The "What did you do to your Ranger today" thread
#2526
05-12-2011
Picked up a Pro-Tech Rack, used… for $100+ GAS and travel time of 5 hrs.
Haven’t got it on yet will need some TLC before hand.
Pic is a double mount just to see how it will look.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_0006.jpg
Haven’t got it on yet will need some TLC before hand.
Pic is a double mount just to see how it will look.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_0006.jpg
#2527
05-12-2011
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#2528
05-12-2011
chk out more pics at:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/exterior-semi-tech-39/pro-tech-rack-steppie-122846/
https://www.ranger-forums.com/exterior-semi-tech-39/pro-tech-rack-steppie-122846/
#2529
05-13-2011
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#2530
05-13-2011
Never added to this thread.
Couple weeks ago: tore out entire interior, shampooed the carpet, cleaned everything, installed new wiper handle, installed Mustang dome light, redid rear window, redid third brake light so it won't leak (although, I know I'll have to do it again), bead-blasted my new spare tire carrier parts, painted said parts, sanded and painted new rear end, sanded and painted new aftermarket differential cover.
Starting last week: took off the bed, pulled the bumper.
Starting this week: sandblasted the rear half of the frame, installed new leaf spring bushings in the rear leaf eyes, installed new shackles.
Today: finally got off the passenger rear leaf hanger, sanded the frame a bit, primed the right half of the rear half of the frame.
Tomorrow: get off the driver side rear leaf hanger, sand, prime the other half of the frame.
Future: Paint the frame, install new hangers, get the front leaf bolts out (ugh), install new bushings there, install new pinion/axle seals in new rear end, pull the old rear end, put in the new rear end, finally install spare tire carrier, get brand new used bed on, get truck painted, spray in Herculiner, finally install new rear bumper as a "piece de resistance" because it's an OEM Ford Ranger tube bumper.
Somewhere in there, maybe even after I get the truck painted, I'm gonna put my new coil springs in.
Couple weeks ago: tore out entire interior, shampooed the carpet, cleaned everything, installed new wiper handle, installed Mustang dome light, redid rear window, redid third brake light so it won't leak (although, I know I'll have to do it again), bead-blasted my new spare tire carrier parts, painted said parts, sanded and painted new rear end, sanded and painted new aftermarket differential cover.
Starting last week: took off the bed, pulled the bumper.
Starting this week: sandblasted the rear half of the frame, installed new leaf spring bushings in the rear leaf eyes, installed new shackles.
Today: finally got off the passenger rear leaf hanger, sanded the frame a bit, primed the right half of the rear half of the frame.
Tomorrow: get off the driver side rear leaf hanger, sand, prime the other half of the frame.
Future: Paint the frame, install new hangers, get the front leaf bolts out (ugh), install new bushings there, install new pinion/axle seals in new rear end, pull the old rear end, put in the new rear end, finally install spare tire carrier, get brand new used bed on, get truck painted, spray in Herculiner, finally install new rear bumper as a "piece de resistance" because it's an OEM Ford Ranger tube bumper.
Somewhere in there, maybe even after I get the truck painted, I'm gonna put my new coil springs in.
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#2531
05-18-2011
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#2533
05-19-2011
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#2536
05-20-2011
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put my 1 inch wheel spacers in the front now the 275/55/17s wont rub lol. met up with some buddys that think they have "show cars". and i tried showing off when i left and did a big ol clutch dumpin and felt my whole tranny torque up about 4 or 5 inches and after looking realized i have a busted motor mount. not too happy
#2537
05-20-2011
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Got a set of new rims cuz one of my old wheels rusted through
Painted the diamond plate to match my truck
Added some blue to the interior of my truck :)
Then a friend and i went mud boggin...he with his 4x4 (which doesnt work) S-10 and me with my 2WD Ranger
p.s. -- added the fog lights myself bout a month ago
Painted the diamond plate to match my truck
Added some blue to the interior of my truck :)
Then a friend and i went mud boggin...he with his 4x4 (which doesnt work) S-10 and me with my 2WD Ranger
p.s. -- added the fog lights myself bout a month ago
#2539
05-22-2011
Started hittin' it hard today-Carlisle is in 10 days! Weather finally is co-operating.
Finished cleaning-up and painting the undercarriage, repainted my brake calipers, cleaned & polished exhaust and skid plate, installed my new Rancho RS9000XLs. touched-up a scrape on my valence, repainted door handles & tailgate handle. Next Sunday-clay, polish, wax, detail inside and out.
MikeR
Finished cleaning-up and painting the undercarriage, repainted my brake calipers, cleaned & polished exhaust and skid plate, installed my new Rancho RS9000XLs. touched-up a scrape on my valence, repainted door handles & tailgate handle. Next Sunday-clay, polish, wax, detail inside and out.
MikeR
#2540
05-23-2011
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#2541
05-23-2011
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#2542
05-28-2011
Pulled my fiances dads F350 out of a mudhole. It was awesome lol he sunk one side of the truck to the rocker panel. 4lo, didnt even spin the tires and pulled him out.
then went home and finished doing the headlight mod. They look BA
Heres some crappy cell pics.
Couldnt wait for the silicone to dry, had to put um on lol
then went home and finished doing the headlight mod. They look BA
Heres some crappy cell pics.
Couldnt wait for the silicone to dry, had to put um on lol
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#2543
05-31-2011
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#2549
05-31-2011
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Well, when you park your truck in ghetto areas, it calls for ghetto tactics. And yes, they can still break into the truck, but I got tired of spending 114 dollars to replace the door lock every time some a hole with a screwdriver got curious about what's inside the truck...
