The Iconic Ranger, let's keep it "Stock"

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Let's keep it "stock"... Well that Failed (7/2021)
It's time to start my build thread, I am picking up my Ranger tomorrow morning from a local dealer.
It's a 2020 Ranger XLT with the 302a and FX4 packages in Iconic silver.
Hence the temporary name of the Iconic Ranger, till I can think of something better. This is going to be my daily and Adventure rig for the next few years. It eventually will be getting a pretty extensive build but for the first year or so I plan on keeping it close to stock and seeing what these trucks can do before I build it up.
Current Set up 9/22
Added a few more things, less stock now.
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OME Sport Kit with a Rear Add-A-Leaf
285/70R17 Maxxis RAZR AT
23Zero Walkabout 56
ICOM IC-2730A
ARB High Performance Single Compressor
Dometic CFX-35W
589 Hidden Winch Modified for Warn 9.5XP-S
589 Front and Transmission Skid Plates
White Knuckle Fab Rock Sliders
Sherpa Redcloud Roof Rack, Prototype #1

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Super Pacific X1
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Day I bought it.
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The term “stock” means the vehicle once anything is added or deleted is no longer stock from the factory as originally built according to its build sheet. If you make ANY change it’s no longer “stock” Maybe you should start with addition of the infamous damper....lol
 
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I don't see "tailgate damper" in your list.
It's already in order, same with an ARB compressor mount for behind the rear seat. I'll be stealing the ARB single from my Tacoma for now.
 

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Gotta let us know how the ARB install goes, how clean/easy the install is, and if you need earplugs while it's running. It's looks like a really clean way to mount on board air.

Debating getting a portable VIAIR ($80) instead of the $400 for that ARB kit myself. That being said I trust ARB a lot more having owned them in the past as well as have I mentioned it looks like a really clean and slick install lol.
 


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Thought I would throw a couple pictures of my Ranger on here. I picked it up this morning and haven't gotten any nice photos of it yet.
Parked next to my 98 Single cab Tacoma.
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Gotta let us know how the ARB install goes, how clean/easy the install is, and if you need earplugs while it's running. It's looks like a really clean way to mount on board air.

Debating getting a portable VIAIR ($80) instead of the $400 for that ARB kit myself. That being said I trust ARB a lot more having owned them in the past as well as have I mentioned it looks like a really clean and slick install lol.
I am slightly hesitate to install it inside, however, if it on it means it's in use and I am outside airing up tires. So I don't think the noise will be much of an issue.
 
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Got my ARB compressor mount in yesterday, should be installing it Friday or early next week. Along with wiring for my fridge in the back seat.
I have my build plans for my Bed rack that will get built tomorrow.
This is all in preparation for Moab! I leave in one week to run the white rim with some work friends.
As for recently, I added my Maxtrax to the bed from my Tacoma in prep for tree cutting this weekend. And installed my tailgate damper because it seems like it's a required mod to be on this site. ?
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And here my Ranger parked next to my Bosses Ranger, he got his a week before mine and we have already leveled it on 285s. Soon to have a full ARB build and Mits Alloy tray, as we are a US dealer for them.
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Got my ARB compressor mount in yesterday, should be installing it Friday or early next week. Along with wiring for my fridge in the back seat.
I have my build plans for my Bed rack that will get built tomorrow.
This is all in preparation for Moab! I leave in one week to run the white rim with some work friends.
As for recently, I added my Maxtrax to the bed from my Tacoma in prep for tree cutting this weekend. And installed my tailgate damper because it seems like it's a required mod to be on this site. ?
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Congrats on your new Ranger Wyatt.

Yes the damper is a required mod if you want to join the club. lol ?

Welcome!


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Congrats on your new Ranger Wyatt.

Yes the damper is a retired mod if you want to join the club. lol ?

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Hahaha ?
It's a nice "Mod" but here in the winter it's a little bit slow. Should be hilariously slow when it's -15°
 

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Hahaha ?
It's a nice "Mod" but here in the winter it's a little bit slow. Should be hilariously slow when it's -15°
Yeah it would be nice to rig up a way for it to be dropped remotely from the fob. This way by the time you get outside it'll have worked it's way down when it's that cold. ?
 
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Took the truck out today to cut some Christmas trees. The stock hankooks were surprising in the snow, pretty decent but I suspect it is because they are brand new. But this truck is absolutely amazing in the mountains. Has gobs of power down low, and hauls a$$ up all the mountain passes here in Colorado.
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I also spent all Friday building a bedrack for the Ranger. I'll be throwing a 23Zero Breezeway on it for the Whiterim and didn't feel like waiting for RCI or anything else so I got some 1.5x1.5 1/8th wall and went to down. I didn't get any finished photos but I should have it painted and mounted up here in the next couple days.
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