What did you do to your Ranger today? (Part Deux!)

[Dantheman1540]

Not my ranger but a friends who is gone for a few months and left it with me. Tossed an eBay posi in the rear for him and fixed how 4x4 by R&Ring his shift motor. Works pretty good, def not a locker but much better than an open rear.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Not my ranger but a friends who is gone for a few months and left it with me. Tossed an eBay posi in the rear for him and fixed how 4x4 by R&Ring his shift motor. Works pretty good, def not a locker but much better than an open rear.

Got a link for what you used?

 

[holyford86]

I started my older truck and let it run long enough to open the thermostat, just because it's been sitting since the last week of November. As always it started right up.

 

[Saddle Tramp]

another method is to divert the reservoir return to a bucket, plug the hole.
then pour new fluid into the reservoir while turning the wheels lock to lock.,

put the wheels on something slippery, and be prepared to pour lots of fluid fast. use a big bucket.
that will completely flush the system while under load.

That was my original plan, but the wife was afraid of spots and stains on the driveway.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Got a link for what you used?

He purchased it awhile back and never got around to doing anything with it. I was kinda hesitant but it looks to be of quality, time will tell I suppose. It leaves me with an open carrier which would be easy to throw some type of locker in for mine if I get tired of the posi.

 

[ben_2_go]

If you are replacing it with the same price level GM... It will be cheap and break down a lot.


People tend to hang on to things that don't break down a lot .... Make sure it is not 3.6 powered.

I'm going to agree with Bobby here. If you are sticking to the same price point as you have been with the Fords, the only thing that is going to change is the badge on the front of the vehicle.

Also, it is going to greatly depend on who you are buying the vehicle from. If they only fix things when the vehicle isn't driveable or won't pass inspection, you are going to be doing a lot more work than on a vehicle that gets preventative maintenance done on it. If they provide receipts and/or maintenance records, even better.

Unfortunately, most people fall in the earlier category and think it is a "badge of honor" that they have "only had to change the oil".

Been looking at the '01-'04 Chevy/GMC 2500 HD 4x4 with 6.0L prefer manual, but probably have to go automatic. Needing a truck that can haul a 9000lb boat and trailer. I have found a few really nice ones and people want a small fortune for them.

 

[sgtsandman]

Been looking at the '01-'04 Chevy/GMC 2500 HD 4x4 with 6.0L prefer manual, but probably have to go automatic. Needing a truck that can haul a 9000lb boat and trailer. I have found a few really nice ones and people want a small fortune for them.

There's something about the 6.0 that ticks something in my brain as to being a problem but I can't remember what it is. South Main Auto worked on one about a week or two ago and mentioned something about things to look for but I don't remember what it/they were. You might want to check that out before buying one.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Been looking at the '01-'04 Chevy/GMC 2500 HD 4x4 with 6.0L prefer manual, but probably have to go automatic. Needing a truck that can haul a 9000lb boat and trailer. I have found a few really nice ones and people want a small fortune for them.

Man I love my Tahoe that I swapped a heads and cammed 6.0 and NV4500 5Speed into. Even with the 3.42 gears and 33”s it pulls like a tank!

 

[pjtoledo]

That was my original plan, but the wife was afraid of spots and stains on the driveway.

they are almost guaranteed the first time you try it.
you will be amazed at the volume a PS pump puts out.

 

[scotts90ranger]

There's something about the 6.0 that ticks something in my brain as to being a problem but I can't remember what it is. South Main Auto worked on one about a week or two ago and mentioned something about things to look for but I don't remember what it/they were. You might want to check that out before buying one.

Looks like he's already done some research, the LS platform is pretty bulletproof and 6L is one of the toughest of them, in the years he's looking they don't have cylinder deactivation I don't believe which is the main mechanical issue other than the oil pump O rings letting them lose oil pressure... a 2500 should have a 4L80 trans I believe (not the 4L60 or 4L65 like a suburban or tahoe) which is a good trans, not quite an Allison but it holds it's own, is a bit parasitic so the mileage suffers... you'll get some electrical and interior gremlins being that era GM but not too bad...

Way better than a 6L powerstroke... I know there's some good 6L powerstrokes but the percentage of good 6L LS engines is MUCH higher...

 

[sgtsandman]

Looks like he's already done some research, the LS platform is pretty bulletproof and 6L is one of the toughest of them, in the years he's looking they don't have cylinder deactivation I don't believe which is the main mechanical issue other than the oil pump O rings letting them lose oil pressure... a 2500 should have a 4L80 trans I believe (not the 4L60 or 4L65 like a suburban or tahoe) which is a good trans, not quite an Allison but it holds it's own, is a bit parasitic so the mileage suffers... you'll get some electrical and interior gremlins being that era GM but not too bad...

Way better than a 6L powerstroke... I know there's some good 6L powerstrokes but the percentage of good 6L LS engines is MUCH higher...

There is a ton of 6.0L engines out there. So I'm not disparaging the motor. Only mentioning there was a known issue with them. Certainly not like the 6.0L Powerstroke.

I found the video. Minute 22:00 - 24:00 he mentioned the EGR and showed it. It didn't seem to be serious but something to look for and could cause an issue.

 

[Bear in the woods]

Finished up the tarp tent around my 99 4x4 ranger today. Just in time ! The sleet started falling as I got it finished. Now the dirty talking begins till she finally rolls over for me. Hehe..will be a little bit slow. But nothing stops this old Devil Dog

 

[ben_2_go]

Looks like he's already done some research, the LS platform is pretty bulletproof and 6L is one of the toughest of them, in the years he's looking they don't have cylinder deactivation I don't believe which is the main mechanical issue other than the oil pump O rings letting them lose oil pressure... a 2500 should have a 4L80 trans I believe (not the 4L60 or 4L65 like a suburban or tahoe) which is a good trans, not quite an Allison but it holds it's own, is a bit parasitic so the mileage suffers... you'll get some electrical and interior gremlins being that era GM but not too bad...

Way better than a 6L powerstroke... I know there's some good 6L powerstrokes but the percentage of good 6L LS engines is MUCH higher...

You are correct. I've done a lot of research about towing and the Chevy/GMC trucks I'm looking at meet my needs. Everything you mention I am aware of. The Fords stop around 8600lbs in towing unless I step up to a 3500 which those get expensive quick. I know they will tow 9000lbs but I may get pulled over by DOT while crossing state lines, and I don't want to go through that mess of being over loaded.

 

[scotts90ranger]

Drove the '90 to work today, pretty miserable with the state of the alignment and whatever is going on in the front axle, about 45mph it starts vibrating something fierce, pretty sure passenger side and most likely spindle bearing or maybe U joint. Hubs unlocked it is smooth but the toe out (I know it's the upper balljoint adjuster on the passenger side) makes it floaty and jerky which is less than fun on ice...

It did fine other than that, need to clean the IAC as it has a tendency to stall out randomly on decel which is new in the last few months...

 

[Dantheman1540]

Locker installed and sticker applied! Can’t wait to test the locker out in the wild.