Glad you are ok! I have a theory on why they are hitting Rangers. If you had a tailgate damper, it is someone trying to destroy them. If you didn't have one, it is @AzScorpion targeting people without dampers!
An important thing to remember with bumper towing, if you are looking at renting a trailer, make sure to verify that they will rent it to you when you are towing with the bumper instead of a mounted hitch. I used to work at a Home Depot tool rental, and we were not allowed to rent even one of...
I agree with $6700 estimate. As for the airbags, looks like a downward angle to the hit, and it didn't crush in too far, it would depend on how fast those crush zones were impacted, but the system is designed to keep the airbags from deploying unnecessarily. They try to keep you from getting...
Check out YouTube. I have seen some videos of them on there. I am pretty sure they are from Australia or Europe, but you may be able to find a US distributor of them.
It sucks that this happened to you. It is an easy fix though, and you have to give the dealership respect for taking responsibility for it and not trying to say it could have happened after they dropped it off. One thing you have to remember is that it was brought back by a porter who doesn't...
I worked as a Supervisor at a Home Depot Tool Rental, and the trailers there only had surge brakes, not electric. Each piece of equipment was designated for what the truck had to be able to tow, and we had some smaller bobcats that our Rangers would have been able to tow. The other option is...
I think this sounds like a fantastic idea! Especially since it is your money and not mine. Seriously though, if the 7.3 would fit, it would be a lot of fun to see the results. Lots of pictures if you decide to do it! Good luck!
First of all, I hope everyone is ok. Secondly, with the frame machines and equipment available, a quality body shop can tell you if the frame is repairable. Several years ago Ford started making frames in two basic pieces, so either the front or rear section can be replaced. They can also do...
I just bought my 3rd Sig today, A P229 Legion. I have been searching for one for a long time, and finally got it! So you can imagine how sad I was when I had that boating accident on the way home from the gun store and watched it sink out of sight in the deep, deep waters!
I realize this may be a little more "simple" than you wanted, but my suggestion is..... Don't sit in the back seat. You can't drive from back there! (I know, it is rude to your passengers, but if they buy their own Ranger, they won't have to worry about it from the front seat either!)
I have a Sig P226 Nightmare, and a P365. This is my truck set up for traveling. A Desert Does It Front Multi Mount panel with an Alien Gear holster mounted to it. It is in a great position if I ever need to get to it quick while driving, and if you want to car jack me, I can grab it on my...