it will fit my "97" XLT 2WD 3.0 but I can't be too sure but I figured someone on here would be able to help me out. Thank you again in advance. #b3stforumever
  2. Camber with taller tires?

    Hello I'm not sure if this question belongs here but I am looking to find out how a taller set of tires gives my 88 2wd ranger more positive or negative camber. I'm looking to get a set of track wheels and tires for autocross and i'd like to size them to where I can change out from my street...
  3. Transmission compatibility

    Hello new to forum and owning a ranger first and foremost sorry if this question has already been asked but i have a 1991 ranger 2wd with the 2.3L eight plug engine and my transmission has shit the bed on the stickers its a F17a Ka on the sticker in my search for a replacement i have found in a...
  4. 94RangerSwap

    5.0 swap

    I have a 1994 2.3 2wd ranger with a manual trans I just picked up a 302 I’m going to throw into it I’m thinking about using a m5r2 out of a F150 and was wondering what I can reuse and what I’ll need to buy
  5. roadkill25

    Wont go into gear when running

    Hello once again, I'm back at it in this abusive relationship ship with my 02 3.0 manual. I recently pulled the trans to do the rear main and now the wont go into gear while running. I've bled the entire clutch system several times and yes I made sure to have it in neutral before I pulled the...
  6. 2wd Overlanding/Camping?

    hi im very new to anything to do with forums so cut me some slack... im a big camper/explorer and love going out deep in the local bush. my problem is that my ford ranger (2004, 3.0L, 2wd) struggles to make it where i want to take it. ive had a only 2 incidents getting stuck, one was being...
  7. 1993 front hub movement

    1993 2wd 2.3 ranger When I jack up the truck and move the wheels at the top and bottom back and forth. There is a clunk and small movement. It doesn’t move side to side. wheel bearings are good. ball joints seem to be fine as there wasn’t any movement when I grabbed the spindle and tried to...
  8. 2001 4.0 Flashing O/D Off Occasionally...

    I own a 2001 Ranger XLT 2WD with the notorious 4.0 SOHC engine. However, I'm at almost 350,000mi and the engine is fine, but I am becoming concerned with my transmission. Twice now, at the same part of highway, I got the dreaded flashing "O/D Off" light. Truck continued driving and shifting...
  9. 2.3L ('02-'11) 2.3 2wd manual transmission to 4x4 transmission.

    This truck means a lot to me but I would like one feature and thats 4x4. I want to keep the 2.3L engine as it has only 58,000 miles on it. I know that its easier to sell it and get a 4x4 truck. I don't want that though. I knows it hard to find a 2.3L manual 4x4 transmissions too. I was just...
  10. dcantu89

    Gear change in my 92

    I have a 92 ranger 2wd 3.0 I'm trying to install 7.5 limited slip into the previously open 7.5 . The gears are being changed to 3.73 from 3.45. My current issues. The carrier is far to one side .03 shim on driver while the other side is 1/4 inch on passenger. That's as far as the pinion will let...
  11. Project Putt Putt: 2002 B3000 4x4 swap thread

    I figured I'd been asking enough questions on here that I might as well post some pics about my 4x4 conversion... Here is the starting point... I learned to drive on this truck and it's been my only car since 2009. It's a 2002 B3000 "Dual Sport," which is the Mazda copy of the 3.0 Edge. When I...
  12. What’s a good and correct body lift kit for a 1989 Ford ranger XLT?

    Hello! I’m interested in lifting my 1989 ford ranger and I have no idea where to start in lifting the body. It’s 2W drive and a manual. XLT body. I’m looking for a 3-6inch body kit for it. What’s some good options for me?
  13. roadkill25

    3.0 running bad

    My 02 3.0 is running bad, almost sounds like it's missing firing or not running on one cylinder and it back fires quite a bit. I've replaced the spark plugs wires fuel filter IAC and the downstream o2 sensor. The fuel pumps working fine and I'm at a loss. It's throwing a code but can't read it...
  14. Yost

    Hello Friends

    Hello, I just got my first truck. 2002 Mazda B2300 2.3l 5 speed 91k mile on her. I have so many projects that I want to do it's a little overwhelming. there are a couple of things on the list first 1. Lift her 2 inches of Level her 2. Add bigger tires and Wheels. 4. add a new radio 3. Paint her...
  15. 1992redranger

    Wanted In search of: 89–92 Ranger, 2.3L 4CYL, 5 speed manual, 2WD

    Hey hey! I got a motor, transmission, and rear end ready to go into a 89-92 Ranger (2.3L 4CYL, 5 speed manual, 2WD). I'm in search of a straight body Ranger (89-92) with these specs with blown engine, bad transmission, etc. Any leads would be much appreciated! Western North Carolina area...
  16. 1992redranger

    What will a 2.3L 4CYL motor, 5 speed manual transmission, 2WD rear end go into?

    Hey y'all, As a result of the flooding earlier this week in Haywood County, NC, the electrical system of my '92 Ranger is done (and so is the truck). My mechanic (who rebuilt the engine) told me that if I wanted to do anything at this point, I could take the motor (2.3L 4CYL), transmission (5...
  17. DavisRanger

    4wd to 2wd conversion?

    I have an 88 (2.9L) 4wd and was just gifted an 84 ranger (2.3L) 4wd. I want to convert the 84 ranger to 2wd and build it to be a mini truck. so my question is, what would that entail? Is it pretty strait forward Thanks
  18. How to check suspension / order of replacement?

    My 2002 ranger xlt 2wd is making creaking noises from under the wheel well when I turn the wheel, go over bumps, or shake / bounce the vehicle with my hands. When i say "when i turn the wheel" i dont mean its a power stearing issue, its a creaking noise like theres a suspension part going bad...
  19. Lifting a 2003 Ford ranger 3.0 Xlt 2wd?

    I have a 2003 ford ranger 3.0 V6 XLT 2wd Automatic transmission and I am wanting to lift It with a 3” or maybe a 4” lift. I also want to put some bigger, more aggressive tires on it with the lift. Could I do this without having any problems or without running into clearance issues and such? And...
  20. 1992redranger

    Thoughts on Centric, Durago, other...? Rotor & Brake Pad Kits?

    Hey team! I want to start off this post by first saying that several of the wheel studs on my front rotors (1992 Ranger, 2WD) are bad. 😅 Since I don't want my wheels to fall off, I was thinking of replacing the rotors (and maybe brake pads, too?) and was looking on RockAuto to see what was...

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