What did you do to your Ranger today?

[ScarzRanger21(2.0)]

Noticed my skid plate hanging down when I changed the oil last weekend, one of the bolts had snapped. In trying to seat a new bolt and tighten things back up, I noticed the tow hook bracket was all bent out of shape and I couldn’t get it to line back up. Then it occurred to me that I haven’t removed the front skid plate since the accident I had last year. Instead of replacing the tow hook, the body shop must have forced the bracket back into place and called it good enough. Over time the bolt must have gotten worn out and snapped.

Looked online at parts and was shocked at how much OEM tow hooks cost. $125-$150 for ONE hook?! Took the opportunity to order an upgrade… Instead of replacing the factory hardware, I switched them both to offroad D-Ring style for roughly half the price. Came out to $80 for both instead of $150 for one.

While I was at it, I replaced the light bar on the grille guard since the last one took a rock on the freeway and stopped working shortly after. All in all, total cost was $110 and took about 30 mins to install both hooks and the light bar. Happy with the upgrade.

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[DukeCanBuildit]

Noticed my skid plate hanging down when I changed the oil last weekend, one of the bolts had snapped. In trying to seat a new bolt and tighten things back up, I noticed the tow hook bracket was all bent out of shape and I couldn’t get it to line back up. Then it occurred to me that I haven’t removed the front skid plate since the accident I had last year. Instead of replacing the tow hook, the body shop must have forced the bracket back into place and called it good enough. Over time the bolt must have gotten worn out and snapped.

Looked online at parts and was shocked at how much OEM tow hooks cost. $125-$150 for ONE hook?! Took the opportunity to order an upgrade… Instead of replacing the factory hardware, I switched them both to offroad D-Ring style for roughly half the price. Came out to $80 for both instead of $150 for one.

While I was at it, I replaced the light bar on the grille guard since the last one took a rock on the freeway and stopped working shortly after. All in all, total cost was $110 and took about 30 mins to install both hooks and the light bar. Happy with the upgrade.

Those shackles suit your setup nicely.

 

[RangerDanger617]

Hankook Dynapro ATMs off, Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 G018s on.

 

[Bsenecal]

Hankook Dynapro ATMs off, Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 G018s on.

Truck looks great!
What was the reason for the tire change?
Brian

 

[RangerDanger617]

Truck looks great!
What was the reason for the tire change?
Brian

Thanks! Had the original tires for just under 36k miles. Rear right tire failed the other day. pics are a couple posts up. The ATMs are discontinued and I figured I might as well get something good. The dealer recommended me Kelly Safari tires and didn't feel right for the price they were asking so I went elsewhere.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I have had the Coastal Offroad rear bumper for quite some time but I bought it second hand and it didn't have the swing outs. I tried using a hitch swing out carrier but the spare was about 2" too far out and I couldn't close my garage door with the spare on. A local buddy is selling his Ranger and he agreed to trade me CO rear bumpers, his having the swing outs.

Best part, the gamble paid off and I can fit in the garage still.

It's a used bumper so there is some clean up to do. The driver side is a jerry can holder. Two problems with it: 1. I have the Long Range tank and don't need additional fuel and 2. I can't close the door with it on. I think I am going to mount my Maxtrax on it, but that will take some additional fab to make the mounts fit.

I will take some time to sand down the surface rust and spray a fresh coat of Steel-It.

 

[MrBusses]

Put mine to use on Saturday, did the Ocala tread lightly trail. It was a jeep badge run but all trucks were welcome. Got to test out some new gear also, rhino usa tire deflators works amazingly as did the sway bar disconnects those came off super easy but it was raining after the ride so I waited until Sunday in my garage to reinstall. My gmrs antenna got knocked off 30min into the ride so I just laid it on my hood but it's fixsd5and more secure now. And my arb dyi portable air compressor worked great 6 minutes to reinflate all 4 tires.

Sunday I also gave it a wash and wax to clean up some pinstripes

 

[jflogerzi]

Finally added the FX4 bash plate. Had to order the FP red tow hooks. They mentioned the FX2 is supposed to have tow hooks with the mounting tabs for the FX4 bash plate. Nope they gave me the basic ones.... stupid COVID

 

[IdahoRanger]

Finally added the FX4 bash plate. Had to order the FP red tow hooks. They mentioned the FX2 is supposed to have tow hooks with the mounting tabs for the FX4 bash plate. Nope they gave me the basic ones.... stupid COVID

Came out nice Jeff.

 

[dozxab]

Well, I joined the club. Changed the transmission filter, fluid and pan (Mishimoto +2 qt) and installed the Fitzstick and the obligatory Lubegard. Also, front and rear diff and transfer case fluid. TBH, it was yesterday and today. Hey, I am getting old. Glad I did it now, my body hurts. Like Ma used to say, “Old age ain’t for sissies”. Truck is 3 + years old and 28000 miles. Transmission fluid wasn’t terrible but definitely brown. Added the FitzStick too. Much easier to refill. Now that I have a drain plug, it should be a lot easier next time.

 

[underwhelmed]

Had the Powerstop Z36 towing brake kit installed today. Already seems better!

It’ll get a 1200 mile test the next few days. Through the Appalachians up into SW PA to tour Falling Waters home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. A bucket list item for me. Then spend weekend chasing Smallmouth Bass with a buddy in Western Maryland then home through the Appalachians.

It should be a great test for the new rotors and pads!i

 

[TxOTRRanger]

Had the Powerstop Z36 towing brake kit installed today. Already seems better!

It’ll get a 1200 mile test the next few days. Through the Appalachians up into SW PA to tour Falling Waters home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. A bucket list item for me. Then spend weekend chasing Smallmouth Bass with a buddy in Western Maryland then home through the Appalachians.

It should be a great test for the new rotors and pads!i

Sounds like a Fun road trip and a good test for your new brakes on your truck.
Happy and Safe Travels Driver!

 

[MrBusses]

Put my badge on, this one came from a jeep that was traded in and I added the ford logo. I do have another one on order from https://badgerated.com/

 

[Jmarler]

I added these blind spot mirrors. Its hard for me to notice the blis light. Im always coming across someone in my blind spot. Auto zone had it on clearance for $2 a pair. I was about to pay $11

I watched a ranger raptor review awhile back and the guy put these on in the exact spot. I tried other locations but I like that spot better. Its about the same if put it lower outer.

 

[jflogerzi]

had a local detailer give the truck a spa day both inside and out

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