e21pilot
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jul 28, 2013
- Messages
- 171
- Vehicle Year
- 1992
- Transmission
- Manual
The automatic in my 1992 super cab Ranger gave up yesterday and I had to tow it home. I guess at 171K miles and 20 years of good service it's time.
Now I'm looking into rebuilding it. I really like the Ranger and want to keep it for as long as I can however, I also need to tow a 3000 lb trailer a lot the next few years so I need to fix the trans properly otherwise I will be doing it again.
I have the 4.0 V6 and the 3.55LS diff so the towing won't be an issue as long as the transmission can take it.
I'm looking for advice on the transmission rebuild. What parts to replace, which to re-use and if there are any parts to upgrade to make it stronger and more suited to towing.
I'm also considering putting in a bigger transmission cooler and possibly running full synthetic fluid if that helps.
Now I'm looking into rebuilding it. I really like the Ranger and want to keep it for as long as I can however, I also need to tow a 3000 lb trailer a lot the next few years so I need to fix the trans properly otherwise I will be doing it again.
I have the 4.0 V6 and the 3.55LS diff so the towing won't be an issue as long as the transmission can take it.
I'm looking for advice on the transmission rebuild. What parts to replace, which to re-use and if there are any parts to upgrade to make it stronger and more suited to towing.
I'm also considering putting in a bigger transmission cooler and possibly running full synthetic fluid if that helps.