The "What did you do to your Ranger today" thread
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This weekend I did the big 3 upgrade (with 4 guage wire anyways) and I fixed a short in my brake lights, and then I fixed my center console, the bolt that came with the rockauto console fix had fell out, so it was loose, and the top was cracking on the inside, so I put a block of wood and a little padding on the inside to reinforce it and put it back together.
#3134
This weekend I did the big 3 upgrade (with 4 guage wire anyways) and I fixed a short in my brake lights, and then I fixed my center console, the bolt that came with the rockauto console fix had fell out, so it was loose, and the top was cracking on the inside, so I put a block of wood and a little padding on the inside to reinforce it and put it back together.
#3135
the top piece so that it is not hollow inside and you should be good, as far as the bolt goes, it must have been my fault and I forgot to tighten down the one side, because it comes with locknuts, so they should'nt fall off like that. user error on my part lol.
#3136
I installed a "new" Explorer radio bezel that has the slot for an extra fog light switch and a dedicated transfer case dial slot. The radio bezel I removed only had one fog light switch slot, and since it was from a 2WD explorer, I had to stick my transfer case dial in the cigarette lighter slot, and it was a very sloppy fit. I'm very happy. I also found out yesterday that my truck is pre-wired for fog lights underneath the hood and behind the dash.
#3138
Yeah it should be, I should have just thrown a block of wood in there when I originally did the armrest fix, just cut a small piece of 2x4 to stick in there or something just to reinforce
the top piece so that it is not hollow inside and you should be good, as far as the bolt goes, it must have been my fault and I forgot to tighten down the one side, because it comes with locknuts, so they should'nt fall off like that. user error on my part lol.
the top piece so that it is not hollow inside and you should be good, as far as the bolt goes, it must have been my fault and I forgot to tighten down the one side, because it comes with locknuts, so they should'nt fall off like that. user error on my part lol.
Lastly, I never really got a confirmed person saying (OMG it holds weight like crazy with no bending or sagging with weight) On the whole thread talking about this mod from a few years back.
So my random question is...Are you happy with it? Does it really hold REALLY well for someone who puts on a ton of weight on it while getting in and leaning on it with all their weight while you are not worried about it breaking???
hahahah I know a bit off topic buttt since you have it and were talking about it. I thought I might as well ask. :-P
#3140
I will remember that. Also you are talking about the rear main bolt? Holding the armrest and the bracket that goes down to the console?
Lastly, I never really got a confirmed person saying (OMG it holds weight like crazy with no bending or sagging with weight) On the whole thread talking about this mod from a few years back.
So my random question is...Are you happy with it? Does it really hold REALLY well for someone who puts on a ton of weight on it while getting in and leaning on it with all their weight while you are not worried about it breaking???
hahahah I know a bit off topic buttt since you have it and were talking about it. I thought I might as well ask. :-P
Lastly, I never really got a confirmed person saying (OMG it holds weight like crazy with no bending or sagging with weight) On the whole thread talking about this mod from a few years back.
So my random question is...Are you happy with it? Does it really hold REALLY well for someone who puts on a ton of weight on it while getting in and leaning on it with all their weight while you are not worried about it breaking???
hahahah I know a bit off topic buttt since you have it and were talking about it. I thought I might as well ask. :-P
Yeah, the kit comes with two large bolts to secure the bracket to the console and one fell off eventually I just think i forgot to tighten it down, but yes overall I am very pleased with the kit, one of the best mods I've done. As far as weight, yeah that's why the inside was cracking, but I weigh about 240, but it is alot sturdier than before, I just can't put all of my weight on it though, but now the armrest feels alot more solid. don't hesitate to get the kit
Though it's very well made, if the rest of the console was made as well as that thing, it would be a beast.
#3142
Yeah, the kit comes with two large bolts to secure the bracket to the console and one fell off eventually I just think i forgot to tighten it down, but yes overall I am very pleased with the kit, one of the best mods I've done. As far as weight, yeah that's why the inside was cracking, but I weigh about 240, but it is alot sturdier than before, I just can't put all of my weight on it though, but now the armrest feels alot more solid. don't hesitate to get the kit
Though it's very well made, if the rest of the console was made as well as that thing, it would be a beast.
Though it's very well made, if the rest of the console was made as well as that thing, it would be a beast.
Productive week.
#3143
replaced both lower ball joints, the drivers upper ball joint and control arm and tightened the bearings on both sides. with all that done the steering wheel on my ranger no longer shakes like im runnin down a bumpy as road with an unbalance wheel. the ride is much smoother lol
Last edited by starvinartist09; 01-12-2012 at 03:52 AM.
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