Best Mods for New Ranger

[Trustable]

Great stuff so far! Regarding the bedliners, I passed on the Ford factory spray-in liner because it cost more than the local Rhino liner place (which now sounds like maybe not the place to go), and because of some videos I saw of easily it can be removed. Sounds like my best pro options at this point will either be Rhino or Line-X. There've been a couple of votes for Line-X already--anybody else have strong feelings one way or the other?

While i dont have my ranger yet (hopefully by may 8th) I am going to be getting Line-x on it. The salesguy showed me samples of the ford spray in, rhino, and linex. The ford liner is way thinner than both the rhino and linex. Rhino is softer than linex, and a little thinner, just barely.

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[CO2Ranger]

I’ve ran LMS tunes on several vehicles, I drive fairly ‘spirited’, and zero issues or concerns over the years. Each owner has to assess their needs and risk tolerance though.

I'm a Livernois convert myself. Good tunes and super attentive customer service.

 

[Tom_C]

Just saw this relevant post: https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/best-bang-for-your-buck-upgrades-for-the-ranger.7501/

 

[SeeThruCar]

I can speak first-hand about the AMP Bed Extender, Line-X and tailgate damper. I love all three.

AMP Bed Extender - VERY easy to remove as already noted. It's light so tilting it up to remove it is a cinch.

Line-X - I just picked up my truck from the local Line-X shop yesterday. I chose the Platinum (3X's stronger) and had them install their Stealth tri-fold tonneau cover while they were at it. The cover is made by BAK but because I bought it through Line-X, lifetime warranty.

Tailgate damper - I just finished the install about 15 minutes ago and I don't see any issues with the cable getting pinched. The cable folds up nicely next to the damper when closing the tailgate. I bought the one sold by HelloAuto on Amazon ($10 cheaper than the Dee Zee one).

 

[GregP]

The AMP bed extender, Line-X & dampener make a great combo.

Pro Tip: make sure Line-X is aware of the extender when you talk to them. They made sure to remove my hardware before applying the spray (I only finger tightened them because I knew they would have to be removed). Youll save youself a headache later trying to clear the holes

 

[Tracy Bowman]

This place cracks me up sometimes.

I've never been part of a vehicular online forum where things like mudflaps and floor liners are considered "mods."

From what I've read the after market spray liners are the bomb compared to factory. So you're probably better off what ever you decide.

Let me just say...my factory spray-in liner is fantastic! Very durable, and looks nice.
*I don’t know why other posts keep getting mixed in with my replies. Sorry D Fresh!

 

[D Fresh]

Let me just say...my factory spray-in liner is fantastic! Very durable, and looks nice.
*I don’t know why other posts keep getting mixed in with my replies. Sorry D Fresh!

It's OK Tracy.

Might be the + QUOTE button getting a multi-quote in there.

 

[Grooge]

Well, crud. That's actually where I was planning to go. Any better recommendations?

I got mine done at Line-X, and it turned out great. I also added a 3rd set of bed tie down hooks, and the ford hard folding tonoue cover.

I splurged for the color match. I have so much more to go, but I have a wife also.

Oh and a sunscreen...

 

[CB750F]

I just got me the power port to the bed, not yet installed, not sure when I'll use it.
But I have it!.
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As for a tune, I say wait till your powertrain warranty is finished, jmho.

Congrats on your purchase..

 

[WhyNot21]

I got mine done at Line-X, and it turned out great. I also added a 3rd set of bed tie down hooks, and the ford hard folding tonoue cover.

I splurged for the color match. I have so much more to go, but I have a wife also.

That's how it should come from the factory. Beautiful!

 

[GregP]

I got mine done at Line-X, and it turned out great. I also added a 3rd set of bed tie down hooks, and the ford hard folding tonoue cover.

I splurged for the color match. I have so much more to go, but I have a wife also.

Oh and a sunscreen...

dang! I thought I was the only one on here with the blue Line-X color match!

 

[Tom_C]

Let me just say...my factory spray-in liner is fantastic! Very durable, and looks nice.

I love mine too. But, I saw a video someone else posted showing how easy the factory spray in was able to be removed vs. after market. After market adheres much better. That doesn't mean the factory is just going to fall out, though.

 

[Tracy Bowman]

I love mine too. But, I saw a video someone else posted showing how easy the factory spray in was able to be removed vs. after market. After market adheres much better. That doesn't mean the factory is just going to fall out, though.

I sure hope not!

 

[SegFault]

Great stuff so far! Regarding the bedliners, I passed on the Ford factory spray-in liner because it cost more than the local Rhino liner place (which now sounds like maybe not the place to go), and because of some videos I saw of easily it can be removed. Sounds like my best pro options at this point will either be Rhino or Line-X. There've been a couple of votes for Line-X already--anybody else have strong feelings one way or the other?

Another vote for Line-X here, specifically, the premium version. My local Line-X shop said the standard version is what they use for local dealerships who are having trucks done (for markup), the premium version is more money, but is definitely nicer. They weren't big on the platinum level liner, they admitted it wasn't worth the extra cost and that they'd been having problems with it in higher humidity locations, so they'd more or less stopped using it.

 

[66F100]

Since you bought a 2wd, I highly recommend the lowering kit from...

Oh, wait no one makes lowering kit for our trucks!

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