What do you NEED TO DO to your Ranger?

[AzScorpion]

Since I want to do UCAs and leaf springs later, should it all be done at once or are the eibachs fine going on on their own? Something I’ve wondered.

I’m still resisting the damper tho. Caveman brain.

I just did the Eibach and those made a world of difference in itself. I was thinking about doing the UCA's but the truck got totaled so that put a damper on that project. My Tremor suspension is much better than the Fx4 and while not as good as the Eibach is good enough for me now.

We'll have to work on that caveman brain. lol

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[Dr. Zaius]

Since I want to do UCAs and leaf springs later, should it all be done at once or are the eibachs fine going on on their own? Something I’ve wondered.

I’m still resisting the damper tho. Caveman brain.

Technically, you don't need the UCAs unless you can't get your alignment back in spec after the lift.

If you are doing serious off roading with the truck, then UCAs can potentially provide more travel.

That said, I don't do serious off roading with my truck and I have a set of Icon UCAs sitting in the garage because I got a good deal on them

 

[Glocker]

Please tell me more about your last bullet- Replace rubber door window trim.

Mine is absolutely thrashed from the CO sun. I've seen some products to scrub 'er back to normal. Did you try that before the replacement?

Mine is really beat up from the Florida sun. So I'm going to try these out:
https://a.co/d/c41lqRV

 

[Msfitoy]

I checked the tranny fluid/filter change and PPE install...oil changed...still need to do the brakes but they seem immortal...

 

[yuck6]

At about 110k thinking about doing a coolant drain and fill as well as break fluid. After watching some videos on the coolant, it was recommended to use a vacuum fill anyone here done this before. Haven’t started the research on the break fluid yet any advice for either of those.

 

[woodworker]

New rear drive shaft.

 

[TJC]

New rear drive shaft.

Installed yet?

 

[woodworker]

Installed yet?

Going in Tuesday morning. According to my service writer, it’s an OEM exact replacement. I figured the first one lasted over 148,000 so I’ll try another one.

 

[Titchadesh]

Now that I have Icon 2.5 coilovers installed on the front, time to button up the last weak point and replace the OE front stabilizers. I think it's kind of a miracle that I haven't snapped one yet given their plastic ends. I know the Mevotech TTXs are a solid choice, but decided to go with SuperPro's adjustable length kit because of the company's reputation for quality and also just so I can make sure the joints are in a neutral position. You can't do that with the Mevotechs.

I'm learning there are two ways to install--one with the wheel removed and the other with it on, both with their own pros and cons but I think I'm going to attempt to keep the wheel on first. I'd rather sacrifice working room than having to deal with manipulating the sway bar while jacked.

 

[Superspirit]

I need to install the jl audio amp I got for Christmas. And it's coming due for another oil change. Is so easy with the femco valve and hose, don't even have to drop the skid plate.

 

[woodworker]

Going in Tuesday morning. According to my service writer, it’s an OEM exact replacement. I figured the first one lasted over 148,000 so I’ll try another one.

It’s installed and the noise is gone. They even gave me a video post installation.

 

[Cmar]

Need to replace the roof console / sun glass holder, (will no longer lock up) and the four window trims that are literally crumbing, shitty materials, my son's Sana Fe that sits out in the same sun and is 5 years older has perfect window out side rubbers. Bit the bullet and ordered replacement parts extortionate prices, for something that has never failed in any other vehicle I've ever owned including previous Fords, I shouldn't have to, but what choice do it have. Will certainly influence my next vehicle choice.

 

[Markubis]

My 2020 has been throwing the BMS warnings about power management so I picked up a new battery this morning and will need to get that installed before I head back into work on Monday.

 

[Ranger Mel]

My 2020 has been throwing the BMS warnings about power management so I picked up a new battery this morning and will need to get that installed before I head back into work on Monday.

Mine was doing that last fall so new battery and that was fixed. I may have had the original Ford battery on my 2019.

 

[Titchadesh]

Had trans fluid drain/fill a year ago at the dealership when I hit 70K, I'm going to install PPE standard depth pan tomorrow and change the filter/gasket/filter seal while I'm down there. I know they are reusable, but who knows when I'll have all that opened up again. Mercon and Lubegard are at the ready

Installing a trans temp sensor also while I'm down there and I think most of the planning effort has been thinking through the wiring for all of that. Going to go thru the passenger side firewall grommet and work my way to the driver's side cabin fuse box at the kick panel. Have an Aeroforce gauge pod to fit into the existing air vent next to the windshield for it. I imagine getting the sensor all set up will take probably 5 times as long as the PPE pan/filter install

AND if I still have energy, I'll work in an oil change since it's been 3000 miles and I want to send a sample in. Wish me luck

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