cab swap (92cab/83/chassis)

[crash_41382]

i just bought a 92 ranger with 62k original miles. the previous owner ran it into a bridge and messed up the front frame section and suspension. will the cab go on the frame without any modification? i already had the frame from another project and would like to use it. the truck has a 3.0 and 5spd. reg cab short bed. any help with this will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Ranger Kip]

I have heard of running off a bridge, and even running over a bridge, but never into a bridge o_0......

what year is the truck you got the frame from?

 

[cody93]

its from an 83, i heard that the second gen (89-92) had minor frame updates, but the basic cab mounts on the chassi are the same as far as i know

 

[crash_41382]

it was actually a low water bridge and hit the guardrail dead center of the front bumper, didnt even bust the headlights. the frame i have is an 83, looks like everything will go on but i havent had time to do any measuring, just wanted to know if anyone has done the swap and what were the little differences

thanks to all who commented

 

[twoll86]

it will bolt up but the front frame rails for the bumper ar different and i think a lil narrower

 

[crash_41382]

thanks

 

[scotts90ranger]

you will have to swap the fuel tanks and chassis wiring, which should be easy with the cab off...

 

[crash_41382]

thanks