Ranger Console install
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Ranger Console install
I have an 04 Ranger with a 60/40 front seat setup. I picked up a 40/20/40 out of an 05 FX4 Ranger today. I was wondering if anyone has any install tips? Mainly how you installed the aluminum mounting bracket. Everyone just install self tapping screws? My plan is to cut the hole for the front mounting clips then install the base and cut out and try to install the rear mount. If anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate it. I only got one shot at cutting the vinyl flooring.
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For the rear bracket there are little bumps in the sheet metal where the screws go. Just drill a hole in the center of each one. I through bolted mine with big fender washers on the bottom. The front I got everything to mount it like the factory did. I don't exactly remember how I did it. It has been a while. To cut the floor I don't know what to tell you. I had the carpet out a week before I installed the console so I had an idea where to cut. Just don't cut too much. I did but luckily the console covered it up. What I did was cut a slot down the middle and a "T" at the ends and then looked under the carpet to see where the mounting spots were and slowly cut until the hole was big enough.
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For the rear bracket there are little bumps in the sheet metal where the screws go. Just drill a hole in the center of each one. I through bolted mine with big fender washers on the bottom. The front I got everything to mount it like the factory did. I don't exactly remember how I did it. It has been a while. To cut the floor I don't know what to tell you. I had the carpet out a week before I installed the console so I had an idea where to cut. Just don't cut too much. I did but luckily the console covered it up. What I did was cut a slot down the middle and a "T" at the ends and then looked under the carpet to see where the mounting spots were and slowly cut until the hole was big enough.
Do you have a 2 door? or 4 door truck? Mine is a 2 door. I think I'm going to have to see about putting some jump seats in the back now that I only have a 2 seater.
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i used self tapping screws and my bracket isn't moving anywhere haha. you can do it however you fell is right i guess.
did you hook up the plugs under the seat? thats prob why the light is on. but if they are connected, try disconnecting the battery for like 10 min then hook it back up so it clears the code. if it comes back on, then you gotta replace it.
did you hook up the plugs under the seat? thats prob why the light is on. but if they are connected, try disconnecting the battery for like 10 min then hook it back up so it clears the code. if it comes back on, then you gotta replace it.
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i used self tapping screws and my bracket isn't moving anywhere haha. you can do it however you fell is right i guess.
did you hook up the plugs under the seat? thats prob why the light is on. but if they are connected, try disconnecting the battery for like 10 min then hook it back up so it clears the code. if it comes back on, then you gotta replace it.
did you hook up the plugs under the seat? thats prob why the light is on. but if they are connected, try disconnecting the battery for like 10 min then hook it back up so it clears the code. if it comes back on, then you gotta replace it.
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The console I got out is out of an 05 FX4. Its very similar to the style of console that was found in early explorers. My cousin had a 91 explorer and the console is more or less the same. The only difference is the cup holder set up, and thats just an insert that snaps in and can easily be replaced.
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