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That's my approach too :cool: . But having said I thought about doing the same thing as OP and decided against it, but I don't know for how long. Eventually I should run out of other Ranger things to blow my life savings on and circle back to the red tow hooks. ???
Same here. Been in the shopping cart more than a few times.
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OK, in all my adult years, after making some teenage and young adult bad decisions, I thought I was pretty logical with my spending habits. Well since joining this darn forum, I have bought all sorts of things for this new Ranger that I have not bought for other trucks!

Soooo, I think I have just lost it. I just ordered and spent almost $100.00 on a set of red replacement tow hooks when the black tow hooks that came with my Ranger are still just like new. So, I spent $100.00 because I like the color red rather than black?

Yup, I have lost it and the rest of you are to blame :LOL:

When do the Ranger AA meetings start???
Hey, maybe I should get those red tow hooks, too?
 
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Hey, maybe I should get those red tow hooks, too?
Misery loves company, jump on in with your order...LOL!!!!
Seriously, if I just painted them red then they would probably chip and not look good after a few stone chips. The powder coated ones I would think should last and look good a lot longer!
 

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OK, in all my adult years, after making some teenage and young adult bad decisions, I thought I was pretty logical with my spending habits. Well since joining this darn forum, I have bought all sorts of things for this new Ranger that I have not bought for other trucks!

Soooo, I think I have just lost it. I just ordered and spent almost $100.00 on a set of red replacement tow hooks when the black tow hooks that came with my Ranger are still just like new. So, I spent $100.00 because I like the color red rather than black?

Yup, I have lost it and the rest of you are to blame :LOL:

When do the Ranger AA meetings start???
Well, you can look at it this way. In a few months when inflation makes those tow hooks $400.00, you can look at it that and say you saved 75%.
 


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Well, you can look at it this way. In a few months when inflation makes those tow hooks $400.00, you can look at it that and say you saved 75%.
I am feeling much better already realizing I am getting a great deal!
Your help is awesome Harry :like:
 

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Exactly!!! 63 Fairlane??? Pics!
This is what it looks like now, an in progress project. That is why I have to stay off this site. With my 06 all I did was put a used truck cap and a bug deflector on, With the 22 I’m already buying stuff I think I need and justifying as it’s my retirement vehicle.

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OK, in all my adult years, after making some teenage and young adult bad decisions, I thought I was pretty logical with my spending habits. Well since joining this darn forum, I have bought all sorts of things for this new Ranger that I have not bought for other trucks!

Soooo, I think I have just lost it. I just ordered and spent almost $100.00 on a set of red replacement tow hooks when the black tow hooks that came with my Ranger are still just like new. So, I spent $100.00 because I like the color red rather than black?

Yup, I have lost it and the rest of you are to blame :LOL:

When do the Ranger AA meetings start???
Hi Phil,

You MUST take responsibility for your own actions... That said, there is an exception and the overwhelming force of the 5G Forums...where it is clearly the Forums fault...

best,
Phil
 

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OK, in all my adult years, after making some teenage and young adult bad decisions, I thought I was pretty logical with my spending habits. Well since joining this darn forum, I have bought all sorts of things for this new Ranger that I have not bought for other trucks!

Soooo, I think I have just lost it. I just ordered and spent almost $100.00 on a set of red replacement tow hooks when the black tow hooks that came with my Ranger are still just like new. So, I spent $100.00 because I like the color red rather than black?

Yup, I have lost it and the rest of you are to blame :LOL:

When do the Ranger AA meetings start???
LOL, I only have had my Ranger for 5 weeks and already have $1500 into it. Funnier yet, I have $9000 worth of parts in my shed for a Bronco I don't even have and probably want have until 2023. Yes it is an addiction.
 

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Just like I learned on guitar forums I needed 20 guitars and 5 amps have learned here that my every optioned lariat fx4 was deficent without 5k in mods?

But the truth be told it was all money well spent?
 

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That's my approach too :cool: . But having said I thought about doing the same thing as OP and decided against it, but I don't know for how long. Eventually I should run out of other Ranger things to blow my life savings on and circle back to the red tow hooks. ???
Jim you should know by now you never run out of things to buy. Heck 3 years later and I just bought new Eibachs and a bug deflector in the past 2 weeks. Just get the red tow hooks now and enjoy them sooner. Tell your wife it was peer pressure on R5G. :bandit: ?
 
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Hi Phil,

You MUST take responsibility for your own actions... That said, there is an exception and the overwhelming force of the 5G Forums...where it is clearly the Forums fault...

best,
Phil
I agree Phil on the exception because of this forum! I really think the engineers that use to work for Ford on Ranger R&D side should be held accountable too!!! LOL!!! J/K :LOL:
 
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LOL, I only have had my Ranger for 5 weeks and already have $1500 into it. Funnier yet, I have $9000 worth of parts in my shed for a Bronco I don't even have and probably want have until 2023. Yes it is an addiction.
I don't feel so obsessed after your post anymore. Wow!!!
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