What did you do to your Ranger today?

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Hi Folks,

I scrapped my Ranger with my Recycle bin when my wife parked the Nautilus too close to center of the garage as she just cannot get the lazer parker centered for her CUV.......Sigh.

A couple swipes with a microfiber cloth cleaned off the abrasion....Sheesh...

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Bryan, See all the fun you're missing when you don't drive you Ranger a lot. lol Glad you're finally getting your level and tires I know you've wanted them for a while now. Cant wait to see them installed! :like:
Amen to that. I dropped it off tonight and was talking to the service guy and mentioned I've been trying to do this for almost a year and a half.

And I drive it - that's how the winder got broked. :LOL:
 

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What is grille is that? Looks to be DIY/Custom made. I like it a lot.
Looks like Laser X, but still plastic and not metal. (haha those guys want $700 for a mesh metal grill)
 


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With a tear in my eye (Wish the Tremor/Ranger raptor wheels came with less positive offset) i took off my tremor wheels and replaced them with RTR tech 6 wheels (17x9, +30) with Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70/17

Absolutely love the look of this, and stop n go feels pretty much the same. Nitto lists these as 57lbs on their website but FEDEX listed them as 54lbs. So not that much of an increase over stock grabbers, and the wheels weigh slightly less.

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With a tear in my eye (Wish the Tremor/Ranger raptor wheels came with less positive offset) i took off my tremor wheels and replaced them with RTR tech 6 wheels (17x9, +30) with Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70/17

Absolutely love the look of this, and stop n go feels pretty much the same. Nitto lists these as 57lbs on their website but FEDEX listed them as 54lbs. So not that much of an increase over stock grabbers, and the wheels weigh slightly less.

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That's sharp i have been looking at the RTR wheels. I think they just got out on my wish list.
 

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That's sharp i have been looking at the RTR wheels. I think they just got out on my wish list.
Yeah was lookin at wheels for a while, but couldnt find many that sort of matched the Tremor wheels. Friend directed me to these and i was sold.
They do have a somewhat gritty texture, also wish they were more of a shiny grey vs a dull grey, but close enough.
 

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Hmmm, if you mean this one: https://www.stage3motorsports.com/6315831-19-20-ranger-t-rex-laser-x-black-grille-stock-badge.html then no, the honeycomb is behind the frame. I ask because it’s what I attempted to do on mine, yet on the EU version the grille is so much more complex, a lot of cutting would be needed.
So, I started cutting after my last email. It's something that I've contemplated for a year or more, but never ventured deeper, given the destructive way of this mod and the fact that the grill is so hard to remove. Anyway, picture time.

It's not final, there are more fixing points to add and make the mesh fully stick to the frame. Initially I wanted to go in one piece mesh, but cutting the already present mesh and bending into shape was not really an option. I am actually glad that I did it like below, as it looks like it's intended. The mesh is also not 100% same as the already present on the side one, so going with one level deeper was my choice.

For my vehicle there are options to have something similar to the raptor grill (which in OEM form will not fit mine) but I did not like the lack of depth of the aftermarket options, like this one.
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Now, I have something unique and I am very happy with the outcome but please share an opinion if you think otherwise.

I have the option to attach the emblem, which I do not prefer or to add F.O.R.D. letters, but I actually prefer the badge-less look. Hints are welcomed!

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So, I started cutting after my last email. It's something that I've contemplated for a year or more, but never ventured deeper, given the destructive way of this mod and the fact that the grill is so hard to remove. Anyway, picture time.

It's not final, there are more fixing points to add and make the mesh fully stick to the frame. Initially I wanted to go in one piece mesh, but cutting the already present mesh and bending into shape was not really an option. I am actually glad that I did it like below, as it looks like it's intended. The mesh is also not 100% same as the already present on the side one, so going with one level deeper was my choice.

For my vehicle there are options to have something similar to the raptor grill (which in OEM form will not fit mine) but I did not like the lack of depth of the aftermarket options, like this one.
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Now, I have something unique and I am very happy with the outcome but please share an opinion if you think otherwise.

I have the option to attach the emblem, which I do not prefer or to add F.O.R.D. letters, but I actually prefer the badge-less look. Hints are welcomed!

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I like it! It has a sporty look to it.
 

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So, I started cutting after my last email. It's something that I've contemplated for a year or more, but never ventured deeper, given the destructive way of this mod and the fact that the grill is so hard to remove. Anyway, picture time.

It's not final, there are more fixing points to add and make the mesh fully stick to the frame. Initially I wanted to go in one piece mesh, but cutting the already present mesh and bending into shape was not really an option. I am actually glad that I did it like below, as it looks like it's intended. The mesh is also not 100% same as the already present on the side one, so going with one level deeper was my choice.

For my vehicle there are options to have something similar to the raptor grill (which in OEM form will not fit mine) but I did not like the lack of depth of the aftermarket options, like this one.
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Now, I have something unique and I am very happy with the outcome but please share an opinion if you think otherwise.

I have the option to attach the emblem, which I do not prefer or to add F.O.R.D. letters, but I actually prefer the badge-less look. Hints are welcomed!

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You are braver than me! I like the clean look without the overdone raptor look letters.
 

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Day one with the new Tremor!!! His name is Quake and he is a Lariat Tremor, Rapid Red. Already had a pile of gear and got most of it installed.

Rokblokz F/R mud flaps (standard size - black logo)
Bakflip X4S rolling tonneau
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Ford Performance black chrome door sill covers
DeeZee tailgate damper (waiting for my membership card and t-shirt)

Still to install
Wolf Haus bed power adapter
Trailer Brake Controller (Ford)
PIAA A pillar mount lights

Woohoo!!!! SOOOOOOO HAPPY!!!!
 

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Day one with the new Tremor!!! His name is Quake and he is a Lariat Tremor, Rapid Red. Already had a pile of gear and got most of it installed.

Rokblokz F/R mud flaps (standard size - black logo)
Bakflip X4S rolling tonneau
BedRug full liner
Ford Performance black chrome door sill covers
DeeZee tailgate damper (waiting for my membership card and t-shirt)

Still to install
Wolf Haus bed power adapter
Trailer Brake Controller (Ford)
PIAA A pillar mount lights

Woohoo!!!! SOOOOOOO HAPPY!!!!
The wait is over CJ, Welcome to the club! lol ?



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