Question about ranger bed replacements and remote start
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Question about ranger bed replacements and remote start
So I have a 2001 Ford ranger edge 4x4 4 door and it was in a hit and run rear end collision totaling the bed and I was wondering what year of a bed would fit and also if it matters if the bed came from a 4x4 or a 2 wheel drive thank you in advance for the help
Edit: also how can I tell if it has remote start function all I got was the normal 3 button lock unlock and panic fob with the truck
Edit: also how can I tell if it has remote start function all I got was the normal 3 button lock unlock and panic fob with the truck
Last edited by Noboru; Jan 17, 2019 at 10:51 PM. Reason: Title and added questions
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There is a difference between a 4x2 and a 4x4 bed. The 4x4 bed would have holes to mount fender flares unless it is a SMC (plastic) flareside box. 1998 or newer bed will swap right onto your Ranger if it is a short box from a supercab or short wheelbase regular cab. There is a chance that the frame may have taken enough of a hit to be bent, so that needs to be checked out. You can search online for a bed near your location. I think the website is called car-parts.com or maybe car-part.com. A salvage yard will be able to tell you which years would be s direct swap. There may be some difference in the tail light wiring between some years.
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There is a difference between a 4x2 and a 4x4 bed. The 4x4 bed would have holes to mount fender flares unless it is a SMC (plastic) flareside box. 1998 or newer bed will swap right onto your Ranger if it is a short box from a supercab or short wheelbase regular cab. There is a chance that the frame may have taken enough of a hit to be bent, so that needs to be checked out. You can search online for a bed near your location. I think the website is called car-parts.com or maybe car-part.com. A salvage yard will be able to tell you which years would be s direct swap. There may be some difference in the tail light wiring between some years.
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Extended cab and regular cab use the same bed mounting points step side or fleet side. I have personally done that swap. 2 wheel drive verse 4 wheel drive not sure about. 1997 and up are the same. The only questions the salvage guide ask is 6 or 7 ft bed with chrome wheel lips or not. They are not cheap.
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