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#25 The next DD...?

I sold #24 today and picked #25. Its an 04 2 door extended cab with the 4.0 Automatic. My buddy Brian (auto ,on the forum)had this truck for a while but has other priorities so he sold it to me. It has an overheating issue and alot of dents. I want it to finally get a 4.0 for towing and a newer truck. #14 has been a good truck and I will be selling it once I get this one ready. Took a couple pics but they are not great, I'll get better pics soon. Anyway here they are...
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Nice looking truck!
 
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I thought you sold #24 a while ago?
 
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well #24 was a pita to sell. I had it on ebay 3 times but in the end a guy from craigslist bought it. Thanks Art, the pics don't really show the dents.
 
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cant wait to see that sucker
 
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25 likes a lot like mine did when i got it
 
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Yeah its DSG but its going to need some paint work and a new door or maybe 2.
 
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That's a nice 2004 :-)
Do you need some help fixin it up?
 
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overall its not too bad...am i the only one that noticed it has the 01-03 valence lol
 
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Fix er up
It will be a nice DD
Lemme know if ya want some help.
 
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wanna sell the bull bar be4 u sell the truck.
 
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Originally Posted by BlackRanger04
That's a nice 2004 :-)
Do you need some help fixin it up?
I'm always up for some help...lol
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overall its not too bad...am i the only one that noticed it has the 01-03 valence lol
Its a little rough around the edges but fixable, I am in it good for an 04 so the project begins...lol Yeah I will be swaping the bumper and valance out with the 04 setup from #14 and I have a new 01-03 valance and painted bumper to go on #14

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Fix er up
It will be a nice DD
Lemme know if ya want some help.
Anytime you feel like coming down Chris let me know...

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wanna sell the bull bar be4 u sell the truck.
It going on the 04...
 
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figured id ask lol
 
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you need to find another sport trac
 
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Originally Posted by j99ranger4x4
figured id ask lol
Never hurts to ask, np

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you need to find another sport trac
One of these days one will come along...
 
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You didn't think I wasn't going to tear into it did you...lol
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Atleast you have nice working weather.
 
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Yeah but I don't think its going to last...lol
 
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u probly have tearing rangers down to a science dont ya
 
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Yeah pretty much, but it always takes longer to put them back together...lol
 
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Nice. Your current dd truck needs a wash lol the front wheels are black!
 
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Yeah it was 50 here yesterday and I gave it a quick wash. The wheels suck because I removed the clear coat and they are hard to keep clean.
 
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Progress! Let me be the first to say that 4.0 SOHC's suck! It was a ***** getting this sucker out and then One of the cam bolts broke inside the cam and then a torx bit broke of inside a bolt...PITA! Anyway I'm done ranting... I'll let you guys with experience look for the problem...enjoy...lol
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this is the mysterious timing cam groove you have to line up to get these things in time...
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Nice work
 
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Looks like you're really movin along there. I kinda thought the 4.0 SOHC sucked as far as working on them that's why I changed the spark plugs before I lowered the cab and front clip down but the 207 HP is worth it.
So, What's wrong with the engine? I thought you were going to get to experience the power of the 4.0L when you got it home.
 


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