96 to 2001 ranger parts swap help please!

[harryg]

I have a 1996 2wd 2.3 auto the body is so so but the trans is done. It it not worth the 1800 to rebuild it.(4r44e) My queston is I can get a 01 2.3 with a rotted frame and bed but a good cab and driveline. (5 speed)
How doable is it to use my frame and bed and the 01 cab and driveline. Thanks ...Harry

 

[RangerNate]

I have a 1996 2wd 2.3 auto the body is so so but the trans is done. It it not worth the 1800 to rebuild it.(4r44e) My queston is I can get a 01 2.3 with a rotted frame and bed but a good cab and driveline. (5 speed)
How doable is it to use my frame and bed and the 01 cab and driveline. Thanks ...Harry

Probably.....but don't know for sure...you'd have to choose which emissions equipment, computer, intake and exhaust, sensors etc to use and stick with the one year that you decide. This would prolly be dictated by what year you'd have to register the truck as. It's do-able, but not a one day job.