back from "vacation".

[veedubtuner]

Basically a use or lose type of deal so it was more of a "staycation". Got a few unfinished projects around the house done, went on a few bike rides when the weather was nice and, knocked out a few to do's on the Ranger.

First, the rear seat delete.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/scab-seat-delete-project.26493/

Just like people said, removing the back seats were very easy. I put sound deadener on the back before putting everything on like @alaska2baja did. I will say, 2 things I wasn't expecting. One, that the main back panel is a carpeted panel, I thought it would be hard plastic. And two, didn't realize how involved it would be and how much I would have to remove to install both pieces, nothing hard, just time consuming. I don't know what @alaska2baja did regarding the seatbelt buckles, but I opted to tuck them in the corners behind the panels. I wrapped them in cloth tape a little to prevent rattles. So far so good.

I haven't tackled the platform yet as I am still figuring things out as I want it hinged somehow so I can access the storage bins. I do have a nice piece of plywood that is leftover from the work bench I re-did that will be used. Also big thanks to Benny @LevittownFordParts.com for getting me the parts needed for this.

Next, I decided to install a wireless charger. I got the idea from a youtube video I watched of a guy rebuilding a wrecked Tremor.



Its was cheap and easy, things I like

Now because of my OCD, I bought a used rear panel with the USB ports off of ebay as well to get an extra USB plug to fill the hole left from using one of the USB ports for this project. I already had the console tray, more on this later .

Now, the charging pad itself I had to trim a little to fit the tray insert, no biggie as it's just rubber on the ends. THAT, should have been a light bulb moment. After all of the work I put into this....MY PHONE DOESN'T FIT IN THE TRAY!! I should have checked that first. But, I know it works as I tested it with my ear buds.

So, I have been looking at other style trays that my phone should fit and I found a couple I will try out. This wasn't a "need" type of upgrade, just something simple and cheap so no real hurry. Lesson learned though, probably wouldn't have went through with this had I known my phone was too big lol.

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[AzScorpion]

Nice project and looking forward to seeing the rear seat delete completed. As far as the wireless charger member @DirkM was making these a while ago but not sure if he still is as he hasn't been around in a year. Then there's this one in the For Sale section that goes into your center console which would fit your phone easily.

Unless you have the new Mega-Phone.

 

[veedubtuner]

Then there's this one in the For Sale section that goes into your center console which would fit your phone easily.

Thought about that one, but I use that area for my ipod. Now if the ipod would still fit under that option, maybe.

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