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I agree with you about the gas shortage. Last I heard was that the refineries were operating close to 100% capacity and that there was an abundant supply of gas. I think the prices are simply a means to push a political agenda at the moment.
Thanks
1)The hood wasn't centered when I bought the truck and had to be reset.
2)I keep getting the stupid door ajar light and buzzer going every time I go over a bump in the road. Has anybody else had this minor problem and how did you fix it.
James
Specifically any changes to the interior of
a 2wd XLT Super Cab.
Also, what is this K&M air filter that has been mentioned alot on this board. Is K&M the manufacturer? Who carries this brand? I have access to Pep Boys and Auto Zone stores in my part of the country.
Thanks
I sure would check out the chevy/gmc posts before I bought one of them. They changed my mind from a 2001 GMC Sport Special Edition to a Ranger 2k1 4.0 super cab. I'm VERY happy with my Ranger. My 90 Ranger 2.3 4cyl went 165,000 & was still going strong when I sold it. Of your choices, mine would be Toyota. Good Luck
in the meantime, i am driving my old '89 Nissan (170 000 miles with no trouble).
good luck.
Get your anwser yet on the door chimes? The door switch is to blame. Ford will replace or you can clean with WD40.
hciaffa:
Covers, I use a TecSport, have had it for 2 years. It works fine but do not roll it up and tie it against the back of the cab, take it off if you need to use the bed. It scratches the paint. You can sort of see it here:
http://members.aol.com/Cpousnr/index2a.html
cpousnr.... Chief - Nice truck. Just one question. Where did you get a styrofoam beer cooler that size?
John
It is a 200 Gal Water tank. I attempted that trail, Music Pass, Nov before last, not much snow then, but slid back 100 ft on a very icy last climb to the top. Stalled truck, saw a tree in the rearview mirror and steered the bed into the tree to stop!
it is louder, but not too loud. it still has the cat(s?) as far as I know.
sasquatch->Perhaps he still has the stock exhaust in place? Is it a big block?
DesertGuy->Haven't researched the aftermarket for cat-backs on new Rangers yet,(not until I get my 01 or 02 4.0l.) But I'd bet you could find some 50 state legal, or cali-specific kit, if not not, but in the not so distant future.
Staples
I like everything about it except the way it sounds. There's this sound that I'd describe as almost like a "moan". You can alter the note by changing the load or RPMs. It's most noticable in the cab but also at the driver's rear fender.
My guess is something in the air intake system or perhaps a pump. I'll check the fuel pump tonight. That might explain why it's noticable at the left rear. Any thoughts on what might be causing it and how to cure/mask the problem?
Second question. My seat belt keeps coming unbuckled. The first 10 times I wrote it off to me but now I'll be getting a new buckle. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
Thanks in advance.
I also own a 2001 XLT Ranger Reg Cab 4x2 with 3.0 and manual.Only 4k miles but the 3.0l is more power than i need mated with the 5 speed manual.
ST is pulling about 18mpg on average and is much heavier and auto.
Ranger is pulling 22 on average. both 87 octane no pinging or problems with either truck.
I also love my Ranger though wife wont get out of the damn ST.