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  1. Let the pro's do it

    Perhaps I'm just lucky, but I've had my Ford Dealer in Scottsdale, AZ (AutoNation Ford) do my Ranger oil changes for $90 and it has been great every time. They rotate tires too. If you schedule in advance, they do it while you wait, usually just over an hour. So now I don't have the hassle of...
  2. Anyone NOT have problems with the Ranger?

    23K miles and no problems. I have done no mechanical or electrical mods which seem to create them.
  3. How to complete my build - Advice?

    The website shows rivets in the cut fenders. I posted pics from the Coastal website showing the rivets. They should explain why they are showing rivets if they are not necessary. I posted all this because there are some people who do not wish to cut their fender which is steel (I posted a...
  4. How to complete my build - Advice?

    Oh I've seen those photos, but they should explain what the photos mean -- that you don't have to cut and rivet with a non-wide body. They only talk about cutting bodywork in their description, with zero mention of wide body. It might be assumed by some that these photos simply don't show the...
  5. How to complete my build - Advice?

    I'm not trying to make a case for this bumper not being for me, I am simply stating that the Coastal website shows cutaway fenders and rivets for those who may be considering that brand. The screenshot below on Coastal's site suggests that the fender be cut off to accommodate the bumper, no...
  6. How to complete my build - Advice?

    Well, I am sure about my magnet picture because I just put that magnet on there to show that the fender is steel. My truck is a 2023 Tremor. Does the Coastal site mention a "wide body kit" as a necessity for mounting their bumper?
  7. How to complete my build - Advice?

    You're cutting and riveting a steel body panel. Not good. Most other aftermarket bumpers don't require that.
  8. How to complete my build - Advice?

    You have to trim a whole lot more than the bottom of the bed. Here are pics from the Coastal site showing where they have trimmed the fender (not aluminum) and put in rivets through the steel. I've also included a photo of a magnet on the rear fender of my Ranger showing it is steel.
  9. How to complete my build - Advice?

    Don't you have to cut away the lower body panels for the Coastal rear bumper, then attach the remaining sheet metal with rivets? Ruins resale value and sets you up for rust.
  10. Hotomobil Gladiator - New to US truck camper

    I wonder what the Ranger's gas mileage with one of these is? Might be cheaper to stay in motels. 😂
  11. Oil change boo-boo

    That IS a good deal!
  12. Oil change boo-boo

    Absolutely. I tried that and tomorrow's market results suddenly appeared.
  13. Oil change boo-boo

    That. Well, I'd rather have the dealer get burned hands than me. :)
  14. Oil change boo-boo

    Well it was warmed up when I brought it in, and done within an hour. I did specifically mention the transmission fluid to the service advisor and he assured me they would check it, and when it was done he told me without my asking that the transmission fluid was normal. Sure, he could have...
  15. Oil change boo-boo

    I used to do my own oil changes, no more, and I don't trust places like Jiffy Lube. It is dealer only now. The Ranger is a fair bit of work (for me) to do a home oil change. 1. Taking off the left wheel for access (or struggling around it), 2. Dealing with the plastic plugs that sometimes...
  16. Tremors and high octane fuel

    DaveT said: If you have read, you should know that I have indeed run the "experiment" with my own truck and have answered the question several times. To repeat, I do not have an increase in mpg with high octane fuel in my Tremor. Now, was that so hard? Once again, if you have read the post you...
  17. Anyone say, I should have purchased a different truck?

    Purchased a different truck? I wish I had purchased a bigger garage.
  18. Tremors and high octane fuel

    Glad you hear of your experience and your "yes" and "no" answers, but my original question applied to overall mileage as we all drive varied "context." If you ask me what color my dog is and I answer "it depends on what color I dye him" that is also a factual answer, but not what was asked...
  19. Engine cover arrived…is this normal

    Actually I did feel back there, and there are two curved cut out areas, but they are not as rough and mangled as yours. Best of luck!
  20. Engine cover arrived…is this normal

    This is what the back side should look like, straight across and smooth.


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