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From 2003 Ford Ranger “Lil' Red” — documented by Steve83.

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2003 Ford Ranger - The last time it was here, it looked like-new. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. Surprisingly, I drove it onto & off of the trailer, wit… 2003 Ford Ranger - I think this is repairable... IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 2003 Ford Ranger - It took less than an hour to get the bed off. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 2003 Ford Ranger - It's still amazing how dusty this truck is. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 2003 Ford Ranger - The LHF A-arm is severely twisted, but a new Ford 7L5Z-3079-A (aka Motorcraft MCSOE45) is on the way. The wrecker driver who pulled the tru… 2003 Ford Ranger - The oppressive heat has slowed me down, but it's getting close. Right now, it's still drivable with A/C & no CEL. 2003 Ford Ranger - After pulling the LHF suspension off, I found the steering knuckle bent through the upper caliper bolt hole. The torsion key pad [url=https… 2003 Ford Ranger - The replacement [url=https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1328791&cc=1438311&pt=10401&jsn=1099]lower A-arm (MCSOE45) arrived, but I… 2003 Ford Ranger - I sandblasted the torsion key & pad, and painted them with graphite. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 2003 Ford Ranger - The right outer CV boot is torn & twisted, so that side came apart. I'm sandblasting & painting most of the parts that come off. IF THE IMA… 2003 Ford Ranger - The cab is empty now, and ready to come off. 2003 Ford Ranger - While so much was apart, I decided to clean up the rear brakes. Good thing, since I found 2 Right autoadjusters had been installed. So whil… 2003 Ford Ranger - At the same time as the brakes, I tracked down a couple of used wheels, bought 2 new tires (Cooper AT3 265/70R16) , and had TPMS sensors in… 2003 Ford Ranger - While browsing the JYs for some matching Aluminum wheels, I found a 4WD left knuckle on an '02 Ranger. After sandblasting, I painted it & t… 2003 Ford Ranger - Replacing the torn right CV boot was messy, but much easier than I expected. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 2003 Ford Ranger - The first replacement part to go on the left side was the inner tie rod end . The booger-weld that allowed it to be driven after being brok… 2003 Ford Ranger - After reinstalling the tie rod end, A-arm, knuckle, & hub, I tried to put the brakes back on so I could roll the chassis. But the caliper b… 2003 Ford Ranger - With the tie rod end, sway bar end link, A-arm, & knuckle replaced, I tried to install the (straight) torsion bar. But it didn't align with… 2003 Ford Ranger - It's near the shadow of the engine, but the left frame rail is bent inward. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. 2003 Ford Ranger - After rolling the cab off, I rinsed the frame. But later, I had to remove the gas tank heat shield to get a lot more mud & gravel out. IF T…