[Gozuki]

Well, the ranger 3.0 brackets/accessories are too wide, and hang off the front of the engine too far for comfort. I could make it work, but I want to do it right. The 96-98 Taurus accessories/brackets/tensioner/water pump/everything will bolt on in place and save considerable headache... Anybody have/seen/know of a wreck that I can get these parts from? I have it posted in the wanted section, no bites yet. Also surfing ebay daily, but I getting really anxious to get this on the road...TIA, Mike.

 

[CragRat]

Mike, I will keep an eye out for one ...


change your location "Bakersfield Boy"

 

[scwafish]

Hard to believe a dead Tauras is hard to find!

 

[DougO]

Dont know if you tried this search engine but it'll help ya locate what you need www.car-part.com

 

[Total Distorsion]

Hey I am thinking of doing the same thing. What kind of tranny will work? Give me some details,cause I would like to run a 2wd trans if possiable.

 

[Gozuki]

2wd tranny is too long unless you move the tcase back. I was unwilling to do this and wanted to use a dana 300, so I cut the tailhousing off and made an adapter. I have the guts from an np231 , so I will toss the adapter, and make a planetary 2.72 underdrive later. The overall length is 1" longer than stock, will be .5" shorter than samurai with the taurus accessories. A 4wd would probably be a better place to start, but I don't know because I don't have one....

 

[deepmud]

a 4wd tranny has a shorter output tailshaft......a lot shorter.
deepmud

 

[zukzilla4x4]

hell been there done that got a ford 2.8 in my 88 sammy yes i moved the t case back about three inches.i didnt have to change annything in front i just built the sammy around it streached the fenders and hood about 8" whn its all said and done works great other than the gears are really stought with the 2wd ford tranny

 

[Gozuki]

No stretching... The length of motor tranny and tcase is less than the stock suzuki length...