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TL;DR: Really wanted a comprehensive, definitive chart for which Ranger-->Ranger seat swaps are easy-peasy. Could not find said chart. Looks like a lot of folks could find that type of chart real helpful so I started designing it. Attached a mockup/sample here, it'd be great to hear your...

Looking for: a manual shift 1354 transfer case, from a 90-97. (With transmission plate and boot/ shift knob) Rear axle, limited slip, 3.55 gears.(code r5 on info tag) (8.8) Rear sliding glass, for a super cab (compatible with a 91) Complete Rad support, 83-88 Leveling kit, for a Dana 35. 2 ish...

I recently picked up an 83 4x4 long bed that's in pretty good shape but has a bad motor. This thread will serve to document my progress as I slowly put her back together. I had another 83 a few years ago. I really loved that truck, but sadly severe frame rust did it in. Ever...

I have what I'm told is a second, supplemental battery tray that came in the early diesels. Back in the day, folks would use them to add a 2nd, driver side battery (first battery was passenger then) to their gas trucks for redundancy. This is just the tray and mounting bolts. You'll have to do...

Hello all, new to this forum and looking for some opinions on how much this truck is worth. I have a 1988 Ford Ranger STX extended cab 4x4 5-speed manual with the 2.9l V6 engine. Miles shown on dash are around 60k miles but the odometer has rolled and least once so it has at least 160k...

Hey y'all, I figured I'd post this since it's an issue I have had for a while I have a few first gen rangers, and at some point or another all of them have had the issue with the door grab handle breaking at the front mounting screw. I also have a 3D printer and a license of Solidworks, so I...

Hey all 👋 Got this center console out of a 1986 ranger when I pulled it's 2.9 with the FM146. The console has one of those indicator screens that has a bird's eye view of the outline of the truck and let's you know when and where a bulb has gone out. I think it's cool as all hell and need the...

I'm new to this forum and have wanted to expand my knowledge when it came to the differences in the frame. I recently purchased a 1988 ford ranger xlt and it has a rotted body and i have wanted to go to a flatbed and a single cab for a while now... problem. I don't understand if i should cut the...

Beginning my build thread for the 88 Ranger 4x4 Std Cab Short Bed I scooped up in GA early summer 2020. Details: 2.9L A4LD auto, high rider optioned XLT, 4.10 LimSlip 7.5 rear, original paint and interior. Restomod plans: gut and clean interior with “new” ‘99 Exp 5.0 Engine and trans with a BW...

Hey all! Haven't posted in a while. So, I have my 1986 XLT Ranger, and recently the passenger window motor died. The motor clicks, but otherwise does nothing. If that was it, I would have just left it alone, except it died while the window was down. I don't like leaving my windows down, so I...