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by lefty
Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:33 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: where did everyone place their oil filter relocator?
Replies: 10
Views: 2688

mounted to inside of core support on drivers side. easy to reach the filter and drains easly with no mess
by lefty
Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: 3.73 rear gear opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 3701

it out out of a 94 stx I have already made a note of that for the brake info . because you know how fun it is to go into the local parts house and get the right stuff. I did not need the ebrake cable nor the sway bar. I will be keeping the ranger axles for now ( will have to change out the side gear...
by lefty
Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: 3.73 rear gear opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 3701

another great day at the local u pull yard ! got a complete 8.8 out of a ranger and it was SALE WEEKEND so the complete rear with drums cost me $65.00 . so using the carrier and gears from the explorer rear and in the ranger ready housing not a bad deal so far
by lefty
Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:31 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: first fit
Replies: 5
Views: 1779

I to am using the headman headers and had take off about 1/4' of the frame . (no need to reinforce) but I also made my own mount plates just flat plates bolted to the engine block with the factory 2.3 litre motormounts have not had a problem yet trucks been running over 4 years now with different en...
by lefty
Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: 3.73 rear gear opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 3701

your offer of DOUBLE the price is rather nice but I think I will hold onto it . thanks for the input guys that is what I kind of thought but it never hurt to get some others input . so I 'm gonna go through the hole thing brgs, brakes , brake lines befor it goes in the truck. also is this a direct b...
by lefty
Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:52 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: 3.73 rear gear opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 3701

3.73 rear gear opinion

is anyone running a 3.73 rear gear with a c4 / c5 auto trans ? I picked up an 8.8 rear from an explorer for FREE 3L73 gear could use your opinions and suggestions. I'am currently running a 7.5 with an 3L45 gear with no problems so far, before I make the swap I would like to find out what RPM changes...
by lefty
Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:39 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: line lock
Replies: 7
Views: 1972

Got my line lock hooked up gave it a quick try ! that was fun . I don't realy plan on using it much but you never know . although my ranger has been turn key for about 5 yrs now I went ahead and took this time to replace some brake lines ( of course we all know you are never finished with the projec...
by lefty
Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: line lock
Replies: 7
Views: 1972

thanks gang thats what I was looking for .
by lefty
Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: line lock
Replies: 7
Views: 1972

line lock

can the line lock solenoid be between the master cylinder and the proportioning valve on the 84 ranger system ?
by lefty
Tue Dec 25, 2007 1:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy holidays
Replies: 6
Views: 2246

Happy Holidays to all ! Being from sunny central Florida I have never seen a white Christmas or real snow . so I guess I am kind of jealous.
anyway let's all have a safe and happy holiday time with our families and friends. Lefty
by lefty
Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Future driver of 5.0 Bronco II
Replies: 8
Views: 2789

Congrats on the new addition ! Don't worry about the truck you never get finished with them . Mine is turn key ready to go but I still keep on changing and adding things . so for now you just enjoy that baby of yours because trust me she will be asking for the keys before you know it. Lefty
by lefty
Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: turkey rod run
Replies: 4
Views: 1694

turkey rod run

anyone attending turkey rod run in Daytona?
by lefty
Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:04 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: ranger gt ground effects
Replies: 5
Views: 2493

post pics ........
by lefty
Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:01 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: ranger gt ground effects
Replies: 5
Views: 2493

post pics. I would like to see them
by lefty
Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:39 pm
Forum: V8 Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Hedman headers
Replies: 12
Views: 3441

I have run headman headers on my ranger for years now with no problems . But you can put fiber donut gaskets in just use longer flange bolts and this shold fix your problem . Lefty