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I guess this is kind of going to be a chicken or egg, which came first type of thread. We just got done with the AWD V8 swap into my 99 Ranger last week. Got some bugs to work out, but so far I'm liking it. I can already see a few things that will have to change though. 1) Speed limiter has...

- TL/DR - Has anyone replaced the hardline between the frame and engine with a braided (or other flexible) hose? If so, what did you use for the replacement? Off the shelf solution available, or mix and match parts to make your own...

Looking into radiators for the 5.0 swap into my Ranger. I live in middle GA, so like having as much cooling as I can get for summers. Even with the stock 4.0L, truck came with and I kept a stock dual row radiator. The 5.0 is probably going to need as much or more cooling capacity, and even if...

In process on my V8 swap into the Ranger. Need/want to rebuild the battery harness. I have two harness, one looks like this on the starter end. The other doesn't look much better on the battery end of the ground, I could probably do a repair splice on it, but I'd rather avoid that. I could...

Not sure if this should go here or the modified section, but it is about stock parts. I'm figuring out that the Explorer 5.0Ls used two different oil pans over the years, or four if you include with/without oil level sender. I'm ignoring the oil level sender since my application won't use it...

2000 Explorer Limited 5.0 AWD with auto climate controls and information center. I'm using this for an engine donor into 99 Ranger. For this swap I'm going to need to use the explorer's start/charge harness, but modify the HVAC wiring in it. I think I know what I need to do, thanks to lots of...

Don't know if this belongs here or up one level. With the Ex 5.0 swap into my 99 Ranger, I'm eventually going to want a tuner. A few ears ago I woul dhave gone with the Moates Quarterhorse and not looked back. Unfortunately they close shop before I knew I was doing the swap and I'm not going...

I have the Explorer 5.0 going into a '99 Ranger. When I Got engine it was going into an older truck and was goingto have to go custom on intake tube and filter stuff. Now with it going into the '99 I want a mostly stock appearing install and have all the parts to pull it off thanks to another...

I'm throwing together a list of parts to order for my upcoming 2000 Explorer 5.0 AWD to 1999 Ranger 4x4 swap. I don't see this engine getting more than another 50k before it gets repalced for a build, but I definitely want it to still be going strong when that time comes. I honestly think that...

Hopefully this will be my last thread before the swap actually begins. Copying & Pasting from my thread on TRS because I know there is a lot of experience here that doesn't seem to visit there much. Thinking about @410Fortune in particular. Will likely post in other forums and groups as well to...

How much can be done to a 5.0L explorer without requiring tuning? Doing the swap on my '99 Ranger. Longblock I'm going to use initially is from a '98 Explorer, everything else is from a '00 Explorer. The '00 Explorer engine will be saved and built for later installation, and truck will be...

I picked up a 2000 Explorer Limited V8 AWD for a donor this morning. I will not be using the wheels on it except for rolling stock to move it around the yard. Dad expressed interest in getting the wheels for his 2000 Ranger because he hates the stockers on it and seems to want to stick with 16s...

Hello, I'm going to be looking at a couple of potential 1999-2001 AWD donors in the near future, even if these fall through hopefully I'll find something within the next year. Running or not I'm flying solo, so my best option for getting a potential donor home will be towing behind the F-250. I...

Hello, as the title suggests I'm primarily posting in search of a 1998 Explorer or Mountaineer 5.0L engine harness for one with a 3 wire cam position sensor. EDIT: I'd also be open to a 99-01 harness if I can get atleast the ECU that goes with it. I have a complete drivetrain, an ECU and...

Looks like I might be doing an engine swap in my '99 Ranger in the not too distant future. I know that the ideal donor would be a '99-'01 5.0 AWD Explorer, not having much luck finding something that checks all the boxes at a reasonable distance and/or favorable price. I have the complete...

Hey, unless something happens between now and then I'm going to be picking up a set of 18" 5th gen split 5 spoke Explorer wheels this weekend. I plan to be putting these on my '99 Ranger 4x4 after I convert it to live axle instead of locking hubs, but the wheels fittment would be the same for a...

I'm in the planning and gathering stages to 5.0L swap my 99 Ranger. Ideally I'd find a 1999-2001 V8 AWD Explorer or Mountaineer. I almost had the right year and V8 Mountaineer today, but no AWD and it sold before I got off work. I'm not near being ready for it, but was going to take advantage of...

Collecting parts for a 5.0L AWD swap on my 99 4x4 Ranger. I have a shot at a 99 Mountaineer 5.0L donor for $500. It's 2wd instead of AWD. If I get this donor can I just swap an AWD transmission and transfer case in place of the 2wd transmission? Are there any electrical differences? Does the...

I've posted this on other forums, but not here since this is mostly explorer stuff. I haven't had much luck from those other forums and it won't hurt to ask here as well, so here goes. I'm looking for a set of used torsion bar keys for a 2008-2011 Ford Ranger. Willing to pay shipping if it is...

I know that the first limiting factor is the torsion bars. Once the adjustment bolts are out that's kind of it. Allegedly you can flip the keys for a little more, but again that's the limit. So let's drop torsion bars in favor of coilovers. What's the next limiting factor? Control arms? CV...

Putting the stereo in my 99 Ranger. The headunit does not have front USB and AUX ports, only on the rear. I want to have them easily acessable on the dash. I've seen people replace the cigarette lighter with a USB & Aux extension before. I like that solution and want to copy it on mine. I...

I don't yet have a V8 swap in my 99 Ranger 4x4, but I figure it's on the horizon somewhere. Since 4.0L my engine and transmission are in good shape, I'm currently focusing on non-powertrain related maintenance and modification items. I actually have an Explorer 5.0L and 2wd 4R70W, but I need an...

I've got a 99 Ranger 4.0L 4x4. For many years it has been my only truck, I needed 4wd for offroad and hunting duties. That has changed. I want a lowered, truck for use as a semi daily around town and highway cruiser. Well not so much lowered, but lower than it is now and lower than it was stock...

I'm sure this topic has been beat to death, but I'm not having too much luck finding the answers. Have a stock 5.0L from a totaled 98 Explorer that ran well before I pulled it. Was going into an 86 Ranger, now it's going into a classic car I don't own yet. Likely mid-late 60s Ford, maybe a...

Did the Explorer or Mountaineer ever come with the 4.0L V6 and AWD? If so... What transfer case was used? Was it full time AWD or Torque on demand?