Rangers in SNOW

[LT Dangle]

Took the senic route home from work today.

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[subquark]

Took the senic route home from work today.

Looks like a gorgeous spot!

Plus that's a pretty nice looking Ranger! =)

 

[IdahoRanger]

Arrived at cabin to find 11" in driveway which is no match for the Ranger.

 

[KJRR]

Since someone posted about more salt than snow, feast your eyes on the joy of winter.

Pretty sure that was me. We had a dusting of snow the last 2 days. Still more salt in the wheel wells than snow. Fortunately I've got silver so it doesnt show as bad. Supposed to get some more snow tonight and tomorrow but I'll believe it when I see it. Probably get a touchless wash Sunday or Monday. We'll see how the weather goes.
I've got the same steps as you and they are a little treacherous when snow and ice builds up. I always grab the door and the steering wheel in case I slip. I'm always careful getting in when it's like that but things happen and I kind of like skin on my shins.

 

[subquark]

Pretty sure that was me. We had a dusting of snow the last 2 days. Still more salt in the wheel wells than snow. Fortunately I've got silver so it doesnt show as bad. Supposed to get some more snow tonight and tomorrow but I'll believe it when I see it. Probably get a touchless wash Sunday or Monday. We'll see how the weather goes.
I've got the same steps as you and they are a little treacherous when snow and ice builds up. I always grab the door and the steering wheel in case I slip. I'm always careful getting in when it's like that but things happen and I kind of like skin on my shins.

I've been using denatured alcohol in a spray bottle to try to make those steps not so bad. It works okay when getting in, but after driving, I ain't flexible enough to reach down a spray.

And ditto on the shins, I dread the day that I'll inevitably skin them on those steps. If not the winter than being careless coming back from kayaking. Bah! =p

Like you, I grab what I can and pray! =D

 

[Jhbryaniv]

I snapped a picture of this single snowflake on the truck just now.

 

[gfitzge2]

Took the senic route home from work today.

I love those old bridges. Unfortunately most all of them around me have been replaced. Is that one still functional? If so can your ranger cross it?

This is one that was abandoned in place. The bridge that replaced it has now been replaced.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

I've been using denatured alcohol in a spray bottle to try to make those steps not so bad. It works okay when getting in, but after driving, I ain't flexible enough to reach down a spray.

And ditto on the shins, I dread the day that I'll inevitably skin them on those steps. If not the winter than being careless coming back from kayaking. Bah! =p

Like you, I grab what I can and pray! =D

I hope they hold up David. Mine took a beating - the main structure held up pretty good but the traction plates did not.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

I love Lake Michigan, just not in my driveway. Ranger stayed tucked in the garage for most of the week. I live where the + sign is where it shows 30+ inches. So ready for Florida in 12 days.

 

[KJRR]

I hope they hold up David. Mine took a beating - the main structure held up pretty good but the traction plates did not.

Hey Duke, looks like the black hasn't held up as well as the stainless treads I went with. There was a little corrosion I cleaned up in '21 with a scotcbrite after taking off the plates and cleaning underneath. They looked good in the fall during my annual wash and wax but underside on the bars had a little surface rust at the welds. I'll hit those and some of the other spots under the truck with encapsulator this summer.
Maybe you could take the treads off, clean them up and use some bed liner on them.

 

[IdahoRanger]

I love Lake Michigan, just not in my driveway. Ranger stayed tucked in the garage for most of the week. I live where the + sign is where it shows 30+ inches. So ready for Florida in 12 days.

Was this you?

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Hey Duke, looks like the black hasn't held up as well as the stainless treads I went with. There was a little corrosion I cleaned up in '21 with a scotcbrite after taking off the plates and cleaning underneath. They looked good in the fall during my annual wash and wax but underside on the bars had a little surface rust at the welds. I'll hit those and some of the other spots under the truck with encapsulator this summer.
Maybe you could take the treads off, clean them up and use some bed liner on them.

Hey KJ,

No, they are a real mess. The side steps have been off for a while now. I was thinking I might just order the stainless treads or do just as you suggested and use bed liner on them. I got busy with too many other things and they’re still hanging from the rafters in the garage.

To be honest, I don’t miss them but I hope to get them back on this Spring.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

Was this you?

Thankfully we live on a cul de sac and the city cleans up the driveway ends…. Mostly

 

[subquark]

Hey KJ,

No, they are a real mess. The side steps have been off for a while now. I was thinking I might just order the stainless treads or do just as you suggested and use bed liner on them. I got busy with too many other things and they’re still hanging from the rafters in the garage.

To be honest, I don’t miss them but I hope to get them back on this Spring.

Or maybe cut some aluminium diamond plate to replace those treads?

 

[Jhbryaniv]

Hey KJ,

No, they are a real mess. The side steps have been off for a while now. I was thinking I might just order the stainless treads or do just as you suggested and use bed liner on them. I got busy with too many other things and they’re still hanging from the rafters in the garage.

To be honest, I don’t miss them but I hope to get them back on this Spring.

Or come to colorado and I'll sell you my tremor steps... ?

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