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  1. What makes of non locking rims are best to hold the bead.

    Rims with bead locks are expensive. I just watched a show on after market rims. They offered a rim for drifting with a knurled bead with a larger surface area bead. These are s1upposedly better to hold a tire on at low pressure. What's out there like this in a 17" rim with the correct offset...
  2. Techniques to fool a PHEV operating system while Offroading

    Case study, a Kia Sorrento put to the test in a Rally. PHEV's average range is around 35 miles on the batteries.. We learned you have to keep the charge full because it charges the brain," says Roegnik. "If the brain is dead, it goes haywire. Once we figured that out, it was as capable as...
  3. Ford Hybridizing the Mustang

    Good to see Ford is putting their focus on the Hybridizing the 2.3 L Eco Boost for the Mustang. This will help in the development of the Ranger. 2023 Ford Mustang rumors again point to hybrid powertrains — even V8 (msn.com)
  4. 2021 Ranger sales down dramatically

    Oh, a %67.7 sales drop for the 2021 Ranger in August. August 2021 Truck Sales Go Down: Ford Ranger Has An Especially Hard Time - The Fast Lane Truck (tfltruck.com)
  5. The Lima Motor I would say has proven itself.

    All start with the Pinto. All the famous cars powered by Ford’s Lima engine (msn.com)
  6. What's Ford up to with the 6G ranger

    Compared to the hype of the Bronco there's been very little new information released on the 6th Gen Ranger. I could build and preorder a Bronco even before the vehicle was released. You think Ford would be interested in Pre Orders for the new Ranger. I would like to know what's going on.
  7. JD Powers Brand Loyalty.

    Ford in the top five of Brand Loyalty Ford Rated 5th at 53.9%. The % measured vehicle buyers who chose to purchase the same Brand of vehicle as they traded in. J.D. Power: COVID-19 made drivers more brand-loyal (msn.com)
  8. Scab Ordering Rear Seat Delete ?

    My ? is for ordering in Canada. Is there a certain trim level that is need to get the rear seat Delete on the Scab. How would you order the Delete. I do not see an option on the Ford Ranger Build page.
  9. Motorcycle Tie Down Bar

    I checked this site I did not see this posted on here. I thought I would share a good idea. Its a mounting bar that has cut outs for the motorcycle tire and tie down holes to load bikes in the bed. This works great with the fold down Softopper canopy. You have to drill holes in the bed to...
  10. 2.3L Cylinder Head Design from 5G Ranger

    Does any one have any pictures or information on the 2.3L Cylinder Head Design. I wanted to see the Valve Train layout and Cylinder Head Design. I looked for a while for pictures but cannot find any.
  11. Suspension Tuning

    Besides just mounting after market suspension has anyone had it tuned to there specific needs. On cars you can balance the suspension so its foot print on each wheel with your weight or weights on the seats is equal. Fox and Icon Shocks are rebuildable. Anyone had them rebuilt and revalved to...
  12. US inflation

    It seems that the US dollar is being affected by inflation. Thus us Canucks are getting a rise in or Canadian Currency. This get's me thinking to buy some USD for future mods on a 6G Ranger. No point buying parts now as they may not fit on the next Gen Ranger. Plus in the future I can have my...
  13. Line X Under Carriage

    When I purchase a 6G Ranger I am thinking about Line X'ing some of the Under Carriage. Most under coating cause problems in the future. It lift's, rust get's underneath. You can't see it. It becomes worse then if you just washed the Salt off in the Winter Seasons. Opinion's
  14. Did Ford fix the Ranger doors from swinging open uncontrollably.

    I own a 4G Ranger. Still running well. Will be hopefully purchasing the 6G Ranger. The one main thing I find very annoying besides the small interior is the doors flying open uncontrollably. Once you get to the first door hinge cam lobe the door fly's open. Easy to dinge other cars. Has the 5G...
  15. Yakima Road Shower

    I have not seen this product on here. Yakima pressurized road shower. Its the main thing I hate about camping in a remote area, is not being able to have a shower. Sometimes a lake is not handy. It looks like it would work well to wash dirt Mnt Bikes etc. Not sure how well it works as a...
  16. Is Ford Flexible on their Tire Packages

    I have not found a dumb ? section on this site. I would find it more useful to get the 16" Steel rims. I would upgrade the rims to something more useful for offroad. The 16" would be useful for snow tires. I want the FX4 package. Would Ford Swap the Aluminums for Steelies.
  17. What Suspension for my Needs.

    What are members recommending in worth while suspension upgrades. Struts, Shocks, Leaf Springs, possible upper control arm. 2" Lift. 32" tires. 90% on road commuting 10% off road with a 450lb payload. while Overlanding. No towing. Novice off roading. No high speed running on rough terrain. It...


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