2020 Ranger FX4 “Rambo” Build Thread ( Lots of Pics! )

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Looking for a lift to help with some of the bounciness/ roll on road, and firm it up a bit Offroad. I’m looking at these 3 but any recommendations are welcome

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Narrowed down my possible bumper selections to 3. Input appreciated

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Hmm...suppose it would depend on the build/look you're aiming for. An Aussie style build, then #1. An Overland build, then #2. A Prerunner or rock crawler build, then #3. I like #2 but in all black to hide that bezel around the inset lights.
 

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Narrowed down my possible bumper selections to 3. Input appreciated

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Tough call between #2 & #3 as I really like them both. I like #3 a little better because it's more subtle and cleaner looking and not so "in your face as the other two are.
 


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Narrowed down my possible bumper selections to 3. Input appreciated

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I think I'd go with #2 as it would seem to keep more crap from getting straight into upper suspension in my mind, plus it looks "tough" enough to be a Rambo thing ;)
 

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As far as tailgate damper, these tailgates are so light I don’t see a point
I agree, after 50 years of driving pickup trucks, this is the lightest tailgate I've ever seen. Can't see spending 2 cents or 2 minutes adding a damper..
 

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I agree, after 50 years of driving pickup trucks, this is the lightest tailgate I've ever seen. Can't see spending 2 cents or 2 minutes adding a damper..
You haven't thought about the of driving children into the ground like over-sized garden spikes with your light speed traveling tailgate though.... because apparently in 2021 that's a real danger.... :giggle:
 

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Narrowed down my possible bumper selections to 3. Input appreciated

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Not to go off topic but who makes the roof rack on #3? That sucker is nice and flush.

To get back on topic, who makes the bumper on #3? I thought it was ADD but I'm not seeing that on their site. #3 is pretty much what I want my truck to look like.
 

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As far as tailgate damper, these tailgates are so light I don’t see a point
Since you're all about Rambo building, you probably wouldn't anyway... now triple tailgate anvils...:like: makes way more reasonable spend:crazy:

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Not to go off topic but who makes the roof rack on #3? That sucker is nice and flush.

To get back on topic, who makes the bumper on #3? I thought it was ADD but I'm not seeing that on their site. #3 is pretty much what I want my truck to look like.
Ok, I'm answering my own question here I believe. Looks like RMT Overland had ADD customize a bumper for them and Rough Country custom an F150 roof rack for them. I'm guessing they won't sell them separately.
 
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What do y’all think of the Alucab? Looking for a camper shell setup in the rear so I can still tow the boat
 
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Picked up my wheels, already have the lift in a box. Tires get here Wednesday!
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Welp the wheels didn’t fit, so now I’m rethinking the whole shebang.

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Welp the wheels didn’t fit, so now I’m rethinking the whole shebang.

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What was off about the fit of the wheels?

Would they not clear the brake calipers?
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