What did you do to your Ranger today?

[ShapeShifter]

And a free load of concrete for a driveway, sidewalk or patio - for just good faith

You know, you may be on to something.....

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[Deleted User 38384]

½ way done. 4 more lights and a new switch panel.

 

[underwhelmed]

I’m having a CRS (can’t remember ?) moment…what is the user name of our resident Ford parts guy. I want to order the SC back seat delete parts and clean up my “back seat” area.

pulled these parts numbers from a previous post.

Well, using factory parts maybe out of reach. Over $500 for the parts, shipping and tax. Crazy for some plastic. Back panel alone $387! Need a new plan….

 

[Grumpaw]

Well, using factory parts maybe out of reach. Over $500 for the parts, shipping and tax. Crazy for some plastic. Back panel alone $387! Need a new plan….

There are only two parts, the back panel and the lower window trim piece.
Prices have gone up since I bought mine around 3 years ago....both parts ran right at $300.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Update on the road debris tire blowouts.

There is no damage to body, suspension, or wheels. TPS sensors all good. Its really pretty miraculous. Had two new Grabbers installed and put on rear. I didn't want to spend extra for a new set of 4 because I plan on replacing wheels and tires later this year. Hopefully I can get paid out by the cement truck company for two tires and it will be a wash.

If you do any serious rock crawling, I don't think I would trust the General Grabbers. The sidewalls appear to be kinda weak. Not good for crawling. Just an observation....

 

[underwhelmed]

Had the 70k s

There are only two parts, the back panel and the lower window trim piece.
Prices have gone up since I bought mine around 3 years ago....both parts ran right at $300.

i saw the plastic round trim pieces at $2 a piece, says ya need 4 ?

 

[Grumpaw]

Had the 70k s


i saw the plastic round trim pieces at $2 a piece, says ya need 4 ?

All they are are the plastic push pins.....for the same $8 bucks you can buy dozens of em on Amazon.
I have a bunch on hand in gray....it you ever buy the panels let me know....I'll send you 4 in the mail gratis.....

 

[OGMix376]

Update on the road debris tire blowouts.

There is no damage to body, suspension, or wheels. TPS sensors all good. Its really pretty miraculous. Had two new Grabbers installed and put on rear. I didn't want to spend extra for a new set of 4 because I plan on replacing wheels and tires later this year. Hopefully I can get paid out by the cement truck company for two tires and it will be a wash.

If you do any serious rock crawling, I don't think I would trust the General Grabbers. The sidewalls appear to be kinda weak. Not good for crawling. Just an observation....

Would that differ with load rating? I’ve seen grabbers with different load rating and sidewall ply. The prices fluctuates and sizes aren’t always available it seems.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Would that differ with load rating? I’ve seen grabbers with different load rating and sidewall ply. The prices fluctuates and sizes aren’t always available it seems.

Yes. The OEM Grabbers are Load Range C. Most light truck tires are C. The BFG KM2s on my Jeep crawler are Load Range E and I have repeatedly pinched those sidewalls on Sierra granite boulders while aired down to 10lbs.

My comment about the Grabbers sidewall looking thin was based on just looking at the damage, nothing more.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Yes. The OEM Grabbers are Load Range C. Most light truck tires are C. The BFG KM2s on my Jeep crawler are Load Range E and I have repeatedly pinched those sidewalls on Sierra granite boulders while aired down to 10lbs.

My comment about the Grabbers sidewall looking thin was based on just looking at the damage, nothing more.

Craigslist ad for that tire...

"Plenty of tread..."

 

[5thranger]

Hit a driveshaft lying on the freeway going about 65mph. Shredded both stock Grabbers.

Front tire

Rear tire

The driveshaft in question...

I saw the thing in a split second and swerved to avoid it, but both left tires hit just the yoke end and POW!

The shaft fell out of the cement truck parked on the left, that about a minute before I hit the shaft, obviously coasted to the spot where I pulled over.

I am lucky there is no apparent damage to my truck other than the tires. It's at a dealership now getting inspected and new tires.

Also, there were at least 5 other vehicles that got flat tires from it (green arrows). I didn't have a chance to get pics of them all.

Luckily no one was hurt or worse....

A great pay back to the ready-mix company would be if the drum was full and they could not get it unloaded and it turns into a big chunk.

 

[ShapeShifter]

A great pay back to the ready-mix company would be if the drum was full and they could not get it unloaded and it turns into a big chunk.

As a matter of fact, that was the case. It was 9 yards full and still spinning.

 

[KJRR]

Got the new shoes this morning. Grabber ATP, 265/70 R17.
Fills up the wheel wells a little better. No rubbing so far. Dam things are slippery when new and wet.
Damn NTB alignment guy was late so now I gotta go back for the alignment. At least they gave me a good discount on it.
Can't wait until the wife tries to get in. wonder if she'll notice the extra inch she needs to climb to get in. ?

 

[Bsenecal]

Got the new shoes this morning. Grabber ATP, 265/70 R17.
Fills up the wheel wells a little better. No rubbing so far. Dam things are slippery when new and wet.
Damn NTB alignment guy was late so now I gotta go back for the alignment. At least they gave me a good discount on it.
Can't wait until the wife tries to get in. wonder if she'll notice the extra inch she needs to climb to get in. ?

Looks good, oh and yes she will notice ?.
Brian

 

[ShapeShifter]

Got the new shoes this morning. Grabber ATP, 265/70 R17.
Fills up the wheel wells a little better. No rubbing so far. Dam things are slippery when new and wet.
Damn NTB alignment guy was late so now I gotta go back for the alignment. At least they gave me a good discount on it.
Can't wait until the wife tries to get in. wonder if she'll notice the extra inch she needs to climb to get in. ?

265/70 17 are the stock Tremor tire. What was on there before?

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