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Old Feb 8, 2012
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Originally Posted by 98liftedranger
His super duty's are gas. He has a ranger.
Correct. My super duty's have the 6.2l Gas engines.
My ranger is a 94 bucket of bolts.
I usually drive a beater one or two days during the week with a for-sale sign in it. I drive a large area and park the car out front. I've sold a few that way already.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2012
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I got this off of eBay--VW-style "switchblade" remote and key. I'll get it cut on Tuesday at work, then program everything when it warms-up a little (it's -10 out right now!)



MikeR
Epic Fail--
These got sent back to the seller yesterday. First of all, the key fob is too big, so the key won't go all the way into the ignition cylinder. Secondly, I tried 4 times to get the remote programmed, but it wouldn't set. Great idea; too bad they won't work for us.
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Old Feb 8, 2012
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Installed a new intake to complete the entire flow of air from front to back with my duramax exhaust. Sounds deeper!

and thought about cleaning it up from the desert trip this past weekend..... I think i'll wait
 
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Old Feb 8, 2012
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Originally Posted by 98liftedranger
His super duty's are gas. He has a ranger.
Originally Posted by StxDangerRanger
Correct. My super duty's have the 6.2l Gas engines.
My ranger is a 94 bucket of bolts.
I usually drive a beater one or two days during the week with a for-sale sign in it. I drive a large area and park the car out front. I've sold a few that way already.
Ahh ok. well I guess you have to do what you do best and keep buying and selling until you can get the truck that you want. ;-)
I'm sure you can do that pretty quick. :-)

Originally Posted by VH5150
Epic Fail--
These got sent back to the seller yesterday. First of all, the key fob is too big, so the key won't go all the way into the ignition cylinder. Secondly, I tried 4 times to get the remote programmed, but it wouldn't set. Great idea; too bad they won't work for us.
MikeR
Damn that sucks. :-( You would have for sure started another new trend with these working out....A+ for effort though.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012
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Originally Posted by VH5150
Epic Fail--
These got sent back to the seller yesterday. First of all, the key fob is too big, so the key won't go all the way into the ignition cylinder. Secondly, I tried 4 times to get the remote programmed, but it wouldn't set. Great idea; too bad they won't work for us.
MikeR
How were you trying to program it? With what?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012
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Just ordered my body lift. Thinking about ordering new body mounts as well but can't find anyone but Ford that carries them for 98+. Does anyone know if I can make the body mounts for Pre 97 work on a 98+?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012
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drove to yakima last night. bought the weathertech black floorliners. Ive thought about ordering a set for a while and I saw them on craigslist for a good price and within driving distance. so far I like them. Weathertech says they wont fit the trucks with vinyal floors. but thats what I have and they fit pretty nicely '07 Fx4 Lvl II, 5 on the floor
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012
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ordered Flowmaster 50 series deltaflow and a Hushpower resonator
looking a prebent stainless steel rear pipe now
wondering if it's worth removing the second cat
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012
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Originally Posted by Mcleary316
How were you trying to program it? With what?
Using their instructions and my 2 original remotes. I actually would have kept it if the remote had worked-I'd have just kept it in my pocket and used it to lock & unlock the doors; could really care less about using it in the ignition-I'd have probably locked it in the truck too often. Seller was really good about it-he refunded my PayPal today.
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Old Feb 11, 2012
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I talked to a guy at work today about trading my billet grille set-up for his STX grille--he's gonna think about it and get back to me. Fingers and toes crossed.
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Old Feb 11, 2012
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pulled my driveshaft yesterday and then today i greased the slip yoke

no more "clunk"
 
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Old Feb 11, 2012
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Changing the oil tomorrow
 
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Old Feb 11, 2012
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today replaced cam sensor,with coil pack and plugs . fixed the squeak and the intermittent misfire all in one. yea
 
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Old Feb 11, 2012
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today replaced cam sensor,with coil pack and plugs . fixed the squeak and the intermittent misfire all in one. yea
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012
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Originally Posted by VH5150
Using their instructions and my 2 original remotes. I actually would have kept it if the remote had worked-I'd have just kept it in my pocket and used it to lock & unlock the doors; could really care less about using it in the ignition-I'd have probably locked it in the truck too often. Seller was really good about it-he refunded my PayPal today.
MikeR


Always nice to have a good seller. Especially If they knew you were more or less just experimenting.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012
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Put new shoes on the rear end. They we're a little too close to the rivets for me.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012
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Got these for the F150!

 
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Old Feb 13, 2012
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HA those are gonna be Huuuuuuuuge on your truck! Post pics!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012
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Originally Posted by 98liftedranger
Got these for the F150!

Towing mirrors are the only way to go. Ford started it all back in '99 with the Super Duty.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012
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I wished mine Happy Birthday. It was built on Feb 14, 2002 and she's my valentine this year. lol
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012
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Originally Posted by lownrangr
I wished mine Happy Birthday. It was built on Feb 14, 2002 and she's my valentine this year. lol
All of our trucks are part of our Valentine in one way or another. <3 you Ranger. I'm going to drive you Downtown today. ;-)
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012
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new tires! definity dakota at2's from pep boys, they didnt have the "p" version in stock, so i ended up with the "lt" version. 140 a tire! ouch, but now im really ready for some snow!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012
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Had the oil changed, damn lifters are louder than the radio.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012
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I loaded some steel that I bought into the back and drove it home.

That stuff will be used to fabricate other stuff... like a new front bumper and related brackets...
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012
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Originally Posted by 98rangerxlt
Had the oil changed, damn lifters are louder than the radio.
You talking about a chattering clunky noise? If so, my 3.0 makes that noise... sounds almost like a friggin diesel...
 
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