The side of the frame is weak, it's little more than sheet metal on our Rangers. So the Shrockworks design is much stronger unless the welded side mount you are referring to has a large reinforcing plate to distribute the load across the entire face of the frame.
See how the Shrockworks...
Yep, I had that happen.... Then I inserted the flat screwdriver, between the button head and the panel... when you twist the screwdriver it attempts to lift the button head, which puts inward pressure on the wings, which push inward against the screw, and allows the screw to unthread.
Well...
I don't have a dog in this hunt. But I find it interesting that we hear and read about when a different person drives the vehicle, that they experience weird transmission issues?
We've seen posts about it, and the tech in the video talks about it.
I guess as long as clearing the adaptive...
If you were buying today, would you still choose the Ranger?
Yes
Why?
It is the best value in the midsize market*
What problems have you had that disappointed you in the Ranger?
17,000+ miles, no issues.
What other trucks did you look at before buying the Ranger?
Colorado, Tacoma
What did you...
Interesting video.. thanks for posting it @AdamHarris :like:
@ 3:15 he states "I'll simply go into the computer and clear the adaptive tables out"
@ 4:17 he goes through how he got a 2018 Ford Raptor to relearn shifting
Hard to argue it doesn't learn if the computer has adaptive tables...
What you are talking about is bearing journals like at the crankshaft bearings, rod journals, etc.
What you are saying is not true at all on a ring and pinion. There is significant wear as the gears mesh and break in.
That's why the magnetic drain plug looks like it has hair on it...
I'm really curious... post up a link to the Isteps you are referring to. I searched and am finding nothing online.
The thing I find strange about the dealer installed steps is that you can look through the gap between the body and the step. Reminds me of picnic table seats...