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good conversion. a bit expensive, and lot of work, but the ford 302 is a very good engine and will last longer. vin

is there a special tool or a method for adjustment on a 1996 ranger? p.s. its hard to believe; after much searching and asking (nothing in print), "they are not adjustable" ! vin p.s. 2 former owner must have "lifted" the rear wheels. I WILL adjust the head lights. vin

thanks. brake job done. ill get the name of the out fit in Calif.. now i want to take the steering wheel off with out activating the "air bag". vin p.s. brakeperformance.com in california. make to order ! vin

i need to get to the ignition switch and need de activat the air bag! i know to disconect the battery and let the capaciter drain down for 30 minuts [from the internet]. i need help to go from there. vin ps I got the air bag off without an explosion. removing the steering wheel is...

my 96 ranger came with rivited brake shoes. they lasted a long time. i have had a problem with Chinese brake lining !! need help finding shoes made in USA or UK. mexico or any other country. vin p.s. on the net, I found a California firm that still manufactures brake shows - $45 on a...

if the starter does not turn over the engine - every time, check the battery voltage, (clean the battery posts [or battery conectors] and start searching there. next check the ignition switch. vin

my 93 4cyl ranger blew a starter. i don't like to buy "aisian rebuilt starters", BUT i have a few earlier ford starters. it looks like they will fit the 93? anyone tried that? vin

just jack up the front (I do it once a year) to inspect the wheel bearings, brake pads and calipers. for the bearing, grab the top of the wheel and wiggle it (in and out). if it moves, check the tention of bearing nut. vin

I have found that ranger seats agrivate my back. I plan to install some other bucket seats. in the mean time I use a 'lumbar roll" when driving. vin

glad you asked, both are mostley auto tran.. get one with stick !! both were made in 2 wheel drive [rarer], first year production is best. the problem with my later big one is the tail gate has a power window IN IT, weighs a ton and often dosen't work --- can't lower the tail gate. the...

the jeep with its short wheel base and 4 wheel drive works good in the woods. another is the full size bronco with stick shift and a 300 cu in line six. vin

I stayed away from 4x4s' - many years, now I have a couple - the first one, a ranger, jumped the chain in the transfer case, going down hill with a load on, it scared the dog. another learning experience.! my 1994 y j jeep will soon need another engine . vin

"cab floor trany cover" I don't know who to blame, ford or masda. when I was a kid in aprentiship, the brits were sending over cars with the same problem we have here - - only worse. for a clutch job we cut out a hole with "hammer and chisel", - straightened out the patch and tack...

thank you very much. good to know it has a top cover. I don't suppose the floor board has a removable cover - I could make one. vin

similar trany problem. 93 5 speed, forward gears o k, in reverse OCASIONLY locks, how far like 2 gears emgaged, then it releases and continues in reverse. how far do i need to tear it down to fix this?