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Good thing you didn't answer. That was a trap.......lol

Well, at least she knows if y'all decide to take it a step further. My dearest, and I started dating right before college, and had to wait until she finished to get married. She was going under her Dad's VA Bill, and would have lost funding if married. So, I had time to slowly introduce her to my craziness about cars. Like your gf there was a lot of head shaking, and eye rolling. But to her credit she has developed into a decent gear head herself. With my Ranger order still being processed I was a bit hesitant to say anything about the Bronco, but I grew pair and went for broke. When I explained to her the process of reserving, and the timeline to order one she just said, "If you want one, get one." Now that's a damn good woman right there. :)
Now, this is what was happening WHILE she was telling you nice things ...

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I didn't get this from my wife (who's given up understanding and just rolls her eyes), but I did get it from my daughters who accused my truck (gasp!) of being the new favorite child. I just grinned and said "Duh." :crackup:
Just point to your Ranger and say "there goes your inheritance". ?
 


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Cable hits mounting bracket, gets pushed into box when tailgate is closed...
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Added a bit of gorilla tape to make a ramp that guides the cable aside, problem (inelegantly) solved!
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(I may pull the bracket and subject it to some strategic grinding, followed by a bit of white paint...)
 

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The mileage increase you get from a properly tuned damper will pay for itself.
High performance dampers should be closely monitored when operating in severe conditions.
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You folks with dampers... does your purse strap get tangled up in it?

Your wife / girlfriend asked me to find out for her. :giggle:
 

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You folks with dampers... does your purse strap get tangled up in it?

Your wife / girlfriend asked me to find out for her. :giggle:
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 :like:)
 

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You folks with dampers... does your purse strap get tangled up in it?

Your wife / girlfriend asked me to find out for her. :giggle:
I found a DIY Damper Cozy Crochet Kit on Etsy. It consists of a ball of Marino wool yarn, pattern and directions. With cold weather approaching, now is the time to wrap the damper to protect it from the cold.
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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 :like:)
I'm designing a quick disconnect for my damper. This way I can take it with me in my fanny pack. :giggle:
 

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I'm designing a quick disconnect for my damper. This way I can take it with me in my fanny pack. :giggle:
Sign me up for one when you find a good one.

A manly camo pattern would be nice.
 

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

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Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired
 

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Hi Al,

Tell your Ranger, Suck it up Buttercup. Then install one!

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Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired
I was about to stand up and vigorously defend Tracy thinking her Ranger was Buttercup, but I looked it up and its name is Butterscotch. That was a close one, Phil.
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