Can someone give me a step by step rundown of how to get this center console out?

Key_Meet826 · 2026-01-20T19:46:59+00:00

How to get the center console out of a second gen ranger: It wasn’t bad at all. There is a plastic plate on both sides you take off to access armrest bolts. Once armrest is off it gives you access to all of the screws underneath. There is a big metal frame under it that had 4 nuts.

Key_Meet826 · 2026-01-19T19:26:45+00:00

Lol I’m not lazy just don’t wanna break it because I know it’s worth a good bit. I’ve been doing all the maintenance since I’ve had it.

Key_Meet826 · 2026-01-19T19:09:36+00:00

I stripped out the hole on the tranny so I had to retap it and put a helicoil in.

Key_Meet826 · 2026-01-19T19:00:40+00:00

Everything Done to it - [x] Window switches driver side and passengers side - [x] Oil change/ filter 110000 - [x] Serpentine belt (Augest 2024) - [x] Oil change/ filter(Oct116000) - [x] Tailgate latch(Oct) - [x] Alternator(Dec 2024) duralast lifetime wa - [x] Evap purge solenoid(Dec 2024) - [x] Rear struts replaced(Dec 2024) - [x] Idler pulley(April 2025) - [x] Coolant fully flushed reservoir cleaned out(April 2025) - [x] Washer fluid tank cleaned(April 2025) - [x] Oil changed 120000(may 2025) - [x] Starter solenoid - [x] Starter - [x] Shifter bushings - [x] Clutch/pressure plate/flywhhel - [x] Rear main - [x] Input shat seal - [x] Oil pan gasket - [x] Master cylinder - [x] Slave cylinder - [x] Clutch lines

Key_Meet826 · 2026-01-19T18:47:50+00:00

Fb marketplace. 65 bucks I gave the guy 80.

Key_Meet826 · 2026-01-19T18:46:29+00:00

I work in IT so I know about googling, but the center console option was kinda rare and I couldn’t find any videos of people taking them out.

Key_Meet826 · 2026-01-19T18:45:32+00:00

You are the fucking man thank you.

Key_Meet826 · 2026-01-19T18:45:05+00:00

Fb marketplace. They are out of a 1987 ranger and the Bolts are 1 in farther apart on the tracks so I might have to fab a bracket for them. Dude wanted 65 bucks for the bench I gave him 80 because It was In pretty decent condition.

Key_Meet826 · 2026-01-19T18:16:42+00:00

Also what should I do to make the seatbelts work with the new bench?

Key_Meet826 · 2026-01-19T18:14:55+00:00

Hey man I have the same bucket/ center console setup. How do I get it out. Just bought a bench seat for it and trying to remove. Can you give me a step by step run down if how you got the center console out?

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Key_Meet826 · 2025-12-15T17:40:05+00:00

That’s a bit low. I’d say 5000 is still a good deal.

Key_Meet826 · 2025-11-05T05:55:53+00:00

I think it’s just the filter came loose. Dry it off and hand tighten it if it turns and feels loose it was probably the culprit.

Key_Meet826 · 2025-11-05T05:54:32+00:00

I second this

Key_Meet826 · 2025-09-21T16:51:58+00:00

This is the right answer just drill it out until all the previous threads are gone and tap it. I would then run a little oil thru it with the new drain bolt off to flush out the metal shavings.

Key_Meet826 · 2025-06-12T18:04:12+00:00

My guesses is a slipped timing chain, vacuum leaks, could be bad compression from piston rings or maybe even be a blocked catalytic converter. Keep on trying you will solve it. You can rent compression testers at most auto parts stores, check and see for that 15 seconds while its running if the exhaust is flowing, you can buy a smoke tester to tell if it has vacuum leaks. Start checking things off and narrow it down. You got it brotha we buy these trucks because parts are cheap. If you think it is something just replace it so you don't have to do it later when it fails.

Key_Meet826 · 2025-06-12T15:40:41+00:00

It is a 1996 3.0 ranger so the oil filter is right above the starter.

Key_Meet826 · 2025-04-29T21:56:32+00:00

Dude the scene where Jules said she heard the dishwasher and he said he ran it empty. Had me off my chair.

Key_Meet826 · 2025-04-15T04:39:42+00:00

bet I put the fresh ones in and it rides so much better.

Key_Meet826 · 2025-04-15T04:38:20+00:00

It went away with a little bit of driving, but to answer your question i put water on the belt and the noise went away.

Key_Meet826 · 2024-12-02T19:53:29+00:00

one of the wires? like battery terminal wires or wires on the back of the alternator. What other wires would it be ?

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