5280Ranger Build

[1pt21gw]

They actually weren't too bad to install, even with Strut Reservoirs.

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[Colo_Ranger]

Took the kiddo on his first offroad trip. He loved it.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I am very impressed with the Ranger. The 4.88 gears made a huge difference in crawling on the trails. Much more controlled on this obstacle.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Finally upgraded to 35x12.5x17 Kenda Klever RTs. They're a fantastic tire, so far. 35s look so good on this truck.

 

[TxOTRRanger]

Finally upgraded to 35x12.5x17 Kenda Klever RTs. They're a fantastic tire, so far. 35s look so good on this truck.

Great build brother, that is by far my favorite look of your truck, with the Bronco wheels and 35s.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Great build brother, that is by far my favorite look of your truck, with the Bronco wheels and 35s.

It is mine too. I've really got no more big items to do. From here, its going to be refining the camping setup.

 

[NvrFinished]

Finally upgraded to 35x12.5x17 Kenda Klever RTs. They're a fantastic tire, so far. 35s look so good on this truck.

Fantastic! I like the look as well. You need to update post #1, though.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Fantastic! I like the look as well. You need to update post #1, though.

Its so hard to keep things updated... I've done a bunch of crap that's not here.

 

[Illking]

I added a Course Motorsports phone mount. I noticed that when my phone was under the dash, I had GPS signal issues. Being up in clear line of sight should give me solid GPS signal for offroad navigation.
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How are you liking this? does it stay close to the dash, any chance you have a picture of it from the side to share? I just got the OFFROAM phone mount and i really dig the mounting bracket but it puts the phone out kinda far from the dash and im not in love with the placement. It is solid though.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I hated it... Ended up taking it off fairly quickly. It vibrated too much. I am now running a Bullet Point Mounting tray thing and an arm with a Magsafe puck. This works much, much better, even if it isn't quite as pretty.

 

[NvrFinished]

I hated it... Ended up taking it off fairly quickly. It vibrated too much. I am now running a Bullet Point Mounting tray thing and an arm with a Magsafe puck. This works much, much better, even if it isn't quite as pretty.

I'm using the Bullet Point mount as well. I really like it so far. It vibrates slightly, but it seems to be the engine vibration through the tray it's mounted to that's causing it.

 

[QuickSilver]

I am very impressed with the Ranger. The 4.88 gears made a huge difference in crawling on the trails. Much more controlled on this obstacle.

Hi
Do you still have a spare tire in the stock location or do you bother carrying a spare?

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Hi
Do you still have a spare tire in the stock location or do you bother carrying a spare?

in this video, I have the spare in the OE location. I’m on 35s now and I have the spare in the bed or on a hitch mounted spare carrier.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Memorializing the first post: Updated first post coming.


My old build was cluttered and had a lot of crap all over the place. I am going to try and keep this one more organized. In trying to do that, I will always update the first post with the most recent picture and modification list.

Picture updated on 12.11.2025:
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I need to get more pictures, as this is missing quite a few modifications, but its the best I've got right now.

Modification List:

• Suspension/Tires:
  • OME BP-51 front and Rear
  • Icon Upper Control Arms
  • OME HD 2.2 Leaf Springs
  • 35x12.5x17 Kenda Klever RTs
  • Bronco Sasquatch wheels
  • FactionFab 6x139.7mm 1.0" Forged Aluminum Wheel Spacers
  • Tom Woods 1 Piece Drive Shaft
• Protection/Recovery:
  • White Knuckle Off Road Sliders welded on
  • ARB skid Plates
  • AFN Front Bumper
  • ARB Summit Bumper
  • BILLET WINCH SHACKLE - ORANGE
  • Badlands 12000 Winch with Synthetic Line
  • ARB single compressor mounted
• Communications:
  • Icom IC-2730a HAM Radio
  • 67 Designs 3 ball mount
  • Bullet Point Mounting Solutions 1 cm arms
  • Jeep Uniq Icom 20mm ball mount
  • Garmin inReach Mini 2
• Lighting:
  • Cali Raised LED ditch light brackets
  • Dark Defense DDS4 2.0
  • Diode Dynamics SS3 with flood pattern (white)
  • Diode Dynamics SS2 with flood pattern (white) as ARB bumper markers
  • Diode Dynamics SS3 in fog pattern (amber) as ARB bumper fog lights.
  • Diode Dynamics SS5 auxiliary lights
  • SS3 amber chase lights
• Overlandy stuff:
  • Long Range America 37 Gallon Replacement Tank
  • FORD RANGER SUPERCREW ROOF RACK | 2019-2021
  • 23Zero Breezeway Series (62") RTT
  • Mishimoto Borne Off-Road Snorkel
  • RSi SmartCap EVOa
• Appearance Mods
  • Ford Raptor Grille (knockoff)
• Performance
  • 4.88 Gears from Yukon, installed by TRU Automotive
  • Mishimoto charge pipes
  • Unleashed tune
  • GFB BOV+

Removed Parts:

• Builtright Industries Dash Mount - I decided I didn't want anything hanging off my dash. This may change again but, for now, I am running a clean dash.
• Builtright Industries Bedside Rack System - I installed a Decked System. No issues with the bedrack system, but Decked fits my needs better.
• TruXedo TruXport Tonneau Cover - Removed because of the Decked.
• 8" Billie Bars - I can't say anything bad about Billie Bars. I absolutely love the system, but with the Decked, I needed an additional 4" height to clear my cooler. This led to quite a few changes.
• Eibach 2.0 Stage 1 Suspension Package - This kit rode great, but I added a bumper and winch and it just couldn't handle the additional weight.
• 255/80r17 Toyo Open Country A/T III - I wanted bigger tires.
• Skid Plate Package | 19-Present Ranger - I changed out the AFN bumper to the ARB bumper, and the ARB skids work with the ARB bumper.
• Sherpa Tent Mounts (Short) - Worked with Billie Bars, not the new RCI rack.
• Auxbeam 8 Gang Switch Panel - I wanted a cleaner install.
• 12″ Sport Bed Rack - I had a baby and needed dry storage. Babies have lots of crap that needs to stay out of the elements.
• OME HD Front and OME SD Rear
• ICON Multi-Rate Leaf Springs (Configuration 3)
• Midland USA MXT275VP4
• Smittybilt XRC GEN3 9.5K Comp Series Winch with Synthetic Cable
• 7 INCH 178W ROUND OFF ROAD LIGHT SPOT BEAM LED DRIVING LIGHTS
• LightForce Fascia and CH4x4 Custom Switches
• Auxbeam Light Bar

The next post is from my original build. It gives an idea on what I thought when I bought the truck. (Though those plans have fallen by the wayside.)

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[That_one_Ranger]

4.88 gears? Is this 2wd? Or what is your plans for the front

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