2020 Ranger Mods List and Tips

[BigIron]

Hey all,

Fairly new here and wanted to get my list of mods out there. Feel free to ask me anything about why I did which upgrade over another, install questions, etc.

Mods:
- 2.5” Rough Country Leveling kit (upgrading to full suspension soon but this gets me the clearance for tires and other adds for now)
- BFG KO2’s 285/70R17s
- 1.25” hubcentric spacers (will do offset wheels soon but one thing at a time)
- MBRP Dual Split Catback exhaust 3”
- Turbosmart VTA Blow off valve
- Roush Cold Air Intake
- Velossatech Wide Mouth Intake Scoop
- AFE Power Air Scoop
- Diode Dynamics Fog Lights
- Running Boards
- Raptor Grille
- Self Made Raptor LED grille lights
- Gator Tri Fold Tonneu Cover
- Bushwacker OEM Fender Flares
- Stubby Antenna
- SPD 3” catted downpipe
- Custom 3” exhaust thru and thru
- Magnaflow straight thru muffler in midpipe

Install Setbacks
Install Setbacks

- Self Installing any leveling kit or suspension on this truck yields a high likelihood of dislocating the CV joints up front. Use extreme caution and have vehicle inspected after install. I dislocated both on install, fixed the right myself, but had to get a replacement left CV half shaft because I busted it on install, causing grease leakage and clunking noise in steering.

Warranty Claims:

- Squealing noise coming fromdriveshaft, diagnosed and fixed by Ford under warranty. Driveshaft came 1 degree bent from factory and wore out the carrier bearing, causing squealing noise. Full driveshaft and bearing assembly replaced

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[rang19ca]

Looks good so far.

 

[BWiens21]

How’s the sound with the split exhaust? Curious what kinda growl we can get out of this motor

 

[BigIron]

I love it. It’s got a deep growl and not too ricey. I’m attaching a video link for you to check out I made right after the install with before and after comparisons (This was about 8 months ago so it’s broken in a little). I’m hoping with my upcoming downpipe install I’m able to maintain the good sound. But will keep posted

 

[NurseNeil]

Hey all,

Fairly new here and wanted to get my list of mods out there. Feel free to ask me anything about why I did which upgrade over another, install questions, etc.

Mods:
- 2.5” Rough Country Leveling kit (upgrading to full suspension soon but this gets me the clearance for tires and other adds for now)
- BFG KO2’s 285/70R17s
- 1.25” hubcentric spacers (will do offset wheels soon but one thing at a time)
- MBRP Dual Split Catback exhaust 3”
- Turbosmart VTA Blow off valve
- Roush Cold Air Intake
- Velossatech Wide Mouth Intake Scoop
- AFE Power Air Scoop
- Diode Dynamics Fog Lights
- Running Boards
- Raptor Grille
- Self Made Raptor LED grille lights
- Gator Tri Fold Tonneu Cover
- Bushwacker OEM Fender Flares
- Stubby Antenna

Upcoming Mods:
- SPD Downpipe and 3” front pipe replacement, with Borla Resonator to cut back noise

Install Setbacks

- Self Installing any leveling kit or suspension on this truck yields a high likelihood of dislocating the CV joints up front. Use extreme caution and have vehicle inspected after install. I dislocated both on install, fixed the right myself, but had to get a replacement left CV half shaft because I busted it on install, causing grease leakage and clunking noise in steering.

Warranty Claims:

- Squealing noise coming fromdriveshaft, diagnosed and fixed by Ford under warranty. Driveshaft came 1 degree bent from factory and wore out the carrier bearing, causing squealing noise. Full driveshaft and bearing assembly replaced

Sweet ride!!!

 

[BigIron]

I love it. It’s got a deep growl and not too ricey. I’m attaching a video link for you to check out I made right after the install with before and after comparisons (This was about 8 months ago so it’s broken in a little). I’m hoping with my upcoming downpipe install I’m able to maintain the good sound. But will keep posted

I’ve had the downpipe on for a couple months now. Love it. I experimented with three or four different muffler/ glass pack options to find the best sound and growl, while also limiting drone, as I plan on taking this up in the mountains quite a bit and towing, so can’t have my head ringing too much. The winner was an 18 inch magnaflow muffler, 6 inches diameter. I drove with all options for quite a bit, but the Magnaflow had the best sound that was also the deepest, without undesirable noise. I’ll post a video of it soon

 

[BigIron]

Latest installs:
- Raptor style fender vents from Ford
- Sound deadening mat and closed foam installed in each door, back cab panel, roof/headliner, as well as under the rear seat. Plenty of tips to share on these.
- Powerbass door and tweeter speakers installed
- Custom upgraded all leather interior
- Heated seats
- LED Bed lighting
- LED bulbs all around

More to come

 

[yuck6]

How did you do the heated seats?

 

[BigIron]

How did you do the heated seats?

I wish I could say I did them myself, but I had Ford install them through Katzkin when they installed my leather seats! Everything else I did myself

 

[BS67]

Latest installs:
- Raptor style fender vents from Ford
- Sound deadening mat and closed foam installed in each door, back cab panel, roof/headliner, as well as under the rear seat. Plenty of tips to share on these.
- Powerbass door and tweeter speakers installed
- Custom upgraded all leather interior
- Heated seats
- LED Bed lighting
- LED bulbs all around

More to come

 

[BigIron]

Ask and you shall receive! Give me one business day and I'll get you enough to keep you busy

 

[BS67]

Ask and you shall receive! Give me one business day and I'll get you enough to keep you busy

 

[Crow_of_judgement]

Did you notice any gains from the wide mouth scoop? I've been considering getting one

 

[BigIron]

Did you notice any gains from the wide mouth scoop? I've been considering getting one

Oof. Not as much as they advertise, but maybe .8-1 mpg. I will say the turbo whistle seems a bit louder post install. Of course it's worth it though for the POTENTIAL gains and definitely the looks

 

[BigIron]

Y'all I've been informed that my build thread is weak. 30+ mods and 2 posts apparently isn't helpful. LOL

Incoming picture and mod description dump t-24 hours. Here's a couple outdated highlights in the meantime

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