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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:33 AM
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I just got my first truck and am looking for some good upgrades that dont cost a load of money. It's a 1997 Ford Ranger 4.0l v6 2w drive. Just some web-sites would be good.
 
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Cold Air intake, headers, exhaust, chip reflash, 4.10 gears in that order.
 
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Ok thank you. Any good brands or specific parts.
 
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K&N air intake and a nice cat back exhaust system :-)
 
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Tonneau cover for the bed. They're all over ebay.
 
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nerf bars, grille guard, lock-rite for the rear diff.
 
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ok i went to the borla web site for kits but they dont have any for my truck????
 
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Gibson should make one for your truck, is it a std cab or SC, long or short bed?
 
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