Buying a ranger not in usa

[Idunno]

So i am not from usa, some turdworld country. There is a ranger 1996, 4.0 single cab automatic for sale 2150 in usd. It has a crack on rear shock mount area of frame, reinforced with plate and bolts no welding. I wanted to know if its something i should avoid at all costs? How would you repair it in my conditions? Its the lowest price ranger in my area.
It also needs shifter column repair, radiator change. The bed and cabin gap are different on left and right, i dont know the reason, the body panels have no bondo, no repaint, all factory stickers are there. I drove it 1-2 meters forwards and back since the shifter is broken, shifter indicator doesnt show which gear i am in. Watched chrisfix and other 1990ies era youtube videos shifter column repair, it seems repairable. The owner says something is wrong with tranny, since he meth crackhead repaired it i didnt ask what

 

[Idunno]

Could the gap difference between cabin and bed be because its on uneven ground plus this crackhead cage?

 

[dvdswan]

Welcome to the site.

As far as the plate, how big is the crack? Is there rust? Is the frame bent?

If it is a small crack, I wouldn't worry too much, but have it welded at your earliest convenience.

 

[Idunno]

Welcome to the site.

As far as the plate, how big is the crack? Is there rust? Is the frame bent?

If it is a small crack, I wouldn't worry too much, but have it welded at your earliest convenience.

We dont have much problems with rust here, but my jeep wrangler frame is hollow rusted at one place. As for ranger it has surface "rust". I dont know if its bent, it was 40+ celsius hot i wore all white to save myself from sun so couldnt go underside

 

[Idunno]

I know its in bad shape, when i changed the tranfes case button positions something like relay made constant tick sound, i dont need 4x4, i already drive jeep and dont want any slow car

 

[Roert42]

Gap between the bed a cab. Holes for mounting bed are oversized enough make up for a half inch or so difference.

the other issues a more concerning.

For me the biggest concern is all the things that you don’t see, seller isn’t showing you. If the quality of the the repairs you can see is pretty bad, what about the stuff you can’t see.

 

[Idunno]

Gap between the bed a cab. Holes for mounting bed are oversized enough make up for a half inch or so difference.

the other issues a more concerning.

For me the biggest concern is all the things that you don’t see, seller isn’t showing you. If the quality of the the repairs you can see is pretty bad, what about the stuff you can’t see.

Thats my concern also, i need a pickup or van like vw transporter, but because of import bans and local culture of praising japanese cars even beaten to hell hilux pickup or vw t4 costs much expensive, i dont want to drive a manual car, its a 4 million population city, if its countryside i would.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

What's the parts supply like for a Ranger there?

 

[1990RangerinSK]

Welcome to the site.

Reading all of the issues that you say the truck has, my first reaction is RUN. Don't walk away from that truck, RUN. If you're not skilled with car repairs, it will cost you thousands more than the value of the truck to put it on the road. Even if you're able to do the work yourself, you're looking at a new transmission, possibly a new transfer case (or maybe just the shift motor), new radiator, and frame repairs.

Something else worthwhile to consider is that because you only drove it a few feet, you don't know if there's anything else wrong with it. For all you know, the brakes could be entirely shot, and more.

I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but it's reality. While the truck may very well be repairable, in my opinion, it's not worth fixing.

 

[ekrampitzjr]

It's an "orphan" truck where you are. Unless you have a GOOD source for parts and know how to make major repairs, forget it.

I'm surprised a US–style Ranger is in Kazakhstan.

 

[Eddo Rogue]

Hello! Awesome!

What's life like in a turd world country? It seems like terrible but also fun and free, especially if you have a dollar.

Anyways, I would say given your circumstances, its actually a perfect vehicle. My 4.0 ranger is my SHTF vehicle. It takes a beating, is easy to fix, and pretty capable both on and off road. I had the same but different ranger in my 20's and beat the crap out of it across many states, regretted selling it, and luckily found another one a decade later I now cherish (and beat up).

I would say in your case dont sweat the transmission or body cosmetics. It might be a PITA but if you can score a used or rebuilt trans its an easy swap. Otherwise if you're savvy and can get parts rebuild it yourself (with a manual and youtube). I would just road warrior it out for body work. Frankenstein together whatever sheet/metal plate you can find with bolts and nuts, rivets, and a crappy welder....Turd world style!

 

[Eddo Rogue]

Does Amazon deliver there?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Does Amazon deliver there?

Importing things from far away kinda sorta works for toys, not when you need it get to work on Monday.

I have been on the other side of the coin, waiting for slow leaky boats to bring over stuff for Russian and South Korean farm equipment sucks and can take weeks or longer... and that was 5-10 years ago.

 

[Idunno]

It's an "orphan" truck where you are. Unless you have a GOOD source for parts and know how to make major repairs, forget it.

I'm surprised a US–style Ranger is in Kazakhstan.

There are plenty of us made cars here. Imported before import bans. 6 banger jeep parts are atleast interchangeable. I also tinker turdworld engineering when i cant find oem details better than chinese parts especially sensors like cps tps etc.
Alot of same era ford explorers i dont know the generation but the front and back are the same.

 

[Idunno]

Does Amazon deliver there?

I do buy through amazon mailforwarding