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  1. 4" to 8" Sync Upgraded from Intelligent1tech

    Picked up my truck yesterday. They agreed to cover a portion of the new Sync module and some labor. I was happy to pay the reduced amount since they also covered a rental car for nearly 2 weeks. Out the door for the new Sync, the rear seat belt restraint fix for $1,300.00 I did lose the...
  2. 4" to 8" Sync Upgraded from Intelligent1tech

    Long time since I've posted, but looking for some help. I upgraded in early 2022 to the 8" screen via the same vendor. Took 45 min to install but worked flawlessly (and has ever since). For the past 3 months, I started getting notices about the rear seatbelt restraint (passenger side) being a...
  3. How long for the Ranger smile to fade?

    Washed it yesterday, current at 36,500 miles. Took the extra 20 minutes to clean the rims then shined up the tires - with the new black rims the goddamn tires look like glass. Went around it and wiped the door wells off, buffed the interior windows, etc. Had to run errands last night before...
  4. How long for the Ranger smile to fade?

    569 days, on the cusp of 20,000 miles put on it since I bought it used. Just swapped out the rims to a black/Lariat style, and the truck has a whole new look. Still smiling.
  5. What was your first Ford daily driver?

    1988 Ford Festiva LX (HA!). Bought it brand new from the dealer, my first new car and first car payment. 5 speed manual transmission (so you could drive it fast to where you were going then hide it). Drove that on the factory clutch for 121K miles until I sold it to a co worker who put new...
  6. What did you do to your Ranger today?

    Swapped out the factory rims with Lariat rims I bought off another forum member. Added new rubber(just at 36K miles), and my blackout is just about complete. I was going to go more offroad style tires but with my truck being a commuter vehicle, I had my set picked out at Discount Tire. Road...
  7. Fordpass down?

    Finally got back into mine today after several failed attempts and PW changes. I should just come here first from now on instead of assuming I forgot my PW to see if everyone else is having the same fun as I am! :crazy:
  8. Blacking Out (Plasti-dip) emblems/bumpers/grill/gills

    Front grille completed. Kept the factory one but blacked it out. Waiting on rims from another forum member, then with the new rubber in the next few weeks All the chrome will be gone. Once I do the small repair to the front lower grille, install the metal protection grille from Putco and...
  9. Blacking Out (Plasti-dip) emblems/bumpers/grill/gills

    Fender inserts done. Took about 20 seconds to get them out with a trim tool. A quick wipe down with some naptha, let them air dry then I followed D-nguy56's suggestion about passes and # of coats. After the 5th coat I let them dry for nearly 2 hours before I installed them back in the truck...
  10. Blacking Out (Plasti-dip) emblems/bumpers/grill/gills

    Ok, I have a question. How well does Plasti Dip stick if it appears to be so easy to peel? I'm leery about doing the emblems because I've seen others comment that you can peel it off if you don't like the look. I ask because is this something that will start to peel after a few months in the...
  11. What did you do to your Ranger today?

    Mine's an XLT FX4, but the exact same wheels/color. I've made a few changes. : )
  12. What did you do to your Ranger today?

    Just hit 33K miles over the weekend. The wife wanted to drive it while we were in the Keys and she was at the helm when it rolled. She's due for a new car and now is considering a Bronco. I have to install the lower grille protection cover in the front and repair the lower bumper area...
  13. Best Bang for your Buck Upgrades for the Ranger

    Mine came with a bedliner in it when I bought it used, but my upgrades (order of value, IMO): Tonneau cover Drivers side bed mounted swingbox (since I lost storage space from my old Ram) Husky floor liners Window deflector/rain guard Step bumpers (aesthetically awesome, good for my handicapped...
  14. swing box

    I have one on my driver's side. Had to trim back the bedliner to get the mounts to seat correctly. I didn't want to cut the liner, but I took my time, double measured everything then was able to use some fender flare style washers to secure the liner in position behind the bracket. When it's...
  15. What did you do to your Ranger today?

    I have an XLT but the standard chrome finish rims. Thanks to this forum I grew envious quite rapidly when I saw the smoke/darkened rims like yours. I've done enough customizing to my truck, but not this...... that these would be my next wish. Maybe when I get new tires in 5K miles.....
  16. What did you do to your Ranger today?

    About 3 months ago, someone backed into me at a local home improvement store. I remember the barely road worthy looking truck and the beat up red flatbed trailer they were towing, because flecks of red paint scraped into the lower part of the front end near the parking sensors. There is some...
  17. What did you do to your Ranger today?

    Installed side window deflectors and replaced the yellow running light lens' on the front wheels to the smoke lens/yellow LED lights.
  18. What did you do to your Ranger today?

    I installed the same tailpiece extension. Be forewarned, it fades quickly. I repainted it once using a matte black heat paint (for grilles). Looks better, but I expect it to fade again over time.
  19. 2020 Lariat Fx4 rough downshifting when braking

    I've noticed downshift issues even when it's warm. I check the trans fluid levels, fluid is clean. It's been in 2x to the dealer for PM services (free oil changes for 3 years from where I bought it, every 5K with a tire rotation). They claim there's no issues. I'm creeping up to the 36K...
  20. What did you do to your Ranger today?

    Installed my Ranger5G decal to the near window. Went with the silver / gray so it shows up better on the dark window.


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