Sponsored

What did you do to your Ranger today?

Showmeguy2020

Active Member
First Name
Erik
Joined
Jan 9, 2021
Threads
0
Messages
32
Reaction score
135
Location
Long Beach, CA
Vehicle(s)
2020 Ranger XLT FX2, 2017 Honda Magna 500
how do you like the bfg trails ? Ive never tried them but considering a set for my older ranger.
So far so good. Had them on about a week and they drive straight down the road, they're quiet on the pavement and have handled the southern California storms and wet freeways with no problem. I liked the semi aggressive look and the white letters so I'm happy right now. Hopefully I can get 50k out of these.
Sponsored

 

Friday yet?

Well-Known Member
Joined
Oct 14, 2022
Threads
46
Messages
2,516
Reaction score
11,315
Location
Tennessee
Vehicle(s)
‘23 Lariat Tremor, Focus ST
Occupation
Corporate drone. Dilbert's world is alive & well.
PXL_20230321_170515959.jpg

Rear pads. Inners wore much faster, probably in part from my parking brake cables having seized up. The slide pins were still moving fine on both calipers. Took them apart and put on some fresh lube to hopefully keep these new pads from doing the same.
Mileage?
 

subquark

Well-Known Member
First Name
David
Joined
Jan 28, 2022
Threads
11
Messages
4,544
Reaction score
23,071
Location
Portsmouth, NH
Website
subQuark.com
Vehicle(s)
Soupie! Race Red '22 XL 101A Scab 4X2 w/steelies
Occupation
game publisher
I was a good boy and got loads of goodies for my birthday (including some Ingersoll Rand air tools). But the highlight of my bday was finally something to help organize all the 10mm wrenches I have. I know many of you love this thing and I can see why. The ability to remove it for dump runs is a sheer bonus. =D

It was easy to install. The longest part was messing with the BedRug velcro, which I was able to re-use. I do need to get a new velcro strip for that magnet fiasco in front ...

IMG_20230327_115739633.jpg


Used the two bolts they supply for those of us missing the middle tie-downs as temp holders as I figured out where to cut the BedRug for the strike latch and padlock loop. You can see the holes in the BedRug from the tie-downs and those helped line it all up.

IMG_20230327_122058651_HDR.jpg


Eegads!!! mulched leaf debris out the wazoo under the BedRug - ugh, any advice? Removing it fully would suck because the tie downs are mounted on top. BAH! =p

IMG_20230327_120444371.webp


IMG_20230327_123745102.jpg


I dunno if this is a new thing because I didn't see it in any videos - a little locking doohickey that lets you swing out the case but not lift it out. Uses the same key as the lid. It would be pretty easy to pop it out of place with a screwdriver - keeping honest people honest I suppose.

IMG_20230327_124037090.jpg


IMG_20230327_123847265.webp


I gotta say I like it! And may get one for the other side too!

Sure was a perfect bday gift for me and Soupie!

IMG_20230327_124217635_HDR.jpg
 


MXGOLF

Well-Known Member
First Name
Mark
Joined
Dec 5, 2020
Threads
41
Messages
1,369
Reaction score
5,846
Location
Oregon
Vehicle(s)
Lucille my 2020 Ranger Lariat 4x4 -2007 Yamaha FZ6-2026 Ford Maverick
Occupation
Sales / Photographer
David
I was a good boy and got loads of goodies for my birthday (including some Ingersoll Rand air tools). But the highlight of my bday was finally something to help organize all the 10mm wrenches I have. I know many of you love this thing and I can see why. The ability to remove it for dump runs is a sheer bonus. =D

It was easy to install. The longest part was messing with the BedRug velcro, which I was able to re-use. I do need to get a new velcro strip for that magnet fiasco in front ...

IMG_20230327_115739633.jpg


Used the two bolts they supply for those of us missing the middle tie-downs as temp holders as I figured out where to cut the BedRug for the strike latch and padlock loop. You can see the holes in the BedRug from the tie-downs and those helped line it all up.

IMG_20230327_122058651_HDR.jpg


Eegads!!! mulched leaf debris out the wazoo under the BedRug - ugh, any advice? Removing it fully would suck because the tie downs are mounted on top. BAH! =p

IMG_20230327_120444371.webp


IMG_20230327_123745102.jpg


I dunno if this is a new thing because I didn't see it in any videos - a little locking doohickey that lets you swing out the case but not lift it out. Uses the same key as the lid. It would be pretty easy to pop it out of place with a screwdriver - keeping honest people honest I suppose.

IMG_20230327_124037090.jpg


IMG_20230327_123847265.webp


I gotta say I like it! And may get one for the other side too!

Sure was a perfect bday gift for me and Soupie!

IMG_20230327_124217635_HDR.jpg
David use a shop vac to clean that up!
I was a good boy and got loads of goodies for my birthday (including some Ingersoll Rand air tools). But the highlight of my bday was finally something to help organize all the 10mm wrenches I have. I know many of you love this thing and I can see why. The ability to remove it for dump runs is a sheer bonus. =D

It was easy to install. The longest part was messing with the BedRug velcro, which I was able to re-use. I do need to get a new velcro strip for that magnet fiasco in front ...

IMG_20230327_115739633.jpg


Used the two bolts they supply for those of us missing the middle tie-downs as temp holders as I figured out where to cut the BedRug for the strike latch and padlock loop. You can see the holes in the BedRug from the tie-downs and those helped line it all up.

IMG_20230327_122058651_HDR.jpg


Eegads!!! mulched leaf debris out the wazoo under the BedRug - ugh, any advice? Removing it fully would suck because the tie downs are mounted on top. BAH! =p

IMG_20230327_120444371.jpg


IMG_20230327_123745102.jpg


I dunno if this is a new thing because I didn't see it in any videos - a little locking doohickey that lets you swing out the case but not lift it out. Uses the same key as the lid. It would be pretty easy to pop it out of place with a screwdriver - keeping honest people honest I suppose.

IMG_20230327_124037090.jpg


IMG_20230327_123847265.jpg


I gotta say I like it! And may get one for the other side too!

Sure was a perfect bday gift for me and Soupie!

IMG_20230327_124217635_HDR.jpg
David I would use a shop vac for the left over mulch??
 

OneMore

Well-Known Member
First Name
Walter
Joined
Mar 30, 2022
Threads
1
Messages
136
Reaction score
603
Location
Bay Area, NorCal, CA
Vehicle(s)
2022 Ranger Lariat Tremor
Occupation
Retired
Fully welded. A little left to clean with the DO sander. Just waiting on the temp to warm up to coat it with Steel-It. Maybe tomorrow or Wednesday

DF6EB71E-95EE-4295-A1C4-7723E165FDFE.jpeg


7CADCEE9-C5A7-4109-AF83-46C2789C1E20.jpeg


EB8EC046-0A38-4EC3-985F-9D44205733BE.jpeg
That bumper is a thing of beauty.
Outstanding job of assembly and wending.
Looking forward to the finished product and installation.
 

Chris M

Well-Known Member
First Name
Chris
Joined
Jun 11, 2020
Threads
21
Messages
4,502
Reaction score
19,817
Location
Surprise, AZ
Vehicle(s)
2021 Ranger XLT Sport 4X4
Occupation
Security Supervisor
I was a good boy and got loads of goodies for my birthday (including some Ingersoll Rand air tools). But the highlight of my bday was finally something to help organize all the 10mm wrenches I have. I know many of you love this thing and I can see why. The ability to remove it for dump runs is a sheer bonus. =D

It was easy to install. The longest part was messing with the BedRug velcro, which I was able to re-use. I do need to get a new velcro strip for that magnet fiasco in front ...

IMG_20230327_115739633.jpg


Used the two bolts they supply for those of us missing the middle tie-downs as temp holders as I figured out where to cut the BedRug for the strike latch and padlock loop. You can see the holes in the BedRug from the tie-downs and those helped line it all up.

IMG_20230327_122058651_HDR.jpg


Eegads!!! mulched leaf debris out the wazoo under the BedRug - ugh, any advice? Removing it fully would suck because the tie downs are mounted on top. BAH! =p

IMG_20230327_120444371.jpg


IMG_20230327_123745102.jpg


I dunno if this is a new thing because I didn't see it in any videos - a little locking doohickey that lets you swing out the case but not lift it out. Uses the same key as the lid. It would be pretty easy to pop it out of place with a screwdriver - keeping honest people honest I suppose.

IMG_20230327_124037090.jpg


IMG_20230327_123847265.jpg


I gotta say I like it! And may get one for the other side too!

Sure was a perfect bday gift for me and Soupie!

IMG_20230327_124217635_HDR.jpg
You may be on the verge of a spray in liner and then maybe a rubber mat thingy ( I have a DeeZee one). I can't see any other way to keep the leaves/debris from accumulating and eventually causing a problem.

Happy awesome birthday! Good on you for enjoying your life!
 

alan0614

Well-Known Member
First Name
Alan
Joined
May 30, 2020
Threads
14
Messages
245
Reaction score
838
Location
Granite Falls
Vehicle(s)
2019 Magnetic Lariat, 2017 GT350, 2016 Subaru Legacy
Occupation
Product and Training Manager
Dang it man, make an old man get back under the truck. LOL.

0BA8BB53-DD91-45D4-9785-C1210857EE67.jpeg


E4B32332-BFAA-4836-925B-02488036881B.jpeg
Quick update, anyone considering an anti-sway bar should do it. I had my first road trip in the mountains of N. Georgia, W. North Carolina this weekend. It's a dramatic improvement in handling and roll. It's probably the best money I've spent on the truck.
 

underwhelmed

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 29, 2023
Threads
27
Messages
1,095
Reaction score
6,167
Location
GSMs
Vehicle(s)
2019 Ranger SC XLT FX4, 1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ
Occupation
Retired Military
Vehicle Showcase
1
Quick update, anyone considering an anti-sway bar should do it. I had my first road trip in the mountains of N. Georgia, W. North Carolina this weekend. It's a dramatic improvement in handling and roll. It's probably the best money I've spent on the truck.
Good info. I noticed you have the Leonard Spray in liner. Wondering how it compares to LineX? I have a Leonard dealer near the house.
 

subquark

Well-Known Member
First Name
David
Joined
Jan 28, 2022
Threads
11
Messages
4,544
Reaction score
23,071
Location
Portsmouth, NH
Website
subQuark.com
Vehicle(s)
Soupie! Race Red '22 XL 101A Scab 4X2 w/steelies
Occupation
game publisher
David


David I would use a shop vac for the left over mulch??
Yeah but it's under the BedRug. =(

I probably should be better about cleaning it out between leaf runs but I did 8 or 10 in a row last year. But you've given me an idea, if I use my leaf blower at te front of the bed where I use magnets to hold up the BedRug, I wonder if I could then put the shop vac under the back where the tailgate meets the bed? Hmm, me thinks that could move some along. It was pretty fine and totally dry.

Thanks!

Or maybe just get a leaf truck!

1679954267839.webp
 

subquark

Well-Known Member
First Name
David
Joined
Jan 28, 2022
Threads
11
Messages
4,544
Reaction score
23,071
Location
Portsmouth, NH
Website
subQuark.com
Vehicle(s)
Soupie! Race Red '22 XL 101A Scab 4X2 w/steelies
Occupation
game publisher
You may be on the verge of a spray in liner and then maybe a rubber mat thingy ( I have a DeeZee one). I can't see any other way to keep the leaves/debris from accumulating and eventually causing a problem.

Happy awesome birthday! Good on you for enjoying your life!
yeah, I'm worried about the tannic acid that leaves give off. They are dry now buy they get pretty wet during the year (I mean the bed gets wet and I assume it gets wet under the BedRug.

Funny, today while cleaning out the garage (I have the best vacation weeks ever) I was contemplating a spray-in liner with a a BedRug over it! Talk about overkill - or maybe not!

I do like that thing for my knees ...

Of course, the issue may resolve itself. If this happens, then the leaves can fall out and the water will dry fast!

1679954623560.webp
 

gwhalin

Well-Known Member
First Name
Greg
Joined
Aug 7, 2021
Threads
18
Messages
480
Reaction score
1,009
Location
New York
Vehicle(s)
2021 Ford Ranger Lariat Tremor
Occupation
Retired
Maintenance day/week! Oil change, tire rotation, UCA grease (icon), and decided to change front diff and transfer case fluids (did the rear diff last summer). I took off all my Shrockworks skids so I can finally get around to installing the PPE trans pan.
 

NeilP

Well-Known Member
First Name
Neil
Joined
Aug 28, 2022
Threads
27
Messages
510
Reaction score
1,671
Location
Spearfish, South Dakota
Vehicle(s)
2022 Ranger Tremor (SOLD 12-14-2023)
Occupation
RETIRED!
 








Top