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Ranger Mel

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I replaced the battery in my remote keypad. It came apart with out breaking anything.

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I think I saw those for about $125. Do you like it? My '04 Lariat F250 had one and it was great. I'm thinking it would be a good back up when I'm in the woods or for the wife when we are out and she doesn't have her key on her. Did you install or have the dealer do it and program it?
 

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I think I saw those for about $125. Do you like it? My '04 Lariat F250 had one and it was great. I'm thinking it would be a good back up when I'm in the woods or for the wife when we are out and she doesn't have her key on her. Did you install or have the dealer do it and program it?
Because I have remote start with the keyfob, the dealer has to program it. It was $90 when I had it done in 2019. Yes it is totally worth it.
 

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Its not a great picture but a friend and I spent time clearancing the lower fender area to clear the 35s. With the +30 wheels and the 35x12.5x17, I was rubbing on the frame at full lock (the last 2% of the wheel turn) and the OME BP-51 external reservoir. I knew I would need spacers, it was down to 8mm slip on spacers with extended studs and lugs or 1" bolt on spacers. We were doing testing yesterday and realized that we would need to clearance the fender either way so... I used the 1" spacers I already had so I didn't have to spend any more money. I forgot to take pictures when I had the wheel arch off but we cut ~1" of metal and plastic, but the attachments are all still solid.

I put the inner fender liner back in and I rub *ever so slightly* on it, when the wheel is at like 15% turn. I will either secure it back or just start trimming the fender liner. I'm not overly concerned because its soft and will wear through, if I do nothing. We were able to flex the truck out and I shouldn't rub at all (minus the fender liner) when offroad.

One of my next projects is to build high clearance inner fenders out of 1/16" or 1/8" aluminum. Once I do that, the whole transition to 35s will be complete.
Bad ass broski đź’Ş

Where's the full Monty faux toes showing off the 35s?!
 

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Because I have remote start with the keyfob, the dealer has to program it. It was $90 when I had it done in 2019. Yes it is totally worth it.
I don't have the remote start with the fob on my XLT. Sometimes it's best to just let the dealer install certain things and they get to handle any problems rather than me botching it and paying twice!! :crackup: I wouldn't think programming would be horrible except it's an add on and not hardwired in like my Super Duty was.
 


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Badass looking rig, man. I've been busy but I'm checking in again now.

Come on man, that's no excuse to fall behind on the forum.

Just kidding, I totally get it. Those pics were 30ish days ago so... you'd have to go back a ways.
 

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You're slacking. These have all been posted around here before.
I try to hit a couple of the main threads every day. I'm still prone to missing stuff.

My next tires will be real 33's and I'll be lucky to get that in the garage. Unless I rebuild my whole rack with shorter bars. Not really on my list of plans

It really does look badass with the big wheels buddy. I'm jealous.
 

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I try to hit a couple of the main threads every day. I'm still prone to missing stuff.

My next tires will be real 33's and I'll be lucky to get that in the garage. Unless I rebuild my whole rack with shorter bars. Not really on my list of plans

It really does look badass with the big wheels buddy. I'm jealous.

My truck really rounded out with 35s. I had 285/75r17 before and they just didn't... feel big enough (that's what she said!).
 

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Installed my new key ring from @LevittownFordParts.com. I didn't even ask Benny for a code. :) For some absolutely bizarre reason, Ford Performance Racing will not ship to AZ.

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Installed my new key ring from @LevittownFordParts.com. I didn't even ask Benny for a code. :) For some absolutely bizarre reason, Ford Performance Racing will not ship to AZ.

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Cool key fob/ring/chain/whatever you might call it.

I think AZ has a law that protects AZ companies from competition coming from parent companies that sell direct to the consumer.
 

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