What did you receive in the mail today for your Ranger?

[Big Blue]

Good ole Amazon delivered my package today and provided a picture of the box on the front porch. I only wish it were my front porch. Not a clue where it is...

Had that happen to me this week. Luckily I recognized the picture was of my neighbors hose. Dummy couldn't read a 4" high house number.

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[OrangeStreak]

Yeah some of those garage gorillas doing tire rotations only know how to set an impact wrench to max and hammer it on for a minute. Duh, what's a torque wrench. Always carry a 1/2" breaker bar Andy wheel socket set. Carry my 1/2" torque wrench too when going on long trips.

Lee, I'm going to request a torque wrench for my 1st tire rotation and put it in writing on the invoice

 

[Big Blue]

Lee, I'm going to request a torque wrench for my 1st tire rotation and put it in writing on the invoice

I do my own. Then I know it's done right, just like my oil change.

 

[OrangeStreak]

I do my own. Then I know it's done right, just like my oil change.

Used to do my own oil changes before it got so complicated. Still have the floor jack, stands & oil pan. I have free rotations with my service plan and the shop is well run by a manager who is a service oriented expert

 

[Big Blue]

Used to do my own oil changes before it got so complicated. Still have the floor jack, stands & oil pan. I have free rotations with my service plan and the shop is well run by a manager who is a service oriented expert

I guess I don't consider it complicated. I have a Valvomax valve on pan and don't have take the skid plate off or use a tool to drain it. Worst task is getting the inner fender loose to get at the filter. I don't even jack my truck up to get under it, and I'm 68.

 

[WhyNot21]

I guess I don't consider it complicated. I have a Valvomax valve on pan and don't have take the skid plate off or use a tool to drain it. Worst task is getting the inner fender loose to get at the filter. I don't even jack my truck up to get under it, and I'm 68.

I can change the oil in my wife's CX-5 without raising it. I'm pretty sure it will be the same with the Ranger when it's due.

 

[Joyride]

My patience was rewarded. Finally received the BuiltRight rack that I eventually install. I'm impressed with the build quality. I went the modest route and got the passenger rear section. Should be plenty for my needs.

 

[Big Blue]

I can change the oil in my wife's CX-5 without raising it. I'm pretty sure it will be the same with the Ranger when it's due.

I do highly recommend putting a drain valve on. Besides no needing to drop the skid plate, the valve and hose controls the oil on opening as opposed to the gush of oil when pulling the plug. I personally like the Valvomax unit for its ball and seat sealing as well as it being a veteran owned US company. Also a valve also makes taking a mid stream sample for oil testing very easy.

 

[OrangeStreak]

I guess I don't consider it complicated. I have a Valvomax valve on pan and don't have take the skid plate off or use a tool to drain it. Worst task is getting the inner fender loose to get at the filter. I don't even jack my truck up to get under it, and I'm 68.

One advantage I can think of is that the Ranger is probably high enough as you mentioned to be able get under to do the job without too much hassle. Most of the vehicles I changed had to be jacked up and if you weren't careful oil would leak in your face .

 

[Tom_C]

Finally received my tags after about 82 days from purchase.

 

[Frio]

Finally get to post something of significance in this thread but this is far from the first thing to arrive in the mail for the latest money pit (quoting my wife here)

Took the full 15 business days they warned to ship but finally got here today after only a few days in transit... The UnderCover ArmorFlex Tonneau.

Hoping to get it installed this weekend. Still waiting on the AMP Research BedXtender HD Max. Only a few weeks into the 8-10 weeks they warn.

 

[jmurph]

Icon 2.5s I messed up and didn't get the resi kit for the front oh well probably overkill for me anyways and can't return won't make it for the trip

 

[FoD]

A nice little project...

radar and battery

 

[Fawnbuster]

I finally got my wheels!

6 month ordeal of selecting, waiting on China to make em then ship, then a few week's setting in a ship off shore in LA waiting on unload. One of them was dropped at the factory, scraped and dented but they rest are gorgeous!

 

[OrangeStreak]

I finally got my wheels!

6 month ordeal of selecting, waiting on China to make em then ship, then a few week's setting in a ship off shore in LA waiting on unload. One of them was dropped at the factory, scraped and dented but they rest are gorgeous!

Nice! Should look great with the Saber...post pics after you get them installed!

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