FORD RANGER, BRONCOII, EXPLORER INFORMATION

[Brody]

Please add any Ford Ranger specific links and tech to this section.

These sites have a huge amount of information:

http://www.rangerforum.net/

http://www.therangerstation.com/

Of course Pirate4x4.com Ford thread:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=9

[Brody]

Truck Caps and Exterior accessories

A.R.E Manufacturer of Truck Caps.
Aim Industries Lift and air kits, mirrors, bumpers, billet grilles, etc...
Auto Trim Design Functional and cosmetic quality accessories.
Auto Ventshade Exterior Accessories.
Auto Crafters A site Dedicated to Ford Aftermarket products.
Bushwacker The best fender flares i've found yet.
Custom Auto Trim and Graphics Just like the name says.
J & J Enterprises Stainless Steel Accessories.
JC Whitney The one and only. They have lots of stuff for cars and trucks.
Pape Industries Makers of an interesting Sleeper Cap for Full-size Pickups!
Pro Truck Outfitters This site has all kinds of accessories
Sir Micheals Cool Exterior Accessories.
Time Savers Industries A permanent cover for your tailgate gap.

Security

Steadfast Corp. Makers of POP N LOCK.
McGard Industries Tailgate and Spare Tire Locks.

[Brody]

How To Change Out Sway Bar Links:

http://www.rangerforum.net/f35/how-change-out-sway-bar-links-1850/

[Brody]

How To Replace EGR Regulator Solenoid (4.0 SOHC only):

http://www.rangerforum.net/f35/how-replace-egr-vacuum-regulator-solenoid-4-0-sohc-only-1968/

[Brody]

How To Change The Cylinder Head In A 3.0 (1998-2000):

http://www.rangerforum.net/f35/how-change-cylinder-head-98-2000-3-0-a-1869/

[Brody]

How To Replace Wheel Bearings 1998-2000 Ranger:

http://www.rangerforum.net/f35/how-replace-front-wheel-bearing-98-00-ranger-1353/

[Brody]

Ranger Wiring Diagram Sources:

WIRING DIAGRAMS:

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/0b/a9/c7/0900823d800ba9c7.jsp

RANGER WIRING:

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/WiringByColor.html

RADIO WIRING DIAGRAMS:

http://www.installdr.com/

[Fordguy77]

Ranger and RBV(Ranger Based Vehicle) 5.0L and 4.0L Swap Info
4.0L Conversions FAQ (http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/4L_Conversion_faqs.htm)
4.0L Conversion on 89 and newer (http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/4L_Conversion.html)
4.0L Conversion info on 88 and older (http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/4L_Conversion2.htm)
4.0L Misc Wiring Information (http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/4-Liter_Conversion_wiring.html)
4.0L into 89 B2 (http://therangerstation.com/Magazine/Summer2011/B2_4-0_swap.htm)
5.0L in 98 and Newer RBV (http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/5_0_swap_in_newer_ranger.html)
86B2 5.0L Wiring Info (http://therangerstation.com/Magazine/summer2008/2_9-to_5_0-Swap.htm)
5.0L in 2000 Ranger (http://therangerstation.com/Magazine/Fall2009/explorer_v8_swap.htm)
83-97 V8 Conversion Info (http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/V8Conversions.html)

[96blkbeauty]

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/

http://www.ranger-forums.com/

[Warrlord]

D44 front axle swap

http://www.rmftc.com/howtos/dana44/dana44.html

Extended radius arms

http://www.rmftc.com/howtos/extendedradiusarms/extendedradiusarms.html

Installing an Atlas II t/case

http://www.rmftc.com/howtos/atlasii/atlasii.html

Installing a full width 9" rear diff

http://www.rmftc.com/howtos/fullwidth9inch/fullwidth9inch.html

Switching from automatic hubs to manual hubs

http://www.rmftc.com/howtos/hubs/hubs.html

[Brody]

TSB (Technical Service Bulletins) Information for the Explorer:


http://explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164177

[Popsgarage]

James Duff is kind of expensive and he's a pain to deal with sometimes, but he does make some good products.

http://www.jamesduff.com/broncoII/4wdsusp.html

[Brody]

Twin Traction I Beam Information Sources, SAS, and Links:

Twin Traction I Beam Information. Basic over view, cheap junk yards lifts and beefy it up:

Budget beef and build:

http://www.overrockoffroad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=1337

A little more:

http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=9287

And some very useful information, especially about junk yard parts stuff, here:

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f53/1980-ford-bronco-97594/

http://www.ranger-forums.com/showthread.php?t=39187

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/Spring2003/TTBTuning.htm

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/840571-my-sas.html

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352

http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=9287

http://bronco.zenseeker.net/Lift.htm

[Cr33p3r]

High steer knuckles for Ford D44----- http://www.fpm-motorsports.com/store-detail.cfm//pid-1045
http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/flatop_knucles.html
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Full-Steering-Kits_c_113.html

Up grade axles----- http://www.dutchmanaxles.com/
http://www.reiderracing.com/
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-22360-yukon-grizzly-locker-for-ford-9-axle.html


Reading Ford casting #s------ http://www.thedirtforum.com/fordcastings.htm


Transfer Cases--- http://www.fordification.com/bumpwiki/index.php?title=4WD_Transfer_Case_Basics
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/TransferCases.html
http://www.fordification.com/bumpwiki/index.php?title=How_to_Rebuild_a_Ford_NP-205
http://classicbroncos.com/c6_203_205_doubler.shtml
http://www.northwestfab.com/203-205adaptor.html
http://www.rrorc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28480&page=2
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=487225
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12686&page=5

Dana BOM codes------ http://manuals.forever-ink.com/Dana_BOM.pdf
http://www.fordification.com/bumpwiki/index.php?title=Category:Differentials

Setting Pinion angles---- http://www.fordification.com/bumpwiki/index.php?title=How_to_Set_Pinion_Angles
http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_catalog/drivetrain/driveline_angles_and_phasing_problems.html

1 Ton Steering Reamers--- http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Tapered-Ball-Joint-Reamers-7-Degree,2918.html
http://www.xkut-reamers.com/servlet/the-7/1-dsh-1-fdsh-2%22-TAPER-PER-FOOT/Detail
http://completeoffroad.com/i-122857-reamer-tie-rod-made-in-u-s-a.html

Suspension & Steering------ http://www.camburg.com
http://www.jamesduff.com/broncoII/broncoII.html
http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Radius_Arm_Drop_Bracket_78yr/Suspension_Parts_78yr
http://www.dixonbrosracing.com/content/blogcategory/1/2/
http://www.mcneilracinginc.com/off-road-suspension-fabrication/
http://www.solidaxle.com/PDF/tech_specs/Tie%20Rod%20Ends.pdf
http://bulletproofsteering.com/geometry.html
http://www.bulletproofsteering.com/steeringsystems.html
http://completeoffroad.com/i-124128-tie-rod-drag-link-kit-dana-44-60-heim.html
http://www.bcbroncos.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=37_82&products_id=772
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/YLINK.html
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=182616
http://www.crawlertech4x4.com/#steering
http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/BroncoConnection/-strse-Chassis-cln-Suspension/searchpath/115362413/start/10/total/16/Categories.bok
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/suspension/131_9903_saginaw_steering_conversion/photo_11.html
http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/May06/chevy_springs.htm

SAS---- http://www.broncoii4x4.com/dana44/dana_44_sas.php

Radius arm Build---- http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141187

Fab parts-------------- http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=rustys&Category_Code=cus
http://www.stubbswelding.com/
http://www.addictedoffroad.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46&products_id=128
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/products.php?PHPSESSID=7e09f1e8cbf916b757d4dd0cec9 6d394
http://www.partsmike.com/store/store.php?crn=221
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/
http://www.fabricatorsfileexchange.com/

Narrowing a D44----- http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/narrowing_a_ford_dana44.htm

Ford Truck Info---- http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/
http://www.dezertrangers.com/vb/content/
http://www.wcb4x4.com/tech/tech.shtml
http://www.csc.cs.colorado.edu/~brandon/auto/HP44.html

Pre-Runner Build----- http://www.cardomain.com/ride/351258/2004-ford-ranger-regular-cab
http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1680&bih=829&q=ford+ranger+prerunner&gbv=2&oq=Ford+Ranger+Pre&aq=0&aqi=g6g-m4&aql=&gs_sm=c&s_upl=2031l10040l0l15967l15l15l0l2l2l0l273l2564l0. 8.5l13l0

Engine Parts---- http://www.jbaheaders.com/feature_pages/04rangernew.asp

[Popsgarage]

And of course Ruff Stuff.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/

[Brody]

FORD RANGER SAS INFORMATION/BUILD LINKS:

A huge amount of information about doing pretty much any kind of straight axle swap on Rangers can be found here. This has information about build threads that did a leaf spring swap to coil swap and covers a lot of different years.

http://www.ranger-forums.com/showthread.php?t=105259

This site as more information:

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/sas.html

This site has a lot more information on SAS builds:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312683

[Wyoranger]

Another fantastic resource for Exlp, BII, Ranger is Explorerforum.com I've been a member their for years.

Tim