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Old 02-26-2011
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Icon10 What would you do?

I have a 2005 Ranger STX. Completely stock. 38,000 thousand miles. The only upgrade is after market stereo and subs in the cab.

IDEAS ?!?!?
 
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drop it djm 4/5 kit. flip the hangers notch the frame run monroe adjustable air shocks in the rear. pull the intake silencer for $free.50free get a flow through muffler with 2.5" tubing single in/single out. and then rock some steelies not d windows. dont upgrade the front corner lights to the new 06+ style?
 
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Wheels/tires and a window tint. Those alone IMO, make a huge visual impact. Meh, a starting point. There are so many little mods you can do. Check the how-to's. You Wont regret it!
 
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Wow. We have plenty of ideas.

Post up some pics first. Please.
 
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Other than sell it to me cheap? Armour. Grille guard, rock sliders, bumpers, Opops is it a 2wd?
 
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Well here is my ranger! completely stock other than the stereo. And im working on the wheels and tires for this thing i just dont know what would look nice on this little truck. and yes its 2wd! ladies love the little trucks

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Sharp little truck looks like it has a little air dam on the front. any pics of that?
 
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1. Candy your tail lights. $20
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2. 06+ badges $40
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3. Tint $200 ish at most
4. Clear corners
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5. HIDS $60


6. Remove your mudflaps, but make sure you get some stinless bolts and acorn nuts to replace the bolts.

haha just a few ideas, should give you a good idea how it looks too.. haha im pretty jealous of the ex cab!
 
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yeah thanks for those ideas i was wanting to get some HID's but im not sure if i have to buy the conversion kit or just the bulbs?? those ideas look sweet to on your truck! love the sonic blue!!
 
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HIDs come in a kit, it has two ballest and two bulbs and all the nessecery wiring. I got mine from ebay for like 30 or 40 a set.
 
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Where did u get your clear corners at?
 
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non stock HID's are illegal in some states such as NY.

you could do the blinker mod which is on the cheap side, makes your corner light alternat with your blinker...

tint is always cool... Id go with 50% on the front and 5% of the back... 20% is nice but, from a distance doesnt offer much privacy...

Paint your headlights black...
there are ways to make ALL your body lines batch up and look good... one way is to add gutters, yes, house hutters to your cab, so that the front end matches the body... this does indeed work, however matching the paint could be a problem...
 
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