current column is a 81 gm style 35" long to the original manual steering box
I would like to convert it to the Toyota 4x4 power steering box this would
involve shortening the column ~6" does anyone know of a 30" column that is
readily available at a junk yard that has column ...

Well...my search for a decent truck continues.
On a lot yesterday sat a 2001 F350 with 86k miles (v10 gas;  auto 2WD).
They are asking $11,900.  I could probably buy it for a grand or so less...
Pretty decent shape;  ran great.  But...somebody lowered it!  The gas tanks

Just curious, I have never used overdrive in town, but have been wondering
if it makes any difference in gas mileage to speak of? Thanks.

Does anyone have a sure fire way to tell what the dealer paid for a
used vehicle?  If I were to do a title search on a car through the
state DMV records office, would that indicate what their purchase price
was?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11057921/
Drive a Ford product or park across the street.  I think its great. GM
needs to do same.
Whitelightning

I was looking at getting a newer used Ford Ranger 4.0L or Mazda B4000
extended cab 2 wheel drive truck.  I have read that the gas mileage is
almost the exact same with the 3.0L and the 4.0L so might as well go with
the bigger one - right?

Just had this transmission rebuilt by someone who does an excellent job
on GM transmissions, but obviously not so good with a Ford
transmission. It is a C-6, behind a 300 cubic inch six. It shifts great
on the 1-2 shift, but lags horribly on the 2-3 shift, like it is

I have a '95 Bronco, which shares lots of parts with the F-150, and it
has power windows. Does anyone know when Ford started offering 'express
down' on driver side windows? I was gonna see if I could just replace
the switch and get that functionality. Thanks.

I need to replace my valve cover gasket.
Can anyone tell me torque setting for the valve cover on a 1984 4.9L?
Tightening sequence?
I know if I don't get it right the first time it will start to leak

Is there supposed to be a gasket on the 4.0L oil drain plug?  If so,
what type?
I pulled the oil drain plug and there was no gasket.

My problem started a couple weeks ago.  The ABS light came on, aprox
1/2 hour later my brakes were not working properly.   The pedal felt
all wrong (goes all the way down with no pressure) and it sounded like
the  breaks were intermittingly stopping (like skidding) when they did

I have a 96 Ranger, 3.0L with manual 5-speed trans, 97K miles. After I
begin to drive the truck after it has been parked for an hour or more,
It will pop. I will engage brake/clutch, start engine, release e-brake,
fully disengage foot brake and ease out clutch. The truck will feel

Anyone do this? I have the 2002 Ranger with the 3L V6. I want to tow about
2500lbs of boat. This feasible?

I'd like to swap the standard axle in my van for a limited-slip unit.  The
van had no interior items when I bought it ($300) and likes to spin the
right rear, especially when the road is damp or wet (5-spd tranny).
Logic states that two wheels trying to propel the vehicle from a ...

I have a 1997 Mazda B4000, 4.0L V6, 4WD.  The truck has two outside rearview
mirrors.  One of them appears to be ever so slightly loose -- I adjust it
for a good view of the rear and after a few days of driving it has slipped
out of adjustment.  Is there anyway to open these ...