What did you do to your Ranger today?

[Vr22s]

Been through that more times than I can count... Save up money. Buy a cool expensive part. Install with optimism. And then crash & burn...

Truer words have never been spoken.

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[Colo_Ranger]

The fitting that connects their brake line to the chassis side hard line doesn't fit. I'm working with their engineering to see what's going on.

this has turned into a giant CF. I have no idea if Ford changed thread pitches or what, but I am going to have to take the brake line off again, check the thread pitch with a pitch tool I just ordered, put it back together (for a second time) and work with Wilwood to get the correct fittings. I called Napa (because Ford thinks their parts people are too fucking stupid to provide thread pitches) and they say the thread pitch is 3/8 x 24. Wilwood says it is M10 x 1.5. Those are *very* close, but different enough.

Once this is done, you better believe this kit will be sorted out. I should give them a bill for my time. Well... for @Goyo86's time... He's helping me where my skills/facilities lack.

 

[OGMix376]

I installed a redarc trailer brake. I also ordered a GFC topper.

I like that location you put the control knob. How much fun was it to install?

 

[OGMix376]

This went sideways fast. Back to factory for now. Will update when I get more information.

Awww that was an emotional rollercoaster ?.. see them mounted then immediately after see that it was a “no-go” for now..

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Awww that was an emotional rollercoaster ?.. see them mounted then immediately after see that it was a “no-go” for now..

You're telling me. I was so excited. Now I'm sad. But... I am working towards a solution and these will get on the truck.

 

[airline tech]

I am assuming you are talking about this

I cannot find specs on Thread Size, but did find the Hard-Line P/N that joins the Flex Hose
I tried Google searching specs on the part number - no luck

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I am assuming you are talking about this

I cannot find specs on Thread Size, but did find the Hard-Line P/N that joins the Flex Hose
I tried Google searching specs on the part number - no luck

You are a god among men, my friend. That's the part. I'll call my dealer and see if there are any around town.

 

[OGMix376]

Is cutting the fitting off the oem and re flaring on the lines out of the question?

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Is cutting the fitting off the oem and re flaring on the lines out of the question?

Its not out of the question but it is another thing that could fail. I thought about this option too, but... its a last resort for @Goyo86 and me.


I did also look up the Wilwood fittings for -3 AN to 3/8 x 24 and -3 AN to M10 x 1.0. Total cost to order them from Summit Racing would be $50 and then I have all 3 of the potential sizes on hand for the next attempt. Honestly, that seems like the easiest move right now. I can try to return the extras when I find the right part.

 

[Bushmasta]

I like that location you put the control knob. How much fun was it to install?

Fairly easy about an hour, pop center console, doesn't have to be completely removed. Drill, dremel some of the plastic behind it. Drop cord down side.

https://www.therangerstation.com/ranger-tech/redarc-tow-pro-liberty-brake-controller/#gsc.tab=0

Pretty detailed install. I modified as I didn't use the switch cover.

 

[OGMix376]

Its not out of the question but it is another thing that could fail. I thought about this option too, but... its a last resort for @Goyo86 and me.


I did also look up the Wilwood fittings for -3 AN to 3/8 x 24 and -3 AN to M10 x 1.0. Total cost to order them from Summit Racing would be $50 and then I have all 3 of the potential sizes on hand for the next attempt. Honestly, that seems like the easiest move right now. I can try to return the extras when I find the right part.

Well good to hear you haven’t reached last resort scenario?.. hope you’ve got plenty of pics and notes for a full write up..(pretty please?). Better brakes is definitely something on my list.

 

[Deleted User 38384]

Test fitting some new parts...

 

[RedDakooter05]

Not feelin' that placement of the light to be honest.

 

[Chris M]

To each his own, but that light would be incredibly distracting to me while driving.

 

[Deleted User 38384]

Test fitting more new parts...

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