2020 FX4 Salvage Rebuild

[BS67]

This is my first Ranger, except for the one we owned in the early '90's, so you'll need to elaborate on what the damper is.

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[XionUAV]

And here's one more tail to chase. I noticed the temp gauge is pegged on hot when the vehicle is first turned on. Love those wiring issues.

 

[TXRangerTim]

Ha. Gotcha. Yeah no need for that.

Plans for the back-end are Rhino lining and possibly rail cargo anchors.

Team Damperless for the win!!
I have bedrug and it's nice.

 

[BS67]

Welcome and looks like a great project!

 

[PltFX4]

Well, this may be the first time replacing these "crash bars" that will allow bigger tires not to rub during your off road adventures will be considered easy!! LOL

 

[XionUAV]

Well, this may be the first time replacing these "crash bars" that will allow bigger tires not to rub during your off road adventures will be considered easy!! LOL

Is that what those things are? I looked at the one exposed on the other side and wondered why on earth it was there and so close to the tire. It looked like it would rub when turning.

 

[XionUAV]

Team Damperless for the win!!
I have bedrug and it's nice.

I had considered a lay-in mat but really like the full lining. The sides of the bed are scuffed and scratched and look kind of rough so figure it's worth it. Got to get it running right first though. Long way to go. Baby steps.

 

[TXRangerTim]

I had considered a lay-in mat but really like the full lining. The sides of the bed are scuffed and scratched and look kind of rough so figure it's worth it. Got to get it running right first though. Long way to go. Baby steps.

Bedrug comes in two varieties. One covers the floor and tailgate and the also covers the sides of the bed. It's not just a lay-in style. You have to install it with velcro. It has padding underneath so it's easier to sit and kneel in the bed.

 

[XionUAV]

Bedrug comes in two varieties. One covers the floor and tailgate and the also covers the sides of the bed. It's not just a lay-in style. You have to install it with velcro. It has padding underneath so it's easier to sit and kneel in the bed.

Interesting. I'll check it out.

 

[myothercarizahearse]

This is my first Ranger, except for the one we owned in the early '90's, so you'll need to elaborate on what the damper is.

NNNNOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PltFX4]

Is that what those things are? I looked at the one exposed on the other side and wondered why on earth it was there and so close to the tire. It looked like it would rub when turning.

Yep... With factory wheels and tires sizes, those are fine, no rub. But with minimal increase in diameter, let the rubbing being. There are several vendors that make replacement kits with a dog-leg in them for more clearance. When the truck is all in one piece, it is a PITA to change out.

Note, there are "crash bars" in front as in the photo but also behind the wheel (where the mudflap goes).

Edit: Proper name is "Intrusion Bars". And not really a dog-leg, more a angle cut, sample below:

Sample if by Fabtec https://fabtechmotorsports.com/product/offset-intrusion-beam-kit-fts22296/

 

[XionUAV]

NNNNOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looked at a video of the "damper." I'd be too impatient waiting for the tailgate to lower. But let's get real, if a person is too weak to let it down slowly, how are they ever going to close it?

 

[myothercarizahearse]

Looked at a video of the "damper." I'd be too impatient waiting for the tailgate to lower. But let's get real, if a person is too weak to let it down slowly, how are they ever going to close it?

new blood gets it. welcome to the correct side

 

[XionUAV]

Yep... With factory wheels and tires sizes, those are fine, no rub. But with minimal increase in diameter, let the rubbing being. There are several vendors that make replacement kits with a dog-leg in them for more clearance. When the truck is all in one piece, it is a PITA to change out.

Note, there are "crash bars" in front as in the photo but also behind the wheel (where the mudflap goes).

Edit: Proper name is "Intrusion Bars". And not really a dog-leg, more a angle cut, sample below:

Sample if by Fabtec https://fabtechmotorsports.com/product/offset-intrusion-beam-kit-fts22296/

One of those things that makes me think an engineer was trying to invent something new to impress someone else.

 

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