My 98 XLT 4.0 4x4 has 146K on the clock and still as reliable as when left showroom. I'd have no doubts about a road ...   Sat Aug 24th, 2019 01:28 am

Thanks for the suggestions folks. Got the KYBs & put them on on Tuesday.  What a difference. She's definitely firmer and handles the holes & bumps ...   Fri Jul 27th, 2018 05:18 pm

Based on all I read here and the other research I've done {...thanks for pointing me in the right direction folks.......}I just pulled the trigger ...   Thu Jul 19th, 2018 10:48 pm

I like the KG5493s.  Good reviews and good for my usage. If I want to tow something heavy, I'll call my son with the {UGLY!} '14 ...   Thu Jul 19th, 2018 01:11 am

Are these what y'all are talking about? https://www.amazon.com/KYB-344396-Excel-G-Gas-Shock/dp/B000C44CK8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 ...   Wed Jul 18th, 2018 11:57 pm

A couple of folks have given pos reviews of the ExcelG's.  I'll check them out. Again, thanks folks......just wanna have lil Red ready for Fall/Winter because ...   Wed Jul 18th, 2018 11:42 pm

Thanks Scrambler.....I agree....a PITA, besides I don't haul heavy so I wasn't going to go with coil-overs. As for the wrenching....I or my son {...I'm a ...   Wed Jul 18th, 2018 01:37 pm

Scrambler82 wrote: New shocks helped my truck ride better, also, I found I needed two different length shocks; stopped my Bounce Steering ! Different lengths?  Is that ...   Tue Jul 17th, 2018 08:33 pm

Today? Drove her! Today?  My son did both upstream O2s and plugs for me.  What a wonderful thing.....140K on the clock and original factory O2s & ...   Sun Jun 17th, 2018 10:34 pm

Scrambler82 wrote: You are still talking Ranger Mirrors, correct ? The 06 Mirrors are almost a bolt on, some of the 06 Mounting points need to be ...   Mon May 7th, 2018 12:06 am

RCR4V3N wrote: There are several write-ups on the 06+ mirror upgrade. All you will need are basic hand tools and a Dremel with cutoff wheel. I have ...   Sun May 6th, 2018 10:02 pm

Thanks Mike! How big of a PITA were they to swap and what mods {if any} am I looking at? I mean...I have a welder and a ...   Sat May 5th, 2018 11:26 pm

I miss my ol' '99 F150 mirrors {black, kinda oblong/pear-shaped.....} and was wondering if there's any info out there about putting them on my '98 ...   Fri May 4th, 2018 10:52 pm

Tsquare wrote: JAMMAN wrote: ShovelheadKevin wrote: Home-made mesh install. Bird Catchers :) Fiberglass and resin will allow the rebuild of a grill. I caught a few quail at 70mph on a ...   Tue Apr 24th, 2018 10:34 pm

JAMMAN wrote: ShovelheadKevin wrote: Home-made mesh install. Bird Catchers :) Radiator saver. ;) ...   Mon Apr 23rd, 2018 09:12 pm

It'll do for now. ;) ...   Mon Apr 23rd, 2018 06:34 pm

Home-made mesh install. ...   Mon Apr 23rd, 2018 06:31 pm

Finished the re-do of my front grille. Decided to put mesh behind it.....that was fun. ;) I'll say this....I LOVE GOOP automotive! :D ...   Mon Apr 23rd, 2018 06:30 pm

If you want fuel economy, buy a Honda not a Ranger. lol I've had a couple of dual-tank F150s and if I decide to drive to ...   Wed Apr 4th, 2018 01:07 am

My 98 XLT 4.0 4x4 ext cab has been great so far. My only real knock against the 98 is that it doesn't have the 3rd ...   Tue Apr 3rd, 2018 11:54 am

My '99 F150 {first & only vehicle I ever bought brand new!}. Also, our dirt karting peanut gallery. ;) ...   Sun Apr 1st, 2018 05:28 pm

My 80 80" Shovelhead FXLR custom......aka: the Bitch. ;) ...   Sun Apr 1st, 2018 05:26 pm

My old 86 Bronco @ Lanier Speedway. 3" lift, 33" Discoverers, 5.0 w/mods and fun! ...   Sun Apr 1st, 2018 05:21 pm

Just a lil 600+ HP 351 Cleveland. ;-) Have another truck in the stable {a MOPAR w/360} but a wreck in Nov. is the reason for ...   Tue Mar 13th, 2018 01:25 am

Well, it looks like my old racing partner Rusty and I are gonna be back teamed up this year....for the first time in over 10 ...   Mon Mar 12th, 2018 08:15 pm

black06xlt wrote: ...... the slut I put an optima red top battery in the old girl I'll bet that really turned the old gal on! ...   Wed Feb 28th, 2018 07:42 pm

Kinda like our weather here in Ga.  If you don't like it now....give it a couple of hours. ;) ...   Tue Feb 27th, 2018 09:18 pm

Go Bubba Wallace! #making43greatagain **And pretty new headlights. ;) ** ...   Tue Feb 27th, 2018 08:15 pm

Go Dawgs! ...   Tue Feb 27th, 2018 08:14 pm