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Old Aug 23, 2011
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Ideas for my truck?

I have an 07 ranger xlt. I already have it tinted, a spray in liner, and custom wheels. It's 2wd I'm just looking for ideas it's looks plain..
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011
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Post pics and it'll give us an idea.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011
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Originally Posted by morris
Post pics and it'll give us an idea.
x2

Also, go up to the top right of your screen where it says "Quick Links"

Go down the drop down menu to "Edit Signature"

There you can enter your truck's information.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011
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Depending on the wheels, would depend on lowering or lifting.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011
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Black headlight mod always looks good!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011
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There is a lot you can do to these trucks. Give us some info on what you have and we can help you out.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011
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I cant get a picture to load on my computer(its slow)... Well its a 2.3 liter 4 cylinder, 2wd, I'm pretty sure anything i didnt list is stock..Gas mileage is kind of important
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011
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Its the dark blue ford color and its got the black bumpers
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011
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FX4 level II shifter if its a manual transmission... Expo OHC, Headlight mod, Billet grille,
Since its a 2 wheel drive, maybe a roll pan or somethin... lower it (why lift a 2wd???)
Shorty antenna (about $20 online but looks good)... thats all I can think of now lol
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011
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those shifters look cool about how much are they?? yeahh id feel like a tool for lifting a 2wd im thinking about maybe just leveling it.. Will i just have to look around for most of the stuff you suggested?
 
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Be prepared to pay a couple hundred for one. As for lifting it... Why not? I do agree though a lowered 2wd is probably better off but there isn't anything wrong with it being lifted.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011
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lower it
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011
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lower it at least 3-4. That will help increase mileage. O and it sounds like you got the best blue color vista blue.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011
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Thanks for the ideas! What about seats, mines as hard as a rock?
 
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Do a search for Explorer seats... pretty much bolt in!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011
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I found a few explorers around where I live parting out, how much would you expect I'll pay?
Will they fit just like my current seat?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011
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Thats where I started.... How much $$$$ you got????
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011
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Haha not that much I'm still in high school man, so cheaper mods are ideal.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011
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In 4 months it will be Christmas....start dropping some hints... tonneau cover was the second thing I got, my first purchase was the spray on bed liner.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011
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From the expo you can get.....

Overhead console
Center console
Rear-view mirror (auto dim)
Rear axle
Rear leaf springs
The ceiling visor things (brain fart cant think)
And some more stuff.....
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011
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Ideas for my truck?-img_0910.jpg
Heres a pic i think?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2011
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Ideas for my truck?-img_0750.jpg
 
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