1995 leaf spring mounts, exhaust,tune up, ignition cylinder
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This is my first post here, but I'm no stranger to forums so let's get started.
I bought my first Ranger last week for $1200. It's a 1995 2.3L 5 speed truck with 180K, but it needed a little help. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 First was exhaust. Broken Header studs, completely disconnected at the cat, and rotted muffler. So I drilled the studs out, welded new bolts in, , fixed the cat connection, and replaced the muffler. https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 I also did plugs while doing the exhaust. The wires were in good shape so I didn't replace them. The plugs that came out are some of the worst I've ever seen. I'm not sure how this thing even ran! https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 Then the rear suspension surgery started. All 4 leaf spring mounts were rotted to hell, and the rear shackles weren't even there. You can see in the first pic that the rear of the truck is sitting a little low. This is why: https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 So I spent over a full day replacing everything: https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1376914117 Here's all the pic since I didn't want to post a ton: 1995 Ranger Suspension Photos by robguitargod12 | Photobucket I also replaced the ignition lock cylinder since it was broken and the key was in 2-pieces. Pics aren't uploaded, but they're not great anyway. Simple, turn key on, push retaining pin in, pull cylinder out. I still need to replace the windshield, install a remote start, find a spare tire mount, fix the parking brake, and fix the piss-poor radio install. |
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Oh and apparently Van Halen makes these parts....
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