What did you do to your Ranger today?

[BDoc]

That’s what we are here for!! Burning money? ? jokes aside, I think they are super well priced for the aesthetic they give.

Couldn't agree more.

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[JaysOnTheEDGE]

New Tires and lugs, i busted my torque wrench halfway thru so i went to HD and upgraded the torque wrench too lol

 

[Bob902]

New Tires and lugs, i busted my torque wrench halfway thru so i went to HD and upgraded the torque wrench too lol

Never pass up a chance for new tools. Let us know how you like the tires. I've read good things about them.

 

[Danager]

Prinsu

I knew it would be a loooooooong install. 6 hours from the moment I walked out the door to the moment I walked back in. Condo life presents some challenges. Had to do this in a school parking lot.

The girlfriend was there for moral support, and provided the snacks. She did help me lift it on/off twice and then with the final lift. Also made two trips back home for additional tools and supplies.

So, as I read - the aluminum rivnuts sucked. I replaced both with steel ones from a kit purchased on Amazon. Then, one of those broke. Had to use a nut and bolt on one of the centre brackets.

I also took the time to measure several times, transfer, drill, chamfer, touch of paint, new 2-sided tape - so I could get the rain gutters back on. Really glad I did. I think that part came out really good.

Here are some pics. I’m going to have a drink!

 

[RedDakooter05]

Your girlfriend had to wait so long she turned into a skeleton.

 

[Glocker]

I'm heading up to TN for a day of trail riding with some folks I know from here in GA and some folks from the FL Ranger group on Facebook, so I went through my truck bed to make sure everything is secure, that my rack fasteners are tight, and to better mount my awning.

I'm glad I did these things! My rack had a few loose pieces of hardware and two missing bolts, so I took care of that. I also wasn't happy with how my awning was mounted; it interfered with the passenger rear door and was only secured to the rack with one bolt on each side. So I moved it back a touch and re-secured it with more hardware.

 

[Danager]

Your girlfriend had to wait so long she turned into a skeleton.

Next time I’ll share the snacks

 

[Colo_Ranger]

It's hard to get a good photo of this (one that is cool) but I was able to get my tonneau installed with my Billie Bars.

I can roll the tonneau all the way up with this system. Will come in handy if I need to access the full bed when the RTT is installed.

 

[Danager]

I finished the install of the Lux rock lights. Left some wire in case I want to move them.

I also mapped out the Tremor aux switch inputs. I installed the deutsch connectors so I can pair the switch to whatever output I want. For example, my rock lights are on a 5 amp output (output #4), but they will be triggered by switch #2. This allows me to select the switch order I need while still being able to optimize/match up to the output amperage needed.

 

[SVTPaul]

I finished the install of the Lux rock lights. Left some wire in case I want to move them.

I also mapped out the Tremor aux switch inputs. I installed the deutsch connectors so I can pair the switch to whatever output I want. For example, my rock lights are on a 5 amp output (output #4), but they will be triggered by switch #2. This allows me to select the switch order I need while still being able to optimize/match up to the output amperage needed.

That's pretty cool. So the Tremor's switches aren't matched to predetermined relays / circuits? As in you can swap which switch is powering a given rated circuit, or you slightly modified it with deutsch connectors to allow swapping them around? I'm just curious how Ford set up that wiring.

 

[Danager]

That's pretty cool. So the Tremor's switches aren't matched to predetermined relays / circuits? As in you can swap which switch is powering a given rated circuit, or you slightly modified it with deutsch connectors to allow swapping them around? I'm just curious how Ford set up that wiring.

Ford has it pre-determined. Switch 1 @ 25amps, switch 2 @ 15amps, switch 3 @ 10amps, switch 4,5,6 @ 5amps.
I want switch 1 to be my yellow fog lights, which only draw 5.4amps. The deutsch connector I added allow me to connect (input) switch 1 to output 3 (10amps).
I can then run the rock lights on (input) switch 2, connected to output 4 (5amps).

 

[Jtholz]

Gave “lil RED” it’s bi-annual detailing. I used all Chemical Guy products. It turned out very nice.

 

[HarryManback]

I finally got my grill lights, light bar, and bed lights installed. The bed lights are a huge improvement, especially with the bed cover closed. As you can see, the garage was very dark.

Edit: Grill lights came with a connector to tap into the side marker light, I wired the light bar up to the 10A upfitter switch, and the bed lights are wired into the Wolfhaus pigtail

 

[rang19ca]

I gave the Ranger a blood transfusion today ( oil and filter change ). I used exactly the recommended 6.2 qts and it was just the right amount. The old oil looked pretty good and smelled fine ( no gasoline ). I have not added any oil to this truck since new.

 

[Kickstart]

I finally got my grill lights, light bar, and bed lights installed. The bed lights are a huge improvement, especially with the bed cover closed. As you can see, the garage was very dark.

Edit: Grill lights came with a connector to tap into the side marker light, I wired the light bar up to the 10A upfitter switch, and the bed lights are wired into the Wolfhaus pigtail

Looks great! Which Light bar is that?

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