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    Need help saving a ranger from the scrap yard

    I acquired a 95 ranger that had been wrecked to replace my 97 explorer that had rotted away to nothing. Now a few months later i have changed jobs (by force) and cannot afford the more expensive parts to finish the repair. I am reaching out to the RBV community in hopes to have someone donate a...
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    2nd gen uca's

    I have 2 sets of uca's for sale. one set is used with a little over 7000 miles. 1 piece right side arm. $75. the other set is brand new never installed. 2 piece right side arm. $80.
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    parting 97 xlt

    I have a complete 97 explorer that I am parting out. saddle tan interior with leather EB seats. 5r55e trans with under 30k on a rebuild. Bigger items are for local pickup only. already have all lights pulled and ready to go.
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    ttb drop bracket lift VS body lift

    So i recently purchased a 95 ranger. I intend to run 33's, and i have a body lift already. My question is how much wheel travel would i gain with a 4" drop bracket lift? If im not gonna gain much noticable travel then i will just install the body lift i already own and save up for the Duff 6"...
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    Wreck-It-Ranger

    Picked up this beauty from Copart.com for $325 plus fees. I plan on doing a full restoration over time, but for now im gonna try to swap the inner fenders, radiator support, and hood from my explorer on it, and get a right fender, header panel, and right side lights from the local pick-and...
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    2nd gen ex front clip on 95 ranger?

    As the title states, i want to put a 2nd gen explorer front clip on a ranger. I was wondering if anybody has done this, and what all it entails. I am assuming i will have to swap radiator supports, but will i have to swap inner fenders as well? clearly the whole front clip needs replaced...
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    aftermarket sub in factory enclosure

    I finally managed to kill my factory sub after 9 months of running it way over powered. I purchased a kicker comp8 thinking it would fit in the factory enclosure but it is a 1/4" too deep. There is an area that is raised inside the box to bolt the bottom of the stock sub to the back of the box...
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    inner fender

    Has anybody here replaced an inner fender on a 2nd gen? I am looking into buying a wrecked 5.0 limited to replace my OHV xlt. It looks to need at least one, possibly both inner fenders replaced, as well as the radiator support and all of the outer panels. Plus side is the frame is still square...
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    wiper arms rusted

    Im having an odd issue the last couple days. My wipers are not making good contact intermittantly, and it is far worse when it is snowing. I found that there is a lot of rust in the pivot area, and that the arms are very stiff. I ordered a set of wiper arms but got the wrong ones twice. I have...
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    new year's day run MI

    Im gonna be heading to Bundy Hill on new year's day, anybody interesting in going along?
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    Brake Upgrade

    I have a 97 Ex with 33x12.5r15 tires on it. I am looking to get more stopping power without going to bigger wheels. The other night a deer ran out in front of me and i bout crapped my pants when i hit the brakes. Took forever to get it stopped, and even applying as much pressure on the pedal as...
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    another tires question

    Im shopping for new tires and have narrowed it down to goodyear duratracs and BFG mud terrain km2's. I know clearly that on the street the duratracs are going to be better for me, but im not sure how well the will perform off-road. Im looking for some input on the Duratrac's offroad performance...
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    michgan color run

    I am planing a color tour on Drummond Island September 28-30. There are a ton of trails, for every level of rig, from stock to extreme. Camping is free (but a permit is required and available from the visitor center). Some trails require an ORV sticker which can also be gotten from the visitor...
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    Last minute michigan color tour

    I know its last minute, but sunday i want to go on a color tour near Alba, MI. I want to get lunch at The Green Lantern, and then follow forest roads and seasonal roads near the Jordan River to Dead Mans Hill, and Landslide Lookout. I would love some company if anybody would like to come.
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    Clutch install

    I need to remove the cpp from the master cylinder because im using a 1st gen master in a 2nd gen, and i have no way to clearence the firewall to fit the cpp like a 1st gen is from the factory
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    poor mans 5speed swap

    im in need of a clutch, starter, master cylinder, flywheel, and pedal assy. I have a very tight budget and am hoping to find some help here to get my rig back on the road.
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    FM 146 swap

    So i was browsing the local craigslist and stumbled upon a manual trans and transfercase from a 85 b2 listed for $20. I was sure it was a typo, but i called anyway. It turns out the seller had tried to sell it in the past with no luck, so he decided to practicly give it away. So sunday i will be...
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    speedometer inop

    My speedometer recently went stupid. if i give it enough gas, it will work for a minute. if i let off the gas at all it will drop to 0. the cruise doesnt work, but the abs seems to.
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    tt/shackle shocks

    I did a tt/shackle lift on my 97 xlt, and was wondering what shocks i should use (price is a big factor)
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    my 97 ex

    I figure its time to redo my registry, as the 1st time around it was full of random stuff and very un-informitive. She started out as a stock 97 xlt to replace my totaled 94. I picked her up for $400 needing a rear drive shaft and upper ball joints in july of 2010. The set of pics in this post...
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    anyone from southwest michigan

    So i found a local place to go wheeling (its free!!), and would like to get some ex's together for a trip out there.
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    looking for a place to off road in s.w. michigan

    I really love off roading, but money is really tight, and i cant afford a 2 or 3 hour drive most of the time. i would really love to find a place closer to the kalamazoo area.
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    Need a mass air sensor in mi

    i need a mass air sensor for my 97 ohv 4.0. It runs like crap and only gets around 8 mpgs at the moment. anyone in southwest michigan who could help would be greatly appreciated
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