What did you do to your Ranger today?

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I had Safelite do the repair on my chipped windshield. Only took about 30 minutes and it came out so well I can't even take a picture as there's nothing to see. lol

I have glass coverage so it was $0 but it was only $65.00. Even without Insurance it's really not a bad price considering these windshields are around $1,200. :surprised:


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That’s not bad at all. I was quoted $1800 for a replacement. ? luckily, mine could be fixed too.
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That’s not bad at all. I was quoted $1800 for a replacement. ? luckily, mine could be fixed too.
He said the windshield was around $1,200 and the camera calibration is another $200 so pretty close to your quote. I guess the days of getting a windshield replaced for $300-$400 are gone.:sadface:
 

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Waiting for the Ford bed mat I ordered - but looking in the bed today - I just want more tie down hooks.
Just put my order in with Benny's help.
More is better :sunglasses: I am a bungee cord madman.
Probably fill the 3 vertical holes next to tail gate on both sides
with correct size M6 bolts too while I'm at it.
Tap ready to clear threads and anti seize to do the job right.

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We live in Phoenix...land of the replacement windshield. You'd have to have a brick wall deflector to keep this from happening, I'm afraid.
I'll be in Phoenix in a couple of weeks on a business trip. Now I'll be looking at windshields the whole time starting with the Uber ride from the airport. ?
 

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I'll be in Phoenix in a couple of weeks on a business trip. Now I'll be looking at windshields the whole time starting with the Uber ride from the airport. ?
It's funny (well not really) but once you start looking for them you'll a lot of them here. We went to Sams Club last night and the car in front of me had a huge crack in the windshield. It started down low by the drivers side wiper and went up mid way to the passengers side. With the temps getting into the 100's now this will happen even more as a small chip with turn into a huge crack just sitting in the sun.
 

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Waiting for the Ford bed mat I ordered - but looking in the bed today - I just want more tie down hooks.
Just put my order in with Benny's help.
More is better :sunglasses: I am a bungee cord madman.
Probably fill the 3 vertical holes next to tail gate on both sides
with correct size M6 bolts too while I'm at it.
Tap ready to clear threads and anti seize to do the job right.

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I've been curious about the two front holes at the top, since I noticed them a few days ago. They appear to be similar size as the lower tie-down point, but haven't had time to clean the bed liner out of the threads to test fit. I'd really like something at the top near the back as well. Please post your results :)

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My F150 I added rail tie downs to the holes near the tailgate. Pop the taillights out and the full back plate went in, to support the tie-downs. They didn't look great, but so much more useful to tie the kayak in the box without having to stretch through to the factory tie-downs. I haven't decided what I'm going to do on the same location of the Ranger, but something will be there this summer.

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Welp, fell for another of AzScorpion's shameless sales pitches. Washed the truck and gave 303 Graphene sealer a try. Here's my take: 1) unlike most waxes, polishes etc. this does not have any cleaning affect. I had a few places that had some water spotting and the spray didn't touch them. Went over it after with Griot's detailer and they came right off (not to mention inhanced the shine!).
2) It was a little more work than expected. Polishing of the residue after it hazed was akin to using a carnuba wax. A little rubbing involved. Course it was sunny and in the 80's so that might have something to do with it.
3) This stuff really brings out the gloss! Especially if you hit it afterwords with a detailer spray. Truck hasn't looked this good since it was new. Gotta admit, if it holds up as well as reported, I'm sold!
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Welp, fell for another of AzScorpion's shameless sales pitches. Washed the truck and gave 303 Graphene sealer a try. Here's my take: 1) unlike most waxes, polishes etc. this does not have any cleaning affect. I had a few places that had some water spotting and the spray didn't touch them. Went over it after with Griot's detailer and they came right off (not to mention inhanced the shine!).
2) It was a little more work than expected. Polishing of the residue after it hazed was akin to using a carnuba wax. A little rubbing involved. Course it was sunny and in the 80's so that might have something to do with it.
3) This stuff really brings out the gloss! Especially if you hit it afterwords with a detailer spray. Truck hasn't looked this good since it was new. Gotta admit, if it holds up as well as reported, I'm sold!
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Beautiful truck.
You did good!
 
 



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