body mount bracket?
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body mount bracket?
I have a problem with my 93 ranger xlt, ive noticed a noise coming from the drivers side around the back of the door area, im pretty sure it's coming from the body mount bracket that has pretty much corroded away, the rest seem in good shape but this ones history just about, im not sure thats the correct name of the part i need but has anyone replaced these and is it very expensive? a guy i no said i should just be able to weld something in there but im not sure about that either. thanks
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To make sure your noise is gone for good, also check the door hinges and replace if needed (they wear over time). Do this by opening the door and trying to lift the door at the lower back corner. If there's wear, you'll immediately notice it.
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Thanks for the replys, i think it's the mounts for the back of the truck or the box not the cab, it's the one on the drivers side shuved up against the gas tank, this could mean removing the tank first?, what do you think, and has anyone ever had any experience with fixing this prob with a good welderk
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Although early 90s Rangers and newer hold up real good as far as rust goes (galvanized steel lower sheet metal), the one weak spot is the cab mounts and certain other mounts under the truck. I get mine rustproofed every year but noticed my mounts are looking bad too. A local truck shop sells homemade ones (complete with new rubber groumet) for thirty some dollars. By the way, the guy told me that if you are having trouble getting the stick into and out of gear it could be related. He says a few Rangers he's done stopped what they thought was a clutch problem after the fix. Must be cocking the body to frame in such a way as to make it hard to shift into gear.
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