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    To weld or to replace?

    Disconnected everything from the rusted back half section; swapped in new back half, reconnected everything. Drive-line remained in place during the swap. Not that bad at all.
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    To weld or to replace?

    Thanks top teke for the reply!!. I finished the project a couple months ago. I did leave the driveshaft and rear end in place. Before any disassembly I simply strapped the rear end to a forward cross member to prevent any movement. Removed the rusted back half and swapped in the new one...
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    02 ranger and getting ready to swap in a fresh back half frame.

    I'm a new member to the forum. I have a 02 ranger and getting ready to swap in a fresh back half. In one thread a member mentioned dropping the drive shaft and rolling out the rear end. I was thinking I wouldn't touch the drive shaft or rear end. I'd have the front half fully supported and all 4...
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    Getting ready to swap in new back half frame (02 4wd ext cab)

    I'm a new member to the forum. I have a 02 ranger and getting ready to swap in a fresh back half. In one thread a member mentioned dropping the drive shaft and rolling out the rear end. I was thinking I wouldn't touch the drive shaft or rear end. I'd have the front half fully supported and all 4...
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    To weld or to replace?

    Hey Kanuck15, I'm a new member to the forum. I have a 02 ranger and getting ready to swap in a fresh back half. You mentioned dropping the drive shaft and rolling out the rear end. I was thinking I wouldn't touch the drive shaft or rear end. I'd just slide the old section out and slide the...
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