What did you do to your Ranger today?

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Probably an ignorant question, but may I ask why you have an extra screen for your map? I have seen a few on here and I always wonder what the point is, considering our trucks are equipped with Apple & Android Carplay?

Edit: nevermind, you use Garmin… I’m a dumbass. Lol
I do use Android Auto. I even bought the AAWireless to enable wireless functionality. I just dislike Google Maps. It has frequently taken me to the wrong place, and will make stupid adjustments like taking me on unnamed dirt roads because it thinks it saves time. (That's how I got a Ford Fusion stuck in a ditch one time. Super loose and wet gravel aren't my friend.) I decided I preferred a device with dedicated functionality that I could program to avoid things like dirt county roads and to not reroute me to "save time".
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Oh the gods favor me today that or pure dumb luck. As I said the plan was to prime paint then rubberized but Big lots clearance section how we all love you.

Also not sure why the photo is showing a checkered pattern they're all the same black color.

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Progress moves on. The gap will be addressed later. Now I need to ponder if a hinge and gas strut system will work for this project so I can still access the under seat storage and if so, how to keep the platform rigid when down. Maybe T-locks of some sort. If that is a no go I'll simply deck screw it down to the 2x4 support under it (not pictured, used the seat belt bolts as mount point).

I also plan to build a removable extension that goes up to the rear of the front seats.

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Today was oil change and tire rotation day. I'll never undestand why folks think changing the oil is hard, you only need two tools. Just remember to turn hard right when you park it to make room to get to the filter.
 

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I'm going to bitch about what I did today.

Today, I stuck my 2022 vehicle registration stickers on my Ranger and my Mustang. I had to have my registration renewed on those two vehicles by Jan. 4th. That meant paying not just for the registration, but for Georgia vehicle emissions testing too. I had to do all of this because I'm not closing on my new house in Florida until January 14th. So I got to spend a bunch of useful money on almost useless vehicle registrations. Yay. ?
It can't be that bad. I bet Commiefornia registration cost for one vehicle out here covers like 4 out there. Just on my 2019 expedition and my 2019 ranger registration out here was 1200 dollars together, and that's every year lol
 


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I got my ranger dirty in Anza Borrego with five others.
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That looks like a great outing - that ‘02(?) is pretty cool - one of a kind topper/RTT - and you seem to have representation from all tastes - soft topper, Scabs, a full size, a dirt bike, and it looks like @dondonbabyraptor came along for the fun. Nice.
 

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I do use Android Auto. I even bought the AAWireless to enable wireless functionality. I just dislike Google Maps. It has frequently taken me to the wrong place, and will make stupid adjustments like taking me on unnamed dirt roads because it thinks it saves time. (That's how I got a Ford Fusion stuck in a ditch one time. Super loose and wet gravel aren't my friend.) I decided I preferred a device with dedicated functionality that I could program to avoid things like dirt county roads and to not reroute me to "save time".
I prefer Waze over Google Maps. But, for Waze to be good an an area requires good local volunteers updating the maps.
 
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That looks like a great outing - that ‘02(?) is pretty cool - one of a kind topper/RTT - and you seem to have representation from all tastes - soft topper, Scabs, a full size, a dirt bike, and it looks like @dondonbabyraptor came along for the fun. Nice.
It was a beautiful time Duke :) glad you liked the pics! Lots of diversity in the people and trucks :turkey:
 

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I did a ton to my truck this weekend, starting with a full Decontamination, Clay Bar, Scratch & Swirl remover, Hand Polished, Graphene Ceramic Prep and Coating applied.
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After 6-8 hours of doing all this today, I installed my 5-Star 87 Daily tune, along with some interior stuff:
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Lastly, I cleaned up my garage and installed my Adam's Polishes Air Cannon Wall Mount, so I could get this thing off the floor!
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It took me roughly 2 days to get the truck ready for the Graphene Ceramic Coating, but it was worth it! I wish yall could see this truck in person!
 

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I did a ton to my truck this weekend, starting with a full Decontamination, Clay Bar, Scratch & Swirl remover, Hand Polished, Graphene Ceramic Prep and Coating applied.
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After 6-8 hours of doing all this today, I installed my 5-Star 87 Daily tune, along with some interior stuff:
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IMG_20220109_172307311.jpg

IMG_20220109_183009651.jpg

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Lastly, I cleaned up my garage and installed my Adam's Polishes Air Cannon Wall Mount, so I could get this thing off the floor!
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It took me roughly 2 days to get the truck ready for the Graphene Ceramic Coating, but it was worth it! I wish yall could see this truck in person!
Idk how you're going to take this, but your ranger reminds me of the track ford raptor from Thailand that rips. ?
 

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WeatherTech Bug / Rock deflector. Love adding more black accents on the Cactus Green, really nice contrast IMO. Will show the RANGER inserts for the tailgate next, they look really sweet.

Peace.
 

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Idk how you're going to take this, but your ranger reminds me of the track ford raptor from Thailand that rips. ?
I guess I'll take that as a compliment??

Mine is a close clone of SCT's 2019 SEMA truck, if you didn't know that?
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I've seen the Red one from Thailand, the Mustang Ranger:
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And I've seen the Black LS swap one from Australia:
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But, I didn't know what you were talking about, until my wife looked it up a second ago, while I was getting ready for work and I believe this is the one you're talking about?
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I did a ton to my truck this weekend, starting with a full Decontamination, Clay Bar, Scratch & Swirl remover, Hand Polished, Graphene Ceramic Prep and Coating applied.
IMG_20220109_124229141.jpg

IMG_20220109_144813703.jpg

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After 6-8 hours of doing all this today, I installed my 5-Star 87 Daily tune, along with some interior stuff:
IMG_20220109_172256636.jpg

IMG_20220109_172307311.jpg

IMG_20220109_183009651.jpg

IMG_20220109_191603038.jpg


Lastly, I cleaned up my garage and installed my Adam's Polishes Air Cannon Wall Mount, so I could get this thing off the floor!
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It took me roughly 2 days to get the truck ready for the Graphene Ceramic Coating, but it was worth it! I wish yall could see this truck in person!
Looks great! Let us know how you like the tune.
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Looks great! Let us know how you like the tune.
Brian
Well, I got 6 tunes, but 87 daily will be used mostly. It differently shifted better on the way to work this morning! That was a big complaint I had with the truck...
 
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