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Old Nov 22, 2006
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Mustang theme for my Ranger?

Ok, so now that im getting the mustang Bullet wheels, im wondering what mustang I should make the truck after.....like maybe put graphics or something, to make it stand out (as if orange paint wasn't enough lol). Just looking for ideas on what I should do.

 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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cobra emblems
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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lower 2/3
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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Black stickers down side... but something diff...so when the rims arriving?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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Black stickers down side... but something diff...so when the rims arriving?
Fedex tracking number says the 25th, which is saturday.......can't wait!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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drop a 5.0 .. lol
 
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drop a 5.0 .. lol
lol.......there was a reason I got a 2.5.........
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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shall we bust out with the pic of that "mustang inspired" ranger? lmao
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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You could make it a thunderbolt ranger.. just get that grille colormatched, a different valence, lower it, and slap some t-bolt stickers on it.. it'd be different, that's for sure!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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shall we bust out with the pic of that "mustang inspired" ranger? lmao
LOL
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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I like how this ranger looks......the stance from the rear.....wow.


http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/stor...olt/page1.html
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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^yeah, that's friggin HOT right there
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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shall we bust out with the pic of that "mustang inspired" ranger? lmao
u know i have to do it.......lol
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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yeaaaaaa, I dont want to take "mustang inspired" that far. lol I just doesn't work. Although, I like how the ranger has the fender "lips" or what ever just like the mustang. (not refering to that pic above)
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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I say black graphics and a 2/3 drop... you have tint??? get some if not, lol and then flowmaster 40 series...
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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i say a mustang gt hoodscoop, soft cover on the bed, and leave the stance alone...
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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Oh man, now if it was a competition orange Id say get some BOSS decals.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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sounds like your going a little overboard

2/3 wont be low enough you wont be happy 4/5 the damn thing, get some clear corners a billet grille a rollpan and a bedcover and you will appreciate it more than the "gay mustang theme"

No point in putting on cobra emblems if its got a 2.5
 
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yea you could leave the suspension alone... keep the good ride quality...
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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yea you could leave the suspension alone... keep the good ride quality...

Ride qaulity is about the same as stock amd Im dropped 5/6 Just trim the bumpstops or slap in a bolt in notch and your fine.

People say lowered trucks ride like ****, In honestly if you drop it the right way and put nice shocks on and a notch in the back if you go over 5 inches it will ride fine if not better than stock.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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I think a good static drop and a rollpan and bedcover would be a good start.

If you wanna get really wild, swap a mustang dash in there! I've seen it done once... it was pretty sweet.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006
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o youve definitely gotta drop it some.. at LEAST 2/3... id do 4/5
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006
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id say do some graphics like the boss 302
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006
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id say do some graphics like the boss 302
i agree.. the hockey stripes.. black on orange
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006
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im stealin straight_edges idea and working on a steeda theme
 
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