What did you do to your Ranger today?

[5thranger]

Snagged some EGR fender flares and started to paint them with duplicolor J7 Magnetic Metallic grey to match the OEM trim pieces. Shout-out to the painting tutorials here, were helpful in dialing in technique.

These will help coverage for +2" wheel spacers, need those to relocate bypass shocks outside the frame.

Could've done better with the clear coat on the spoiler, but first time is always off a bit. Top right corner is a little heavy on the clear coat, but I'm no Van Gogh, just tryin to make it look a little nicer than black. Doubt anyone but me will notice with it being above your head.

Just be sure to use the adhesion promoter on anything plastic.

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[COblue]

Just be sure to use the adhesion promoter on anything plastic.

Yup, 2 coats duplicolor adhesive promoter, 2 coats paint, and the same for clear coat.

I got a little heavy handed with the clear on the spoiler, but the fender is better so I'm learning ?


Also added a super custom exhaust tip, reused the unneeded adapter from the CVF downpipe (for those without flex pipes) and bolted it up. Does a better job pushing the exhaust away from under the truck. Very fancy, very cheap.

 

[MrBusses]

Installed bds crash bars today to stop the tire rub. Whole job took about 45 minutes, benefits of being a ford senior master technician with access to all the tools and a lift. Only did the fronts, rear has plenty of clearance. Also took off the little mud guards under the front bumper.

Downside to having the wheels poke out from the fender is truck gets dirty a lot faster.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Also have their Safe Pilot app that tracks (God forbid!) my driving habits (such as braking and phone use) which I can get up to a 30% discount on the insurance premium with a good score.

We did this with Safeco last year. We managed to eek out an 18% discount. More importantly though, Safeco scored me as a better driver than my wife. That's worth more than any discount you can offer.

 

[Michel Jeanneau]

500 miles in just over 8 hrs...and 23MPG!

 

[KNI]

I did nothing. The damn Raptor is still sitting at the dealers yard, waiting for new engine.

 

[COblue]

Installed bds crash bars today to stop the tire rub. Whole job took about 45 minutes, benefits of being a ford senior master technician with access to all the tools and a lift. Only did the fronts, rear has plenty of clearance. Also took off the little mud guards under the front bumper.

Downside to having the wheels poke out from the fender is truck gets dirty a lot faster.

I should do this today...been spraying the bolts with wd40. Did you need heat to get them loose?

 

[MrBusses]

I should do this today...been spraying the bolts with wd40. Did you need heat to get them loose?

Nope, 15mm ratchet wrench to break free then 1/4in Milwaukee e- ratchet to rip them out..

I took the 3 nuts off the bumper mounts and just pulled the bumper away and the bars came right out.

 

[COblue]

Nope, 15mm ratchet wrench to break free then 1/4in Milwaukee e- ratchet to rip them out..

I took the 3 nuts off the bumper mounts and just pulled the bumper away and the bars came right out.

That's the motivation I needed to hear ?

 

[RedDakooter05]

Attempted to change my frontiers oil. Couldn't find my filter removal tool.
Spent 30 seconds looking then said hell with this and went back in my house.


Yep, I am a highly motivated individual.

 

[Grumpaw]

Attempted to change my frontiers oil. Couldn't find my filter removal tool.
Spent 30 seconds looking then said hell with this and went back in my house.


Yep, I am a highly motivated individual.

Silly....it's probably next to your 5 point 10 mm socket !!!

 

[Cabose-1]

After 2 yrs 3 mnths 56k miles. Replaced the battery.

 

[COblue]

After 2 yrs 3 mnths 56k miles. Replaced the battery.

I'm sure I just jinxed myself (BMS alert did go off a month ago), but I'm still on the original battery, 4 years old & 60k miles.

Might be more serious about charging it this winter.

 

[MXGOLF]

Lucille will be 4 years old January 2nd and I am on my same battery. I hope she lasts through the winter and summer. I only have 19,000 miles on her. I just got my Raptor/Tremor rim for my spare and had Americas Tire mount it with a new Cooper AT3 tire and once or if it ever stops raining will change it with the stock spare tire and rim.

 

[bsr956]

Under the watchful eye of my assistant, full detail inside & out. I've spent so much time doing Helene recovery Ruby has not been getting much attention. PLEASE don't forget about western NC, eastern TN and the other areas affected by the storm! There's years of work to be done.

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