HenryMac's Build Thread: 2019 Ranger XL STX FX4 Magnetic Super Cab

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Yeah when my dealer said they were throwing in rubber mats, I assumed it was WeatherTech like with my last truck. I was extremely disappointed when I saw these Ranger mats installed, so much debris gets around them.
I have Weather Techs in all my vehicles and have added them to each one... best mats made. Simple Green cleans them beautifully and a quick shot of S100 keeps them looking new
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Nearing 16,000 miles on our Ranger so I did the 4th motor oil & filter change.

I've been tracking how the computer estimates oil remaining life.

I added 250 lbs of sandbags to the back of the truck for extra traction. I did this the same day I changed the oil back in Dec 2020. Other than that nothing has changed in regard to where we are driving. From what I can tell it appears that the computer somehow knows there is an extra load because the computer estimated mileage between changes dropped from 8,500 miles to about 6,000 miles?

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Also replaced the Air Filter with the OEM Motorcraft FA-1943.
Note: You have to remove the engine coolant line from the coolant reservoir in order to access the filter for removal. :headbang: Make sure to remove the cap from the coolant reservoir to vent it. If you don't it will puke some anti freeze out of the line.​
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Was able to replace my filter without removal no problem.:like: I guess ford gave me some slack.
 
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Filled up our FX4 SuperCab today with fuel. Ran the numbers manually and was pleasantly surprised to see 27.6 mpg.

Pretty much exclusively cruise control driving,
6,574 ft accumulative elevation gain,
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91 Octane Shell Top Tier Fuel
Nice! What'd you have the cruise control set at?
 

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Flipping The Spare Tire

I flipped the spare tire today so I could easily access the air valve. From the factory the spare is mounted upside down.

Flipping it doesn't affect ground clearances... I measure before and after, see photo's below. I took lots of photo's so the members here could see how all the parts fit together and how the lifting / lowering mechanism works. I have a 2 post lift in our barn... hopefully you folks will find this helpful.

IMO Ford did a good job designing the lifting chain and it's related mechanism. They even included a funnel shaped deal to help ensure the crank rod finds the hoist hole..

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John,
Thanks for this helpful information and the great photos. The new (used) set of tires and spare that I'm installing today are LT265/70R/17C BFG K02's. The reason that I asked if this is a one man job is that fortunately I haven't had to change out a spare yet located under a Truck bed. I was assuming that one person could pull it off but you never know how the automobile industry will engineer a device for convenience:question: :)

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John,
Thanks for this helpful information and the great photos. The new (used) set of tires and spare that I'm installing today are LT265/70R/17C BFG K02's. The reason that I asked if this is a one man job is that fortunately I haven't had to change out a spare yet located under a Truck bed. I was assuming that one person could pull it off but you never know how the automobile industry will engineer a device for convenience:question: :)

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It's a straightforward swap assuming you can physically move the tires around. The stock FX4 tires are just over 60lbs on the 17in wheels. My 285/70s and aftermarket wheels are 90lbs.

Mistakes were made...
 


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It's for sure a one man job. Glad the write up was helpful.
Appreciate it John. The tires and wheels were mounted this afternoon so I plan to switch out the spare tomorrow. The upgraded set looks sweet! Photos coming soon. :thumbsup:
 
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It's a straightforward swap assuming you can physically move the tires around. The stock FX4 tires are just over 60lbs on the 17in wheels. My 285/70s and aftermarket wheels are 90lbs.

Mistakes were made...
90 lbs. is a heavy tire. A person could built some muscle handling these! I would assume that my upgraded tires (265/70/17) would probably weigh about what the FX4 stockers do. I will need to carry my original stock 4 STX tires and spare upstairs to store after I switch out the spares. Maybe this will be enough exercise to cancel my gym workout tomorrow :LOL:

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Love all the attention to detail, and great pictures, great write ups.
 

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