I'm ok, thanks for asking! The graphics were already deleted at the factory, I had no say in it. However, I think it looks great without them!
Thanks! It's a 2022 Western Star with a mechanics body and 12k capacity 30' crane.Welcome! Is a lurker different than a stalker?afaf.
That's quite a rig in the background. I imagine working on the big stuff makes the Ranger look like a toy.
Sorry about your first Ranger, but this one sure is a beauty!Evening!
I've been lurking on this forum since June of 2022, when I purchased a 2022 Ranger Lariat 4x4, FX4 Oxford White with the Black appearance package (photo attached).
Long story short, over one week ago on July 16, a kid crossed two lanes of traffic to attempt to enter the right-hand lane and drove into the side of my truck as I was passing by. My truck was totaled - 1yr+1mo old and 4760 miles.... LF knuckle bent, nearly the entire left side of the truck damaged, side curtain airbags deployed, the A pillar torn apart at the base, the B pillar smashed - you get the point. About 26k of damage according to the insurance estimate.
Fast forward to today and I managed to snag a 2023 Ranger Lariat 4x4, FX4 Shadow Black with the Splash appearance package (side graphics deleted at factory). The dealer was 5min from my house and the price was fair.
Overall, the accident sucked. However, in 2022 I wanted a black truck and couldn't find one. Now, I have exactly what I want!
Progressive (my insurance company) has been great thus far, getting me an excellent payout plus a little extra for the aftermarket add ons (CVF intercooler, tonneau cover, etc).
I can't wait till the dust settles and I can start tinkering with this one!
FYI: I am a heavy equipment field mechanic by trade and I started as an auto mechanic. If anyone has a question or needs some help, send me a message.
Cheers!
Well, to be fair, my *first* Ranger was a 2004 Extended Cab FX4. I loved that truck!Sorry about your first Ranger, but this one sure is a beauty!
Interesting. I've always liked Ford's striped graphics, like on the F150 from about 2012 onwards, and really liked the Tremor and Splash graphics. I had actually planned on putting Tremor graphics on my new truck, but I think they would look very out of place on the metallic hot pepper red paint.
