Another "What would you do?" ranger '05
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Another "What would you do?" ranger '05
Hey Everyone,
I have a ranger EDGE '05 and i need some ideas on what i should do next.. It's literally stock besides black headlights/ HID's in both fog & headlight (8k) and some window tint and removing the mud flaps.
Here are some pics i took today from my phone.
Side View
Back View
Front View
Sorta random but here is a corner picture of my headlights, i bought them through ebay and the description showed the "clear" black corners.. Instead i got the "euro" corners .. They really bother me and it's been about 4 months now, so finally some "non-euro" black corners are on the way.
If you guys could throw some ideas out there it would be awesome. Im thinking of going a 3" lift all around but i have no idea what type/size tires and rims i should go for. Im a newb when it comes to that stuff. Also i do know my front end is lower than my back end and i know it has to do with the torsion bar, unfortunately i have no idea on how to adjust them.
I have a ranger EDGE '05 and i need some ideas on what i should do next.. It's literally stock besides black headlights/ HID's in both fog & headlight (8k) and some window tint and removing the mud flaps.
Here are some pics i took today from my phone.
Side View
Back View
Front View
Sorta random but here is a corner picture of my headlights, i bought them through ebay and the description showed the "clear" black corners.. Instead i got the "euro" corners .. They really bother me and it's been about 4 months now, so finally some "non-euro" black corners are on the way.
If you guys could throw some ideas out there it would be awesome. Im thinking of going a 3" lift all around but i have no idea what type/size tires and rims i should go for. Im a newb when it comes to that stuff. Also i do know my front end is lower than my back end and i know it has to do with the torsion bar, unfortunately i have no idea on how to adjust them.
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Read this for info on your torsion bars:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...djustment.html
Also, this thread has some good, simple ideas:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...-interest.html
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...djustment.html
Also, this thread has some good, simple ideas:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...-interest.html
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Seriously everyone thank you for the fast replies....
my factory rims are literally cracked from hitting a curb, its just a matter of time before they fall apart.
What other options for rims do i have?
What other options for rims do i have?
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Read this for info on your torsion bars:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...djustment.html
Also, this thread has some good, simple ideads:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...-interest.html
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...djustment.html
Also, this thread has some good, simple ideads:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...-interest.html
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Alright will do, i was planning on getting new rims and tires anyways within the next week.
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How would i go about changing those flares, im not to fond of them either.
besides replacing that wheel and doing what others have suggested, 06+ corners and tails would look good. maybe a bed cover of some sort. i would look into getting those dents fixed as well, that will make it look better. other than that its a good lookin truck! love the color
I'll look into replacing my tails with the '06... for the corners im just going to stick with the black corners i recently bought from ebay, also for the dents thats another thing on my list. My friends sitting in the bed of my truck and a quite a few camping trips (with wooden pallats in the back) have done some damage :(
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roll pan
can't find the threads, but essentially, you make your rear spring hanger/shackle go from this...
to this
and from what I have heard, you don't need anything but some new bolts, wrenches and a jack or 2 and an air chizzel...
takes 10 grade 8 bolts and nuts, don't know what size
can't find the threads, but essentially, you make your rear spring hanger/shackle go from this...
to this
and from what I have heard, you don't need anything but some new bolts, wrenches and a jack or 2 and an air chizzel...
takes 10 grade 8 bolts and nuts, don't know what size
Thanks,
Andrew
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^^ The roll pan is a body panel that goes under your tailgate to replace your rear bumper. Like the white truck in the first picture.
I cant believe they told you you had a month on that wheel! I wouldn't drive on that at all! As for mods fix that dent in your bedside lol. And i say lower it and keep the black theme going. NIghtshade tail lights or black/clear led taillights. Black wheels,,, you can see where I'm going! lol
I cant believe they told you you had a month on that wheel! I wouldn't drive on that at all! As for mods fix that dent in your bedside lol. And i say lower it and keep the black theme going. NIghtshade tail lights or black/clear led taillights. Black wheels,,, you can see where I'm going! lol
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first and fore most....get off that rim like yesterday!!!
who every put a time limit on how long that rim would hold up, is an idiot and should never be trusted. no one can predict how long the integrity will last in a situation like yours.
that aside, are you willing to lift or lower your truck?
to lower it, i say go with the shackle flip ^^^ to level it out.(fabrication needed; $=?)
to lift it, i say 3in body lift($120-240), 2in chevy drop shackles($40 at pepboys for good ones) and torsion bar crank(free). rims and tires.... $=?
out of those options, i say lift it!!! my motto is dump the cars and lift the trucks. if you want to lower a vehicle, get a car. you can say "im biased" because i have a lifted truck but i think you'll be much happier with a lifted truck. the sky is the limit..... you can only go so low to you wont go any more. literally....
who every put a time limit on how long that rim would hold up, is an idiot and should never be trusted. no one can predict how long the integrity will last in a situation like yours.
that aside, are you willing to lift or lower your truck?
to lower it, i say go with the shackle flip ^^^ to level it out.(fabrication needed; $=?)
to lift it, i say 3in body lift($120-240), 2in chevy drop shackles($40 at pepboys for good ones) and torsion bar crank(free). rims and tires.... $=?
out of those options, i say lift it!!! my motto is dump the cars and lift the trucks. if you want to lower a vehicle, get a car. you can say "im biased" because i have a lifted truck but i think you'll be much happier with a lifted truck. the sky is the limit..... you can only go so low to you wont go any more. literally....