2000 5.0 Explorer Swap Into 98 Ranger 4.0

[Craig0320]

I really want to put a ranger edge front end on mine. I think they look so good.

 

[SumoPsycho]

I will be parting out a 2005 Ranger in a few months and I’m going to use the front end and some other parts to make the 2000 look like a 2005.[emoji106]


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[Craig0320]

Yeah I like the newer model front ends.

 

[SumoPsycho]

This is the front end I’ll be putting on my truck, I’ll be adding a new front valance with fog lights too.

 

[Craig0320]

Do you have to change the core support? Or is it the same?

 

[SumoPsycho]

Do you have to change the core support? Or is it the same?

It should be the same, but I’m not that far into the swap.


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[Craig0320]

Please update me when you get the front end swapped over.

 

[SumoPsycho]

Please update me when you get the front end swapped over.

Will do, that’s going to come after the V8 swap so it my be awhile.


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[Craig0320]

I was looking at a new radiator support and it said 98 to 11 is the same part number.

 

[SumoPsycho]

I was looking at a new radiator support and it said 98 to 11 is the same part number.

The older radiator saddle my not have all the correct bolt holes for the newer style front end but the late model saddle will have bolt holes for all previous front ends.
Worst case scenario I will need to drill a few holes, but I think that I can handle that.[emoji4]

 

[Craig0320]

The older radiator saddle my not have all the correct bolt holes for the newer style front end but the late model saddle will have bolt holes for all previous front ends.
Worst case scenario I will need to drill a few holes, but I think that I can handle that.[emoji4]

Yeah I don't think it is going to be that big of deal.

 

[SumoPsycho]

Yeah I don't think it is going to be that big of deal.

Yep, I think the engine swap is going to be more trouble.... and it doesn’t seem like that big of a deal.[emoji106]

 

[Jbrown1238]

I was looking at a new radiator support and it said 98 to 11 is the same part number.

I have a 1999 and added the 2011 front end, headlights, grill, bumper, valance, hood, etc. I didn't have to drill a single hole. Everything was a direct fit with the 1999 core support. You do need to add the newer style hood hinges.

 

[SumoPsycho]

I have a 1999 and added the 2011 front end, headlights, grill, bumper, valance, hood, etc. I didn't have to drill a single hole. Everything was a direct fit with the 1999 core support. You do need to add the newer style hood hinges.

Thank you very much for the info.[emoji4]

 

[Craig0320]

I have a 1999 and added the 2011 front end, headlights, grill, bumper, valance, hood, etc. I didn't have to drill a single hole. Everything was a direct fit with the 1999 core support. You do need to add the newer style hood hinges.

Great info brother!