What did you do to your Ranger today?

[onobeka]

Too many hours. Swirl correction on front and back. Gave up for the door and bed sides. Threw graphene on it all. Good enough until November trips. I admit defeat by the detail. ?

Looks pretty good though now… ?

That front shot looks amazing! You convinced me to get the headlights masks. I have them for the taillights, already!

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[dondonbabyraptor]

That front shot looks amazing! You convinced me to get the headlights masks. I have them for the taillights, already!

Thank you Onobeka. The headlight plastic trim or tinting? Yes I love the headlight trim, funny enough we were opposites if you have the taillights plastic trim on.

 

[onobeka]

Thank you Onobeka. The headlight plastic trim or tinting? Yes I love the headlight trim, funny enough we were opposites if you have the taillights plastic trim on.

I did not notice the tinting! I guess you mean the tint foil on the headlights, they do look darker, now that you mention. I was referring to the trim, plastic surroundings. How do they fit?
My taillight ones do fit on the sides of the taillights, yet around the face, they bow.
If I would have an USDM ranger I would not stick the trims on the taillights. You guys get the good ones, the EU model gets the dull ones (.

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

I did not notice the tinting! I guess you mean the tint foil on the headlights, they do look darker, now that you mention. I was referring to the trim, plastic surroundings. How do they fit?
My taillight ones do fit on the sides of the taillights, yet around the face, they bow.
If I would have an USDM ranger I would not stick the trims on the taillights. You guys get the good ones, the EU model gets the dull ones (.

Haha yes. It’s like a purple type tint for the headlights.

They fit alright, just like you mentioned that they bow a little. What I did was slap on new 3m tape all along the edges that touch the headlight and especially a nice thick bit of 3m tape on the corners that touch the headlight. Helps to have the sun out when you do this. After applying the tape, press down on the two middle pressure points and spread your fingers to apply pressure uniformly to middle, sides and edges.

You will find that it bows a certain way with little need to flex it much to stick closer to the headlight. remember that position and press down with all ten fingers especially importance on the corners and middle. If you only press the corners down, it will still bow. Key is to pressure it all down in the least resistance form as possible. Sorry for the stupid instructions. Brain isn’t working and a little lazy.

 

[TopoRanger]

That is amazing work! Congratulations. Just out of curiosity, the eyelets for the shackles, are they utilitarian or just design? If they are going to be used for recovery, how did you make sure they are strong enough?

they are shackle points. Once I finish welding and finishing the bumpers I will be using them for recovering. The main plates that is thefoundation of each bumper has the recovery point on that piece. Then it’s all welded together.

 

[onobeka]

Haha yes. It’s like a purple type tint for the headlights.

They fit alright, just like you mentioned that they bow a little. What I did was slap on new 3m tape all along the edges that touch the headlight and especially a nice thick bit of 3m tape on the corners that touch the headlight. Helps to have the sun out when you do this. After applying the tape, press down on the two middle pressure points and spread your fingers to apply pressure uniformly to middle, sides and edges.

You will find that it bows a certain way with little need to flex it much to stick closer to the headlight. remember that position and press down with all ten fingers especially importance on the corners and middle. If you only press the corners down, it will still bow. Key is to pressure it all down in the least resistance form as possible. Sorry for the stupid instructions. Brain isn’t working and a little lazy.

Your instructions totally make sense. I did the very same thing with the taillight ones, they still bow, but it's ok, they stick well to the surrounding and lateral.

 

[onobeka]

they are shackle points. Once I finish welding and finishing the bumpers I will be using them for recovering. The main plates that is thefoundation of each bumper has the recovery point on that piece. Then it’s all welded together.

Thank you! I guess the bar remains detachable. I would be interested in seeing a detailed build log and some explanations if you would want to share it. I am building my own stuff, currently welding a rear diff skid plate.

 

[Fawnbuster]

Finished installing my Rigid rock lights, and added a set of Baja designs S1 led lights. I tied the Baja's into the switch with my Rigid radiance backup lights, I needed more light off to the sides especially when we go camping, now I I have 180 degrees of light in the back, 2 spots and 2 floods. Major amount of lumens out of such small lights, tucked up and away but angled such that nothing is blocking the beams.

 

[ranger4x]

Simple and free mod...removed the front plate and bracket. Yes we are technically supposed to have it in CA but haven't had one on a car or truck in over a decade. Looks 100x better to me

 

[Toto]

Too many hours. Swirl correction on front and back. Gave up for the door and bed sides. Threw graphene on it all. Good enough until November trips. I admit defeat by the detail. ?

Looks pretty good though now… ?

Hi, the AVS window deflectors... are those the smoke color? Thank you

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

Hi, the AVS window deflectors... are those the smoke color? Thank you

I believe so Toto. Low profile tape on not in channel.

 

[Toto]

I believe so Toto. Low profile tape on not in channel.

THank you. Have a good weekend

 

[PltFX4]

Got the new lug nuts...

 

[IdahoRanger]

Had rock chip repairs on the windshield. Got a silver dollar size one on Tuesday.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Dropped it off for Line-X this morning, just got the call that it's ready. Going to get it now.

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