What did you do to your Ranger today?

[day_sx]

Finally got around to replacing my Fox 2.0 coilovers for some Icon 2.5 coilovers!

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[Msfitoy]

Finally got around to replacing my Fox 2.0 coilovers for some Icon 2.5 coilovers!

How do you change the oil filter?

 

[day_sx]

How do you change the oil filter?

The picture I posted is the passenger side, on the driver side the reservoir is bolted on the opposite side of where the filter is located so it wont be getting in the way at all!

 

[joeb427]

Sweet. I probably won't buy a holster mount for the truck. Anyone can see in and see a gun mount and may want to look further. I will either holster it or carry in my center console.

Here in SC you don't need a CCW or any permit to carry a loaded pistol in the console or glove box. If you holster it to leave the truck A CCW is needed. Just looked at your post again...I do like the idea of a small mag mount Thanks.

Only 4 hours of instructions but informative. Didn't have to take the actual shooting tests because....Veteran!! NOw I have to go to Identgo for the rest of the process. Looking to purchase this for carry:

That's one of my pistols. I love it!

 

[Noel Willhite]

Don't forget to put a lock on that hinge area or your box can walk away!

There’s a lock installed below it
I see the point though for a second one

 

[chasvs]

There’s a lock installed below it
I see the point though for a second one

Interesting, I didn’t see that one below. Is that optional or what? I have a pivot box but not that kind of lock.

 

[Noel Willhite]

Interesting, I didn’t see that one below. Is that optional or what? I have a pivot box but not that kind of lock.

It came with it from the ford accessory box i ordered from dealer, it’s the same key to use it that locks the top of the box , allows for a full pivot outwards i can open it without touching the tonneau cover which is pretty sweet

 

[HighCaliberMitch]

I jacked the truck up onto stands, removed the wheels, assembled the RC2.5 level spacers, disassembled the suspension assembly, removed the strut, added the spacer, couldn't get the strut back in, popped the sway bar tie rod joint off, then the CV joint fell out (boot was intact), grabbed my neighbor, reinserted the CV, reinserted the tie rod, removed the spacer, reinstalled the strut, retorqued everything, put the wheels back on, retorqued the lugs, cleaned up, did a test drive, and everything is as it should be.

What I didn't do was level my truck because getting the pins out of the strut bottom was impossible, so the strut wouldn't fit with the spacer.

I did learn about all the parts, about EPAS, I learned how to reattach the CV, and I learned to reattach the sway bar tie rod joint (use a clamp).

I also learned that auto mechanics are worth their price.

Anyone know what an estimate on having the truck levelled and aligned will cost?

 

[AzScorpion]

I jacked the truck up onto stands, removed the wheels, assembled the RC2.5 level spacers, disassembled the suspension assembly, removed the strut, added the spacer, couldn't get the strut back in, popped the sway bar tie rod joint off, then the CV joint fell out (boot was intact), grabbed my neighbor, reinserted the CV, reinserted the tie rod, removed the spacer, reinstalled the strut, retorqued everything, put the wheels back on, retorqued the lugs, cleaned up, did a test drive, and everything is as it should be.

What I didn't do was level my truck because getting the pins out of the strut bottom was impossible, so the strut wouldn't fit with the spacer.

I did learn about all the parts, about EPAS, I learned how to reattach the CV, and I learned to reattach the sway bar tie rod joint (use a clamp).

I also learned that auto mechanics are worth their price.

Anyone know what an estimate on having the truck levelled and aligned will cost?

I have the same RC 2.5" kit and I paid $273.00 for the install and the alignment. I think the alignment was around $67.00 and the rest was the install and tax. I had it done at a local Brakes Plus shop where a few others I know with Jeeps had work done to theirs. No way was I attempting this as I don't have all the tools or help anymore. Hope you get it installed as it makes a big difference in looks and the ride.

 

[chasvs]

It came with it from the ford accessory box i ordered from dealer, it’s the same key to use it that locks the top of the box , allows for a full pivot outwards i can open it without touching the tonneau cover which is pretty sweet

Bummer, I didn't get one in the box I ordered from Ford :>(

 

[Cmar]

Chased up a matching alloy rim second hand locally, lots of people swap out the standard rims and so almost new ones are plentiful and cheap on the used market. Got a new tyre mounted and now I have a matching spare instead of the cheap arse steel one Ford hid under the back.
Also replaced my pretty ordinary halogen headlamp globes with some extra bright Philips ones. Maybe I'll have a reasonable chance of seeing stray wildlife now before hitting it. (We live in a rural area)

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Hi Folks,

Finally got my vision back with reading glasses to make an attempt to install the vinyl white letters on the front grill of my Ranger... Not perfect, but when I showed my darling little wifelet, she thought they looked great! Still searching for similar to the eyecatcher.com tailgate plastic lettering for the front grill, but these will have to do for now!

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[AzScorpion]

Hi Folks,

Finally got my vision back with reading glasses to make an attempt to install the vinyl white letters on the front grill of my Ranger... Not perfect, but when I showed my darling little wifelet, she thought they looked great! Still searching for similar to the eyecatcher.com tailgate plastic lettering for the front grill, but these will have to do for now!

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Hi Phil,

Were these the ones you're looking for? Someone else posted theirs a while back with the white ABS front grille lettering and I saved the link.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32988887892.html

 

[Lone]

Anyone come up with a lead on chrome letters for the dash?

 

[SubVet]

Anyone come up with a lead on chrome letters for the dash?

THAT'S exactly what I am looking for. I have the chrome grill inserts. don't care for them. Got them from AliExpress. Chrome on chrome doesn't work for me.

Send me a PM with address and I will send them to you. I have two sets. First, come first gone. I will pay for shipping.

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