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    4.0l vs 5.2l

    petrolclock, I have owned a '95 GC Laredo with the 5.2L V8. One item to look for is signs of head gasket failure. Look under the oil filler cap for the white milky build up. Although my GC ran great, it did use water and keeping an eye on the cooling system was part of the routine. It...
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    Dare to be Different - I need your HONEST help!

    Japes, I was in a somewhat similar situation as you find yourself. My job has tanked to the point where my working hours have been slashed. So buying a new vehicle to replace my aging Volvo wagon, just wasn't going to happen. The Volvo was a 760 2.3L turbo model. The very best highway...
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    rangers and explorers as dd/expowheelers

    I just acquired a '91 Ranger 4X4 Super Cab with the STX package. The previous owner, a construction company, outfitted the truck with a small shell and installed some Rancho shocks. The truck is very rough riding so I will be installing some Bilstein shocks to smooth out the ride a bit. This...
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    Last US Ford Ranger rolls off the assembly line.

    It is sad to see the Rangers go. I am on my third personal one. In my line of work, I have driven both small and large 4X4 trucks, mainly Toyotas and Fords. The smaller trucks could get in tight places, where the larger trucks would just get stuck. That being said, most 4X4 vehicles only go...
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