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Old Nov 25, 2008
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Four Things!!

ok by/for xmas i want these things! and a few questions concerning them.

1st - Bodylift
now do i need any steering extensions or nething for my truck? hows this one http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

2nd - Tires
33" BFG A/T

3rd - Toolbox
no idea what kind yet

4th - Remote Starter
whats a good brand to install myself? i know its not easy but i have a friend whos done it so it shudnt be that bad.
 

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Old Nov 25, 2008
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Body lift will come with the steering extension.

I LOVE my Kobalt Low-pro toolbox, got it from Lowes
 
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Old Nov 25, 2008
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^ okay so that BL has EVERYTHING i need. not gunna need any 'oh **** parts'? lol
 
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Nope, you'll be good.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2008
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Hokay!! =]
 
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Old Nov 25, 2008
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x2 on the low pro Kobalt. Mine came with my truck and I love it
 
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Old Nov 25, 2008
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my favorite tool boxes these days is if you dont have a stepside get one made for it sits nice in the bed.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2008
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Personally I like UWS toolboxes the best
 
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Old Nov 25, 2008
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33" tires should fit after the body kit is installed, but for width I would go with 10.50's or 12.50's. If ur not worried about mileage, the 12.50's are better. I'm runnin a 3" body lift with 31X10.50's and there's plenty of clearance for larger tires.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008
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Don't all Rangers come with an electric starter? I bet that thing is a pain in the **** to pull start.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008
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I thought they all had a kick start on the pony motor.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008
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If you have the 5speed, you will need the shifter extension. If it's auto, don't worry about it.

I'm guessing you meant remote stater. Your ranger should already have an electric starter. 5speed- no can do
Auto- whatever brand you want. Do some research.
 
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You can get a remote start with a manual now
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008
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^^ oh ok. Didn't know that.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008
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expensive christmas for you i guess, haha
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008
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dont want to sound like a smart *** but..

"...and include such components as CNC-machined splined steering extensions"
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008
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If you're gonna get a tool box, I suggest not getting a low profile one, if you plan on packing it full of stuff. Get a deep full body one. I absolutely hate my low profile one.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008
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^ yes ive thought about that. it mainly will be used for my racing gear, tools, and air compressor. and watever other crap needs a home.
 
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^ yes ive thought about that. it mainly will be used for my racing gear, tools, and air compressor. and watever other crap needs a home.
Trust me, you'll be a lot happier if you got a bigger box, even if you don't completely fill it up.

I work construction, and got the box thinking it would be great. All my tools have been packed in the cab with the box pretty much empty because it's so useless. Can't even fit all my more important stuff in there without having something left out.

With the Dodge, I got the deep contractors series, and I can fit every tool I have except my chop saw in it. I know, full size vs. compact, but still, even if I could carry just the basic tools I use at work, I would be happy with mine.
 
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All sounds good. I wish I could find a used tool box around here for my truck. Ya, if you have the manual you need the extension for the gear shift. You can put a remote starter on one but you have to by-pass the clutch switch thing.
 
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Originally Posted by Jimmeh
If you're gonna get a tool box, I suggest not getting a low profile one, if you plan on packing it full of stuff. Get a deep full body one. I absolutely hate my low profile one.
I stuff mine full of stuff, it can hold a lot depending on how you organize it. It all depends on what your carrying though, I just hate how the big boxes block the window.
 
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^^ditto, organization is the key
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008
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I don't mean to jack the thread, but anyone know where I can find a toolbox for a stepside? I never had much luck when I looked.

Also, I think you'd be happier with 33x12.50s instead of 33x10.50s for your tires. Just my $0.02.
 
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