Best Bang for your Buck Upgrades for the Ranger

[Michael s]

Tried to get the dealer to throw in the splash guards wouldn’t do it ask him to install wouldn’t do it ,took me 10 minutes . I bought my wife’s vehicle six months later at a different dealer.

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[jjk2020]

Did you ever test if the Stubby causes any loss of HD channels?

I did confirm that I did in fact loose my HD channels. I re-installed the OEM antenna as a result. I also informed the seller but did not request a refund.

 

[paval3]

Tried to get the dealer to throw in the splash guards wouldn’t do it ask him to install wouldn’t do it ,took me 10 minutes . I bought my wife’s vehicle six months later at a different dealer.

My dealer where I purchased the truck wanted $115 just forthe labor to install front and back molded mud guards! I ended up buying them on the Ford accessories. com site and had sent to a different dealer who only want $27 per pair to install (still a bit much though IMO). They did have my truck back in the service department an hour for the installation... whether it actually took that much time to do front & back, I don't know... but I highly doubt it.

 

[KNI]

I'd say a blonde as shotgun.

Although the bang will fade after few trucks and you're permanently broke after that mod.

 

[Doc]

Unleashed Tune ...

 

[ChopprJock]

I did confirm that I did in fact loose my HD channels. I re-installed the OEM antenna as a result. I also informed the seller but did not request a refund.

Man, that sucks...I would have done the same thing.

I also have the stubby antenna installed but I did not lose any HD channels...must be geographic location dependent.

 

[Billho]

Hi. I'm new here. I just bought a 2019 Ranger (it is being shipped and should be delivered next week). I had a 1990 Ranger 2wd reg cab long bed back in college and drove it for 10 years before my wife convinced me to sell it. It was a mistake.

My new one is very plain- white XL 2wd extended cab with a bed liner. I needed a truck now for work, but also am planning to get the F150 Lightning when it is available, so this is to hold me over until then. I wanted the XLT 4wd, but just couldn't justify the cost right now, especially if I am planning to sell it in a year or two.

I'd like to upgrade the steel wheels. Any suggestions of what can be done cheaply to improve the look? I was thinking wheel covers or plasti-dip, but I haven't seen anything I like yet. I'd love to see what you guys have done. I might just replace the rims and tires, but will need to think about that a little bit.

I'd also like to consider upgrading the old SYNC radio to something with Apple Carplay. I'd love to hear any suggestions you may have.

Lastly, I will need to install a hitch. I'll be towing a motorcycle trailer occasionally, so was thinking about the Draw-Tite class III, but I don't think I'll need to do the brake controller (just a 4-pin harness).

What else would you suggest?

 

[onthejob]

Hi. I'm new here. I just bought a 2019 Ranger (it is being shipped and should be delivered next week). I had a 1990 Ranger 2wd reg cab long bed back in college and drove it for 10 years before my wife convinced me to sell it. It was a mistake.

My new one is very plain- white XL 2wd extended cab with a bed liner. I needed a truck now for work, but also am planning to get the F150 Lightning when it is available, so this is to hold me over until then. I wanted the XLT 4wd, but just couldn't justify the cost right now, especially if I am planning to sell it in a year or two.

I'd like to upgrade the steel wheels. Any suggestions of what can be done cheaply to improve the look? I was thinking wheel covers or plasti-dip, but I haven't seen anything I like yet. I'd love to see what you guys have done. I might just replace the rims and tires, but will need to think about that a little bit.

I'd also like to consider upgrading the old SYNC radio to something with Apple Carplay. I'd love to hear any suggestions you may have.

Lastly, I will need to install a hitch. I'll be towing a motorcycle trailer occasionally, so was thinking about the Draw-Tite class III, but I don't think I'll need to do the brake controller (just a 4-pin harness).

What else would you suggest?

I've been chasing wireless apple car play for sometime now.

 

[Cabose-1]

In order of when bought. What i thought was mofe important, or affordable, at the time for me. And price

150 drawtite receiver hitch
150 3 inch nerf bar steps
30 7 pin factory plug
Ford points wiring harness for 7 pin connector
15? Center console tray
80 wolf haus bed power outlet
50 bedlight installation
250 trifold vinyl bed cover
Ford points ($50 balance) bed mat

Still need to get
More off road capable tires
Tailgate damper

 

[AzScorpion]

In order of when bought. What i thought was mofe important, or affordable, at the time for me. And price

150 drawtite receiver hitch
150 3 inch nerf bar steps
30 7 pin factory plug
Ford points wiring harness for 7 pin connector
15? Center console tray
80 wolf haus bed power outlet
50 bedlight installation
250 trifold vinyl bed cover
Ford points ($50 balance) bed mat

Still need to get
More off road capable tires
Tailgate damper

When you're ready to buy the best mod here's a link for my new partners site @Stage3Motorsports. They offer free shipping with no code.


https://www.stage3motorsports.com/dz43206-2019-2020-ford-ranger-deezee-tailgate-assist.html

 

[Cabose-1]

When you're ready to buy the best mod here's a link for my new partners site @Stage3Motorsports. They offer free shipping with no code.


https://www.stage3motorsports.com/dz43206-2019-2020-ford-ranger-deezee-tailgate-assist.html

Stage 3 damper!!! Better than a stage 1 i hope! The increase in aero and hp alone!!

 

[AzScorpion]

Stage 3 damper!!! Better than a stage 1 i hope! The increase in aero and hp alone!!

Hold on and enjoy the ride! ?

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

Without a doubt... LED fender marker, under $30;

Second favorite;

Rear window blackout vinyl application, $50

Runners up:
Console tray
door keypad
Window visor/vent
black/smoke emblems

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

A 6$ can of plasti dip is the first mod I run to grab on almost every vehicle. Maybe a few cans if I do the rims and grill instead of just the emblems.

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

A 6$ can of plasti dip is the first mod I run to grab on almost every vehicle. Maybe a few cans if I do the rims and grill instead of just the emblems.

$6.... sweet Jebus. Home Depot USA & Canada, same can.

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