small-list-digest Tuesday, September 15 1998 Volume 02 : Number 258



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In this issue:

FTE Small - Sidestep bars for '98 Ranger
Re: FTE Small - sidestep bars for '98 Ranger
Re: FTE Small - Re: Tire Size
FTE Small - After-market HOODS for RANGER
FTE Small - 91 ranger xlt, 2wd FS (NY)
Re: FTE Small - After-market HOODS for RANGER
Re: FTE Small - After-market HOODS for RANGER
FTE Small - Rear Explorer bumper
FTE Small - ADMIN: T-shirt design
Re: FTE Small - better brakes for explorer for towing bass boat
Re: FTE Small - After-market HOODS for RANGER

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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 06:46:05 -0500
From: Philip Crooke
Subject: FTE Small - Sidestep bars for '98 Ranger

Westin is suppose to release side bars for the 1998 Ranger in October.
They will be no drill installation.



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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 08:40:55 -0400
From: Ed Yohe
Subject: Re: FTE Small - sidestep bars for '98 Ranger

If they are bolt on, $100 is a lot.
But, if they need welding or drilling, $100 might not be so bad.
Westin is set to ship their side bars to dealers starting Oct 12. They
should be bolt-ons,
but I can't be 100% sure until I see them.
At 10:07 AM 9/12/98 -0700, you wrote:
>Since Smittybuilt hasn't yet come out with anything for a '98 Ranger, I
>looked elsewhere & found that Rhino makes what looks to be a comparable
>product. Their new Sumatra Series 4000 is frame mounted. The part #
>for a '98 extended cab is 4168B (black) and 4168C (chrome). I'm
>wondering if anybody has put these on their truck and what they think of
>them? Are they really as comparable as they look? - I've only seen them
>in a catalog. Also, since I'm not confident about any possible drilling
>to put sidebars on, I'm thinking of having a shop put them on for me. I
>was quoted $100 for this, $50/hours and 1 hours per side. Is that
>reasonable? I appreciate any possible feedback. thanks.
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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 12:24:16 EDT
From: SMOGPRO1 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Small - Re: Tire Size

I have 235-75 15 on my 1989 bronco II without any rubbing problems. If you
have a 1988 or older bronco II you will have to trim the fenders slightly.

Peter Escudero
ASE certified technician/L-1
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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 17:01:42 -0400
From: daner
Subject: FTE Small - After-market HOODS for RANGER

Help!

While racing last Friday my hood flew open at 1/8th mile marker.

So I need a new hood for my 89 Ranger (same hood used for 89-92)

I'm thinking about a fibreglass one, any home pages, or phone # would be
greatly
appreciated.


Thanks


Daner
Daner Racing - 5.0L Ranger running 14.3's

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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 17:10:52 -0400 (EDT)
From: Dan Simoes
Subject: FTE Small - 91 ranger xlt, 2wd FS (NY)

Email me for details, I have a word doc I can send out tonight.
98k, great shape. Some body damage but mechanically great.
Utterly reliable.
Selling because I don't need the truck. $2200.
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100 Manhattanville Road (914) 701-5378 (voice)
Purchase, NY 10577 (914) 701-5310 (fax)
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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 17:30:52 +0000
From: Garr&Pam
Subject: Re: FTE Small - After-market HOODS for RANGER

daner wrote:
>
> Help!
>
> While racing last Friday my hood flew open at 1/8th mile marker.
>
> So I need a new hood for my 89 Ranger (same hood used for 89-92)
>
> I'm thinking about a fibreglass one, any home pages, or phone # would be
> greatly
> appreciated.

try this http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.cervinis.com
Chris
94 Lightning
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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 18:14:15 -0400
From: "Jerry Dean"
Subject: Re: FTE Small - After-market HOODS for RANGER

I am also looking for a new hood for my 96 Ranger. If anyone knows of a
cowl or ram air hood that is either new or in still fixable, I'm interested.
My body man and I can fix one that is still halfway descent. Thanks.

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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 18:42:18 -0400
From: Barry Nestor
Subject: FTE Small - Rear Explorer bumper

Has anyone on this list by any chance had a bumper replaced on 91-94
(probably) Explorer Sport? I recently backed into someone with my 91 and got
an estimate for the whole repair including the bumper. When the shop took it
apart they saw that not only was the bumper shell trashed but its bracket
assy (right on the inside) was as well. They ordered a new bumper from Ford
thinking the bracket would be included and it came in today with no bracket
but the dealer is not being of any help. My insurance company wants to pay
for it but according to the shop the part is not documented in their crash
estimation guide or by Ford.

I need my car back and the shop is getting frustrated - can someone tell me
what the part# is or where it can be found?

Thanks,

Barry
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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 22:23:11 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Small - ADMIN: T-shirt design

I had mentioned a couple of weeks ago that we would have
a prize pack for the winning t-shirt design. I forgot
to announce what the prize would be. It will include the
following:

a. free FTE t-shirt, hot off the press
b. 2 FTE window stickers
c. 1 meg web site space (http://www.ford-trucks.com/yourname)
for 1 year
d. email address (yourname ford-trucks.com) for 1 year. If you
already have one, you can have a second or have your 2nd
year for free.

If we can think of more, we'll add it.

Ken Payne
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 23:11:19 EDT
From: Ding060297 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Small - better brakes for explorer for towing bass boat

I have a 96 explorer and i now tow a pretty heavy bass boat in the 3500 to
4000lbs area my truck is more than capable of towing this weight but it
doesn't stop it very well...I have the allwheel disc and allwheel (abs) system
and in plain english it sucks. I used to tow it with a 92 explorer with rear
drum and rear (abs) only and it stopped much better with a nice feel...I 've
had my new truck re done and i have all new pads and resurfaced rotors all the
calipers work and it still doesn' t wanna stop...I've looked into aftermarket
braking systems but they all run $2,000 area and they need 17" rims to fit
them which means new rims and tires plus the better brakes which means about
$5,000 to $6000 which i don't think so......Does anyone know of a better setup
for this truck i mean does ford have a better or bigger rotor and caliper
setup....I do have the full tow package so i assume there is no extra brake
package for the extra load......Any info is appreciated.

p.s. the bass boat is a 1988 stratos bass boat19' with a 200hp evinrude
motor and a electric evinrude troller motor it has twin 24 gal fuel tanks and
two live wells with two fish finders front and back with a tandem axle trailer
with brakes and a custom cover and its for sale $9,000 major low hours
absoltley mint cond.in the jersey area interested call (973) 613-6499or email
ding060297
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Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 02:02:46 -0400
From: daner
Subject: Re: FTE Small - After-market HOODS for RANGER

Unfortunately that site, only has hoods for the 93-97, unless someone
knows that a 93-97 hood would fit on a 89-92??

Any other suggestions??


At 05:30 PM 9/14/98 +0000, Garr&Pam wrote:
>daner wrote:
>>
>> Help!
>>
>> While racing last Friday my hood flew open at 1/8th mile marker.
>>
>> So I need a new hood for my 89 Ranger (same hood used for 89-92)
>>
>> I'm thinking about a fibreglass one, any home pages, or phone # would be
>> greatly
>> appreciated.
>
>try this http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.cervinis.com
>Chris
>94 Lightning
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