What did you do WITH your Ranger today?

[egilbe]

I'm just jealous.

It will be a balmy 20 something this morning and I won't see high 40's for months.

<sigh>

Jeez, it was 50 last week. What more do you need? I want the snow, and the cold. Freeze up the lakes and streams and I won't get my feet wet when I hike in NH

I drove up to the state capitol on the 23rd and picked up a treadmill. I avoided the covid pounds until Thanksgiving, and then something happened that caused me to gain 10 pounds in 5 weeks. I think it was staying in my office avoiding people that contributed. I told the GF that I bought the treadmill for her. I lived so it must not have been too bad.

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[FirstRanger011]

Went to Lake Conroe for the extended weekend. Decided to hit the Sam Houston National Forest and hit some trails! Ranger handled extremely well. Very impressed.

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Took my Ranger to the Bay & since we can't get good 'ol Apalachicola oysters for the next 5 years, we bought some from a seafood dealer already shucked & ate them off the tailgate. We are "make do" kind of people.

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[rang19ca]

We took it to the beach so we could check out the high ? ? surf.

 

[D Fresh]

Hauled my YJ over to my brother in law's place for some repairs. Used a U-Haul car transport trailer for the first time. Surge brakes are WEIRD, and somewhat violent. Felt like over adjusted electronically controlled brakes, but worse. Not so bad once you get used to them.

YJ is a bit of a beater, it's basically stock. Minor front end collision almost 2 years ago and it's been immobile in my garage since then. Since I bought the Ranger a few weeks ago I need the garage space. So out she goes.

Front driver's knuckle, leaf spring and transfer case took the biggest hit, and hopefully all the mechanical damage. Gonna start there except throw a mild lift on instead of just replacing one leaf spring with a stocker on an almost 30 year old vehicle. 2.5 inches with four new springs and shocks isn't much more $ than one factory spring. At least that's my justification. Phase 2 of the YJ "refresh" will tackle the cosmetic stuff, some of it anyways.


Ranger got my BIL's seal of approval. He was impressed with roominess of the interior and the ecoboost. He drives a Titan XD.

First real truck chore in the Ranger done. Next weekend, dump runs to get some the junk that accumulated around the Jeep out of the garage.

 

[RangerTaz]

Desert hiking/camping trip

 

[Swingpure]

I saw a small window where I might be able to wash my truck at a wand wash and get it back home cleaner than when I left. It was quite dirty and salty.

I did get it washed. Not as good as job as when I wash it in the summer, but it got clean and stayed pretty clean on the drive home.

I also picked up a dozen minnows for ice fishing. If I still lived in Alberta, I would be taking the truck onto the ice.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

No snow here in Toronto and nothing in the forecast for a week so, like Gary above, I took True North to the coin-op car wash for a bath. I parked between a stock taco and a YJ in the vacuum bay to flex for a bit, got out the microfibre towels and set to work. Unfortunately, they left before I could get a picture with my phone.

I saw a wild mural on the way home so I stopped for a photo.

I know, I know, “City Truck “ ?

 

[Aleut dude]

Put Lariat headlights on my XL

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Took my Ranger to the Bay & since we can't get good 'ol Apalachicola oysters for the next 5 years, we bought some from a seafood dealer already shucked & ate them off the tailgate. We are "make do" kind of people. +

Man, that grille and bumper look so good on your Sabre - great colour combo!

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Man, that grille and bumper look so good on your Sabre - great colour combo!

Thank you, sir!

 

[Swingpure]

No snow here in Toronto and nothing in the forecast for a week so, like Gary above, I took True North to the coin-op car wash for a bath. I parked between a stock taco and a YJ in the vacuum bay to flex for a bit, got out the microfibre towels and set to work. Unfortunately, they left before I could get a picture with my phone.

I saw a wild mural on the way home so I stopped for a photo.

I know, I know, “City Truck “ ?

I had a golf bag once that sort of looked like the mural. Needless to say it always was a topic of conversation on the first tee.

I watched a number of videos where guys like Chemical guys do a complete exterior detail and bring buckets and tons of supplies at the wand wash. I am not sure in the real world, the owner would allow you the time to do all that.

Your truck always looks great!

 

[TVRangerSTX]

Today I added appropriate signage to her spot in the garage. Just so my wife's white Escape doesn't park there My wife's cousin is an artist and made this for me. She coincidentally has a Cayenne Red Nissan!

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

I had a golf bag once that sort of looked like the mural. Needless to say it always was a topic of conversation on the first tee.

I watched a number of videos where guys like Chemical guys do a complete exterior detail and bring buckets and tons of supplies at the wand wash. I am not sure in the real world, the owner would allow you the time to do all that.

Your truck always looks great!

Thanks - most of the coin-ops I go to have “NO BUCKETS” signs in every bay. I still see guys fill buckets up and use sponges to avoid using the brush. I just put in four toonies, soap it up, put the wand in the holster and sponge it down. I use the brush on the wheels and steps, then rinse it using the wax setting. The guys using buckets likely only save a $1.

 

[landiscarrier]

Installed 1” wheel spacers I picked up from another member here. Love the look! However being in Pa I think I’ll have to remove them every year to pass inspection.

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