Mike94ranger
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Got dads 94 ranger with 53000 miles. Has been sitting up with hardly any activity for 16 years. What are the main things I need to check out first.
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Change all the fluids, buy new tires and it probably needs a battery.
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Replace brake hoses. New wiper blades. Empty the ash tray.
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Take the brakes apart and make sure everything moves freely and doesn't bind. Check the parking brake cables for sticking, too. Inspect the steering components and u joints for binding, on a 4x4 that includes the front axle joints. Then recheck after driving it a while, if moisture and rust built up in ball joints, tie rod ends or u joints they could feel tight at first and wear out quickly. Drive belts and hoses also don't age well.
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- 265/70R17
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With the rubber if there is a question on it’s serviceability, replace it. Being stuck on the side of the road with burst hose or a busted belt is not fun.
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