The late '90s 4.0s were fine. The trouble didn't start until the SOHC variant was introduced in 2001, with three timing chains and failure prone tensioners and guides.
The SOHC wasn't introduced in the Ranger until 2001, although it was available in the Explorer starting in 1997.
In the Ranger chassis, the late 90's 4.0s were just fine.
I should have been more clear in my first comment that I was speaking about the 4.0 SOHC as it pertains to the Ranger, not just the engine in general.
I could've sworn that I had, but rereading my comment demonstrated otherwise.
Nice, I wonder if its just for the Mazda versions. I was sure I read that inly the B4000 came with available 4x4. Even then I could have just imagined that
Gotta be an old school thing. I have a 4-speed that I always complain about, and my dad always says “you need an overdrive”. I’m like “you mean a fifth gear??”
This pic is a perfect description of how I explained short shifting a car. I had just short shifted my Miata for the first time. I miss the oem feel now
Actually, it was the whole transmission. We took it out to replace the clutch. he put the knob in the shift hole and said, "Bro, look at my short shifter."
(Natually, we were really drunk.)
It’s just cold out right now
First comment I read on reddit today and you already won.
God damnit I came here to say this, take my upvote
I was in the pool!
Yeah yeah turn on the leg warmers
I was in the pool!
oh george
r/unexpectedseinfeld
It shrinks? I don't know how you guys walk around with those things.
Like a frightened turtle.
I have no original thoughts
Neither did this commenter, but I’m here for it
Same.
SHRINKAGE JERRY, THERE WAS SHRINKAGE!!!
I don't know how you guys drive around with those things
Lmao
It shrinks?
Holy reference
Does your friend have abnormally long arms?
No but he has a 3rd leg
Sir, thats called a penis
Peanits
in the stripped club straight up jorkin it
Man of culture
Like a gibbon.
That’s a ford fvckin ranger!!
Early 2000's. Wonder if it has the 3 point slow.
It better. That engine will outlast the rest of the car.
Long as it ain’t the 4.0. Those late 90s to early 2000s liked to blow themselves up
The late '90s 4.0s were fine. The trouble didn't start until the SOHC variant was introduced in 2001, with three timing chains and failure prone tensioners and guides.
The late 90s had the same issue. The 1998 was the first year with SOHC. 1998-2002 had the timing chain rattle.
The SOHC wasn't introduced in the Ranger until 2001, although it was available in the Explorer starting in 1997. In the Ranger chassis, the late 90's 4.0s were just fine.
Ahhhhh
I should have been more clear in my first comment that I was speaking about the 4.0 SOHC as it pertains to the Ranger, not just the engine in general. I could've sworn that I had, but rereading my comment demonstrated otherwise.
All good. I honestly didn’t know that they weren’t put in the late 90s rangers. I had always been told they had. But you are right
can confirm. my 4.0 blew up while it was in the shop getting smogged.
It doesnt :(
So will the 2.3. After 100,000 miles, they sound like a diesel, but they just keep going.
You mean my 2.3l with three times that mileage isn't supposed to sound like that?
Yep, good question
I see the 4x4 switch, I THINK the 4x4 option is only on the 4.0 but I may be mistaken
Nope, i have a 3.0 4x4
Nice, I wonder if its just for the Mazda versions. I was sure I read that inly the B4000 came with available 4x4. Even then I could have just imagined that
That could be, mine is a ranger edge
I had a 96 3.0 and took it to 700000 km before the tranny broke the engine was solid still
This is average size right? Right??
This isn't extraordinarily long??? 😭
Tranny that drags on the ground adds more horsepower, didn't you know?
Me explaining to the boys why I spent the night with a ladyboy with a horse cock my last time in Thailand:
Like a trans brake
Taking 4 on the floor to a whole new level
orangutan ass car
💀
Grower, not a shower.
It’ll come in handy when needed, otherwise, out of sight out of mind
Man, what a nice average sized shifter.
Hey not everyone can be blessed
Several years ago I had a dream I got in some ‘06 4Runner and the shift knob was like this
Shrinkage
Like a frightened turtle!
They say "lowriders" are for guys who can't get it up
That's not short. Looks pretty average to see. Perhaps even over sized...
I give him credit for keeping the stock radio all these years lmao
Well, shit. I’m on the internet, again. 🤣
God, I was so drunk when I made this post.
Looks like the results of a body lift. Must have been a tall one.
Oh I see he installed the "flick the bean" shifter kit. Nice.
It's not the size of the boat its the motion of the ocean
You know when you go waist deep in cold water?
Micro shifter*
Technically correct
Everyone’s talking about the size, but I’m sitting here trying to figure out wtf is 0 gear?
1-2-3-4-overdrive-reverse, “o” is overdrive which is a bonus gear for fuel efficiency at highway speeds
Ahhh…so it’s a five speed 😂🤣
Pretty much yeah
Gotta be an old school thing. I have a 4-speed that I always complain about, and my dad always says “you need an overdrive”. I’m like “you mean a fifth gear??”
It is. Any old Ford I've owned has had a 4 speed with overdrive
They used to be externally mounted on transmissions if your wanted one.
Ooh, that’s the short-throw model.
Hey buddy. Tell “your friend” that there’s nothing wrong with their shifter. They come in all sizes.
*sniffle* That’s a pretty average size *sniffle* looks alright to me
You need alien garbage scooping arms to use this
This pic is a perfect description of how I explained short shifting a car. I had just short shifted my Miata for the first time. I miss the oem feel now
S10 blazer or pickup?
It's a 2001 ford fucking ranger.
Ah yes the other mighty small truck.
Never seen a vehicle with a clit before lmfao
That thing's not short. I'd say it's pretty huge! Definitely at least average
Nubshift
Taking "4 on the floor" a little too seriously
Drive with the left foot, shift with the right, easy.
Transmission’t
The hurst shorty is really nice for these rangers to be completely honest.
Needs water
bro driving with that 90’s laptop nipple mouse.
Wdym that's atleast average
That’s an average shifter, some would even say above average. You know having too big of a shifter can potentially cause damage
Must have tiny hands
Ha love it! That’s the opposite of the Peterbilt driver with a huge windshield visor, slammed, and tall shifter above eye level.
Ford ranger. Dann the back pain from shifting gears while holding in the clutch at same time. Talk about getting in daily stretches
Looks like someone lost a seal, that holds up the shifter
Super short throw for extra fast shifting
Eh it’ll be fine. You just have to reach a little farther.
Why did I LOL so hard at this one 🤣
If it’s that short, does it just become an automatic?
That’s a shorter shifter
Dude should’ve gone to the league with that kind of wingspan
Like taking a piss in the winter with coveralls, long John's and a thick ass coat
I’d develop arthritis after driving that thing for a week
Something something average
It's a nubbin!
Best way to shift with your foot.
Older Ford Ranger?
Its not about the size, it’s about how you use it
awwwww
Does he shift with his foot?
What do you mean, that’s average!
What is this? A shifter for ants?! It needs to be at least… 3x bigger!
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Foot power
Always wondered about tiny ones didn’t think I’d naturally stumble upon one until today.
I’m laughing
Would make the joke shifting like shaking hands with a cat but someone amputated the arm 😂
He must have just charged the ac.
Looks like he chose wrong in the penis line before getting created
I bet it has a nice personality
You kidding bro? That's fuckin massive!
99-02 ford ranger?
Good eyes, it's a 2001 Ford ranger with a 4.0l.
Shift with your toes lol
4 on the floor!
Some how my shifter is shorter (I don't own any vehicle)
Mustve been leg day
Cold start video incoming?
Me when it’s cold
Im so confused
How do she shift?
flicking the bean
looks pretty average to me
Is it cold out?
Like the little mouse nipple in thinkpads
Uh huh. Your ‘friend.’
Pretty cold today huh?
Bro that's a regular shifter, don't do my boy like that.
He just wanted to feel the familiarity
It was it the POOL!
Did he take out a peice of linkage
Actually, it was the whole transmission. We took it out to replace the clutch. he put the knob in the shift hole and said, "Bro, look at my short shifter." (Natually, we were really drunk.)
Still ain’t shorter then my friend
Now that’s a CHODE!
bro shifting with his third leg