We bought a $500 Ford Ranger (New Money Pit Reveal)

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We bought a $500 Ford Ranger with plans to make a desert runner, but first we have to test it out as-is.
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[@aspect1314]

This is bound to be the best money pit series yet.

[@tallguygreg]

Yeah man, I'm freaking stoked!!

[@taylorkelly6145]

As if ANYTHING could ever topple the OG driveway videos. Keep dreamin'

[@NinjaRabbitpro]

@@taylorkelly6145 It's all personal preference

[@Goot449]

it has a 3 OR a 4 not a 4.3. they think they have a "4.3L" v6 which ford never made so I can't wait to see how many wrong parts they buy

[@aedanhickey5264]

Want a ford ranger so pry just gonna live that dream through h

[@officialrandomhilarities_]

Nolan and Jobe are the type of guys to have more fun in a ranger than the lambo they're following

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

The Lamborghini saying man these poor people.

[@CodyLambert4U]

@@WilliamHollinger2019 Rich in life!....

[@funfun5656]

Have never driven a lambo but I've rented a McLaren and regularly have more fun in my crudely modified Bimmers. I can beat on them and don't care that much when I break something where the entire time we had the supercar I was stressed about it. The Lambo you can't really personalize outside of the paint and body work so I'll bet owning one doesn't even feel like you own it.

[@JackieBright]

​@@funfun5656and Lambo might sue you if they don't like how you customized it

[@AdultsAreTalking]

@@JackieBrightno, you're thinking of Ferrari. Lamborghini doesn't give a fuck about anything as long as you buy the car lol

[@bradleyborrowman2115]

12:55 the ladder rack coming off in slowmo gave me the same vibes and Forrest gumps leg braces breaking apart symbolizing the freedom to run and just go

[@eduardodelacanal4333]

Same 😂

[@shadowuaw-0001]

And the hysterical laughter 😂🤣🤣

[@McNastehP]

Dude same LMFAO

[@DanielBParada]

Bro this is the perfect comment

[@Sir.YeetusIII]

LMAOOOO how poetic 🤣🤣

[@MakoRuu]

If nothing else was done to the truck, it really speaks to how well the Ford Ranger holds up. Being so old and having 250k miles. It was impressive to even do that much out in the desert and still take a beating. I can't wait to see it fully modded.

[@MechaHeretic]

I feel like they got their $500-worth just throwing the stock lemon around the desert. Pure, unadulterated joy from nolan and justin. Dream job.

[@moonstoneidol3342]

That slowmo shot of the rack falling off was so majestic, it's like the truck was breaking free from the chains of its past life

[@macedindu829]

LOL! Like when Forrest Gump broke free of his leg braces! xD

[@thee-wastegamer4044]

had the 2000 4.0 which was the last model with the OHV engine (same as in the vid, the 4.3 is incorrect). them losing it on the road with the wheel spin is super nostalgic throwback to my time in college with it. one of the most nonsensical power-torque ratios ever put to a truck under 3500 lbs.

[@T-bird_Johnny]

Correct rangers had either 2.3s, 3.0s, or 4.0s.

[@bltzgaming6989]

Had an 02 ranger for my highschool truck. Thing was a tank and one of my favorite cars I’ve owned. Never had an issue with the thing and I put 275k on it before I sold it. I’m trying to buy another one of them for my hunting and cabin vehicle since I have a Corolla for a daily these days

[@george_cramer_1980]

yeah the 4.3l was the s10/s15 trucks

[@FBI_Noodles]

This is what messing with cars with your friends is all about! The host roster for Donut is top notch.. they all have great chemistry, even if the subject is typically “boring”, the entertainment from everyone on the team is amazing. Smiling from ear to ear watching this episode. 😂

[@mr_chliken9088]

Noah and Dustin hitting the whoops and dying laughing is peak male brain

[@TheeEuno]

You mean Justin?

[@JiorujiDerako]

@@TheeEuno Nah it's definitely Noah and Dustin, Doughnut is the one misspelling things on every video

[@PushingDownDaisys]

Every man who never grew up (90% of us) will admit that looks fun and being there with your friend would be even more fun.

[@carrioncrow8191]

@@PushingDownDaisyscoworkers make some of the best friends

[@TheeEuno]

@@JiorujiDerako man idk

[@nuqi]

Nothing like seeing an old Ford Ranger being put to the test! Can't wait to see how this build progresses.

[@PakiBlinders]

So you just bought this account and spam comments now?

[@chuffskateco]

@@PakiBlindersthats what they all do yeah

[@Unidentified_flying_derp]

Tf are u

[@alexambridge6277]

I'm from small town Canada.... you would not find a ranger that nice for under 5 grand round here. what a beauty!

[@lukasrichards2793]

Tell me about it, most of the newer ones from the last Gen up to 2011 are a minimum 10k

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

I’m so happy that such a big channel like this one is turning into racing at a budget friendly class such as the legendary class 7 and if it does good and passes SCORE tech then I’ll be able to race USA based races such as the mint 400 and such. My best friend passed away exactly 1 year ago and he was never able to get his ranger to be what he wanted. Represent those with the broken dream that could not make it to the finish line. Thanks guys!

[@drakeringholz794]

When the rack flew off the bed, I like to imagine it like that scene from cars 3 when Lightning’s old paint job gets revealed. I like to imagine the ranger understands its assignment and what it needs to become now.

[@ChildAbductor69]

Great character development

[@wr1ght939]

It’s work truck days are over

[@tacticalxfatman868]

Amen brother

[@thatjeff7550]

Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised at how well it handled as it is. It's like it was raring to go. Give it a good overhaul and I bet it'll make 'em even happier.

[@eyeyamjstn628]

That’s awesome bro

[@Bigglesworth_OWeezer]

Nolan cackling like a banshee going over those bumps gave me life

[@dasbutte6254]

The country music fit just perfectly.

[@someperson7]

That was pretty great

[@jaywhite15_AL]

When they pulled into the shop and peeled it in front of the intern... That wheezy laugh absolutely made me laugh until I cried. Can't even explain it.

[@VirtualNIC02]

Now this is what ive been waiting for! Got a 2006 ford ranger xlt 2wd with the 3.0 v6. My great grandfather left it to me when he passed away. Ive been doing small mods on it but im getting ready for a lift and tires. I couldnt imagine ever getting rid of it! Great little trucks!

[@ezequielbordone1805]

Money pit brought me to the channel back in 2020 with the Miata. This episode is just perfect. The fun you've had there was really contagious through the screen. I'm so excited for this new project, keep up the awesome work!

[@veronicacars483]

A man who lives near me has a small handyman/landscape company that he runs. He has a yard full of that generation Ford Rangers, each attached to a different piece of equipment or trailer. He's got a Ranger hooked up to a stump grinder, a separate Ranger hooked up to a landscape trailer, a separate Ranger hooked up to a small cement mixer, and a separate Ranger hooked up to a dump trailer. He just gets up in the morning and gets in whatever Ranger is hooked up to what he needs for the day. I think he's a genius.

[@Underpantsniper]

Always has a back up vehicle and spares just in case.

[@CRneu]

The small truck was amazing. It sucks that companies don't make them anymore.

[@roadtrip4690]

Those rangers were tough little things, my dad had one, went around 300k miles before the transmission started doing dodgy stuff

[@spfadden082711]

That’s funny. Never has to hitch anything up just get in and go. I bet keeping track of all the different keys can be a pain

[@Underpantsniper]

@@CRneu I agree, Ford makes the maverick now but it doesn't compare to 90-00s Ranger, S10, Tacoma/Hilux, Frontiers/Navara of that era. Those are the toughest and best small trucks ever made.

[@jinezawa7089]

It's a 4.0 liter, the 4.3 was a GM That aside, my brother has one of these with over 630,000 miles on it. It still runs Very poorly, mind you, and it leaks oil out of every orifice, but it will turn on and drive. One of the very few ford products I would drive

[@PatrickBaptist-vv2bg]

I was hoping I wasn't the only one that knew any better, they ain't mechanics they are just youtube clowns that look up to wanna be mechanics lol.

[@dhass1776]

I was like thats not right I had a Blazer with the 4.3 in high school everyone else had 4.0 i beamed rangers

[@bradenallison7284]

Yeah I was a little confused cause I have a 4.0 ranger

[@Pocketpapi-JP]

lmao who hurt you? @@PatrickBaptist-vv2bg

[@ltdscott]

@@PatrickBaptist-vv2bg Yeah, but there's an emissions sticker which shows you the engine size right there. They just needed to read.

[@sethmagallones7507]

Wooo!! I always look forward to these type of videos. I get to live vicariously through them

[@jessemunoz7892]

Man, I'm so excited for this series! I had a 93 5speed single cab short bed that I looked for for 2 years! Unfortunately, 2 months later, I had a Dodge Journey cut in front of me and I T-boned her at 50mph. Fractured my sternum and completely totalled the truck. I got a hefty payout and an almost brand new AWD Honda HR-V out of it since I now have a 4 month old but it'll never compare to that beautiful little Ranger! I'll always have a love for these things. Long Live The Danger Rangers!!

[@GorhamP]

Is it your child or the Honda that doesn't compare to the Ranger?

[@Navoii.]

Wake up babe, new Money Pit just dropped Idk about you, but I'd like to get a job at Donut

[@josiahamaze]

Make your own Donut. Call it Cookie

[@ericyoder5348]

I think they need a Donut Midwest and Donut East.

[@abraham8072]

I’m up

[@ThatOneColoradoGuy]

hahaha we’re all single, nice try though

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

​@@BelieveinJesusChrist3 Amen he will go after the lost us we need him more than ever.

[@axvlife]

4.0 V6 Doesnt actually matter, but the only 6 cyl available for the Ranger were a 3.0 and a 4.0 V6.

[@kyle1758]

Yeah that really threw me off.

[@bcyr-CO]

Yeah. S10 had the 4.3. Ranger was 4.0 OHV and 4.0 SOHC (both were pretty slow).

[@MattButlerAL]

I was thinking the same thing. I think the GM S10/S15 twins had a 4.3 liter.

[@lowhpgt500]

Ranger bros know.

[@axvlife]

@@bcyr-CO yep. The 4.3 GM engine blew to doors off the ford 4.0.

[@dhesh0066]

All my dudes looking happy and healthy and im here for it! Love you guys at Donut, keep up the awesome work my friends!

[@michaelglatz1145]

Thank you for making my ranger shoot up in value

[@5Ci0N]

Not according to KBB

[@rjayzonfeet]

They already did 😢

[@samuelgarrod8327]

You do know that 99% of Donut viewers are under 16 don't you?

[@Kopa_Malphas]

@@samuelgarrod8327 IDK man, when they bought the E36, the cost of those things tripled in about a week, and the price has not come down.

[@trenoguerrero8110]

The ranger has been a great cheap mini truck 🛻 for a while now. Now as desirable as the older tacomas or other japanese trucks

[@aaronbyard2051]

bro the ladder rack falling off was some of the funniest shit i've seen on this channel in a while

[@ciaralewis5363]

I nearly puked I was laughing so hard😂

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

music makes it funnyer

[@pmj1183]

YES!!!! I've been hoping for another money pit. Definitely one of my favorite series y'all make.

[@kalathos0042]

love the new project. my first vehicle was a 1986 ford ranger. i wish i still had the truck and i'm glad to see one getting the pre-runner treatment.

[@716tg3]

“ it was banging on the roof and then it got quiet “ 😂😂😂 ☠️

[@Z3nHolEminD]

“ FORD FVCKN RANGERrrrrrrr”

[@716tg3]

I know that truck

[@Rudybaby813]

I’m no stranger

[@mister-amazing]

I know that truck

[@posiniposini]

​​@@mister-amazing cause it's a ford fckn rangerrrr 😂

[@firstnamelastname9583]

NOWTHATSAFORDFUXKINRANGER!!!!

[@marshaldowns8957]

I'm so excited for this project! My first work truck was a little ranger set up exactly like yours, only black. I beat the snot out of that truck, and it never let me down!

[@Doc1855]

For light duty work on our property we either had Ranger’s or Hilux 4WD pickups. The Ranger’s with the 2.3L 4cyl engines proved to be very durable little pickups

[@biscuitsfohandz]

1:01 I love how Nolan says this thing sucks but it’s the biggest smile I’ve seen on his face with testing lol.

[@Jumbojet776]

The best cars are the ones you dunk on while smiling. This one's sure to be a great

[@TheBlankOneIsMe]

“THIS THINGS A PIECE OF SHIT” **Laugh’s ass off having fun**

[@LegendStormcrow]

Next thing you know he's shouting it's the best.

[@megavern72]

and the truck squeals in disagreement.

[@apoplecticwrenchmonkey]

Having a cackle about how much of a turd a car is happens to be one of the most enjoyable things about working on cars for me.

[@Renee_R343]

More often than not, the most fun you can have, is in a cheap car.

[@jasonpotts6490]

Man, I am so excited to see you guys do this project!

[@tommylong2151]

As someone building a 97 ranger prerunner, this is going to be my favorite series yet! Really hoping you do a I-beam and trailing arm setup!

[@nesbittracing1081]

Nolan's laugh is so infectious, my coworkers are looking at me like I'm a maniac 😂😂😅

[@ITZPHOENIX]

I swear dude 😂 I’m in a bus full of strangers and I’m giggling like a psycho

[@MoodyDudey]

12:27 When that music kicked in and I saw the truck bouncing, all I could think of was…. WAAHHOOO! Tow Mater comin atchya!

[@CncyNm]

This is PEAK Donut Content and cannot wait for the next segment in this series!

[@SaintCrownMusic]

Oh bro, I'm so excited for this build! I'm putting some love into the '88 this year and will be watching y'all closely! Much love guys 🙏

[@rangeraficionado87]

FINALLY!!! Some Ranger content!! One of the best trucks ever built! Cheap to buy. Cheap to own. Cheap enough to trash if you want to. Tough as nails for their size!! Rangers are ALL I've ever owned and I've been on the road for over 30 years now. Currently own three and all are on the road weekly. An 85 survivor long bed, an 87 V8/T5Z shortbed that I've sunk 40k into, and a 2001 4.0 4x4 short bed standard cab on 33" MT's that is rare as it gets for Rangers. I'll be watching this build eagerly. (oh and the Ranger never came with a 4.3 V6 guys)

[@Mereshot101]

Lol they were definitely thinking S10. I love all these small pickups so much fun

[@LegendStormcrow]

I got an 86 with the 4-banger. Eventually it's going to get that 2.9 Cologne that saved my life back in the 90's.

[@skxj]

@rangeraficiano. Well I just bought 92 XLT 4x4 and I have never been a ford guy but had to get one for all the passion I've heard for this trucks over the years. I'm stoked to see this series myself.

[@TriggeredGnome]

I had a 93 s10 with a 4.3 and that thing was bulletproof!

[@felixcamposflores3708]

Yea they are cheap now. But after this video . People are going to mark up prices on this great pickup truck

[@denzeladams3500]

Given the donut boy’s history w/ reliability / keeping their vehicles running, desert racing is ambitious to say the least 😂 God speed

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

And good luck. They're going to need it...

[@Hybris51129]

"Ambitious but rubbish." As Clarkson would put it.

[@TheDookistan]

It's a ranger, those are damn near indestructible.

[@themrmarkprior]

@Donut, compliments to your graphics guys, really levelling up the little details. Nice.

[@Rad_Brad813]

Im so hyped for this! how often will updates be posted?

[@bryces8153]

Nolan laughing and whooping as they were going over the whoops what such a pure joy moment and i loved every moment of watching it. SO EXCITED for this money pit!

[@joshm4782]

The roof rack flying off in slow motion was pure cinema

[@TheSaltyOG]

12:42 Y'all just recreated that scene from Forest Gump when his leg braces come off while running, minus the bullies throwing rocks lmao

[@stillltippin5758]

I had a 5 speed ranger for 1 particularly bad winter season a few years ago. So much fun to drive and beat on!

[@adamsweet9917]

The testing in the desert looked like so much fun. I was smiling and laughing the entire time. Looking forward to seeing what's next.

[@TheWesman45]

My dad had a yellow 99 ranger back in the day. I loved that little truck. When he passed my mom gave it to my cousin who promptly hit a dear and flipped it into a ravine, but the little ranger kept him safe with just a few bumps and scratches. Love those trucks, can't wait for the build.

[@newmonengineering]

My 1993 ran 450k miles and still ran when I traded it in.

[@aaronredbaron]

My dad brought home a brand new one just like that in 1993, but ours was an XL with a 3.0 V6 and a 5 speed manual. I learned to drive stick on it, and so did my little brother. I learned how to install a stereo in it with a sub, and I had a muffler shop do a custom catback which my mom hated and had redone back to stock. I jumped it when we had floods warp some of the roads around us. It stayed in our family until my brother took it to the junkyard a decade ago, it probably still had a lot of life left in it. Also, that is a 4.0 liter V6, the 4.3 liter V6 was the GM engine from that era.

[@johnathanriojas2530]

I was just thinking about that. Rangers came with a 4.0v6 not a 4.3 v6

[@steved8714]

Ya they messed up anyways, 4.3L was a chev engine, this is a 4.0L most likely

[@The_tree]

This video felt like a return to form and I’m loving every second of it ❤

[@chrisrobichaud6500]

I've never been so stoked about seeing a Part 2 of a video on KZbin! When's it coming out? :)

[@Jays-Days]

3:36 is the hardest I've ever seen Nolan laugh. thanks for another great video guys.

[@damnkris]

Did you wtch the whole video before commenting lol?

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

damn swifty enjoys this gem neutral drop shorty

[@AnimalzyNL]

Nah, it has to be when he watched the video of the stolen KIA Soul lmao

[@mantrachhaya6835]

12:50 the car is ripping itself out, got me laughing so hard...

[@td8648]

I'm just surprised the truck survived at the end lol

[@Big-Critic]

Like a bucking bull

[@julianruggiero9701]

This is going to be such an awesome series. I can't wait!!

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it.

[@DEADPOOL0388]

My first vehicle was a 94 Ranger 4.0 V6 2wd, It was a gift from my grandparents and I loved the hell out of that truck. It had those really comfortable seats, it drove well it was a fun first vehicle. In fact I still have it and refuse to part with it or let it die, plus its as old as me so I feel more connected to it.

[@mikewhite3123]

Yeah I've never seen a 4.3 at all,all 4.0 or 3.0 or 4 cylinder...

[@KernalPanics]

Rangers were always my favorite I had a 93 splash single cab lowered with 17in 95 cobra r rims and a 92 mustang 5.0 in it all black I miss that truck.

[@mutatedraccoon5634]

who asked

[@nathanhale3006]

​@@mutatedraccoon5634 your mom did during pillow talk so we all told her they only made 4.0, 3.0 and a 4 BANGHER.

[@jamesh5111]

They make 302 swap kits for them :)

[@JesseArt]

Hell yeah!!! A Shit-box Ranger Baja Pre-runner build! This is, like, literally my own personal "If I had the money..." dream build. I'm super amped up for this one. My other favorite vehicle I'd love to build into a unique long travel or overlander off-roader would be the early generation VW Touareg with the V6 TDI. Those are hard to find for a decent price these days though.

[@afincher88]

Looking forward to this series! lets go!

[@NinjaButtpirate]

this is awesome, ive been wanting to do this for ever

[@joem4317]

this is the best donut video in a while, bound to be a dope series

[@BillKocik]

This is a 30-ish-year-old truck with 250,000 miles on it that wasn't designed to handle what was asked of it in this video, and it just handled all of it. That's amazing.

[@stephensundet8472]

This episode is the best Donut has done in a long time. I'm so excited for the future of the Ranger

[@jakedavid8187]

This is the best project you guys will have ever done. Awesome little trucks!!

[@squire_joe1985]

Amazing what an old ranger looks like from an area with no snow/salt! lol

[@tallguygreg]

That's pretty much where I live. There are still a lot driving around in pretty "great" shape. Rust isn't much of an issue here either.

[@squire_joe1985]

@@tallguygregThat’s awesome, I’ve owned alot of beaters that still ran great but had to be scrapped due to rust. Even my current 09 ranger runs like a top but has no drivers floor lol

[@masquinongy4652]

There’s an older couple that lives by my parents who’ve had this blue, prolly 1995-1997ish ranger they had for literally years, I never seen them drive anything else before, and that thing still looks brand new. I live in the NE, so we get a lot of snow and I know a lot about rust lol. They’re built surprisingly well

[@squire_joe1985]

@@masquinongy4652I think they might of used a bit better sheet metal on those years. My father has a 95 that is just starting to rust around the wheel wells. Yet my 2009 is in bad shape.

[@sategllib2191]

Yeah I've never seen one so nice

[@rodom303]

12:28 “SAMIR! YOU’RE BREAKING THE CAR”

[@AdultsAreTalking]

Only the OG's would get that reference 😂👌🏼

[@MrSatchelpack]

Oh shit, I'm dead.

[@schmeatclips]

"TRIPLE CAUTION TRIPLE CAUTION STAY CENTER"

[@sandradwababyo1045]

So excited for another Moneypit series

[@ShireTown1824]

Cannot wait for this series

[@scottbutts6703]

My first car was a 2wd 4cyl '99 Ranger. The year I got it, we broke all the snowfall records here in Detroit. I threw 300lbs of sand in the bed and only got stuck once when I slid off the road into a ditch doing a little "drifting". Was super reliable other than when I blew a brake line because the previous owner had filled the brake system with coolant (I have no idea how). I sold it a year and a half later to buy a crappy old '91 wrangler. I don't regret selling it, but I do miss it.

[@etowngti]

Perfect timing: I'm currently looking at Ranger project trucks. Glad to see that I can follow along!

[@jaebae5706]

Misfire monsters 😅 great trucks though

[@slideways8022]

nooo, after a video like this comes up values go up too! i remember when doug demuro did the 944 video and added like 2k instantly to the cost

[@l.carroll9076]

I love just about everything you all do, but this is the most excited I’ve been since High Low with the Tacos.

[@chrisschlis9440]

Super excited to watch the unfold... and steal ideas of course!!!

[@reedvending2384]

The dash isn't from a 93. Unless that's a newer cab or something... The pushrod 4.0 ❤ got one sitting in my garage. If you keep the front ttb you're going to want to get the super runner equal length steering and length extended radius arms for travel. Get a 8.8 out of a explorer put in for 31 spline axles and ditch the auto if it's automatic. Chevy 1500 springs fit the rear. You remove the front spring hanger and move it forward to the front 2 bolt holes. Bolt it back on and drill 2 new holes. Instant longer travel and softer.

[@Justphred]

Came to say the same thing about the year. That’s 100% not a 93

[@hazelbaumgartner9706]

​@@JustphredI think it's a '97. Last year of that style headlights.

[@mcgawian91]

Agreed I had a 94 splash and it was the first of that headlight style

[@TJDMW]

@@mcgawian91 no, 1993 was the first year of the 2nd gen rangers, which is what I drive, a 1994

[@roberts3993]

i drive a 1994 ranger and this ranger is newer, 1994 had no air bag and the rectangle guages, this has the rounded guages so has to be 1995 or never, also engine options were 2.3 4cyl, 3.0 six or 4.0 six

[@robertroth618]

4.0 liter v6 maybe. 4.3 came in Chevy S10

[@sharkracing071]

That’s what i was thinking when i heard him say it but i don’t know enough about rangers

[@M.Qambar]

The funniest thing was the truck coming apart on the suspension test🤣🤣🤣

[@MrCryptoNobody]

This is gonna be such a sick series!!

[@FastEvan47]

I love ford rangers! I’ve owned at least 10, most running, some not, one was bought wrecked as a parts truck, all of them were 2.3l 5 speeds (wrecked truck was an auto). I love this generation of ranger too (93-97). They definitely got the best generation ranger. Although, if they have to do a heater core, it’ll suck in that one. I’m 13 seconds in and they have a 95-97 ranger. The heater core in a 93-94 is a 30 minute job, max. Heater core in a 95-97 is like an 8 hour job. Edit: Nolan is wrong about it being a 93. It’s not. Dash is different, grill is different. Grill is easy to change. Dash has a few different mounting studs. Unless someone went through the trouble to swap a newer dash into an older ranger, it’s a 95-97. Second edit: a ranger of that era, if it had a V6, it was a 3.0 or a 4.0. They both sucked. My ex bought a 4.0 2000 ranger after I told her I didn’t want to work on it. She bought it and was like, you love rangers! It’ll be easy. So, I proceeded to do head gaskets, timing chain, cam synchro, front cover gasket. Just to cover the basics for those 4.0’s. Third edit: the dinger is a 95-97. Seriously, I know these trucks.

[@gta5grindzxb145]

Yeah not a 4.3, that's GM. I got a 1996 4.0 5 speed 2wd.

[@jm5206]

Bragging about owning 10 Ford Rangers is like bragging about out owning 10 pairs of Payless shoes.

[@jackmason9550]

Donut crew, I am sooo stoked for this money pit series!!! I kinda wish you guys had done this with the Tacomas, but it will be very interesting to see this Ranger transform into a prerunner over the course of the coming episodes too! Between the WRX High/Low, the 350Z High/Low, the overlanding Tacomas, and now a Baja prerunner truck, you guys continue to hit on many of my favorite vehicles and motorsports. By the way, I left you guys a comment on a previous video saying how you guys inspired me to pursue a career as a mechanic and how I hoped I ended up working in a garage with guys like you some day. Well, I'm pleased to say that I did manage to get a job as a mechanic back in November and it's been working out great! I love the team of guys I work with and when I get up to go to work in the morning, I wake up excited to start my day instead of dreading the work day ahead of me because I am finally doing something I love and I'm getting paid to do it and getting paid to learn more and expand my skills. I owe it to you guys for inspiring me to go after this career with all of the content you guys put out on Donut and Real Mechanic Stuff, so thank you. Who knows, maybe I will get a chance to meet all of you guys someday and thank you all in person? I really appreciate you guys and hope you are able to keep putting out content like this for years to come.

[@monzimusodinson1521]

Sooo stoked for this ❤❤❤

[@thefaredevil]

I am honestly impressed how that thing just held up for a $500 truck

[@kmart625]

I got a ford ranger for $300 a couple months ago and I’ve dropped about 7k on parts and suspension. Fox body shocks with hydraulic bump stops I got the transmission serviced and re geared. Now it’s just getting all the stuff installed with a busy schedule but I’m excited to see what you guys do with yours and hopefully I’ll get some ideas to steal. Best of luck gents!

[@chrisynp]

Them rangers and fucking awesome can't go wrong with one

[@GrayD1ce]

Have one I got for 500 with a bad engine just to do this to it

[@kmart625]

@@chrisynp couldn’t agree more. I’ve been driving it around and it’s super nice I almost want to find another ranger to put all my stuff onto instead. There wasn’t anything wrong with it the guy who I bought it off just couldn’t get it started and his wife was tired of it sitting in their driveway so she made him sell it. What was the reason it wouldn’t start you may ask? It was just out of gas 😭

[@Motrhed289]

I'm excited to watch this build, you guys are right where I was 20 years ago when I bought my '85 Ranger on eBay for $550 with the goal of making a poor-man's Lightning (289 V8 and T-5 5-speed swap). It's been a great project, and I still own it today. The Ranger is sort of the gift that keeps on giving as I come up with new things modify here and there. I've been considering a change from street/drag trim to more of a rally setup, so I'm really anxious to see where you guys take this thing!

[@mikepietanza9124]

This is awesome great job once again 🍩 media ily guys

[@GEAR12117]

This series is going to be THE BEST!!!!!

[@flatus4882]

The little Ranger that could did not die in the process of testing… tough truck!!! Had a 93 2wd for 18 years on same motor and now I have a 2000 xlt about to hit 200k miles … I’m sold !!!

[@user-ps5jo5dz4x]

11:40 Low Taco to the rescue!

[@stormix5755]

That's probably been the most useful car the channel has ever owned. Every other car creates the problem, not fixes it

[@odionxl]

I need more of this series

[@OriginalPoeticWolves]

I'm here for the trip, ready for the next video

[@RangerJ441]

Old rangers are the best small trucks ever! I've had mine for 16 years. 215k miles. I've jumped it, raced it, drifted it, and even had it on 2 wheels. They are damn near indestructible.

[@Aircooledcorey]

I have to politely disagree as an S10 guy. Also, as an S10 guy, I love these rangers. I’m just glad they exist. The rivalry between the two is great. No real hate because it’s really just small trucks vs the world!

[@BullyBreaker]

Had a purple Ranger as my first whip. Use to hit the Mesa where I grew up with other small trucks. Tested it to the max and broke the axle the last time I went out cause I hit a massive rock buried in the uphill ridge. Still drove home too 😂

[@averyperkins6052]

I had a purple splash for my first whip too!

[@BullyBreaker]

@@averyperkins6052 my man! What you drive now? Any plans for another one / find your original one? I wanna find mine and shred it lol

[@mutatedraccoon5634]

who asked

[@helenaandreas6814]

@@mutatedraccoon5634 ur mom

[@cityleaguechronicles2523]

Is there more ranger videos available with their membership ?

[@3raan]

I literally just bought the same model... can't wait for the progress!

[@tylermabey3828]

This is gonna be such a good series you really can't go wrong with a ranger i've seen them do wayyyyy too many things that they shouldn't even have been able to but did them so great

[@sixfootfourmike]

Nolan and Justin together are just wholesome

[@Mulengr0]

As an "engineer" and "pit crew chief" in an amateur Tough Truck racing team, I'm incredibly stoked for this round of Money Pit!

[@kennybourassa7546]

Glad you guys are doing another build

[@sorrowcat2724]

I’m sitting in my Ford Ranger watching this. These are great little trucks and their popularity is coming back again! I can’t wait to see where you guys go with this 😮

[@kylen.1753]

I'm so excited for this! The Ranger (especially this generation) has a special place in my heart. When I was 14 and working weekends on a friend's farm that was the truck that my buddies and I used to get around. It's also among the first and (sadly) only manuals I've ever used.

[@Pividol]

I have a 97 ranger auto, I can't wait to see him modify my daily

[@wesch6354]

This is one I'm actually excited to watch. I own a 02 ranger xlt 4x4. My plan is to eventually turn it into an overland truck and spend some time driving trails and camping. Not super different requirements than a Baja truck. I just won't need as expensive parts.

[@zackgoodlin5963]

So pumped for this one!

[@FranzJx]

3:53 that camera movement was goated

[@MaxKutish15]

Francis what you doin' roun' 'ere

[@packerman1203]

Franzj presents: a donut media comment

[@alecsaavedra1806]

The ranger had a 4.0 V6. The Chevy S10 had the 4.3

[@ryanroshong2004]

Yeah that’s what I thought too

[@markbuchanan8106]

That is what I thought when I heard 4.3?