Project Texas Ranger Build - '23 XLT Supercrew 2x2

[Jonny Ranger]

Hey Everyone! Jonny here. I've been a long time lurker of the forum ever since I bought my Ranger back in the fall of 2023, but have never really posted or interacted much. Want to get more involved in the forum since I plan on keeping my ranger until it dies out on me (many years from now hopefully lol). Really appreciate all of the helpful info all of you folks have put on this site as it's been extremely helpful in getting me this far in my build, and continues to be the most helpful tool out there as I continue to progress into my build.

Bought my ranger back in Oct. 2023 with roughly ~13k miles on it (Got about 58k on it now). It was fully stock when I bought it.

Mods Currently installed:
- Smoked Side markers
- RC 2.5in Leveling Kit
- RC Intrusion Beams
- AT Tires - Falken Wildpeak A/Tw4 - 265/70/R18
- Front Tow Hooks (The Model I bought didn't come with them).
- Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions Mount
- Stichingcover Steering Wheel Cover
- Hard Folding bed cover
- Smoked Third Brake Light
- Color matched door handle covers
- Brown Fia Saddle Blanket Seat Covers
- Drop-in washable K&N Air Filter
- AFE Air Scoop

Upcoming Mods to install:
- LED Side Emblems (Awaiting Install)
- Bumper Slot LED lights (Awaiting Install)
- Auxbeam (Awaiting Install)
- Taillight Smoke Tint Vinyl (Awaiting Install)
- Redline Leather replacements for Interior (Not yet Ordered) - Received Color Samples.
- GTR Carbide Headlights (Not yet ordered)
- JM Ranch Hat Hanger (Ordered)

Truck as it Currently Is (Including a couple pictures from the recent TX ice blizzard):

My truck if it were in the movie Cars lol:

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[veedubtuner]

Clean looking ranger, Welcome!!

 

[AzScorpion]

Welcome to the jungle! Nice looking Ranger and it looks like you're off to a good start with the mods. Since you've been lurking for a while I'm sure you know there's a bunch here will to help you spend your money with stuff you didn't even know you needed. lol

 

[IdahoRanger]

Welcome Jonny. Truck looks nice but at a quick glance needs a bug protector and some in channel air deflectors.

 

[LaBalbe]

Welcome, Jonny. Love the "Cars" photo. That would look great as your avatar.

 

[Jonny Ranger]

Welcome to the jungle! Nice looking Ranger and it looks like you're off to a good start with the mods. Since you've been lurking for a while I'm sure you know there's a bunch here will to help you spend your money with stuff you didn't even know you needed. lol

Haha Thanks, definitely already found some of things I didn't know I needed on here. This truck is my favorite money pit at this point lol.

 

[Jonny Ranger]

Welcome Jonny. Truck looks nice but at a quick glance needs a bug protector and some in channel air deflectors.

Thanks! and they're on the list!

 

[Jonny Ranger]

Welcome, Jonny. Love the "Cars" photo. That would look great as your avatar.

That's a great idea, can't believe I didn't already do that. Done and done.

 

[Mighty Little Blue]

Nice looking truck.
I like the combination of black and blue. Just it should be a blue truck with black tow hooks (Just Kidding). Black is nice, I have a black F-150. You just have to keep them washed, and waxed to look their best.

 

[TxOTRRanger]

Welcome to the Party Jonny!
Very cool looking Ranger, even after the recent Texas ice and snow storm.
Your truck is Way cleaner than mine is lol!

Have Fun!
Enjoy the forum and your truck!

 

[Racket]

A cosmetic upgrade you'd appreciate over time is tinting the front windows to match the rears. When I bought mine (living in South Florida) getting the UV blocking 'ceramic' tint was a top priority. Even got the rear windows done with clear UV blocking... but I skipped getting the back window done.

 

[Jonny Ranger]

Nice looking truck.
I like the combination of black and blue. Just it should be a blue truck with black tow hooks (Just Kidding). Black is nice, I have a black F-150. You just have to keep them washed, and waxed to look their best.

Thanks! haha honestly I agree, I wanted a silver or blue ranger, but couldn't find any at the time I was buying so went with black. The black has definitely a pain in the butt to keep clean lol...

 

[Jonny Ranger]

Welcome to the Party Jonny!
Very cool looking Ranger, even after the recent Texas ice and snow storm.
Your truck is Way cleaner than mine is lol!

Have Fun!
Enjoy the forum and your truck!

Haha that's a nice looking ranger! Mine was definitely way dirty after the snow storm haha, waited to take any pictures until I had washed it.

 

[Jonny Ranger]

A cosmetic upgrade you'd appreciate over time is tinting the front windows to match the rears. When I bought mine (living in South Florida) getting the UV blocking 'ceramic' tint was a top priority. Even got the rear windows done with clear UV blocking... but I skipped getting the back window done.

Definitely on my list! been riding out the summers here in TX with a sunscreen and the remote start, but gonna try to get it tinted before summer, fingers crossed.

 

[AzScorpion]

Thanks! haha honestly I agree, I wanted a silver or blue ranger, but couldn't find any at the time I was buying so went with black. The black has definitely a pain in the butt to keep clean lol...

I've had several black vehicles and they look great when all cleaned up, for about 10 minutes. lol

Now for the shameless plug You should try using the 303 Graphene & Graphene detailer. I wish this stuff was around when I had my black vehicles because it does help shed dust and it has super UV protection. You'll really get a deep shine with black and it'll bring out the depth in the paint. I use this stuff along with a California duster.

Here's my '19 Ranger and it really showed the depth in the color with this stuff and has a nice slick finish.

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