New Members Introduce Yourself!

[MikeyB]

Hey everyone. Names Peter from the Vancouver area, Canada. Been lurking a few months on this forum last year before I picked up a 21 crewcab XLT in Oxford white. Was driving an 02F150 for the last 16 years before that - it seemed like a good time to hop into a new truck as the repair costs were more than the truck was worth. I will admit - I did look at some Dodge Rams before this - Glad I didn’t go with that considering the price of gas now! Didn’t really like how any of them drove - especially with the V6.
Really happy with my Ranger - 17k km and not a problem. I of course did the obligatory TG damper. Put on a rebranded Bakflip MX4 (pain in the rear trying to put that in with the drop in liner), centre console tray and an AVS bug deflector. There are a few more accessories to add - hanging out in this forum does not help the bank account that is for sure.
As to my user name - I really couldn’t come up with anything other than NoTacos. So now I am stuck with it. But I always wanted one and then when I test drove one last year. I have to say I wasn’t that impressed. (And seriously rear drum brakes still!). And they never had the basic 4x4. Everything was souped up and a little beyond what I wanted to spend. So a local ford dealership got my money instead. And the 0.99% financing didn’t hurt either. Now they keeping wanting to buy it back and trade me up to a 2022 - which they don’t have in stock!
Hope I can contribute to this forum as much as it has helped me with things so far.

I of course did the obligatory TG damper.

Good Guys and Gals here Peter. A wealth of information here too.
Be careful with the d word around here though. Wars are started lol.
It's almost Verboten lol

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[NoTacos]

MikeyB.

I noticed the the “d” word is quite the trigger word. But I like how my arms have atrophied using one - my arms fit my shirts - although it’s gotten the point it looks more like I have TRex arms. So everyone knows which camp I am in! Unlike with the tailgate from the F150 which didn’t have a “d” mod on it. Looked like Popeye with only one good arm working that tailgate. ?

 

[MikeyB]

MikeyB.

I noticed the the “d” word is quite the trigger word. But I like how my arms have atrophied using one - my arms fit my shirts - although it’s gotten the point it looks more like I have TRex arms. So everyone knows which camp I am in! Unlike with the tailgate from the F150 which didn’t have a “d” mod on it. Looked like Popeye with only one good arm working that tailgate. ?

Enjoy your Ranger. They're great trucks

 

[FWB FL]

Hi everybody. Bruce here in Ft Walton Beach FL. Have had my truck since Dec 2020 and love it.

Current mods:
- Tailgate damper
- Roll-up bed cover
- Bed Rug
- Console Safe
- Hitch Safe
- WeatherTech floor liners, bug shield and mud flaps
- Raptor style grill
- Putco bumper grill
- Builtright bed side racks (rear only)
- I Step 4" running boards
- Amateur radio install

On the horizon:
- Wet Okole seat covers
- Dash cam
- Tires (but not till the factory tires need replacing)

 

[NoTacos]

Bruce. You said the “d” word!

 

[FWB FL]

Bruce. You said the “d” word!

Lol! Yes I did. And I love that thing. First mod I made.

 

[Rick V.]

Hello everyone my name is Rick. I ordered my 22 Scab XLT Carbonized gray, 302a, FX4 on Feb 23. I sold my 2015 Taurus with 18,000 miles in order to buy the Ranger. I am driving my 06 Ranger XLT Scab till the new one comes in. I do know one thing, I can get into a lot of trouble being on this site with all the stuff that can be done to these new Rangers.

 

[AzScorpion]

Hello everyone my name is Rick. I ordered my 22 Scab XLT Carbonized gray, 302a, FX4 on Feb 23. I sold my 2015 Taurus with 18,000 miles in order to buy the Ranger. I am driving my 06 Ranger XLT Scab till the new one comes in. I do know one thing, I can get into a lot of trouble being on this site with all the stuff that can be done to these new Rangers.

Welcome Rick! Oh you'd best just delete your account now or you're in trouble. lol You'll find all sorts of stuff you never knew you needed. Heck 3 years later and I still have stuff showing up at my door. ?

 

[Rick V.]

Thank you, I bought my 06 new and really didn’t do too much to it but with the new one I think I might add some toys.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Guess I'll do some reading/research until then.

Hi Dave,

Your key reading is on how to secure your wallet in the closed and locked position...
Welcome and I hope this Ranger delivers to you as it has a heritage of being Ford Tough.

Best,
Phil

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Hello everyone my name is Rick. I ordered my 22 Scab XLT Carbonized gray, 302a, FX4 on Feb 23. I sold my 2015 Taurus with 18,000 miles in order to buy the Ranger. I am driving my 06 Ranger XLT Scab till the new one comes in. I do know one thing, I can get into a lot of trouble being on this site with all the stuff that can be done to these new Rangers.

Hi Rick,

Welcome and enjoy your new 22 SuperCab! It comes from a line of Rangers that performed and delivered for many folks...

Best,
Phil

 

[Justin says...]

Welp, guess its my turn. I'm Justin and I HOPE to order my ranger this weekend. I say HOPE because I have some stocks I'd use as my down-payment but stocks have absolutely TANKED lately. I'll probably go ahead anyway, since I should have 4+ months to add to my down-payment. The best deal I can figure is $1k off from Ford plus my X plan. Thats as good as it gets, right?

Looking for a '22 XLT Supercab in silver. 4x4 equip group 300a. Only options are locking diff and reverse sensing.

I'd like to take another week or two just to be sure, but the pressure I get from the dealers is that order banks can close any time.

I live in the Smoky Mountains of western NC. Lots of forest service roads to explore. My Corolla just isnt up for that!

 

[Henryhustle]

Hi everyone, I'm Henry, the recent owner of a new-to-me '19 Ranger XLT in magnetic gray. I love driving this thing and happy to be part of this group. Been here a few weeks and found tons of great advice and ideas! Starting with that tailgate damper of course

 

[Radioman]

Welp, guess its my turn. I'm Justin and I HOPE to order my ranger this weekend. I say HOPE because I have some stocks I'd use as my down-payment but stocks have absolutely TANKED lately. I'll probably go ahead anyway, since I should have 4+ months to add to my down-payment. The best deal I can figure is $1k off from Ford plus my X plan. Thats as good as it gets, right?

Looking for a '22 XLT Supercab in silver. 4x4 equip group 300a. Only options are locking diff and reverse sensing.

I'd like to take another week or two just to be sure, but the pressure I get from the dealers is that order banks can close any time.

I live in the Smoky Mountains of western NC. Lots of forest service roads to explore. My Corolla just isnt up for that!

Welcome Justin to the group. I hope all works out for you on the down payment. Yes, stocks are not pretty currently.

 

[Radioman]

Hi everyone, I'm Henry, the recent owner of a new-to-me '19 Ranger XLT in magnetic gray. I love driving this thing and happy to be part of this group. Been here a few weeks and found tons of great advice and ideas! Starting with that tailgate damper of course

Hi Henry. Glad you are here. Dave will be pleased you installed the tail gate damper.

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