What did you do to your Ranger today?

[5G Dan-O]

I added KILMAT to the back panel.
Driving is even quieter now.

This was an in-progress pic before I hit all the missing pieces here and there. It's not show perfect since it's all covered up by the carpet panel.

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[DukeCanBuildit]

What flares are those? And the side steps? They look great!

Thanks very much Preston. They are Bushwacker Bolt-on Style Fender Flares and Westin HDX Drop Nerf Steps.

Here’s a helpful tip…if a member has a Showcase, it will show at the bottom of their profile. Most Showcases will list all the mods, accessories, suspension, wheel and tire specs. That number “1” in mine links to my Showcase.

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

I added KILMAT to the back panel.
Driving is even quieter now.

This was an in-progress pic before I hit all the missing pieces here and there. It's not show perfect since it's all covered up by the carpet panel.

SCab or SCrew ? How is the vent noise ?

 

[subquark]

Thanks very much Preston. They are Bushwacker Bolt-on Style Fender Flares and Westin HDX Drop Nerf Steps.

Here’s a helpful tip…if a member has a Showcase, it will show at the bottom of their profile. Most Showcases will list all the mods, accessories, suspension, wheel and tire specs. That number “1” in mine links to my Showcase.

"Westin HDX Drop Nerf Steps" for the win! I like them because they seem to be about the lowest step out there. At first I was a bit "meh" on the look, but it's grown on me and, most importantly, they work well for my hulking stature and my wife's bum leg. Surefooted and easy to "find" when stepping out. But pricey, no doubt about that (stainless steel ones are $$).

Installation tip, if you have a beverage belly like I do, jack up the truck and place it a few inches higher on jack stands. I could have rolled around on a mechanics dolly rather than slide out at the front and back of the steps. I'm sure it was entertaining for the neighbors!

 

[RedDakooter05]

"Westin HDX Drop Nerf Steps" for the win! I like them because they seem to be about the lowest step out there. At first I was a bit "meh" on the look, but it's grown on me and, most importantly, they work well for my hulking stature and my wife's bum leg. Surefooted and easy to "find" when stepping out. But pricey, no doubt about that (stainless steel ones are $$).

Installation tip, if you have a beverage belly like I do, jack up the truck and place it a few inches higher on jack stands. I could have rolled around on a mechanics dolly rather than slide out at the front and back of the steps. I'm sure it was entertaining for the neighbors!

I got stuck under the frame on my 08 colorado years ago.

Legit had a panic attack and nobody around to "save" me. haha... good times.

 

[alan0614]

Always wanted a bed slide despite never needing a use for it. For now, grunting and accidentally opening my fuel door with my gut whilst reaching into the bed will suffice.

@RedDakooter05 Quite the mental image.

Dang! That looks really nice and very handy! Crud, I better summon all my will power ...

@subquark It seems this is what the forum is all about, helping each other spend money.

That thing is really cool- unfortunately I have the Swing out toolbox behind the wheel well that I couldn't open with that.

@dano42 Yeah, would be awesome if they did work with the Bedslide.

I like they idea, not the loss of 4.5 inches of height, nor the extra +70lbs of load for it.

2 tarps, rope and some lube, and aside from the mess, it's a win-win.

@ControlNode It's not for everyone for sure, I doubt I'll miss the extra room. Sounds like you have a good plan of your own.

 

[Ds_2020Ranger]

Not nec done to the Ranger, but done to parts that will be going on the ranger.

Installed some extended wheel studs into some new front hubs for the ranger.

 

[5G Dan-O]

SCab or SCrew ? How is the vent noise ?

SCrew
I'm sure there's some but the level of outside noise has dropped substantially with this application.

 

[Hooker47]

Not real sure where to post this but I wanted to ask anyways...
So I have the Sync 3 Lite 4in screen and I wanted to upgrade to the 8in screen. Does anyone know if a new bezel and navigation APIM will be a simple plug n play or will I need something else like a harness etc to make this work?

The pic is the system I want.

 

[micl9]

Started to install the hardware and run the wires to add Adaptive Cruise to my RANGER. Next free weekend I will install the new steering wheel switches and tap into the harness.
Then the FORScan fun starts!
Props go to @CHrisin and @daczone over in THIS thread for blazing the trail!

 

[TheDo114]

not super Ranger oriented other than I drove mine 100 miles round trip for full front late 2nd gen raptor Control arms and spindle for dirt cheap. I will be throwing it into my 2nd gen Expedition. I LOVE how ford makes things so easily interchangeable between makes and models. Ranger will get same treatment once I'm able to find a set of bronco lowers.

Got a full pic of the expedition?

 

[OFC Ranger]

The curse of custom fabrication strikes again. As usual it takes about three revisions of an idea for me to finally arrive at something that looks like it's going to turn out acceptable.

I did not even make it through the completion of the 2nd revision before I decided to move on to the 3rd.

 

[TVRangerSTX]

The curse of custom fabrication strikes again. As usual it takes about three revisions of an idea for me to finally arrive at something that looks like it's going to turn out acceptable.

I did not even make it through the completion of the 2nd revision before I decided to move on to the 3rd.

That looks factory- made, or maybe nicer! Wow...

 

[OFC Ranger]

That looks factory- made, or maybe nicer! Wow...

We'll see once the pieces of the puzzle are assembled and it's installed in place. lol

 

[Venom_z89]

Got a full pic of the expedition?

haven't installed them on it yet. But front suspension wise it's same as an 11th gen f150 which I did to mine already. I'll post a pic of that and one other expedition I seen for sale with similar swap.

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