Project Msfitoy V3.0

[Msfitoy]

6K like in $6,000?!?! Insane...my search shows at worst a brand new 10R80 would be around $3K...used/salvage much less...rebuild around 1.5-2K...how depressing...

My Ranger's been flawless in all other respects...so does that mean all of you are going to hit this wall around 100K miles? Hope not...

@RangerPNW ...looks like you nailed on the head...as I've mentioned in my other transmission specific thread, I opted for a brand new replacement for $6K...I was half right...transmission is roughly $3K...the other amount is labor + misc...a rebuild would take much longer and was quoted a price close to a new replacement...that's water under the bridge and now we're looking forward moving forward...500 miles until we break the 100,000 miles mark...stand by...

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[RangerPNW]

@RangerPNW ...looks like you nailed on the head...as I've mentioned in my other transmission specific thread, I opted for a brand new replacement for $6K...I was half right...transmission is roughly $3K...the other amount is labor + misc...a rebuild would take much longer and was quoted a price close to a new replacement...that's water under the bridge and now we're looking forward moving forward...500 miles until we break the 100,000 miles mark...stand by...

This was one of those times I hoped to be wrong, but i suppose it could have been a lot worse. Here's hoping you have smoother sailing going forward.

 

[Msfitoy]

Msfitoy has been crossed the 100K milestone and still looks like she just rolled off the line...albeit a 1,000 times improved...

 

[TomC]

Update on my 3 year Overland trailer plans...I've ruled out ground up trailer build and added toy hauling to include my CT125 and a Mokai jet kayak...here're my current options:

1-Intech Explore toy hauler/camper, turn key 2,000lbs GVW...20K - 30K new...15-20K used...

Not sure where I'll end up...option 1, like all finished campers, are pricy...although Intech probably has best bang for the buck...I need it to be some what off road capable but not extreme...it'll be used mostly as a base camp while my Ranger + Honda + Mokai are used as exploration tools...Options 2/3 is easier to start but would need time to complete...There're some great ideas out there on YT...I've been playing with my own ideas for an off grid toy hauler/camper/office...

They are dropping in price - I looked at a OVR and am getting hit w/ intech info. for MY22

 

[Msfitoy]

They are dropping in price - I looked at a OVR and am getting hit w/ intech info. for MY22

Still a few years away but it's still on top of my list...

 

[Msfitoy]

When the light is right...

 

[Msfitoy]

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[OFC Ranger]

I'm pretty sure that is a wacky waving inflatable tube man in the reflection.

 

[Msfitoy]

I've been using this custom OBD Dashboard and it's worked out well...

This app is capable of scrolling through as many designs as I can create...so I added another simpler variation with fuel and compass...interestingly, the fuel economy is surprisingly more generous that what the dash tells me...until now, I've believed the pessimistic average of 17-18 mpg the truck tells me but the PID using corrected/accurate GPS speed (accounting for the increased tire size) and fuel flow rate, it shows an average of 21 mpg!

 

[ppfd]

What app is that again?
Full size ipad?
What is the mounting system?
I’m sure I’ve asked you before ?

 

[Msfitoy]

What app is that again?
Full size ipad?
What is the mounting system?
I’m sure I’ve asked you before ?

The app is called OBD Fusion...
https://obdsoftware.my.site.com/s/article/getting-started-with-obd-fusion

The OBD dongle is BAFX...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078K54MT5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Because I use an iPad Mini 4 OS, the dongle is only capable of wifi...they have a Android version that is bluetooth and other apps like Torque can be used...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078K54MT5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The mount is a custom Ram mount...go to page one of my thread for index and find the page on that subject...

 

[egilbe]

I can expect to replace the transmission at 100k miles? Sheesh. I'll start saving up the pennies now. 40k more miles to go.

How is the new tranny?

 

[Msfitoy]

I can expect to replace the transmission at 100k miles? Sheesh. I'll start saving up the pennies now. 40k more miles to go.

How is the new tranny?

Like new... ?

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

" Just what do you think you're doing, Sid? "

 

[Msfitoy]

Installation of my Wolfbox G850 12" mirror dashcam (4K front, 1850 rear) is complete...might need getting used to if there's bright reflections coming through competing with the digital image...I suppose if it''s bright out, then turning off the camera image would fix that...otherwise, pretty good setup...looking forward to further experiencing this dashcam...

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