If I wanted something that looked like an F150 Raptor, I'd buy one. This is good for those countries where you can't get F150's. I'll take the Ranger Raptor looks every time.
Even if you "have your mirrors adjusted correctly", I guarantee you WILL still have a blind spot. It's a safety feature and it works. And if you're looking at your mirrors, then that little light is impossible to miss. Do you really need a chime to go with it? Leave it on. It's not hurting...
On my Lariat, The DRL’s are on, but at a dimmer setting, when the parking lights or headlights are on (middle two dial positions). On auto, they are on at full brightness.
Only exception is your third brake light. On the XLT, it is incandescent. On the Lariat, it is LED.
I still plan on replacing the FRONT turn signals on my Lariat with LED’s.
I REALLY hate those mirrors. Had them on my Focus and detested them. I’m so glad my Ranger has normal mirrors. And with BLIS, those mirrors aren’t needed.
I'm really not sure on the "quirky transmission shifts" thing. I've had my Ranger for a year now and the transmission is flawless. It's smooth and efficient. I love it. So it kinda confuses me how you're seeing issues.
I've noticed that the tailgate is a bit different between the two. I wanted to fit some of the aftermarket tail lights, but they all fit the contour of the tailgate. The US is notched, and everyone else's is curved.
OF course, we get a steel front bumper whereas everyone else gets a plastic...
DEFINITELY not theft of honor. The military does not have sole ownership of the flag. Go ahead and show it proudly. Here's mine, with reversed flag on opposite fender.
(Oh, and I am also a vet.)
Well, using the same lights as you (white instead of amber, though), I used Stage 3 Motorsports wiring harness to plug into the marker light. But the lights would never light up. Volt meter said there was 12v there, but still nothing. So, being as I'm not electrically inclined, I'm going to...
Well, I got my Raptor grille installed. Also installed Stage 3's light bar with wiring harness, which plugs into the side marker light. I swapped out the amber led's with the same style you have (white instead of amber, though). My lights won't light up. I can't figure out why. Stage 3...
While I really like the tail lights on the US Ranger, I have seen some aftermarket ones that look really cool. Except they don't fit US Rangers.
I really wish Ford had lit up the embossed "RANGER" here.
Anyone have any thoughts on when/if any aftermarket manufacturers will have anything...
I did the same thing as you. I have a blue Ranger with the sport appearance package. I got the same letters from TVD. But, after screwing up the first set, I took them to a local professional. He has a technique that works wonders. Instead of water, he uses two different water/soap solutions...
I went ahead and ordered a Raptor Grille for my Ranger. I got Stage 3 Motorsport's Raptor lighting kit along with it. However, Since I have a Lariat with the white DRL's, and the Raptor lighting kit only comes with amber grille lights, I took your lead and got the lights you used here, except...