What did you do to your Ranger today?

[Tracy Bowman]

Fitted the new tent! It even fits over the rollup bed cover.

Nice!

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[Sped68]

It was actually 2 days ago but installed an AVS hood protector. I was starting to get some paint chips on my hood so this will at least help the front edge. There are other deflectors out there that definitely add more protection but this is a good compromise.

I was also inspired by the misaligned hood to fender thread so I aligned my fenders to the hood better. The drivers side needed to come out front and back and the passenger side needed to rear pulled out to match the hood line. Definitely a lot better and kicking myself for not doing it 2 years ago….

 

[9zero1790]

Fitted the new tent! It even fits over the rollup bed cover.

i may have already asked but how was this to sleep in? did you feel cramped up in the shorter bed? was the tent a pain in the aft end to set up ? I have looked at those several times and keep telling myself I hate messing with tents lol. but that one looks like less straps and setup than others I have seen.

 

[tm1506]

i may have already asked but how was this to sleep in? did you feel cramped up in the shorter bed? was the tent a pain in the aft end to set up ? I have looked at those several times and keep telling myself I hate messing with tents lol. but that one looks like less straps and setup than others I have seen.

Hi Mark,
Haven't slept in it yet (just got it delivered yesterday). I can tell you my air bed just fits and is plenty long for me (I'm 5'7") and given the amount of head room it feels bigger than it is. First time setting up took about a half hour, I'm guessing with a little practice I can cut that down in half. To be honest it's not that different than any other tent with the exception that it fits in the bed of the truck.

 

[9zero1790]

Hi Mark,
Haven't slept in it yet (just got it delivered yesterday). I can tell you my air bed just fits and is plenty long for me (I'm 5'7") and given the amount of head room it feels bigger than it is. First time setting up took about a half hour, I'm guessing with a little practice I can cut that down in half. To be honest it's not that different than any other tent with the exception that it fits in the bed of the truck.

that is good news, thank you! i expected you to say it was kinda cramped up.

 

[Hank the Tank]

Installed a pair of Diode Dynamics SS2 Sport (SAE Diving) lights.

 

[Hickesy]

Spent the weekend doing Dr Color Chip. Took a few applications and it’s scary when you put the paint on and it doesn’t immediately come off but got there eventually

Before

After

 

[Synfulz]

Just polished it up to take a drive to my 2 hour massage. ? My fender flares arriving today. So they'll be on by tomorrow.

Just arrived.

Well the flares went in the trash. They were junk and poorly formed. Where the 2 pieces meet on the front fender they wouldn't line up or lay flat at the joint. There was plastic ribbing on back that prevented them from laying flat enough. It damaged my paint. So just built up with touch up paint and let it dry for a good amount of time then wet sand and blend back in. Arghhh......m

 

[RangerRalph]

 

[JaysOnTheEDGE]

I started it up for the first time in a month lol, probably should take it out this weekend for a drive and invest in a solar battery maintainer ?

 

[Chris M]

I started it up for the first time in a month lol, probably should take it out this weekend for a drive and invest in a solar battery maintainer ?

You need to get out more.
Ranger is fun to drive

 

[MER21]

Post a pick with your canoe on if you don't mind. I have been debating whether a bed rack or roof rack is a better way to go for a 16ft canoe. In my mind, 16ft canoe on a 5ft bed leaves a whole lot of overhang. Interested to see your setup.

Here are bed rack options for you from Max Modular. Multiple height options and they are compatible with most tonneau covers: https://www.max-modular.com/ford-ranger-years-2019-to-present

 

[RangerRalph]

And installed, the powdercoater made my eye twitch when he put it on the backseat he commented this is the best it will look. Now I want to put clear vinyl over it.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Almost to the finish line on these...

Ignore the scuff marks you see, they are just rub off from my my rubber mallet popping the two vent portions back together.

This has been a... uh... interesting for lack of better description venture. First time working with bondo and JB plastic weld. At least twice I sanded back down the end results to start from scratch because I was not happy with the results. There are still some imperfections if you stick your nose right up to them, but for someone with no body shop experience this is about as good as they are going to get.

Thanks again to @Msfitoy for the custom printed badges for this project.

Photo has been ultra sharpened and brightened for better viewing.

 

[pbethel]

I started it up for the first time in a month lol, probably should take it out this weekend for a drive and invest in a solar battery maintainer ?

And some Sta-Bil.

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