What did you do to your Ranger today?

[DukeCanBuildit]

Is that the AlCan Highway, 1920??

2020

The Alaska Highway is really something. From Dawson Creek in northeastern BC through Watson Lake, NWT to Whitehorse, YT and on to Delta Junction, AK. Built during WWII - seems someone was rightfully concerned that the Soviets might try to reclaim Alaska while all eyes were on Europe.

There’s another Alaska highway from Hyder, AK to Watson Lake through a corridor in northwestern BC. Ask me how I know…

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[TDStrong]

Replaced my stock wheels with some 18” wheels from a Bronco. Picks up a bolt the other day and found a set of 5 for $800. Fit great and improved the ride with the 255/70R 18s

 

[TxOTRRanger]

2020

The Alaska Highway is really something. From Dawson Creek in northeastern BC through Watson Lake, NWT to Whitehorse, YT and on to Delta Junction, AK. Built during WWII - seems someone was rightfully concerned that the Soviets might try to reclaim Alaska while all eyes were on Europe.

There’s another Alaska highway from Hyder, AK to Watson Lake through a corridor in northwestern BC. Ask me how I know…

Duke and Mel. It's funny both of you referencing the Alaska Highway aka the Al Can Highway. There is an episode of ROADKILL in season two or three in which Freiburger and Finnegan traveled the Alaska Highway in the ROADKILL 68 Ranchero.

 

[Ranger Mel]

Duke and Mel. It's funny both of you referencing the Alaska Highway aka the Al Can Highway. There is an episode of ROADKILL in season two or three in which Freiburger and Finnegan traveled the Alaska Highway in the ROADKILL 68 Ranchero.

When my wife was a kid her family drove a motorhome up to Alaska to deliver it then flew back. Drove from north Idaho to western Washington to pickup the motorhome, drove it up north and flew back to Seattle. Everyone was required to carry multiple spares I believe and needed to be self sufficient. This was about 1975. Wild country I'm sure.

 

[TxOTRRanger]

When my wife was a kid her family drove a motorhome up to Alaska to deliver it then flew back. Drove from north Idaho to western Washington to pickup the motorhome, drove it up north and flew back to Seattle. Everyone was required to carry multiple spares I believe and needed to be self sufficient. This was about 1975. Wild country I'm sure.

On the episode of ROADKILL when Freiburger and Finnegan made that run. The ROADKILL 68 Ranchero has the classic hot rod rake to it because it has air shocks in the back. Except that episode it sat like a pre runner with negative rake, because of the supplies that were in the bed. They drove from L A to Alaska.

 

[theprinceofsnj]

Busy day today. Took Twucktwea to the car wash. Then I finely put my 20 something bed box back in. I had taken it out so I could haul Edsel parts to the IEC convention. Taking a break. Might put on my FX2 stickers. Plus another sticker. Just added the stickers.

 

[Dr_Strangelove]

Saturday morning we ran out for some breakfast pastries and got the "low battery - remote functions disabled" message with the tinny-sounding chimes and I thought, "Well, maybe I had better plan for a new battery next weekend."

Battery had other plans! Yesterday morning nothing but a click. So I used many threads from this wonderful forum and the knowledge shared by members both past and present to get the battery swapped, reset BMS, and reset my auto driver's window.

Thank you team!

 

[anix]

Good ole maintenance day.

Removed the air dam on the front end and knocked out an oil change! Wiped down the engine bay and truck is looking nice and clean.

66k Miles, 2020 Lariat!

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

@anix ,

So, with the air dam removed, there’s a big ole gap that could allow sand, gravel, snow, mud, etc. to get up on top of your skid plate.

You should consider my Air Dam Delete/Mod to close that gap.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...-old-air-dam-to-fill-the-gap.8970/post-164588

All the cool kids are doing it and you get a free t-shirt!

 

[Doc]

Hi Scorp …

 

[AzScorpion]

Hi Scorp …

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Well, it’s Tuesday, so likely “making a run for the border”.

 

[AzScorpion]

Well, it’s Tuesday, so likely “making a run for the border”.

And we all know where he'll be shortly after.

 

[Figarou]

And we all know where he'll be shortly after.

 

[davidtg7123]

I was just thinking today how much DIY work I’ve done on this truck since buying it this winter. For reference, before this truck I’ve never even changed my own headlights before.
1. Tonneau
2. Additional tie down points installed in the bed
3. New low beams
4. Changed my oil and rotated my tires 2x
5. Changed the engine air filter
6. Changed the cabin air filter
7. Installed anti-rodent hardware cloth in the cabin and engine air intakes
8. Wolfhaus power outlet routed into the bed
9. LED bed lighting
10. Fitzstick dipstick

And this weekend I’ll be changing my spark plugs, changing the transmission fluid, and changing the DPFE sensor. Here’s to hoping that leads to a big improvement in ride quality.

Next projects on the list will be PPE pan, a new transmission filter, mud flaps, and a bed rack.

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