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Old Aug 27, 2006
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Trading in my truck before winter

Well I know this sounds crazy, but I think i've made up my mind. Im gonna trade in my truck for a full size. Im 6'-2" and i feel cramped in my little regular cab. Also I want a truck that has 4x4 for these snowy new england blizzards. Im gonna be checking out the dealers around the area tomorow for F-150's! Also all my hard work that I've done to my truck in mods will be taken off and sold on here. Don't get me wrong, i love my ranger but i think its time for bigger and better things.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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Gotta do what you gotta do man.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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lucky, i want a 4x4
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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sweet nothing wrong with a trade up.

post the pics when u get it!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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i'll definatly be sticking around r-f, and if my ranger was a 4x4 i could deal with the fact i felt too big in it
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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im the same way...but i like my truck too much to get rid of it this soon...maybe in a few years ill upgrade... (im almost 6'3")
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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Well i am 6'3'' and I don't feel cramped. I like the size and don't even put the seat back all the way. I do understand your need for 4x4 and since the ranger is small...well good luck with the f150.


the JD traction bars are they going to be for sale. i may want those.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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the JD traction bars are they going to be for sale. i may want those.
yup they will be, everything will be except the tires and exhaust
 
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Let me know how much for the grill. I want your 4.10's to, but I think that'd be kinda hard.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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I want your shifter know and boot if possible
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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Originally Posted by a311fanam
i'll definatly be sticking around r-f, and if my ranger was a 4x4 i could deal with the fact i felt too big in it
Thats funny, its just the opposite for me........i feel too little in my truck.........or maybe the cab is just real big. lol
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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i hear ya about wanting something bigger... thats why im gonna get my grand cherokee diesel next year after i pay my truck off... i can have 3 cars but i dont want more than 1 payment
 
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Originally Posted by SouthernMudSlinger
Thats funny, its just the opposite for me........i feel too little in my truck.........or maybe the cab is just real big. lol
The cab in those old full size Dodges are freakin huge! I love those old Dodges!
 
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When my brother had his ranger, the size of the cab was perfect, and his windows were tinted dark, so it was great in there.

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my dad has driven my truck once or twice and hes 6'7. he reclines the seat far back and looks out the extended cab windows, and turns rap up really loud. he thinks my truck is ghetto pimpin or somethin.
 
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my dad has driven my truck once or twice and hes 6'7. he reclines the seat far back and looks out the extended cab windows, and turns rap up really loud. he thinks my truck is ghetto pimpin or somethin.
 
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Let me know how much for the grill. I want your 4.10's to, but I think that'd be kinda hard.
it wont fit your truck, the 04 grilles are different. Also i may leave the grill, i remember now that i pretty much destroyed the stock clips so i dunno if it will go back on.

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he reclines the seat far back and looks out the extended cab windows, and turns rap up really loud.
the seats in a regular cab dont go back as far as an extended cab
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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why don't you just cut off your feet and get a locker...
 
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O yeah I forgot your's is an '04.
 
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i hear ya man thats why i am selling my 2 well now 1 because i cant stand being 6'2" its horrible...and you even have a bigger cab then me!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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ya the reg cabs are a pain whne ur 6'3" i remember driving urs around and noticeing the diffrence and i can rold my seat back but i have to pull forward. my next truck will be a f-150 or 250 for sure but i love my ranger i can handle it with the ex cab and 4x4 tho and best of all NO PAYMENTS!!!

good luck ull have to bring the beast to the next meet!!

Nick
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006
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I feel your pain, I am 6'3 and I had to have the seat reclined so far in my Rangers that I had to lean into the airbag to see out the side window. It sucked. I liked the truck enought that I didn't car, but it still sucked.

Good luck with you choice man!

~HJ
 
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Old Aug 28, 2006
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good luck ull have to bring the beast to the next meet!!

Nick
i'd love to show it off!
 
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Old Aug 28, 2006
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I'd do it quick, before the snow flies. As soon as the temps drop and the leaves change 4WD will be at a premium again. Right now you'll get a helluva deal as nobody can move full-size pickups to save their lives..
 
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Old Aug 28, 2006
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im 6'1 and im fit pretty good in my extended cab. plus if i just look to my left i can check out the hot girls next to me at a stoplight through my rear side window lol. my 91 standard cab is tight tho but im only in it driving for a 1/4 mile.
 
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