2020 FX4 Salvage Rebuild

[XionUAV]

I've seen front end parts on eBay. I was looking at factory LED lights an there were a few a while back.

Yeah I've been scouring eBay and other places. Everything's out there.

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[myothercarizahearse]

Nine major salvage yards, 3 5G Rangers all with significant front end damage.

Not a big deal. Will just be sourcing the small stuff elsewhere, probably new. At least I know where they are if something farther back is ever needed.

did you grab the bed tie downs?

 

[XionUAV]

did you grab the bed tie downs?

Only called and asked if they had 2019 or newer Rangers in their inventory. Didn't drive anywhere.

 

[subquark]

Ha! No. Wouldn't mind a fold out step though to get in the bed. Not much of the end of the bumper is exposed when the tailgate's down.

I like the Bestop TrekStep - all-aluminum construction and a wide step with some adjustability during install - $299.99.

my install | more pics of mine in place

 

[subquark]

Speaking of wheels and flares, it occurs to me that the newish 285 Duratrac tires I already have will be a little too wide for the OEM wheels. Looks like some new wheels will be in order. Darn.

Continuing my immensely helpful contributions, I'll save you money on fender flares so that you can buy a damper. Rivets or construction adhesive works great for this stylish solution:

 

[XionUAV]

I like the Bestop TrekStep - all-aluminum construction and a wide step with some adjustability during install - $299.99.

my install | more pics of mine in place

That looks really good. As long as the engine is ok after I get things sorted, I plan on keeping this truck for a long time so something like that would be a very nice option.

 

[subquark]

That looks really good. As long as the engine is ok after I get things sorted, I plan on keeping this truck for a long time so something like that would be a very nice option.

It may be less of a necessity for you than for my imposing 5'6" frame (on a good day after first waking up, soon to be 5'5" after doing a few dump runs!).

 

[XionUAV]

It may be less of a necessity for you than for my imposing 5'6" frame (on a good day after first waking up, soon to be 5'5" after doing a few dump runs!).

I definitely get it. I'm only 5'8". Already looking at picking up a set of step rails a local guy pulled off his 5G. Even with the stock tires, I firmly slide on the seat bolster getting in and out. That won't be good for it long-term. And it will be even taller when the big-boy tires go on it. My wife is 5' and would insist on a mechanical assist anyway.

 

[XionUAV]

Putting the cart waaay ahead of the horse. Already have a newish set of Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 285/70-17 tires (the top 4 of the stack-o-tires) and don't want to stuff them on the stock 7.5" wide wheels at the 55mm offset. Happen to find these gorgeous Roush wheels reasonable - 8.5" width at 25mm offset. Pretty much exactly what I was looking for. These will move the inner wheel rim out 1/2" and the outer rim out 1.5".

These hitch-mount steps arrived today to aid in loading and unloading a motorcycle. Honestly I'm not that impressed. I think the possibility of missing a step at some point is likely, which would be disastrous. May stick with a set of 3-panel folding ATV ramps that are wide enough to walk up and down with the motorcycle. A mounting system would be installed in the bed to secure the ramps when not in use.

 

[TXRangerTim]

Putting the cart waaay ahead of the horse. Already have a newish set of Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 285/70-17 tires (the top 4 of the stack-o-tires) and don't want to stuff them on the stock 7.5" wide wheels at the 55mm offset. Happen to find these gorgeous Roush wheels reasonable - 8.5" width at 25mm offset. Pretty much exactly what I was looking for. These will move the inner wheel rim out 1/2" and the outer rim out 1.5".

These hitch-mount steps arrived today to aid in loading and unloading a motorcycle. Honestly I'm not that impressed. I think the possibility of missing a step at some point is likely, which would be disastrous. May stick with a set of 3-panel folding ATV ramps that are wide enough to walk up and down with the motorcycle. A mounting system would be installed in the bed to secure the ramps when not in use.

Those look dangerous as hell!
Maybe they are meant more for the poodles in the circus? Is the circus still around?

 

[XionUAV]

Those look dangerous as hell!
Maybe they are meant more for the poodles in the circus? Is the circus still around?

Not sure I'd go as far as to say they're dangerous, just maybe not the best option for me personally. They're popular with a lot of dirt bike riders.

 

[TXRangerTim]

Not sure I'd go as far as to say they're dangerous, just maybe not the best option for me personally. They're popular with a lot of motorcycle riders.

Ok I can see in conjuction with a ramp. But (to me) a wider ramp is safer.

 

[XionUAV]

Ok I can see in conjuction with a ramp. But (to me) a wider ramp is safer.

The ramp itself is standard width for dirt bikes and smaller motorcycles. I already have one. The 3-panel folding ramp I have is designed for ATV's. The rungs are a little farther apart so not as smooth rolling a motorcycle over it. It's shorter so the angle is a little steeper, but the wider-spaced rungs make it easier to walk up and down.

I'll keep this one around until the truck's finished then I'll see if they work for me or not.

 

[TXRangerTim]

The ramp itself is standard width for dirt bikes and smaller motorcycles. I already have one. The 3-panel folding ramp I have is designed for ATV's. The rungs are a little farther apart so not as smooth rolling a motorcycle over it. It's shorter so the angle is a little steeper, but the wider-spaced rungs make it easier to walk up and down.

I'll keep this one around until the truck's finished then I'll see if they work for me or not.

I've walked up and down impromptu ramps with street bikes. If I needed to again, I'd possibly get a small trailer. An ATV or off road bike might be different.

 

[XionUAV]

Radiator support, radiator and AC condenser have been ordered.

Discovered a broken hose connection on the intake manifold so will be replacing the manifold as well. How that was broken is strange since it's nowhere near the damaged area.

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