Ranger rear frame replacement
#76
Lilmags, I've finally got a rear frame and rear end section for my frame swap and after crawling around under the truck, I had a few more questions:
Do you have to remove the gas tank? Can't you just remove the straps holding it up and brace it in place until the new frame section goes in?
Did you have to weld anything to rehang the exhaust?
I've read elsewhere that when you drop the driveline, you should mark it so you can put it back together aligned same way. Why is this, and how did you keep track when replacing the rear end with another?
When Bolting the frame back together, did you use grade 8 hardware? what size bolts and did you have to drill out the holes to make them fit?
Thanks again!
Do you have to remove the gas tank? Can't you just remove the straps holding it up and brace it in place until the new frame section goes in?
Did you have to weld anything to rehang the exhaust?
I've read elsewhere that when you drop the driveline, you should mark it so you can put it back together aligned same way. Why is this, and how did you keep track when replacing the rear end with another?
When Bolting the frame back together, did you use grade 8 hardware? what size bolts and did you have to drill out the holes to make them fit?
Thanks again!
After I re-bolted the springs in place , then I swapped out the rear end .
I did use grade 8 hardware , I believe 7/16" coarse thread x 1 1/2" Long , I used flat washers both sides and lock washers on the nut side . The frame sections are channeled and fit tightly , the bolts just hold them together , torque the bolts sufficiently so they are good and tight . Hope this helps , let me know if you have anymore questions .
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Gem4life (01-05-2021)
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Allied Auto Wrecking
32 Dustin Tavern Rd, Weare, NH 03281
800 529 5865
This is where I got mine , they had a bunch of them and were all like brand new . If your in Middleton MA , will take you an hour to and hour and a half to get there . Frame section will easily fit in the bed of a full size pick up . Hope this helps you . Regards , Jody
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Allied Auto Wrecking
32 Dustin Tavern Rd, Weare, NH 03281
800 529 5865
This is where I got mine , they had a bunch of them and were all like brand new . If your in Middleton MA , will take you an hour to and hour and a half to get there . Frame section will easily fit in the bed of a full size pick up . Hope this helps you . Regards , Jody
32 Dustin Tavern Rd, Weare, NH 03281
800 529 5865
This is where I got mine , they had a bunch of them and were all like brand new . If your in Middleton MA , will take you an hour to and hour and a half to get there . Frame section will easily fit in the bed of a full size pick up . Hope this helps you . Regards , Jody
I’ll give them a look! Thank you for the quick response!
-C
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Grade 8 bolts for rear frame replacement
Hi-I’m replacing my rear frame rails on my 2005 Ford Ranger. I’m wondering if anyone knows how many grade 8 bolts I need TOTAL?? I know they’re half-inch .. it looks like I need at least 16. I also know I need smaller grade 8 bolts & a larger size for the overlap. & smaller than 1/2” for the brackets for the leaf springs. So if there’s anyone that can tell me how many grade 8 bolts I need and the sizes to replace the rear frame rails & leaf springs I would Greatly appreciate it. Thx!!
#85
Grade 8 bolts
I used 16@ .5” x 1.5” grade 8 for the frame section and crossmember and front leaf-spring hangers.
8@ .5” x 1.5” grade 8 for rear leafspring hangers
8@ .5” x 1.5” grade 8 for rear leafspring hangers
Hi-I’m replacing my rear frame rails on my 2005 Ford Ranger. I’m wondering if anyone knows how many grade 8 bolts I need TOTAL?? I know they’re half-inch .. it looks like I need at least 16. I also know I need smaller grade 8 bolts & a larger size for the overlap. & smaller than 1/2” for the brackets for the leaf springs. So if there’s anyone that can tell me how many grade 8 bolts I need and the sizes to replace the rear frame rails & leaf springs I would Greatly appreciate it. Thx!!
#86
frame compatibility
Hello all.
I have a 2000 Ranger with a 6 foot bed, I am looking to replace the rotted rear half of the frame. Can I use the rear frame half from a 2011? Both trucks are 4wd supercabs if that matters.
The thread started with "98 - 2006 seem to take the same frames" so I want to know for sure if the 2011 will work and if not, why?
Thanks
I have a 2000 Ranger with a 6 foot bed, I am looking to replace the rotted rear half of the frame. Can I use the rear frame half from a 2011? Both trucks are 4wd supercabs if that matters.
The thread started with "98 - 2006 seem to take the same frames" so I want to know for sure if the 2011 will work and if not, why?
Thanks
#87
Rear frame experience step one
Made my pilgrimage to Allied Auto up in Weare nh. Probably a trip every Ranger owner in the northeast will need to take eventually. Took two hours to drill out and remove all the old rivets from the salvage frame section. If Ford only used same material on the frame as they did the rivets we wouldn’t even need this thread smh
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