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Update/ First post..?

Hey, I think this is my first post here. Here's how i got my ranger.
I bought my dad's 1998 Pathfinder for $500. On the first day back to school, in 11th grade, a kid hit me. I got $2500 from his insurance, and sold my pathfinder for $2500. So then I was blessed with finding a 2000 2wd 5-speed with 37,000 miles for $5000!

So far all I've done is get some 30 inch tires, remove valence, rain guards, and add rear 5% tint.
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I love the color. Nice truck!
 
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Need to polish that thing up...good looking truck.
 
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not bad.
 
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i like it, lose the mudflaps though.lol
 
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LIFT IT!!!!!!!!!



you can thank me l@ter....
 
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Great startin point, and Welcome to the Forum!
 
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Welcome to RF, congrats on the truck!
 
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welcome to R-F, Tom!
 
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Thanks all! It's dirty, i know, but i do plan on getting a Fabtech 3in lift, shackles or body lift, 33x12.5x15 Procomp Xterrains. And a black cap that fits flush. All over a long period of time though, Haha
 
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Welcome to R-F. Mods take time and money. LOL
 
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It's an excellent base to start with. Welcome to RF!!

You'll be hit with the mod bug in no time. I see you already have the clear corners. Just need the clear signal lens.
 
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Originally Posted by edgeman4.0
lose the mudflaps though.
I think they're kinda cute hah
 
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Welcome, keep us posted on the mods
 
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Originally Posted by Rolldogg
It's an excellent base to start with. Welcome to RF!!

You'll be hit with the mod bug in no time. I see you already have the clear corners. Just need the clear signal lens.
Clear corners are stock like that from factory on 98-00 models.
 
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Originally Posted by tom kalmanidis
Thanks all! It's dirty, i know, but i do plan on getting a Fabtech 3in lift, shackles or body lift, 33x12.5x15 Procomp Xterrains. And a black cap that fits flush. All over a long period of time though, Haha
summitracing.com hommie...... 3in body lift for $107.95 - $119.90 shipped

Part#: SUM-7888300

run some 33's with it and you'll be straight
 
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Originally Posted by 02rangermayhem
summitracing.com hommie...... 3in body lift for $107.95 - $119.90 shipped

Part#: SUM-7888300

run some 33's with it and you'll be straight
Thankyou! so cheap
 
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nice looking truck
 
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nice lookin truck. fellow cter too. how far from the casinos are you?
 
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I'm from East Windsor. Maybe 20 minutes from Foxwoods?
 
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cool. im like 4-5 minutes. really depends on how fast i drive.
 
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Welcome Aboard.
 
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