What did you do to your Ranger today?

[Venom_z89]

First time posting just thought id share my truck with its new wheels and rtr fender flares.

o she looks good.

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[Venom_z89]

started working on what now seams like a month long project just because screw the heat. it's 2000 and yet my garage was over 100 degrees. I really want to get my light bar completed and on. Also quick tip for anyone that does any amount of wiring buy yourself a clothing seam ripper. you can cut into sheathing or tape without puncturing the actual wiring.

 

[Tremot Trent]

If I saw that in my rear view mirror, I'd be expecting the blue lights to turn on any second and start pulling over! That's an aggressive look. I like it ?

If I saw that in my rear view mirror, I'd be expecting the blue lights to turn on any second and start pulling over! That's an aggressive look. I like it ?

Thanks, just how rigs get set up. Being in very rural area, farm/ranch, emergency responder, weather and doing a lot of night work. Did this 360 light set up on 16’ F350 also, just lower front lights are hidden in grill. Some times just need it to be will lit.

 

[Progeny2021]

Received ‘low battery’ warning over the FordPass app yesterday. Going out at daybreak to connect a charger. Haven’t driven Lariat in over two weeks-due for refueling shortly.?

 

[mike_lewis1965]

They do, but its only 2.3 amps on the 18v side. Would take a dogs age to fill the 200+ Wh that the batteries hold. I did a lot of digging and a big inverter is the only real solution.

Just taking notes, while waiting for my XL to graduate from Final Preparation to my driveway. I am getting it with a naked bed. Is spray-in or drop-in better? Biggest loads I will have is furniture moving for friends and family.

 

[subquark]

Dropped it off for the windshield recall and used my pass points to order mud flaps and a bug deflector. Got a New Escape loaner that doesn't impress me. Said they do a camera recalibration once the windshield is reinstalled also.

Sounds like the OEM mudflaps?

I like mine and think they do a good job of blending in with the overall style of the truck.

 

[Chris M]

Just taking notes, while waiting for my XL to graduate from Final Preparation to my driveway. I am getting it with a naked bed. Is spray-in or drop-in better? Biggest loads I will have is furniture moving for friends and family.

I just clothed mine with a rubber bed mat.
For furniture moving, a bed rug might be better as it seems it would allow you to slide furniture on it better than my bed mat would, or a spray in liner.
Drop in liner for sure would allow for furniture sliding and hauling, and the OEM ones have cutouts for the tie downs already.

 

[Big Blue]

Just taking notes, while waiting for my XL to graduate from Final Preparation to my driveway. I am getting it with a naked bed. Is spray-in or drop-in better? Biggest loads I will have is furniture moving for friends and family.

Probably a lot of opinions both ways. I actually like my Bedrug full liner. Nicer to kneel on and things don't slide around. Maybe a little harder to load things because of that. Cleans up nice with a shop vac. Never liked drop-ins because they can trap moisture under them and cause rust, also they do move around and scratch the finish.

 

[Dr3wDrop]

Not too pleased with how my clear led fender turn signals have changed color. They used to match the mirrors. Does anybody have any success with these? Not looking at tinted.

 

[Bob902]

Let my son drive it to school so I can replace the fuel line on his car.

 

[SD4160]

Worked like a charm! Thank you for the recommendation!

Before picture here:
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-ranger-today.3511/post-467726

While my use of a garage door's lines, while parked on an incline from 10 feet away is in no way the correct method of light beam alignment, I'm sure it's got me on a better path than nothing. Lol.

Next project is getting my DD SSC2 Ditch lights mounted and wires run... anyone have good suggestions for easy routing through engine bay/fire wall and switch location?? Pictures would help!!

Thanks.

Gonna try for ditch light install today.

What do you guys think of routing (making a new hole) through the wire bundle grommet passing into the engine bay? There is plenty of real estate to pop some wires through to the side of the hood release cable. Any reason not to go this route? Looks free and clear of anything concerning and grabbing it with some long angled needle nose from the engine side seems doable.

Any input from more experienced people than myself? Thanks.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Just taking notes, while waiting for my XL to graduate from Final Preparation to my driveway. I am getting it with a naked bed. Is spray-in or drop-in better? Biggest loads I will have is furniture moving for friends and family.

I recommend the spray-in liner. I have the drop-in liner and it protects my truck well but it limits what else I can do with the bed. There are access holes for the tie-downs but there’s limited space for hands and bungee cord or ratchet strap hooks at the same time - cramped quarters and you can’t really see inside those holes. Putting the disc covers back on is a PITA.

With the drop-in liner, I can’t install storage solutions such as swing cases, bedside molle panels, bed-slide system, or decked system, without removing the drop-in liner.

I‘m always sliding table or mitre saws and their mobile stands, metal sawhorses, and other sharp-edged items in and out of the back of my truck and needed more protection than a spray liner. That said, most people don’t beat the tar out of the back of their truck and a spray-in liner easily protects their trucks, while maintaining flexibility for other accessories.

I think the best solution is a spray-in liner with a removable rubber bed mat or bed rug when the extra protection is needed.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Let my son drive it to school so I can replace the fuel line on his car.

I think you’re just trying to disguise your location by having a different vehicle in the driveway. ?

 

[Bob902]

I think you’re just trying to disguise your location by having a different vehicle in the driveway. ?

Hahaha!!! It was actually in the garage!

 

[Canuckian]

Received ‘low battery’ warning over the FordPass app yesterday. Going out at daybreak to connect a charger. Haven’t driven Lariat in over two weeks-due for refueling shortly.?

I get those all the time if it is the"Some features disable to save battery" message . Think it is a glitch, rather than an actual battery issue. Planning on mentioning it when I go for my first service.

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