What has been the most useful mod you've installed? Or most useful upgrade?

[Hubcap91]

Diamondback HD by far. They are expensive and the look isn't for everyone but worth every penny imo.

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[Cavebat87]

My Favorite mods are Ford performance tune and Ford performance exhaust!

 

[Thephuture316]

Mine is a combo of two. XLT cluster upgrade from the base STX cluster then added the Terrain Management switch so now I have the Terrain Management feature.

What you can add terrain management?

 

[HTX1811]

What you can add terrain management?

If you have a 4x4, XLT cluster, and FORScan, yes. Not the terrain control or whatever it’s called.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/terrain-management-upgrade.4901/page-29#post-207838

 

[Ugly_Betty]

Got a link for that? I could use one or two. I thought 2020 was bad but 2021 is heading in that direction already. ?

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[MagLariat]

Thanks for all the replies. Added a few more parts to my list of potential upgrades.

 

[MagLariat]

Honestly it will all depend on what you plan to do with your truck. Are you wanting a dependable daily driver? Do you want the fastest Ranger in the world? Do you want to go Offroad or are you staying on the pavement? These are things you need to consider.

Now you might ask what I did that I really found useful. Well I do have a few answers too that as well. If I remember correctly the first useful thing I did was put in drop in led bulbs for the headlights. Obvious reasons here. Second was the led bed light kit from Ford. I love it because it lights the bed up so well at night and you dont have to go into the cab and hit the third light switch. After that was the lift and tires. I go Offroad so good tires and clearance was in my favor. I am also able to tow at full capacity if I want. After that I got the tow tune(and performance tunes) from Livernois. Besides reliable power gains I was able to correct the speedometer and get the transmission temp gauge. And last but not least(the real first thing done) ford rubber floor Matt's for the truck..... I live in Colorado and deal with snow so it makes since.

Hope this helps!!

Plan is to keep the truck as a daily driver. No plans on any major off-roading... yet. I have added some small quality of life upgrades like All Weather mats, dampener, center console tray and bug deflector. Seems like there isn't too much more I could add that would make the truck more functional for my daily driving.

 

[Frenchy]

Plan is to keep the truck as a daily driver. No plans on any major off-roading... yet. I have added some small quality of life upgrades like All Weather mats, dampener, center console tray and bug deflector. Seems like there isn't too much more I could add that would make the truck more functional for my daily driving.

You can still go Offroad in your truck and keep it a daily driver. The Old Man EMU lift woth the 265/70-17 inch tires is still able to be ised as a daily and a truck(not going ridiculous on height) and be able to go many places off road as you chose. Does that mean you should buy that kit tires in that size? Well....... Only if you feel it is the right fit for you but here is my truck so you have an idea at least.

 

[MagLariat]

You can still go Offroad in your truck and keep it a daily driver. The Old Man EMU lift woth the 265/70-17 inch tires is still able to be ised as a daily and a truck(not going ridiculous on height) and be able to go many places off road as you chose. Does that mean you should buy that kit tires in that size? Well....... Only if you feel it is the right fit for you but here is my truck so you have an idea at least.

Thanks for the info and for sharing the photos. I really like the look of those tires on the truck.

 

[Frenchy]

Thanks for the info and for sharing the photos. I really like the look of those tires on the truck.

No problem, and remember its your truck and you should make it the way you want it.... As long as there is no boss lady to worry about that is!!!!

 

[Frenchy]

Something I should add is the picture's of the bed lights I added. Here is the difference between the third brake vs the bed lights from Ford Accessories!!

 

[GitRDone]

I have purchased a lot of items for my Ranger (step rails, bed mat, floor mats, intake scoop, console box, cubby liners, tie downs, and yes, the much loved and maligned tailgate damper), but those are accessories, not mods. Best mod was this utility platform I built for the rear of my SC. More usable space now for my cargo and the dogs love it.

 

[Larrykime]

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Got one, Cheapest mod yet, brings a smile to everyone that sees it. Thank you for the great, fun idea.

 

[hughesjv]

Sanity saver. Works great.

For the passenger seat?

 

[RangerAJS]

I think you’ll find the “most useful” mods are the convenience-related items that Ranger owners are using everyday as well as items that help protect their trucks.

Things like:

• Tailgate dampers
• Mud flaps
• Bed mats
• Swing out tool boxes
• Console dividers
• Floor liners
• Bug deflectors

Some folks might not consider them to be modifications but I think they fit the broader category we refer to as “mods”. I don’t have all of these items but I still think they are very useful and worth considering for your truck.

Other mods to improve street or off-road performance or those that give the owner the ”look” they want for their truck also deserve mention. Of course, these depend on how you’ll be using your truck.

Have fun making your truck your own and don’t forget to ask Dave (@AzScorpion) about his “KOOL” t-shirt offer!

You listed the Ranger 5G starter pack! ?? got all those add ons. Now for the more serious stuff....2 inch level kit and tuner.

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