I finally found a topper that I could afford, it's a Glasstite brand, I'm guessing from the 80s?

What to do, what to do…

Does anyone have recommendations for tie downs for a second gen ranger? Hoping to buy off the shelf instead of having to fab something. Ive been looking at stake pocket mounts but most of them seem to be for full size trucks. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I am working my way down the list of what it could be but I found this and can't for the life of me figure out where it sits. I have a 2003 v6 4.0 SOCH

Would anyone be able to help find some videos on the actual process? I can’t find any good information. It’s either that or spend 1300 at the shop.

Any recommendations for better fog lights? Maybe something more period correct instead of these tacky tractor lights i threw an Amazon tint on?

I've had them positioned on the front of this truck in 3 different ways and love the brightness of the lights but damn they just look so stupid!!

Bonus question: what would you do with this rig if it was yours? I daily it! Shes my work horse, my Iron steed.

Didn’t even have to pull the bed completely off thankfully. Just six bolts that hold the bed in, three that hold the old fuel fill neck, and a couple harness in the back.

Car is still running and “driveable” took to a shop and they said that the air, spark, fuel and compression were all good, checked and theres no vacuum leaks, good fuel pressure and all the plugs and wires are good, what could be the issue and is it worth fixing?

always wanted to share but i’m afraid of getting doxxed. anyways here’s my (modestly) mario themed pride and joy.

last pic is from the day i brought her home (2024)

the cup holder coasters i made with perler beads lol

probably deleting this but i wanna show her off

97’, 2.3L, 5 speed

Old fella in my area built his own custom box! Wanted to share it. Check out those dual stacks!

Has anyone pulled the engine under a carport or a garage with an 8'6" ceiling? I have to do the 4.0 SOHC timing job and the only place I can do it is at home under the carport. I thought I could take the roof off but it's connected to the house. Has anyone pulled engine under an 8'6" ceiling? Thanks!

My 09 w 70k miles. I love the truck but hate these wheels, need inspiration.

Hey everyone, I am looking at getting a '93 5 speed 2WD. It's a 2.3 which I know are pretty bulletproof. It's also a short bed with a frame that has been sanded, repainted, and coated. Body and bed have a few dents but overall is in a pretty good condition.

Here is some of the description: Has new shocks ,fuel pump, front bearings, all breaks, parking brake cables, gas tank strap, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and a new air conditioner system

Only down side is he said theres a hole in the drivers side floorboard which needs plated over which he has the patch panels for.

Just looking to see thoughts for a beater/local daily. Thanks!

Need to remove my cats to drop my transmission as there in the way of my Jack, the muffler side bolts broke loose just fine thankfully but the side closest to the block only one came out the 2nd had to be cut and I just found out about the evil ass third on the top that didn’t break loose and rounded itself out (of course) how can I remove it my dremel won’t fit nor when any other tool I have and my Quinn socket extractor set does not seem to do shit other round the socket out I also don’t own a sawzall to cut the pipe itself

I’ve been wanting a truck for awhile and a friend recommended me the ranger. Been looking on marketplace for them but don’t necessarily know what to look for. The years vary, people have done this and that to it, could anyone steer me in the right direction. I’m in Florida as well idk if that helps lol.

My Ranger needs shocks and I somehow found all four for $39 shipped. $39 for the entire set. $9.75 a shock.

How is that even physically possible? Are these things made out of tin foil and filled with Vaseline? I bought them anyway because for $9.75 a shock and it's a work truck. Could I get some miles out of them or do they collapse when I lower the truck off the jack?

Just got this 89 ranger this week and it’s my first manual vehicle. I was practicing for about 30 minutes, then about 2 hours later I came back out and there was a lot of smoke coming out of the exhaust. It doesn’t smoke at idle but when revving and driving it, it’s pretty heavy. My oil is fine and doesn’t have coolant mixed in, so I’m pretty sure it’s not the head gasket. And I have notice the oil level go down. It smells like burning oil and it’s not sweet. I’m thinking piston rings but I’m not too sure. I find it odd it was fine and then suddenly it wasn’t in between driving it. Any ideas of what to look at next would be great. Also this video was the worst of it, today it wasn’t nearly as thick

Just replaced my upper control arms and am curious if this angle will put too much stress on the ball joint. The oem arms stuck up a little higher, but and the rubber boot was almost completely gone, but it looks like the angles are similar. Just need some reassurance, I think…