What did you do to your Ranger today?

[gbritt89]

5th oil change at 37,833 miles. Mobil 1 full synthetic oil and m1-102a filter used (as always). Trip B, which I reset when I reset the oil life monitor showed that over 8909 miles I averaged 19.6 mpg according to the truck computer. The oil life monitor said I had 10% life remaining.

Quick math since I have 265/70r17's and have no intentions to calibrate the computer for the 5% difference in circumference...
-My actual distance traveled between oil changes was about 9354 miles
-My Last oil change showed 20MPG but also was a mixture of factory tires and new BFG AT's so I won't really have a decent baseline data point til the next oil change. Not going to hand math every tank as I do partial fillups everytime I need to run into the gas station... But the drop of .4 mpg according to trip B computer from the last oil change was due to my lead foot and cheap gas. If I were to apply the same math my MPG is actually about 20.58 or greater and i'm fine with that seeing as I am constantly sitting between 70-80mph the majority of the time.

Got my tires rotated and balanced about a week ago.. I plan on changing out my rear diff fluid in the upcoming weeks just as cheap insurance. I actively use my truck to haul stuff in the bed and it occasionally gets some good towing use. Just curious to see if I find any other metal shavings or extreme discoloration compared to my first time replacing it which I sort of expected based on others posts here on the forum.

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[OFC Ranger]

Made an over engineered quick disconnect power distribution and grounding block for 8 low power perimeter lights I'm about to install on my platform sides. It will be installed on the underside of the rack for easy maintenance if needed. Only thing left to do is to seal it. Once I'm ready to connect everything all the wiring will get a pretty mesh loom pulled over them.

 

[NurseNeil]

Upgraded the lights..

 

[OxyGenIII]

Upgraded the lights..

What did you buy for the bed lights? I bought a set of Auxito led bulbs from Amazon and they both already started to fail. Amazon sent me replacements that I just put in today, ill see how long they last. If they go bad again ill just get a refund and buy something else.

 

[OxyGenIII]

Last pic shows half the bulb not working. Can also be seen in the first pic, right side.

 

[OxyGenIII]

Got rid of the last incandescent bulbs on my truck. Installed an LED third brake light from an F-150. Please forgive the dirt.

Details on the part number please? Night time shot? Are all 3 bulbs led?

 

[OxyGenIII]

Tinted the Ranger and my wife's Explorer.

Ranger is 20% front sides, 50% windshield. Factory tinted rears. Might tint them later but havent thought about it too much.

Wifes is 20% all over. None on the windshield.

 

[port43]

Got my Swing case installed today. Wanted to put a socket set, some jumper cables, tie downs in the bed since I have the supercab and its pretty tiny in the back seat. The LineX having plugged the holes made it a pain in the ass to deal with, stripped 2 of the bolts it came with but luckily had some metric bolts on hand. I'll have to get a tap and die set due to this.

Also unfortunately I had to remove the bed outlet as this was in the way of the drive side install, had I known this, I would have bought the passenger side box mount.

I keep thinking about one of these but so far I'm okay with my my Rubbermaid bin with bungee cords to keep it centered over my rear axle. I'm all wishy-washy about the fact that I can always take it out if I need to.

 

[port43]

I know these are not everyone's cup o' tea, but back as a youngster driving 70's and 80's trucks-I just have to have side moldings!
Got them from Sportwing.com. Ordered Monday night, they arrived early afternoon Thursday. Instead of Lightning Blue, I got the Metallic Magnetic to match the fender flares. Perfect match.

I like them and good for you!

 

[port43]

I say the same thing every time I buy a new part. Looking forward to your post next week lol

You and me both! This damn forum is costing me a fortune.

 

[port43]

Ran Cat5 cable from front of center console where fascia plate is to back seat cab wall on driver side in prep for radio with remote head install.

There wasn't a lot of info on how to work the center console open enough to run wire/cable front to back. There was a link in a short thread to an Aussie site where they replaced the radio and that gave me the start. The end result is you can do this without having to tear the console apart...much.

The long/short, it is about a 15 minute job, but took4 hours since I hadn't done it before and I didn't want to break everything since it's plastic

Here's my final take:

1. Leave shifter in PARK = no need to go to N as you're not removing console plate
2. (See diagrams - blue dot) Start at bottom right corner and pry gently (with panel tools) to pop first clip, move to opposite side (left rear) and pop clip.
3. Using your fingers, work your way up the plate towards the dash, popping right/left/right etc.
4. You do not need to pull plate away from dash, easily lift from back no more than 6" to see in,
5. Pop rear console cover (one with USB and Power socket) from console. There are about six clips, work around the piece, be careful or you'll knock a clip off and lose it inside the console area.
6. (See diagrams - red dots) remove two torx bolts (chromium) to free up rear of console from floor bracket.
7. (See diagrams - yellow dots) remove two bolts to free usb module to hang freely. Gives you a bit more room at end of console.
8. Console should move freely enough to allow about 1" of play - enough to slide cable underneath.
9. Remove storage tray under driver side rear seat - 1 bolt and 5 press snaps (2 under molded cover, they will pop off when tray is lifted). There is an opening on right front side of cavity, this is where cable will come through.
10. Start fish wire at "blue dot" side of console (right bottom of shifter, you'll see it) and run fish wire straight back to rear console - I hit no obstacles on right side, left side had screws/bolts/snags, observed same with scope after I goy hung up).
11. Use a panel tool )crow bar one works) to allow about 1/2" lift to rear of console.
12. Push fish wire on through. You want to try and get the wire to move under carpet, padding, etc., to the opening at the right front of the cavity (of course, you can do whatever at this point, but all that material protects the wiring and running along the tunnel side seemed more advantageous then on top of floor/tunnel).
13. Once wire is trough front hole and into cavity, feed cable from rear mount position, under carpet to cavity (the is a channel depression that works well for this.
14. Tape to fish wire and begin to pull slowly back towards front.
15. I used a 10', premade CAT5 cable and have about 1.5-2 ft. extra in rear and maybe 9" behind facia (which can be left in console area. Run wire to conform to storage cavity so try will fit snugly - CAUTION: TAPE CABLE IF IT RUBS WHERE IT RUNS THROUGHT THE HOLE IN FRONT OF CAVITY - SHARP!!
Close up is reverse of opening.
Seems like a lot, but its really easy.

Hope this helps somebody wanting to do stuff lol!!

Wow, we're already on Cat6.

 

[port43]

Hi Folks,

I gave my Ranger a better view of our Mountains through the kitchen door and the patio door by washing the windows today... I am paying for it with my 71 year old body and a double Scotch to soothe the sore mussels and back....Sigh...

Ranger likes the view!

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Single malt.... no worries.

 

[port43]

Here you go! (Hope I did it right - not technologically savvy )
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You did it right! (that's what "preview" is for) ?

 

[port43]

Tinted the Ranger and my wife's Explorer.

Ranger is 20% front sides, 50% windshield. Factory tinted rears. Might tint them later but havent thought about it too much.

Wifes is 20% all over. None on the windshield.

First thing I ever do with any vehicle. Good for you!

 

[Dahveed]

Details on the part number please? Night time shot? Are all 3 bulbs led?

Part number is FL3Z-13A61-3B. Yes, both the cargo lights and the brake light are LED. Bought it from this seller on eBay: https://ebay.com/usr/sportandimportsautopart0. They have several more. Listed as for a ‘15-16 F-150, but I think it goes more recent than that

The plug on the harness is the same shape, but has an index ridge in a different position than on the Ranger’s incandescent version. So I cut it off with a utility knife and it plugged right in. You have to reach up into the headliner to unplug it. I followed instructions here: https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...-light-aftermarket-upgrade-install-tips.9697/

Sorry, no night pics at the moment. Lying in bed at the moment typing this. Will reply again when I have some.

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