LIGHTNING BLUE Ranger Club Thread

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Looks great Erik. I was thinking of doing my tow hooks in blue, but if you gotta take all that stuff off just to get to them I think I'll just leave 'em black. :)
Most of the plastic was removed in order to get to the fog light replacement. There are only two bolts that hold the tow hooks in place and depending on your model whether or not you have a skid plate, it may be super easy to pull them.
 

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Most of the plastic was removed in order to get to the fog light replacement. There are only two bolts that hold the tow hooks in place and depending on your model whether or not you have a skid plate, it may be super easy to pull them.
Thanks Erik, good to hear it's easier than it looks. :)
 

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Just got it back from the dealer after they found the problem wire in the trailer harness causing the fast internal signal flash. Other than that, zero issues in over 31,000 miles. Still loving the truck! Bakflip MX4 cover has been rock solid. Ready for the weekend and fishing in the Gulf?

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Hey i want be one of the cool kids too...

I picked up my 2020 lariat fx4 sports appearance package crew on 1/30.
So far I've installed the Eibach pro truck coilovers.. waiting on rears.. waiting on running boards..
265/70r18 Falken Wildpeaks at3w.
Have chrome grill letters, have magnetic grey with black outline tailgate letters coming..

Future plans are seat covers, trailer brake controller, door sill plates if i can find a decent set..

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At the ramp yesterday getting ready to launch. A negative .8 foot tide means dragging the kayak off the end of the ramp...lol! Drove slow down the 2 miles of dirt road to avoid mud puddles since I had just cleaned the Ranger.

Had a great day! 33 trout, 8 reds, 3 croakers and a catfish.?

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I just put on a mx4 on my truck today....
Replaced a roll up gator cover

The bakflip is a solid unit and very well thought out.


Just got it back from the dealer after they found the problem wire in the trailer harness causing the fast internal signal flash. Other than that, zero issues in over 31,000 miles. Still loving the truck! Bakflip MX4 cover has been rock solid. Ready for the weekend and fishing in the Gulf?

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Which tailpipe is that ? ?
Hey, Paul, I got a Gibson tip from Amazon at ninety-nine bucks and change.

  • Gibson Performance 500427-B Black Exhaust Tip; 4 in. Polished Stainless Round Angle Cut Double Wall; Inlet 3 in; Outlet 4 in; L- 12 in.;

They are asking just over 100 now, but still worth it, in my opinion. I hated the looks of the stock pipe and looked all over for an exhaust system that would look better and improve flow but not be louder than stock. I want to keep the cabin quiet to listen to tunes on the B&O. As far as I could tell, all the systems available now are all either a little louder or a lot louder than stock--I know, for some guys, that is the whole point, and I respect that, just not my thing. I finally decided to just replace the tip for looks and keep the cabin noise to its present level. I feel I made the right decision, looks great, and, of course, sounds the same.
 
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Hey, Paul, I got a Gibson tip from Amazon at ninety-nine bucks and change.

  • Gibson Performance 500427-B Black Exhaust Tip; 4 in. Polished Stainless Round Angle Cut Double Wall; Inlet 3 in; Outlet 4 in; L- 12 in.;

They are asking just over 100 now, but still worth it, in my opinion. I hated the looks of the stock pipe and looked all over for an exhaust system that would look better and improve flow but not be louder than stock. I want to keep the cabin quiet to listen to tunes on the B&O. As far as I could tell, all the systems available now are all either a little louder or a lot louder than stock--I know, for some guys, that is the whole point, and I respect that, just not my thing. I finally decided to just replace the tip for looks and keep the cabin noise to its present level. I feel I made the right decision, looks great, and, of course, sounds the same.
Just turn up the b&o and listen to the fake engine noise through the sub
 

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Just turn up the b&o and listen to the fake engine noise through the sub
As far as I know, there is nothing that I can do to eliminate "fake engine noise," but at least I can keep the "real engine noise" muffled....
 

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As far as I know, there is nothing that I can do to eliminate "fake engine noise," but at least I can keep the "real engine noise" muffled....
Fair enough.. i was poking fun at the guys that are upset about the fake engine noise.
I for the most part dont notice it.

I thought the Forscan wizards figured out how to turn it off.

Im in a similar thought as you.. improve flow and look better.. keep it quiet.. its a 4 cylinder.. there is no cool sounding exhaust..

Wife says the aftermarket exhaust sound like a wrx...
 

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Fair enough.. i was poking fun at the guys that are upset about the fake engine noise.
I for the most part dont notice it.

I thought the Forscan wizards figured out how to turn it off.

Im in a similar thought as you.. improve flow and look better.. keep it quiet.. its a 4 cylinder.. there is no cool sounding exhaust..

Wife says the aftermarket exhaust sound like a wrx...
In principle I think that vehicles producing fake engine noise is a dumb idea, but I admit that I don't really notice it, so it is a non-issue for me.
 
 
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