What did you do to your Ranger today?

[NeilP]

After sitting in the garage for 5 days, I finally got it legal to drive on the road yesterday. The dealer in CA forgot to send the temporary registration and temporary tags with the vehicle when they shipped it from CA to my home in South Dakota. They finally got their ducks in a row and sent everything FedEx Overnight, so I was able to just go get my SD plates and have the treasurers office send the MSO into the state so they can send me the title.

Busy day today. I installed the Bestop bed step, AVS bug deflector, Rokblokx splash guards, start-stop eliminator, and the "Raptor" lights in the grille.

Waiting on spare key FOB's and the keyless entry pad to arrive and/or be programmed, console tray, and the screen protector for the touch screen.

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[Rhino]

After sitting in the garage for 5 days, I finally got it legal to drive on the road yesterday. The dealer in CA forgot to send the temporary registration and temporary tags with the vehicle when they shipped it from CA to my home in South Dakota. They finally got their ducks in a row and sent everything FedEx Overnight, so I was able to just go get my SD plates and have the treasurers office send the MSO into the state so they can send me the title.

Busy day today. I installed the Bestop bed step, AVS bug deflector, Rokblokx splash guards, start-stop eliminator, and the "Raptor" lights in the grille.

Waiting on spare key FOB's and the keyless entry pad to arrive and/or be programmed, console tray, and the screen protector for the touch screen.

not sure if we have this one in the emoji list but i took it from tw lol

 

[SD4160]

Finally got around to this...
Currently running eibach 2.0 in front and rear, Icon tubular upper control arms, and readylift anti-intrusion bars.
Wheels are KMC KM718 Summit 17x8.5,+18offset
Tires are Falken Wildpeak AT3W 275/70R17

Visually - very pleased

Audibly... something is left to be desired. I've had two techs (one is the guy who installed them) agree the upper control arms are unacceptably loud and creaky sounding anytime the suspension articulates. I was there for the install, I know it was done properly, and the second tech (wasn't there for install) agreed, and also attempted to correct the issue himself and could not. Apparently there isn't enough grease on earth to make these things operate quiet and smooth ?‍?

I opened a ticket earlier with S3M. Hoping to get some resolution.
Anyone else have issues with the Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms (Steel Knuckle)?

Oh... side note, no picture, but I also installed redline's gas struts for the hood... now all I need is an engine cover and it'll be like I bought my truck 2 years ago ?.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Finally got around to this...
Currently running eibach 2.0 in front and rear, Icon tubular upper control arms, and readylift anti-intrusion bars.
Wheels are KMC KM718 Summit 17x8.5,+18offset
Tires are Falkem Wildpeak AT3W 275/70R17

Visually - very pleased

Audibly... something is left to be desired. I've had two techs (one is the guy who installed them) agree the upper control arms are unacceptably loud and creaky sounding anytime the suspension articulates. I was there for the install, I know it was done properly, and the second tech (wasn't there for install) agreed, and also attempted to correct the issue himself and could not. Apparently there isn't enough grease on earth to make these things operate quiet and smooth ?‍?

I opened a ticket earlier with S3M. Hoping to get some resolution.
Anyone else have issues with the Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms (Steel Knuckle)?

Oh... side note, no picture, but I also installed redline's gas struts for the hood... now all I need is an engine cover and it'll be like I bought my truck 2 years ago ?.

i have those UCAs and I get no noise at all. Quiet as a church mouse.

 

[Jbrubakerjr]

Good call, I think. That's a clean look for sure.

I like it, at this stage most of what I seem to move is furniture and boxes, and this seems the perfect solution. I always have the option to LineX coat the bed under it if I would want as well.

It turned out pretty good, although I feel like the ‘wings’ on the back posts where the tailgate shuts could be about 1 inch longer.

I do like the fact that the rug extends onto the tailgate, so nothing can fall between the bed and the tailgate.

 

[SD4160]

i have those UCAs and I get no noise at all. Quiet as a church mouse.

Steel or aluminum knuckle version?

 

[Rhino]

Finally got around to this...
Currently running eibach 2.0 in front and rear, Icon tubular upper control arms, and readylift anti-intrusion bars.
Wheels are KMC KM718 Summit 17x8.5,+18offset
Tires are Falken Wildpeak AT3W 275/70R17

Visually - very pleased

Audibly... something is left to be desired. I've had two techs (one is the guy who installed them) agree the upper control arms are unacceptably loud and creaky sounding anytime the suspension articulates. I was there for the install, I know it was done properly, and the second tech (wasn't there for install) agreed, and also attempted to correct the issue himself and could not. Apparently there isn't enough grease on earth to make these things operate quiet and smooth ?‍?

I opened a ticket earlier with S3M. Hoping to get some resolution.
Anyone else have issues with the Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms (Steel Knuckle)?

Oh... side note, no picture, but I also installed redline's gas struts for the hood... now all I need is an engine cover and it'll be like I bought my truck 2 years ago ?.

looks good man almost the same setup i got!

also if it is a poly bushing they will make lots of noise... my camburg uniball arms i had on my tacoma made loads of noise mainly in winter thou but it was a squeak sound. it could also just be icon as well..... they are so so at best... hopefully you get it sorted or learn to ignore it lol

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Steel or aluminum knuckle version?

Steel knuckles. It did take a lot of grease to get them … greased.
We’re the UCA bolts (the long one) torqued on the ground, under weight, or in the air?

 

[Rhino]

Steel knuckles. It did take a lot of grease to get them … greased.
We’re the UCA bolts (the long one) torqued on the ground, under weight, or in the air?

good point there!

 

[SD4160]

Steel knuckles. It did take a lot of grease to get them … greased.
We’re the UCA bolts (the long one) torqued on the ground, under weight, or in the air?

On the ground under weight... second tech thought maybe we'd done it in the air and repeated the process after re-greasing everything up again. Sounds stayed the same.

I'm at least hopeful If you're saying they should be whisper quiet. Though I can't imagine there is anywhere else for grease to get to.

Will see what S3M comes back with I guess.

 

[NeilP]

not sure if we have this one in the emoji list but i took it from tw lol

I'll get ya some pictures tomorrow.

 

[AZ_Tremor]

Put 285/70/17’s Falken Wild Peak AT3W

 

[Rhino]

I'll get ya some pictures tomorrow.

there we go lol

 

[SD4160]

looks good man almost the same setup i got!

also if it is a poly bushing they will make lots of noise... my camburg uniball arms i had on my tacoma made loads of noise mainly in winter thou but it was a squeak sound. it could also just be icon as well..... they are so so at best... hopefully you get it sorted or learn to ignore it lol

We'll see what happens. The fact that @Colo_Ranger says his are quiet gives me hope. ?

Though mine aren't there yet lol.

 

[Venom_z89]

Finally got around to this...
Currently running eibach 2.0 in front and rear, Icon tubular upper control arms, and readylift anti-intrusion bars.
Wheels are KMC KM718 Summit 17x8.5,+18offset
Tires are Falken Wildpeak AT3W 275/70R17

Visually - very pleased

Audibly... something is left to be desired. I've had two techs (one is the guy who installed them) agree the upper control arms are unacceptably loud and creaky sounding anytime the suspension articulates. I was there for the install, I know it was done properly, and the second tech (wasn't there for install) agreed, and also attempted to correct the issue himself and could not. Apparently there isn't enough grease on earth to make these things operate quiet and smooth ?‍?

I opened a ticket earlier with S3M. Hoping to get some resolution.
Anyone else have issues with the Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms (Steel Knuckle)?

Oh... side note, no picture, but I also installed redline's gas struts for the hood... now all I need is an engine cover and it'll be like I bought my truck 2 years ago ?.

that's a really good looking ranger in my opinion.

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