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....back in shadow black! I have been on a long hiatus since joining back in may. Computer went down for awhile, then got busy at work, pulling a lot of double duty, trying to get needed repairs done on the house, couldn't post anything due to a crappy old phone, just crazy stuff this year. Good...

I watched a trade industry video recently where they discussed the 10 speed converter from the commercial rebuilders perspective. It seems the converter has an unusual lockup design, it's clutch ring/ material is at an angle/ cone shaped instead of being flat like you would see in a normal...

....but now after the skip shift to 3rd it has another "bump" like it is shifting to 4th, but it isn't the shift, more like a slight slipping into another gear.Then it will accelerate and then shift to 4th. I am positive that slipping shift feel/sound is the converter locking up.I was thinking...

I am now of the opinion that it isn't the driveshaft, but the lockup torque converter. Either the programming is off or Ford got a bad batch of converters. I am 99% sure this is what is causing it. The lockup is supposedly programmed to engage above 2 gear, and when in Drive, trans will skip...

Well i have an update today. Did some driving around, went out to visit with my mom for mothers day. Drove around town, caught some red lights, went down side streets to get some stops at as many stop signs as i could. Approximately 60 degrees out. Not one shudder! Engine temp went from barely...

Good to know! Thanks again for the information. Looks like this will work great for my uses. And it's actually not that much more expensive than a good quality tonneau. I showed my wife these and she said it would make my ranger "look like an old man truck" I said " oh sweetie, um, ahh, i am an...

Thank you Idr01rl. This is why i am looking into getting one. Mostly for the extra room vs a tonneau to keep things dry in winter weather conditions on camp/ hunting trips. Plus the ability to fold out of the way when not needed.

Thank you very much for the information glh!

Nice job! That should work well.

Got mine installed yesterday. Works great! Had to make a couple trips to the parts store though. Ford didn't install the tie downs in the center of bed position, so i had to go get 2 m8 bolts. Closest i found were button allen head black, they didn't have any torx. No biggie as they work and...

I think this is one area where ford dropped the ball on the new ranger. They should have at least included stake pockets in the corners of the bed. That would have made things so much easier for people who need some kind of rack!

I am seriously considering adding one of these to my truck later on this year instead of a tonneau cover. I have a couple of questions that i didn't see in the thread. I see it uses snaps to hold the sides. How are they holding up and are they difficult to use in the cold? And how is the back...

We live in the era of the airbag, lawyers ain't ever going to let that wheel get close enough for real comfort again.

Klay that is also what i was experiencing in my truck. I had to run down to parts store to get two m8 bolts to finish swing out tool box install. It is unseasonably cold out today, low 40s. started up truck and let it run a couple minutes. then drove over there using all side streets lots of...

Thank you Floyd for posting the video's, they were very helpful and appreciated.

I did telescope the wheel back as far as it would go, and it's about 1.5 - 2 inches short of being where i would like it. It is fine where it is for shorter trips, but without an armrest i think it will get annoying on an all day drive. Honestly, part of it is probably just me being picky, i...

Whoo hoo! mine arrived today! Going to go out in the unseasonably cold weather and try and get it installed.

Paint issues can be real hard to detect at times. Certain colors under different lighting conditions can make some flaws nearly invisible to the eye. You will love it when it comes back though!

Wow that would be a bummer! But at least your dealer had some integrity and stepped up to the plate to make it right. He could have easily said nothing and then you wouldn't have been the wiser. Glad you are able to get it taken care of. On the bright side, it will look as good as new and you...

On my first 40 minute commute to work in my new ranger i felt the same way. I was thinking the seats were uncomfortable. But a few more adjustments and a weeks worth of driving they are fine. I would say i'm about average size and weight, 6ft 220lbs. I think size and build may have an effect on...