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I have a stock 98 XLT 2WD ranger and i have decided that i want to convert it to a pre-runner. i just recently got a job at a fab shop and i was considering building new control arms for the front end. i have also thought about just buying something like a total chaos kit for it and not worrying...

i have the chance to get one at the junkyard for 50. but from what i could tell there is no steering extender thing. I also noticed that my trucks stick shift is different then the one pictured for the extender, would this be ok not extended. would this even be worth it to get it? it looks...