Project Logs For detailed builds specific to the Ford Ranger, one thread per vehicle please.

Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #351  
Old 12-07-2014
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
End of December I'm ordering some 16x8 method mesh rims. Trying to decide between machined finish and black. Or paint a dark matte bronze like on this Tacoma



 
Attached Thumbnails Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-36.jpg   Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-37.jpg  
  #352  
Old 12-07-2014
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Thomasville, NC
Posts: 610
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i vote bronze, be different
 
  #353  
Old 12-10-2014
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm thinking a dark bronze, not so gold I hope.
If I can get en this color would be best
 
Attached Thumbnails Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-38.jpg  
  #354  
Old 12-10-2014
bravetitan24's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Haughton, LA
Posts: 2,139
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
My vote would be black. I've never been a fan of the bronze colored wheels personally, but you do what you like best.
 
  #355  
Old 12-10-2014
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My problem with black is you can never really see them. Dark bronze would give some contrast but not be to bright
 
  #356  
Old 12-10-2014
mikerider's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Renton WA
Posts: 2,517
Received 9 Likes on 4 Posts
If it were me black or machined, simple always looks best on "busy" trucks like ours
 
  #357  
Old 12-10-2014
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm trying to un "busy" my truck slowly. I'm gonna run them black for awhile I think and make a decision later. Not sure
 
  #358  
Old 12-10-2014
mikerider's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Renton WA
Posts: 2,517
Received 9 Likes on 4 Posts
Good choice also I like you plans for wheels these just arrived for me
 
Attached Thumbnails Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-3704126223.jpg  
  #359  
Old 12-11-2014
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Those standards will look nice on your truck. Always liked how clean your truck is considering how much is on it
 
  #360  
Old 12-11-2014
mikerider's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Renton WA
Posts: 2,517
Received 9 Likes on 4 Posts
Originally Posted by BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02
Those standards will look nice on your truck. Always liked how clean your truck is considering how much is on it
Thanks man! I can make you a great deal on some ultra rouges if your interested.
 
  #361  
Old 12-11-2014
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm really set on some methods or I'd take them for sure
 
  #362  
Old 12-11-2014
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'd like to see some rims photoshopped on my truck I guess. Anyone have anything so I can see it. I have not seen these rims on a ranger
 
  #363  
Old 12-12-2014
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
 
Attached Thumbnails Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-39.jpg  
  #364  
Old 12-16-2014
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Highly considering these rims, lighter weight, fake bead locks aren't reAlly necessary and the matte bronze that I've seen should look really good with red

 
Attached Thumbnails Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-40.jpg  
  #365  
Old 12-16-2014
RLong31's Avatar
The Ban Hammer
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Monrovia, IN
Posts: 2,594
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
I like them better in black, but at least it would be something different. Just order them already, lol
 
  #366  
Old 12-16-2014
bravetitan24's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Haughton, LA
Posts: 2,139
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
When I first saw the picture with just the rim, I didn't like it, but they look great on that Raptor. I like those over the other ones. Do they not have center caps?
 
  #367  
Old 12-16-2014
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Can't yet order them or I would. Preorder early 2015 so I'm just waiting. They don't have center caps as far as I know
 
Attached Thumbnails Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-41.jpg  

Last edited by BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02; 12-16-2014 at 12:07 PM.
  #368  
Old 01-05-2015
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Making a parts pile for now till I get my coilovers rebuilt. New moog inner tierods, black lightweight extended lug nuts for new wheels, 12" 800 lb eibach coil springs, and bronze skid plate for front diff and crossmember. Also disassembled my 8.8 and installed backing plates and caliper mounts. Removed rust and primed/ painted matte black




 
Attached Thumbnails Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-49.jpg   Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-48.jpg   Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-47.jpg   Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-50.jpg  
  #369  
Old 01-17-2015
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

New inner tie rods installed and pulled coilovers for rebuild and new coils
 
Attached Thumbnails Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image-47.jpg  
  #370  
Old 01-19-2015
INT3RC3PTOR's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Minnesooooota
Posts: 8,201
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
baddest looking lowered ranger
 
  #371  
Old 01-22-2015
andrew_deaton's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Martins Ferry, Oh
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Bronze wheels all the way bro. Those look sick.
 
  #372  
Old 01-24-2015
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts








Tie rods and new coil springs installed. Cleaned shocks and got it aligned today.
 
Attached Thumbnails Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image_1.jpg   Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image_3.jpg   Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image_2.jpg   Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....-image_4.jpg  
  #373  
Old 01-24-2015
Dewey's Avatar
@THE_ALMIGHTY_E4_RANGER
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Arcadia, Fl
Posts: 2,334
Received 34 Likes on 32 Posts
Looks much better now
 
  #374  
Old 01-25-2015
RLong31's Avatar
The Ban Hammer
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Monrovia, IN
Posts: 2,594
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Where did you get the red coil springs?
 
  #375  
Old 01-25-2015
BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Did a lot of searching, found them on summit racing. Eibach does both red and silver but not every spring size and weight. These are 12" 800 pound springs.
 


Quick Reply: Mid Travel Mtn Ranger....



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:29 AM.