What did YOU do today?

[85_Ranger4x4]

I got my own TV show!

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Well, among other things that got half-accomplished today, I finally got the fill plug out of the drain plug on the transmission on mom’s 02 Explorer. It’s an Allen key thing and of course it stripped so today I managed to wedge an easy-out in it after a couple failed attempts and get it out. I have something to say to the engineer that thought this was better than having a dipstick, by the way…

Anyway, I was hoping the fluid would be low. Unfortunately, it appears to be at the correct level. Which tells me that most likely the 1st/reverse servo gasket/O-rings is likely the problem and it could stand a band adjustment. Also unfortunately the tap sockets I bought apparently don’t fit to adjust these bands so I guess I have to look for the correct socket when I go looking for the other parts. I really didn’t want to have to deal with this right now because I still have to deal with the transmission on my green Ranger.

 

[Blmpkn]

We all know women can't drive.

Most women actually end up turning into good drivers...


So if you're a good driver... Make sure you keep an eye out for turning women.

 

[scotts90ranger]

Tonight I exterminated some pest birds in the cherry trees then cleaned the shop to make room for two Camry's to make one out of this weekend if at all possible...

 

[SenorNoob]

If you don't currently have the '95-97 beam setup I think you would be better off keeping the new beams even if they aren't straight, the steering stops changed with the new setup. Straightening the bottom is annoyingly easy, last time I did mine was with a come a long to another vehicle hooked to the middle bottom of the drivers side beam...

I currently have a 93 or 94 beam with 95+ knuckles. (No steering stops.) I think these would be fine, but after seeing the damage to the underside of the truck I pulled it from. The transfer case skid plate was so curved it almost looked lit it was installed upside down. The transmission crossmember had a definite curve to it. Couple with the dent on the bottom of the beams. I wish I knew an easy way to check them for straightness. I'd hate to build up the new axle then realize it's bent after install.

 

[superj]

Still alive after the video camera of the internals. Front and rear came out ok

 

[Blmpkn]

Still alive after the video camera of the internals. Front and rear came out ok

Pics or it didn't happen

 

[Curious Hound]

Pics or it didn't happen