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I used to have an 88 Ranger and even did the radio in it. But that was a long time ago. I think you need to remove the dash trim pieces in front of it to get to the nuts holding the radio in place. You can also try posting in the Ranger forum: Ranger & B-Series - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums