What did you do to your Ranger today?

[Bsenecal]

So I took off the Nerf bars I had on the truck and put these TAC Sidewinders on.
Opinions from anybody on how they look? I'm thinking they stick out too much, although I get a good step-up when entering/exiting the truck.
I know they would look much better if the truck was lifted/leveled but I have no intentions of doing so. I do no off-roading. The wifey likes them and to be honest my fat gut appreciates the help getting in and out. They are the same or a tad less width as the side mirrors when they're fully extended on the truck.
I saw a couple pics from reviews that really didn't show them sticking out so much. If anything they'll give me some door protection from the parking lot imbeciles.

I think they look great and don’t stick out very far.
Brian

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[OFC Ranger]

26 brackets for... things happening soon.

Starting this evening the rack will be getting one final tear down and one final re-design. Version 4 will be the last, but it will be the most up-armored, and the most well thought out thanks to the technical feedback to my inquires from various members of R5G with such backgrounds and knowledge regarding the subject. I can't reiterate how valuable these people have been to my design decisions and evolution over the past few years. These are people with engineering or fabrication background that are active and contributing long standing members for the most part.

Against my bitter shit-talking on the looks of the new Ranger front designs, I cannot lie I am debating the reservation of a new Raptor when the time comes. Not decided. However if it goes that path I would be selling my custom truck on the private market with all the bells and whistles for a nice profit based on other marketing trends of specialty packages with far less features.

If I do end up buying a Raptor, my new tradition of Frankenstein fabrications will of course continue onto the new platform.

Or I don't buy a Raptor and continue on with the current truck for quite some time as no other vehicle comes even remotely close to interesting me leaving my current Ranger.

Unless Ford actually released the Everest here, then my friends, all you will see is a dust trail as I eject hyper-speed out the exit door. Doubt that will happen though.

 

[Glocker]

Starting this evening the rack will be getting one final tear down and one final re-design. Version 4 will be the last, but it will be the most up-armored, and the most well thought out thanks to the technical feedback to my inquires from various members of R5G with such backgrounds and knowledge regarding the subject. I can't reiterate how valuable these people have been to my design decisions and evolution over the past few years. These are people with engineering or fabrication background that are active and contributing long standing members for the most part.

Against my bitter shit-talking on the looks of the new Ranger front designs, I cannot lie I am debating the reservation of a new Raptor when the time comes. Not decided. However if it goes that path I would be selling my custom truck on the private market with all the bells and whistles for a nice profit based on other marketing trends of specialty packages with far less features.

If I do end up buying a Raptor, my new tradition of Frankenstein fabrications will of course continue onto the new platform.

Or I don't buy a Raptor and continue on with the current truck for quite some time as no other vehicle comes even remotely close to interesting me leaving my current Ranger.

Unless Ford actually released the Everest here, then my friends, all you will see is a dust trail as I eject hyper-speed out the exit door. Doubt that will happen though.

I would definitely get into an Everest if they ever came here. Damn, I love those things!

 

[Glocker]

Picked up my Ranger from the Ford dealership.

-Tires moved over to new wheels
-Front and rear differential fluid changed
-Trans flush and filter change
-Trans KAM reset

I would tell you the price but it would probably anger you! So instead, some pics of the Ranger on it's new Black Rhino Armory wheels!

 

[M SPEC]

Picked up my Ranger from the Ford dealership.
-Tires moved over to new wheels ?
-Front and rear differential fluid changed
-Trans flush and filter change
-Trans KAV reset

I would tell you the price but it would probably anger you! So instead, some pics of the Ranger on it's new Black Rhino Arsenal wheels!

Sweet ride! Have you actually used your snorkel ? I have been up to just over the middle of the wheels maybe three quarters but no further.

 

[Copperhead_Tremor]

Got some new shoes! Up to “33’s”
Pretty happy with the it. Very little rub, just the felt liner & a bit on the mud flap. Nothing major!

Are those the 1" Wheel Spacers or the 1.5"?
Looks Great!
ALSO, Are those the Ford Perf Red Hooks or did you paint them yourself?

 

[Glocker]

Sweet ride! Have you actually used your snorkel ? I have been up to just over the middle of the wheels maybe three quarters but no further.

I've done a handful of creek crossings with it, but the worst was when I got forced into a flooded median by a tractor trailer that swerved to avoid another car that swerved into it's lane, during a HUGE thunderstorm. Where it really shines is on dusty trails. When I went to change my filter last summer, it was actually pretty clean!

 

[M SPEC]

I've done a handful of creek crossings with it, but the worst was when I got forced into a flooded median by a tractor trailer that swerved to avoid another car that swerved into it's lane, during a HUGE thunderstorm. Where it really shines is on dusty trails. When I went to change my filter last summer, it was actually pretty clean!

Ahh, never considered the dust/sand issue...makes sense, Thanks

 

[OFC Ranger]

Picked up my Ranger from the Ford dealership.

-Tires moved over to new wheels 
-Front and rear differential fluid changed

-Trans flush and filter change

-Trans KAM reset



I would tell you the price but it would probably anger you! So instead, some pics of the Ranger on it's new Black Rhino Arsenal wheels!

Looks good. Much better than OEM wheels and the level of mods on the truck.

Need them mo beefy tires tho.

Edit: Also get to work on fixing that awning positioning. I know we talked about it before, but man soon you may be required to staple an orange flag on it.

 

[BS67]

The Ranger looks great, John! Those wheels really do it!

 

[ControlNode]

Picked up my Ranger from the Ford dealership.

-Tires moved over to new wheels 
-Front and rear differential fluid changed

-Trans flush and filter change

-Trans KAM reset



I would tell you the price but it would probably anger you! So instead, some pics of the Ranger on it's new Black Rhino Arsenal wheels!

Are you sure those are Arsenals? They look like the Armory wheels to me.

 

[Glocker]

Are you sure those are Arsenals? They look like the Armory wheels to me.

Oops! You're right.

 

[Bsenecal]

Picked up my Ranger from the Ford dealership.



-Tires moved over to new wheels 

-Front and rear differential fluid changed



-Trans flush and filter change



-Trans KAM reset







I would tell you the price but it would probably anger you! So instead, some pics of the Ranger on it's new Black Rhino Armory wheels!









Wry sharp Ranger.
Brian

 

[Bsenecal]

Wry sharp Ranger.
Brian

Very not wry ?
Brian

 

[Stevescootz]

Are those the 1" Wheel Spacers or the 1.5"?
Looks Great!
ALSO, Are those the Ford Perf Red Hooks or did you paint them yourself?

Ya those are 1 inch wheel spacers.
and the hooks are the FR ones yea. Lots of people have successfully painted them though!

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