Glad to find a Ranger Forum. I have a 93 3.0 XLT I've driven around the west for many years. I'm now preparing to drop some coin on this beater and hope to make it to 300k (currently at 208k). Just little things now -- pinion seals, motor & trans mounts, wheels (15" from 14") and Toyo AT tires. And bodywork & full paint job for only $1200 this month.

I'm not knowledgeable, I just know random bits I pick up from talking and youtube, and my main motive is to avoid expensive repairs. I also have 2 small bikes (06 Virago 250 and 76 Honda CJ360t) and a supercharged Miata NA, all bought dirt-cheap. I'm learning slowly.