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[BS67]

Just took delivery of my first Ranger, a 2022 XLT FX4 in Forged Green Metallic. So far i am loving the truck! I have always been a full size truck guy since I started driving, but with the new job wanted a mid-size. I can’t believe how much nimbler this is to drive! So far my only issue is minor; the green they show online is much more pronounced than what it looks like in person. It is much darker/grayer than I thought it would be.

So far, I have put on a tailgate dampener (which I understand is obligatory here), a Bakflip MX4 cover, and am about to install Bilstien 5100’s on all four corners. Any suggestions for which setting on the front 5100’s?

Congrats on the '22 and Welcome!

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[DukeCanBuildit]

Hello all,

New member here from the Tampa Florida area. Picked up my Iconic Silver XLT last weekend and really enjoying it so far.

Lots of great information here that I’ve already benefited from and look forward to contributing when I can.

Cheers,
Greg

Congratulations Greg - I know you’ll enjoy your your truck as much as so many members here enjoy their’s. Welcome.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Just took delivery of my first Ranger, a 2022 XLT FX4 in Forged Green Metallic. So far i am loving the truck! I have always been a full size truck guy since I started driving, but with the new job wanted a mid-size. I can’t believe how much nimbler this is to drive! So far my only issue is minor; the green they show online is much more pronounced than what it looks like in person. It is much darker/grayer than I thought it would be.

So far, I have put on a tailgate dampener (which I understand is obligatory here), a Bakflip MX4 cover, and am about to install Bilstien 5100’s on all four corners. Any suggestions for which setting on the front 5100’s?

Welcome and congratulations on getting started on the right track with that suspension upgrade.

If you set your front coilovers at 2-1/2”, you’ll find it levels out the truck nicely. With my fibreglass canopy and some tools in the back, the 2-1/2” level kit was too high so when I upgraded to Fox 2.0s, I found that 2” was just right. So, if you plan on having 400+ lbs in the back or will be towing often, you might want to consider 2”. Otherwise, have a look at Dave’s truck in his vacation photos - nicely levelled with his Bilsteins Eibachs set at 2-1/2”.

I think I have that right but @AzScorpion can set you straight if I’m telling tales.

 

[AzScorpion]

Welcome and congratulations on getting started on the right track with that suspension upgrade.

If you set your front coilovers at 2-1/2”, you’ll find it levels out the truck nicely. With my fibreglass canopy and some tools in the back, the 2-1/2” level kit was too high so when I upgraded to Fox 2.0s, I found that 2” was just right. So, if you plan on having 400+ lbs in the back or will be towing often, you might want to consider 2”. Otherwise, have a look at Dave’s truck in his vacation photos - nicely levelled with his Bilsteins set at 2-1/2”.

I think I have that right but @AzScorpion can set you straight if I’m telling tales.

Thanks Duke and you're right it's set at 2.5" and it's the perfect set up for my use. I don't tow or haul anything all that heavy but if he is he might want to go down to 1.8"-2".

BTW I have the Eibachs. I wanted the Bilstein but they were back ordered with no ETA and wanted to get these installed for our trip. Still no regrets as these are a huge improvement over the stock suspension.

 

[IdahoRanger]

Just took delivery of my first Ranger, a 2022 XLT FX4 in Forged Green Metallic. So far i am loving the truck! I have always been a full size truck guy since I started driving, but with the new job wanted a mid-size. I can’t believe how much nimbler this is to drive! So far my only issue is minor; the green they show online is much more pronounced than what it looks like in person. It is much darker/grayer than I thought it would be.

So far, I have put on a tailgate dampener (which I understand is obligatory here), a Bakflip MX4 cover, and am about to install Bilstien 5100’s on all four corners. Any suggestions for which setting on the front 5100’s?

Welcome, also the first green I've seen. Looking forward to see it in the sun when you get them. You are on your way to empty the wallet.

 

[Hightechlofi]

You are on your way to empty the wallet.

yes, that realization is slowly dawning on me. The more I read this forum, the more I know I am headed down the road to death by a thousand cuts!

 

[AzScorpion]

yes, that realization is slowly dawning on me. The more I read this forum, the more I know I am headed down the road to death by a thousand cuts!

lol You have no idea. ?

 

[jedcobb]

Hi everybody!

New member here stationed in GA and probably going to be for some time.

I ordered my ranger back in March and it got delivered at the end of May. This is my first truck and so far I absolutely love it. I got an XL and added basically everything I wanted for options and packages. This forum has been tremendously helpful already figuring out where to find resources for additional things I want to do with it and information on what to look out for.

Happy to be here,
Cobb

 

[AzScorpion]

Welcome Cobb! The XL is a great platform for not a lot of money where you can customize it and build it the way you want it.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Very sharp! Welcome Cobb.

 

[Bsenecal]

Hi everybody!

New member here stationed in GA and probably going to be for some time.

I ordered my ranger back in March and it got delivered at the end of May. This is my first truck and so far I absolutely love it. I got an XL and added basically everything I wanted for options and packages. This forum has been tremendously helpful already figuring out where to find resources for additional things I want to do with it and information on what to look out for.

Happy to be here,
Cobb

Welcome, great looking Ranger! Thank you for your service, what branch are you in?
Brian

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Just took delivery of my first Ranger, a 2022 XLT FX4 in Forged Green Metallic. So far i am loving the truck! I have always been a full size truck guy since I started driving, but with the new job wanted a mid-size. I can’t believe how much nimbler this is to drive! So far my only issue is minor; the green they show online is much more pronounced than what it looks like in person. It is much darker/grayer than I thought it would be.

So far, I have put on a tailgate dampener (which I understand is obligatory here), a Bakflip MX4 cover, and am about to install Bilstien 5100’s on all four corners. Any suggestions for which setting on the front 5100’s?

Welcome! Gorgeous Ranger, love the color!

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Hi everybody!

New member here stationed in GA and probably going to be for some time.

I ordered my ranger back in March and it got delivered at the end of May. This is my first truck and so far I absolutely love it. I got an XL and added basically everything I wanted for options and packages. This forum has been tremendously helpful already figuring out where to find resources for additional things I want to do with it and information on what to look out for.

Happy to be here,
Cobb

Welcome! Congrats on your beautiful Ranger!

 

[RCAB23]

Sold the Focus ST and got me a new love. Took it up north the day I picked it up to break it in. 2022 XLT sport in a lovely race red

 

[jedcobb]

Welcome, great looking Ranger! Thank you for your service, what branch are you in?
Brian

I'm in the Air Force

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