finally own a truck

[rjppunk]

just bought a 97 ranger 4.0l xlt 4x4 with a 4.5" lift and 33" swamper tires. Its got a few problems and could use a new bench seat but I should have it good as new by the end of the week. I'll post pics this afternoon

 

[rjppunk]

 

[metalmacguyver]

Cool. Is it an auto or manual? How many miles? How much did you pay?


I bet the front hubs are blown. You will be wanting to swap to manual hubs ASAP.


I also have some seats that you might be interested in. PM me.

 

[rjppunk]

its got 107k miles I paid 1600 for it, I'm switching to manual hubs in about a week. It got one of the rear windshield sections shot out with a bb gun. Needs exhaust holes welded and has a hard time being put into park. I got enough cash to cover all those problems and then some.

 

[Beef52751]

Sweet truck. sounds like you got a good deal on to!!!!

 

[rjppunk]

its a lot different then driving a saab thats for sure

 

[rjppunk]

is it a torque bit that holds in the center console/armrest and what size is it? oh yeah its an automatic too

 

[metalmacguyver]

It is a Torx bit that holds it in. I forget which size, but if you dont have any, get a set. Most sets come with up to T50. You will need t55 if you want to remove the bed for some reason.

 

[rangerdanger9398]

nice truck got a good deal

 

[rjppunk]

Im thinking about selling those tires if anyones interested. They rub on mine.

 

[97BlackBetty]

Well, if they rub then that means you need more lift.

The truck looks real nice though, nice find.

 

[rjppunk]

4.5" lift isnt enough?

 

[Hypnotic Toast]

Looks good bro, I like it. If I were you, after you're done fixing all that needs to be fixed I'd repaint your light bar and brush guard - black. Your light bar looks good, but I'd just go over it along with the brush guard so they're the same color.

 

[edgeaholic (tm)]

nice find!

 

[alaskan155]

nice truck, only ? i got is, is there some wrong with the bed/cab, the gap kinda looks like its doing this \ / or is it just the pic?(