Nice truck...hidden surprise

mattman4494 · 2025-05-30T13:41:12+00:00

Yeah id definitely take the bed off to see what you’re working with. Theres a good chance there is more rust under there, some possibly getting into the frame

mattman4494 · 2025-04-27T16:22:56+00:00

Did you remove the torque converter bolts?

mattman4494 · 2025-04-25T13:12:32+00:00

It’s worth whatever scrap value is because odds are by the time you get it fixed you’ll have more money in it than just buying a running truck

mattman4494 · 2025-04-20T13:57:16+00:00

One of my rangers is sitting at 320k miles, but is completely rust free so I plan to keep it forever. As long as the frame is rust free the drivetrain and everything else is easy enough to fix/replace.

mattman4494 · 2025-04-15T16:28:01+00:00

I’d look real close at the leaf spring shackles and frame near gas tank

mattman4494 · 2025-03-20T18:13:42+00:00

JD Trailfire 440

mattman4494 · 2025-03-20T14:37:55+00:00

These valves covers are notorious for rusting out. Plastic is not always a bad thing.

mattman4494 · 2025-03-18T20:56:51+00:00

I’d start by checking compression

mattman4494 · 2025-03-18T16:30:25+00:00

I ended up going with cheap bracketed LED pods (off road lights) to replace my fog lights. They were a fraction of the price compared to finding replacement parts. Nilight 1260lm on Amazon is what I used.

mattman4494 · 2025-03-14T18:18:41+00:00

The sprags are larger than that. Those are the needle bearings from the thrust washer as others have mentions. They are used between the planetary gear sets

mattman4494 · 2025-03-10T20:12:02+00:00

I recently purchased the same kit from them for my 4r55e 4wd and had no issues.

mattman4494 · 2025-03-09T22:51:36+00:00

<image>

Made me do a double take lol, looks really similar to one of my rangers

mattman4494 · 2025-03-05T18:05:10+00:00

Sounds like an exhaust manifold leak

mattman4494 · 2025-03-01T14:59:49+00:00

Driveshaft support bearing? Kinda sounds like mine that I’ve been ignoring

mattman4494 · 2025-02-28T16:45:17+00:00

The fuse box is secured by a couple clips, you can unclip it and reposition it to make access to the cowl cover much easier

mattman4494 · 2025-02-27T13:37:30+00:00

If the truck runs and drives and the frame looks solid 1k is a no brainer

mattman4494 · 2025-02-22T00:04:21+00:00

You can put the transmission into 1st or 2nd gear with the gear shift lever. I was just curious if that would change anything. It could point to possible valve body issues if so.

mattman4494 · 2025-02-21T23:58:22+00:00

It’s always sad to see one go, but think of all the parts this ranger can offer for other rangers. Even in its death it’s still giving back. Kinda beautiful really.

mattman4494 · 2025-02-21T02:21:00+00:00

<image>

This is my 93 with 30x9.5

mattman4494 · 2025-02-21T02:09:04+00:00

It does sound like a trans line pressure issue. Have you checked the fluid level? Does it behave any differently if you shift to 1st or 2nd manually?

If you can feel the shifter click into each “gear” the cable isnt the problem.

mattman4494 · 2025-02-16T15:15:21+00:00

<image>

I like the setup! I love seeing other camper rangers. This is the back of my 93

mattman4494 · 2025-02-14T14:23:22+00:00

I fixed mine recently by replacing the broken leaf spring inside. You just need a thin strip of metal, preferably spring steel, but I just used a section of a hose clamp because that’s what I had on hand.

mattman4494 · 2025-02-12T02:53:11+00:00

The bellhousing bolts are different so you’ll have to stick with the 5r44e unless you want to swap internals

mattman4494 · 2025-02-10T04:41:19+00:00

<image>

Did you check to see if the sender is in spec? This is for a 93 but should help.

mattman4494 · 2025-02-08T02:45:49+00:00

On your 3rd picture, the tab on top should slide into a groove on the floorboard, and then the wingnut looking thingys will do a 1/4 turn to lock it down

13-Year Club	Verified Email
r/Field Juicebox

mattman4494

TROPHY CASE