Ditched my 06 tails and got a pair of 93-99 Spyder LED tails because I didn't want to do the 3 to 2 bulb conversion. Best decision ever. These ******* are bright as hell. The running lights are brighter than the factory 06 brake lights. Also its nice to have backup lights again

 

how much were they?

 

$130-$150/pair on ebay

 

Finally starting to mod the Taco.

Put in the standard D-cell maglite mount in the cab. I was a little tight butthole about drilling into my brand-new-to-me-still-a-baby 2010 truck but it's mine and it's staying so I went for it. Mounted it a centimeter crooked and spun the bracket around with the drill leaving a nice circle scratch on the plastic. IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK!

Also bought a shackle receiver hitch.

And a standard Smittybilt 20ft tow strap. Everyone says get the 30ft but its double the price and I don't plan on using it except in an emergency.

Now it's time to save for a bed chest! Northern Tool is my dealer of choice. Great local company.
Truck Chests + Truck Storage Boxes | Truck Boxes: Crossbed Truck Boxes, Underbody Truck Boxes + More | Auto, SUV + Truck Accessories | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

i put a new battery in my truck... good thing i had free replacement warrenty included with it.... drove the GF's Caddy CTS home for christmas and left my truck in our driveway... 3 weeks straight of -30C to -44C and the battery froze solid.

 

Installed r.s. fog light

 

 

Yesterday I installed new Moog complete upper control arms, Cam bolts for alignment, and new Moog lower ball joints. Tomorrow taking it to be aligned.

 

I discovered Plasti Dip......

 

found out i get to drop my trans in the next week or two.

 

Got the final part to finish my manual 4x4 swap. Needed that pesky shifter for the 4406

 

Watched it sit in the drive way where it has sat since thanksgiving with a dead battery. So I've been driving the trailblazer for now to work. Can't wit till I get paid so I can get her running again I think it died cause we got a new truck lol

 

saw my front licence plate was at a angle, broke the bracket for it the rest of the way off and drilled holes in the bumper for the plate. yesterday on the way home my quick disconnect or the clutch hydraulic line came apart as i was driving home, stuck in 1st. i pulled off in a parking lot and called for a ride home to get a creeper and a jack, dont know why it came apart, was all new over a year ago...

 

My Ranger was idling a little high, and gas mileage has dropped a bit lately, noticed that my temp gauge was barely getting above cold. checked my Scangauge and water temp was only 140 degrees, and it showed a code pending, got a new thermostat after worked today and threw it in, everything is back to normal now.

 

Dropped the front differential due to the pinion seal leaking, so decided to replace all 3 seals as well as drain it thoroughly. Replaced with Amsoil 75W-90 severe duty gear oil, so it should be fine for a while :).

Replaced both front wheel hub assemblies, both UCAs and both lower ball joints (Moog parts and regreaseable). Just had it aligned and all it nice and square.....bring on the snow!

 

Whats the best diff gear ratio for a 2.3 on 31's its a daily driver and i like having fun in the mud

 

Royal Purple Max-Gear 75W90 01300: Upgrade with the best Gear Oil at Advance Auto Parts

Royal Purple is the best gear oil on the market IMO

 

Got a cheapy tool box for my first responder equipment and recovery stuff.
Just need to get some brackets tomorrow to bolt her in.

I ordered all my usual personalization stickers. Gotta rep for my state when I live in SC haha. Got the OSU cling since I'm moving to Michigan this year.

Got underneath with some Rust converter and a rattle can to touch up the PO salt damage. Gotta love northern trucks.

 

JDM^








Didn't do anything to my truck aside driving it to the gym to keep the battery charged lol

 

Do you even drift bro?

 

kind of a butt clenching moment



where it has to be cut for the 4406 T-case shifter. I didnt get a finished pic as I dont like my shift boot. Tell ya what though its close to your leg the way it sits. Full size truck components definitely fit tight in a ranger

 

Give a ride to my mom, driving to the supermarket, treat her food while waiting for my car washed. Its a great day...

 

gave her a wash to celebrate her 12th birthday the other day. Feb 14, 2002 was the production date....aw valentines day...haha

 

Pushed her into a gas station... The timing belt broke...

 

I did a front brake job on my 99 ranger xlt