Damper Mods

[THLONE]

The good thing about the damper is, it boosted the post count for this website. I wonder how many key strokes it will take to develop enough strength to operate the tailgate all by yourself. ?

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[Figarou]

Hi Dave,

The damper has proven to be an effective deterrent for attacks by wild Sonoran Desert Tortoise. These lightening fast animals require some measure of caution....

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

That's exactly what the archaeologist is going to say thousands of years from now. ?

 

[HenryMac]

That would be a Murse, thank you very much.

And I usually just leave it in the truck along with my Zima (I have a private stash )

Alan, & Joy Behar, prefer the term "satchel" ...

 

[Texasota]

Given that the OP boasted about how many members he convinced to join the dark side maybe it is time for a poll in this thread. I’m confident @FoD and @AzScorpion could agree on the poll questions.

 

[FoD]

Given that the OP boasted about how many members he convinced to join the dark side maybe it is time for a poll in this thread. I’m confident @FoD and @AzScorpion could agree on the poll questions.

It's be easy, choose one

Or

 

[FoD]

POLLS ARE OPEN

vote now Bluto or Olive

 

[wanted33]

I'm designing a quick disconnect for my damper. This way I can take it with me in my fanny pack.

@AzScorpion, Now wait just a dog gone minute here. Do you mean to tell me there is another step I must take in my effort of "being just like you" when I grow up? First I buy the damper before I even get the cotton pickin' truck, step 1. Then I find out about the dad burn GM OEM velcro strip that nearly gave me a stroke, Step 2. Now it's a quick disconnect thingy that I have no idea where to go to get one, step 3 anyway. And as an added plus you're telling me I've got to go through all of my closets to find my old fanny pack (I ain't buying a new one, you've cost me enough money as it is), step 4. I do know one thing for sure, it's extremely difficult to become "just like Dave".

 

[AzScorpion]

@AzScorpion, Now wait just a dog gone minute here. Do you mean to tell me there is another step I must take in my effort of "being just like you" when I grow up? First I buy the damper before I even get the cotton pickin' truck, step 1. Then I find out about the dad burn GM OEM velcro strip that nearly gave me a stroke, Step 2. Now it's a quick disconnect thingy that I have no idea where to go to get one, step 3 anyway. And as an added plus you're telling me I've got to go through all of my closets to find my old fanny pack (I ain't buying a new one, you've cost me enough money as it is), step 4. I do know one thing for sure, it's extremely difficult to become "just like Dave".

Don't forget the pillow. I have the My Pillow guy working on a special pillow for when your damper is really worked hard. Hey he deserves to have a good nights sleep too. ?

 

[Dr. Zaius]

I think you should start a "My Damper" club.

 

[AzScorpion]

I think you should start a "My Damper" club.

That's what this thread is. The Kool kids Klub. ?

 

[HenryMac]

That's what this thread is. The Kool kids Klub. ?

The "KKK"... seems like a bad marketing strategy?

 

[BDoc]

Just point to your Ranger and say "there goes your inheritance". ?

Ooohhh, I hadn't thought of that...more money for mods - like the damper velcro, pillow, special lube, and quick disconnect

 

[wanted33]

Don't forget the pillow. I have the My Pillow guy working on a special pillow for when your damper is really worked hard. Hey he deserves to have a good nights sleep too. ?

Dave, if I spend any more money on a truck that I don't even have yet the wife's gonna smother me with that dad gum pillow.

 

[Aragorn]

Awesome! Now @Texasota has a place to go for his damper fix. If your Ranger is afraid of dampers, its best to slowly introduce them. Purchase the damper and set it near your Ranger; garage, bench, driveway. This way the damper will get used to the damper being nearby. Next keep the damper with you in the cab. Don't try this too soon as your truck may act up by throwing a CEL. If that happens go back to step one, wait a couple days and try again. 3rd step is to put the damper, still in the box, in the bed of the truck. These 3 steps should be able to take place over a week. Next install the damper. Hopefully you don't experience damper rejection as Aragorn did in this tread .
If you do, don't worry, we are here to help.

It's true. My truck's relationship with its damper was rough going. I since have had to step in and train it by hand to align properly. Maybe one of these days I'll fabricate a fancy damper mod like in this thread...

 

[AzScorpion]

Dave, if I spend any more money on a truck that I don't even have yet the wife's gonna smother me with that dad gum pillow.

Well Jim just make sure it's the pillow she hits you with and not the damper. ?

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