What did you do to your Ranger today?

[Tracy Bowman]

I painted the lower bumper valance Magnetic Grey to match the bumper.
Also painted the front skid plate satin black.
took about two hours to remove everything and break the bumper valance down to sub assemblies. the sensors just snap in and so do their trim rings. once all out, a light 600 grit sand and then paint, waited an hour then clear coat. re-assemble and admire.
I just rattle can painted the skid plate. dont care if it gets chipped or scratched, can always apply more paint! besides, it should be scratched and dinged or whats the point of a 4x4 truck?

I think those plastic trim wings in front of the tires are coming off next.

That looks great!

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[SVTPaul]

That looks great!

Great result for sure!! Nicely done. I'd like for my truck to look like that too but not badly enough to go through the hassle lol...and I even had it all apart already to get the intrusion beams out without cutting them. Those air dam wings or whatever they're called come off in like 2 min per side and it looks much better without them imo. I also recommend the mountains to metal grill insert if it suits your taste. I can now confirm it does not interfere with the ACC on my lariat.

 

[FoD]

And the saga continues - after wrestling the intercooler yesterday, it looks like I need to take the bumper fascia off to have enough room to drop in. If you haven't seen it, it is at least twice the Ford model in height and thickness, where the oem sort of just came right out, this is not going "just right in" and Mishimoto's directions indicate removal...so much for "watch this".

In the great and sneaky wisdom of Ford design versus shop profit, they put a small, 7mm bolt behind the wheel well trim that needs to be removed from both sides before you can begin to remove the piece. Of course, my wrench set has a 6mm and an 8mm and pulling the lip molding (as suggested) will only allow room for a flat wrench...unless you want to pop off the molding and break all the snap/ins that are not like any of the others used that I've seen. (There's a thread here with pics). If you have done that removal, what's the secret to them???

Onward!

 

[Ds_2020Ranger]

And the saga continues - after wrestling the intercooler yesterday, it looks like I need to take the bumper fascia off to have enough room to drop in. If you haven't seen it, it is at least twice the Ford model in height and thickness, where the oem sort of just came right out, this is not going "just right in" and Mishimoto's directions indicate removal...so much for "watch this".

In the great and sneaky wisdom of Ford design versus shop profit, they put a small, 7mm bolt behind the wheel well trim that needs to be removed from both sides before you can begin to remove the piece. Of course, my wrench set has a 6mm and an 8mm and pulling the lip molding (as suggested) will only allow room for a flat wrench...unless you want to pop off the molding and break all the snap/ins that not like any of the others used that I've seen. (There's a thread here with pics). If you have done that removal, what's the secret to them???

Onward!

It was a PITA. I used a 1/4 ratchet and just pulled on the trim piece as much as needed to fit the socket underneath without breaking anything lol. a ratcheting boxend def would have made this easier. Edit, I think I was able to get the first clip out without breaking which helped with a bit of room.

 

[FoD]

It was a PITA. I used a 1/4 ratchet and just pulled on the trim piece as much as needed to fit the socket underneath without breaking anything lol. a ratcheting boxend def would have made this easier. Edit, I think I was able to get the first clip out without breaking which helped with a bit of room.

Yeah, I tried using a socket to push over the clip, but I didn't get a release...having that guide piece nearby cuts the room. I was hesitant to keep pulling on it to fit my 1/4...I'm picking up a 7mm later and will march on.

 

[bfastr]

I also recommend the mountains to metal grill insert

thanks for the support! I put off doing this for a while as I too already had it all off once doing intrusion bars. but honestly after doing ot once it comes off quickly the second time.

the wings are coming off and a M2M insert is on order. glad to hear it doesnt interfere with the adaptive cruise control

 

[Matsterious]

Added a drop hitch so my tailgate can open all the way with my bike rack on.

 

[Ds_2020Ranger]

Finally got the windows tinted.

 

[Grumpaw]

Finally got the windows tinted.

What's that on your tailgate ? JATO Thrusters , or some drogue chutes ?

 

[Ds_2020Ranger]

What's that on your tailgate ? JATO Thrusters , or some drogue chutes ?

Tailgate pad for hauling mountain bikes.

 

[Tim H.]

Gibson dual exhaust

What part # is this beautiful exhaust system?

 

[RecoilOperated]

Happy 6 months, a lot of changes ?

Can you tell me about the roof rails you have?

 

[onobeka]

Happy 6 months, a lot of changes ?

Please do not paint the valence. I have only respect for people who do hard work in mods, I do too. Yet, ford intended that valence to give contrast to make the truck look wider, and it is a must, as it looks narrow and long. That's just my opinion coming from an EU version which is all body color. Keep it silver, it matches the skid plate so well.

 

[the5Gmartian]

What part # is this beautiful exhaust system?

Thanks! I absolutely love the look and the sound, the duals make it look like a mini raptor.

1. Part number is: #69550B, here's the link: Gibson Performance Exhaust - Cat-Back Black Elite Dual Split Exhaust System, Stainless #69550
2. I actually bought mine off of Amazon for cheaper: Amazon.com: Gibson Black Elite Cat-Back Dual Split Exhaust System, Stainless: Automotive

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

I painted the lower bumper valance Magnetic Grey to match the bumper.
Also painted the front skid plate satin black.
took about two hours to remove everything and break the bumper valance down to sub assemblies. the sensors just snap in and so do their trim rings. once all out, a light 600 grit sand and then paint, waited an hour then clear coat. re-assemble and admire.
I just rattle can painted the skid plate. dont care if it gets chipped or scratched, can always apply more paint! besides, it should be scratched and dinged or whats the point of a 4x4 truck?

I think those plastic trim wings in front of the tires are coming off next.

Looks great, but your hood looks a little wonky. High on the p-side. Kinda looks like when I forget a small tool under there and close the hood on it.

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