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[Stevedbvik1]

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[DukeCanBuildit]

The ultimate score is one from a garage sale

…that your wife brought home for you one day.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

…that your wife brought home for you one day.

This is truer than you’ll ever know ?‍
And yes this is a cry for help ?

 

[OrangeStreak]

Yes, absolutely, but it must be a Tommy Bahama knock-off, preferably from Costco.

Unless you’re this guy…

What about getting a shirt from a discontinued line at a fire sale?

 

[gcrook]

Nice looking truck! Welcome to R5G Greg - we have a bit of fun here.

So, chrome and tow package, huh? Welcome to where all the cool kids hang out - seems like you’ll fit right in.

Finally! I'm a cool kid!

 

[Doc]

Hello all, this is Greg from Illinois. I just joined the forum a couple of days ago. I should have posted here first. Anyway, I've got a 2020 ranger xlt with chrome and tow package.

Very Nice !

 

[rang19ca]

Welcome, nice looking Ranger. Now you know what cool is.

 

[RealRigsRattle]

Been stalking this forum for about 3 months now, so figured I should introduce myself.

Picked up my new to me 2020 Ranger Lariat FX4 in late April with 68,000 miles on the odometer, and got right to modifying. The vehicle was one owner, clean carfax, well maintained, and was Ford Blue certified. Though it wasn't totally free of issues as 3 days after I signed on the dotted line the blend door actuators started clicking. However a nasty review on google and Ford cpo surveys got that taken care of for free.

I have to thank @Wes Siler for educating me on the advantages that the Ranger offered over other vehicles on the market that I was considering. His episode of the Overland Journal podcast, and his articles on the vehicle were a real eyeopener and so far I am blown away by this vehicle.

The truck came with a brand new set of Falken Rubitrek all-terrains in the factory 265/65/17 and those will serve me just fine until I wear them out. I've added an embark LS tonneau that I got for a steal on craigslist, along with a modular bedrack that was also a steal from fb marketplace. Then added a bullepoint mounting solutions rubigrid, and a wireless 6 gang switch panel. I moved over chase lights, awning, and shower ensuite from my previous vehicle. At Overland Expo West I snagged a killer deal on some 9" inch spot/flood combos and mounted them to the grille. Going work up something more stable for off-road use but the are plenty stable on pavement.

The vehicle will sit as is for the mean time until I can finish paying off my wife's Rav4. However the wishlist is the Ford Performance ARB front bumper, Bronco Sasquatch wheels, rock sliders, 33s and a 2" suspension lift.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Been stalking this forum for about 3 months now, so figured I should introduce myself.

Picked up my new to me 2020 Ranger Lariat FX4 in late April with 68,000 miles on the odometer, and got right to modifying. The vehicle was one owner, clean carfax, well maintained, and was Ford Blue certified. Though it wasn't totally free of issues as 3 days after I signed on the dotted line the blend door actuators started clicking. However a nasty review on google and Ford cpo surveys got that taken care of for free.

I have to thank @Wes Siler for educating me on the advantages that the Ranger offered over other vehicles on the market that I was considering. His episode of the Overland Journal podcast, and his articles on the vehicle were a real eyeopener and so far I am blown away by this vehicle.

The truck came with a brand new set of Falken Rubitrek all-terrains in the factory 265/65/17 and those will serve me just fine until I wear them out. I've added an embark LS tonneau that I got for a steal on craigslist, along with a modular bedrack that was also a steal from fb marketplace. Then added a bullepoint mounting solutions rubigrid, and a wireless 6 gang switch panel. I moved over chase lights, awning, and shower ensuite from my previous vehicle. At Overland Expo West I snagged a killer deal on some 9" inch spot/flood combos and mounted them to the grille. Going work up something more stable for off-road use but the are plenty stable on pavement.

The vehicle will sit as is for the mean time until I can finish paying off my wife's Rav4. However the wishlist is the Ford Performance ARB front bumper, Bronco Sasquatch wheels, rock sliders, 33s and a 2" suspension lift.

Welcome Tim - love the plans you have for your truck!

 

[OGMix376]

Been stalking this forum for about 3 months now, so figured I should introduce myself.

Picked up my new to me 2020 Ranger Lariat FX4 in late April with 68,000 miles on the odometer, and got right to modifying. The vehicle was one owner, clean carfax, well maintained, and was Ford Blue certified. Though it wasn't totally free of issues as 3 days after I signed on the dotted line the blend door actuators started clicking. However a nasty review on google and Ford cpo surveys got that taken care of for free.

I have to thank @Wes Siler for educating me on the advantages that the Ranger offered over other vehicles on the market that I was considering. His episode of the Overland Journal podcast, and his articles on the vehicle were a real eyeopener and so far I am blown away by this vehicle.

The truck came with a brand new set of Falken Rubitrek all-terrains in the factory 265/65/17 and those will serve me just fine until I wear them out. I've added an embark LS tonneau that I got for a steal on craigslist, along with a modular bedrack that was also a steal from fb marketplace. Then added a bullepoint mounting solutions rubigrid, and a wireless 6 gang switch panel. I moved over chase lights, awning, and shower ensuite from my previous vehicle. At Overland Expo West I snagged a killer deal on some 9" inch spot/flood combos and mounted them to the grille. Going work up something more stable for off-road use but the are plenty stable on pavement.

The vehicle will sit as is for the mean time until I can finish paying off my wife's Rav4. However the wishlist is the Ford Performance ARB front bumper, Bronco Sasquatch wheels, rock sliders, 33s and a 2" suspension lift.

Great looking truck buddy, excellent color choice btw ??

 

[IdahoRanger]

Been stalking this forum for about 3 months now, so figured I should introduce myself.

Picked up my new to me 2020 Ranger Lariat FX4 in late April with 68,000 miles on the odometer, and got right to modifying. The vehicle was one owner, clean carfax, well maintained, and was Ford Blue certified. Though it wasn't totally free of issues as 3 days after I signed on the dotted line the blend door actuators started clicking. However a nasty review on google and Ford cpo surveys got that taken care of for free.

I have to thank @Wes Siler for educating me on the advantages that the Ranger offered over other vehicles on the market that I was considering. His episode of the Overland Journal podcast, and his articles on the vehicle were a real eyeopener and so far I am blown away by this vehicle.

The truck came with a brand new set of Falken Rubitrek all-terrains in the factory 265/65/17 and those will serve me just fine until I wear them out. I've added an embark LS tonneau that I got for a steal on craigslist, along with a modular bedrack that was also a steal from fb marketplace. Then added a bullepoint mounting solutions rubigrid, and a wireless 6 gang switch panel. I moved over chase lights, awning, and shower ensuite from my previous vehicle. At Overland Expo West I snagged a killer deal on some 9" inch spot/flood combos and mounted them to the grille. Going work up something more stable for off-road use but the are plenty stable on pavement.

The vehicle will sit as is for the mean time until I can finish paying off my wife's Rav4. However the wishlist is the Ford Performance ARB front bumper, Bronco Sasquatch wheels, rock sliders, 33s and a 2" suspension lift.

Welcome Tim, looks like you have been out exploring great photo ops for the Ranger. Glad Ford made it right with the blend door issue.

 

[NotBudule2]

Umm, new member here ? ? ? only because my phone went in the pool and took my account and forgotten password to this site with it to the bottom , (only 52" deep but phone was still lit and presumably still had wife on the line as her call startled me and that's how the damn phone went in , HER fault) and for some odd reason the music to "Titanic " was playing in my head as my phone slowly swayed to the bottom... new phone , waterproof case ...
NotBudule lies at the bottom with Jack, never to return (not without the help of admin anyway)

 

[Jason B]

Would you do it? Trade this '21 STX 4x2, 50,800 miles, trade value $20,500.

For this '23 XLT FX4 Azure Gray, 9685 miles, $38K

 

[ControlNode]

Would you do it?

If it were me, I would not. But I would rather the 2WD as I think it has a little better payload and lower maintenance cost over time, while I think the 4WD has a little higher tow rating. I would like to lower my truck some and tow with it, and the towing limit of the 2WD is still in my needed range, and lowering without worrying about front axles has its advantages. That said, I have a 4WD because that is what was on the lot when I drove by and saw it, loved the Cyber Orange Metallic color with Black Appearance Package so I got it. Also, I do not like the chrome appearance package for the Ranger, so that 23 would be off my list fast.

I would say go with which ever has the tow package and if both have it, go with the one that makes you happy.

Edit: do you have a link to that 2023, I thought the chrome package (the only way I know to get the chrome trim I see) also included chrome running boards, were they damaged in a wreck and replaced with the black running boards? Or, was chrome running boards on the chrome appearance package another deleted item for 2023?

Edit2: Looked at the 2023 guide and the running board was not part of the Chrome package, and listed as optional, but there is nothing on the guide saying you could not order the black running board with the chrome package. In Canada on the XLT the chrome package is the XTR package and it states that black running boards are N/A with the XTR package.

 

[AzScorpion]

Umm, new member here ? ? ? only because my phone went in the pool and took my account and forgotten password to this site with it to the bottom , (only 52" deep but phone was still lit and presumably still had wife on the line as her call startled me and that's how the damn phone went in , HER fault) and for some odd reason the music to "Titanic " was playing in my head as my phone slowly swayed to the bottom... new phone , waterproof case ...
NotBudule lies at the bottom with Jack, never to return (not without the help of admin anyway)

Well at least you didn't come back as "I'mreallynotBudle2".

BTW I tried searching for your phone, ya know the nice guy that I am, and only found this in your pool.

Welcome back! ?

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