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The Lounge > Interior parts for cop cars (12 replies - 4685 views)

Their competition is Havis: https://www.havis.com/ ...   Sat Sep 3rd, 2022 09:47 pm

General Technical Questions > No AC. Need some help please (9 replies - 9653 views)

The system holds vacuum, should not be a leak. Your pressure readings do look like a bad/clogged orifice tube, so may be a leak/open between ...   Wed Sep 11th, 2019 09:43 pm

Electrical Tech > AC PROBLEM (10 replies - 9229 views)

Troubleshooting steps per the Workshop Manual: 1) The A/C is inoperative/does not operate correctly. Possible causes; fuse, A/C control relay, circuit open/short, A/C cycling switch, A/C ...   Wed Sep 11th, 2019 08:33 pm

4 Cylinder Gasoline > Clutch Replacement (53 replies - 41889 views)

As far as fluid, the manual calls for MERCON ATF, but you can use any ATF meeting Ford specification XT-2-QDX or -DDX. It does list ...   Sun Aug 25th, 2019 08:19 pm

General Ranger Discussion > Price your new dream 2019 Ranger (20 replies - 23526 views)

The closest I could build one like my 04 with the comes to $29,530; XLT Supercab 4x2, no options. Sad considering I paid under $14k ...   Wed Aug 15th, 2018 10:18 am

Member's Projects Showcase > Second Chance (20 replies - 17766 views)

I cleaned up the valve covers and attempted to paint them with PlastiKote Engine Enamel. It did not turn out well the first time. This ...   Fri May 11th, 2018 07:58 pm

Suspension Tech > Front end parts replacement (45 replies - 39400 views)

"Redneck" experience for the win ...   Fri May 11th, 2018 02:06 pm

Electrical Tech > For the electrical wizards... buggman ne (20 replies - 18388 views)

The issue is the circuits are controlled by the switch position (off-accessory-run-start). Your best bet is to get an aftermarket voltage sensing relay that activates ...   Wed May 9th, 2018 08:50 am

Exterior Tech > Projector Headlights - LED vs HIDs - HEL (54 replies - 51813 views)

In the simplest terms, lumens are how much light is generated; lux is how well it lights up the surface. Lumens are raw power, lux ...   Sun May 6th, 2018 09:01 pm

Exterior Tech > F150 mirrors on 1998 XLT? (24 replies - 21516 views)

There are several write-ups on the 06+ mirror upgrade. All you will need are basic hand tools and a Dremel with cutoff wheel. ...   Sun May 6th, 2018 08:49 pm

The Lounge > Ford Kills These Five Cars.... (1 reply - 2721 views)

Ford stated that their buyers like outdoor activities and prefer cross overs/SUVs. They then tried to site GM's reduction in car production as the segment ...   Thu May 3rd, 2018 10:44 am

The Lounge > AAARRRGHHH Birds (8 replies - 7482 views)

Nap instead of taking lunch. Thats what I do. ...   Fri Apr 27th, 2018 07:55 am

General Technical Questions > Optimal finish for a pulley (12 replies - 12774 views)

The back of the belt will want the smoothest finish possible. ...   Tue Apr 24th, 2018 03:18 pm

General Technical Questions > Caliper differences? (2 replies - 4472 views)

Looking at the A-1 parts, it appears the mounting bracket is the difference. The calipers themselves are are equal. ...   Tue Apr 24th, 2018 10:01 am

Electrical Tech > ABS light coming on intermittently. (18 replies - 17277 views)

What fluid did you use in the rear? Its probably a long shot (a very long shot), but the difference in magnetic properties could cause ...   Thu Apr 19th, 2018 06:12 pm

Interior Tech > Is it just me... rearview mirror (12 replies - 12019 views)

CBB9M wrote: ^^^^ Next time a rock flies up and takes out the windshield (thought for sure this was going to be winter it would happen), ...   Thu Apr 19th, 2018 10:40 am

Interior Tech > Is it just me... rearview mirror (12 replies - 12019 views)

You need to make sure the button and the windshield are clean! No old glue, no chemicals from glass cleaners. Scrape with a stainless razor ...   Sat Apr 14th, 2018 05:40 pm

General Ranger Discussion > Check engine light. (19 replies - 15879 views)

No Rangers came with a maintenance reminder system. The 99% of the time, an evap leak is a loose fuel cap. ...   Sat Apr 14th, 2018 05:34 pm

Drivetrain Tech > Downshifting (21 replies - 18165 views)

Like Tsquare said, it's more then likely the synchronizers. Third is normally the first to go in the M5ROD because of the distance from second ...   Fri Apr 13th, 2018 10:49 pm

The Lounge > General Chat Thread (1096 replies - 762011 views)

I think its time for some people to upgrade: https://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_111809_130000000.jpg (also in chrome) ...   Wed Apr 11th, 2018 06:10 pm

General Ranger Discussion > What did you do to your Ranger today? (2795 replies - 1644957 views)

Mike69 wrote: Drove it to work & home today, no p/s leak, but now I have a weird shimmy at certain times even when going straight ...   Mon Apr 9th, 2018 03:53 pm

The Lounge > General Chat Thread (1096 replies - 762011 views)

Should, the beds were the same 93-2011 ...   Mon Apr 9th, 2018 11:56 am

Exterior Tech > Projector Headlights - LED vs HIDs - HEL (54 replies - 51813 views)

A little copy + paste from that other site lol My measurement is 103mm from the bulb seat to the lens. The issue I've read from ...   Fri Apr 6th, 2018 07:45 pm

Member's Projects Showcase > Second Chance (20 replies - 17766 views)

New valve covers came in today, with gaskets and hardware! https://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_061830_460000000.jpghttps://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_061830_470000001.jpghttps://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_061830_480000002.jpg ...   Fri Apr 6th, 2018 06:33 pm

General Ranger Discussion > What did you do to your Ranger today? (2795 replies - 1644957 views)

Got my new valve covers in ...   Fri Apr 6th, 2018 06:31 pm

General Ranger Discussion > What did you do to your Ranger today? (2795 replies - 1644957 views)

Ordered new valve covers ...   Sat Mar 31st, 2018 07:05 pm

General Ranger Discussion > What did you do to your Ranger today? (2795 replies - 1644957 views)

Scrambler82 wrote: Got the new Headlights in the Mail.  Now to get the Projectors and add-ons, OR find a shop to do a Retro to Projectors. Any suggestions ...   Sat Mar 31st, 2018 01:59 pm

The Lounge > General Chat Thread (1096 replies - 762011 views)

Which one of y'all did this? https://www.facebook.com/100010685297849/videos/571370579895780/ ...   Sat Mar 24th, 2018 08:01 am

6 Cylinder Gasoline > Valve cover trouble? (13 replies - 12331 views)

No, the engine spun some bearings. I was concerned about reusing the originals with the cracks for fear of a leak on the new block. A ...   Fri Mar 23rd, 2018 06:46 pm

E-Bay, Craigslist and Marketplace > SOMEBODY STOP MEEEEEEEEE (11 replies - 10962 views)

If you buy it, it will put the 5.0 further behind schedule ...   Fri Mar 23rd, 2018 08:35 am

The Lounge > General Chat Thread (1096 replies - 762011 views)

Eviction or repossession? Can't take what they can't find! ...   Tue Mar 20th, 2018 06:49 pm

6 Cylinder Gasoline > Valve cover trouble? (13 replies - 12331 views)

They're aluminum. Factory tightened. Guess I'll add valve covers to the list. ...   Tue Mar 20th, 2018 09:57 am

6 Cylinder Gasoline > Valve cover trouble? (13 replies - 12331 views)

I was cleaning the valve covers in preparation to paint, and noticed cracking around two of the bolt holes: https://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_191745_550000000.jpghttps://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_191745_570000001.jpghttps://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_191745_590000003.jpghttps://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_191745_580000002.jpghttps://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_191745_590000004.jpg Is this something I should be concerned ...   Mon Mar 19th, 2018 05:53 pm

Member's Projects Showcase > Second Chance (20 replies - 17766 views)

RCR4V3N wrote: So first and most important, oil pressure gauge: https://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_131727_210000000.jpg The 15309 gauge pod fits the 2004 trim: https://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_131727_220000001.jpg Got some JBA 1647S-1JT Titanium Ceramic headers for half: https://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_131729_060000000.jpg And Buggman ...   Tue Mar 13th, 2018 05:30 pm

Member's Projects Showcase > Second Chance (20 replies - 17766 views)

Several years of sitting did their toll on the headlight and fog light lenses. The headlights are trashed. I restored the fog light lenses with ...   Mon Mar 12th, 2018 06:53 pm

Electrical Tech > Factory Fuse Block (2 replies - 4125 views)

Damn, thought I had posted a pic. https://ford-rangers.com/gallery/137/137_072123_260000000.jpg 12° North Industries wrote: Post a pic of where in the JCASE you plan to make use of and I'll ...   Mon Mar 12th, 2018 06:42 pm

Member's Projects Showcase > Second Chance (20 replies - 17766 views)

So first and most important, oil pressure gauge: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oR3whSyyoOhiMLcR4Mxc4zBstza22pWe4LwQW0GXidP7j0-4VD6aCeK-dIG0ptIirQQzqXGXsZ1k8O64iIME2Ssh2yxYXF-AqEEL9QqVeVL2fuqXifs7B1ZhmwyEbimneA0qmiaCieD1Re7jLIWueLjAUrstgL3sNyLq9uBFHrFbNy8A1ng3dy28yC9Gw9LxwFrl4vY2ekGDT6vpZ9LTNIsvuXSL2-V-ocahKpFjowaY33OBXEL0066zBsjEjEhVPNM5JgleBG6cN0jwOsPyTdH2EOqOyzWm9tshgdS2uNw89pguRu_U-AFXJne3UOJzockpNlMd_yIjqoW7dSWKHXPXspSv5Veyqlbg8kccvW-_x25yLWeQvvrMH3g0fuidQJjBnj_iEWs9ACpWws85-eTwfYreMc-7nApdV0mVRk_XZ1dLJalPlU1YyVhZ5vNCFqDNSRhstaWHTFA3Ag_Fm0Yby6jCn0B0Es2dC64bOQcbmOqOa4dPDO-Gk0x1-bf9Ep0B-pJoKl5ZQRHc5-6wYCxtB2ZEy3Ter51NLlroJ7NM_5MjI8LByEFGqMUGU123J8kCbVyeThMbuzvMSwqPAfAqITS2WB1425-snNs=w603-h804-no The 15309 gauge pod fits the 2004 trim: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TVkPMnmwo-mOjbB-iKmEROnuQOSanaJnCRruW_pif-w8mR7TJCtywaTX0TgUbxrGjOw60oDz4sbHanszbkoQsKf02FMnproDK57E_geE4_vEj_lTu_kE3VkICWKIzItkoCiwO-j09EG_9uVQqHtj0_c2Pfc9sqtzisBwjVYsx4JH88VpwWwgZ4kwHt7W1MUmhFoSIJ95VIFu_jBvLVT9grxnROHB-27wG4r-vSExRg9UejAldbmv0N9vds14ai_jZC3Y1X2lSQrBuqFnM1EOvEB7JxOWrL4_jA7Hij05a14sMPFvj4IpAReZJMeTXG_MQi2RBTPjCgBzOHKabp5pgy3O7qpEzVsYc2Mh7HsM3n3-4khTG2GK84UOKwmhqVU17haW20iC1qyAWjzYNeU4JBnb8Eyj9mNnsjtz6S0rbR2kqBiAXcRZiE-K-E5KIWeeTQ7PqO-VOR2P6YrHf5qf2Lt3IcptfYGbxhRMoKwReVAEZOVHD-5kTmUmJvPuRgL8_-dLxY25hUzSdcI8-BZS9kZpakYDeEjs-RVpbpGBbnOZen2gpZaZUys9qGE7PG0EYNi7Lfe2_ydCNUr9ftTbdvqwNfCU_OSkjd3N9FM=w603-h804-no Got some JBA 1647S-1JT Titanium Ceramic headers for half: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a7AoPg5C9LtBnfjTeOFu1iNILEmPgiYYZohM4pE9U4kwQKtVwiikPCfoC3Lh52xnjB-4Z8YZV70ALftuP2SQ2sNgqWj3XwJNtasgQEQMihySk-ipQJ1nTSBWdYOyDhVjCRspx_WqMuChXDm1sEGhnQUUid85b--UuIqcP12Hr5B6nluwBXRGhp55Ibd6SeaFxsiOyxgzMpCqMHQmt8gSvCUVNN0X3OKi_6wMti1pkGrxQeiAuVxxShtqc4R_FrpFFEZ5X-7vAw_v7vpZh1DsUN-cBvQJiGXhEfqYEJMvPDo8KNOU5cPL__hb0Wb30jXAc8ErCz8b_ERnwjcoAmDvuMCDd9lWTb4PW6m_Dbg8nygaJR_8nNk0dJVAc6-NrmEfj39-TkbSrho1amgcMK5NyjoC8NLs_b0UuyOeUtRGyTWHaEUREITa84IdJp_YV6UvLtcOk88lve-4cXsjjprH0VNhgTf3QD-oztQhZwqXbHIOCWK3Hdy3ZIH1bom4mOWZPsAFgOWFA1S4hBkT8nQa0Os2IAiYQh3btTZMzbPi23T2LNuVXUwwd4muoXG6F-5gYBd-QbVuIKCJBgBByC3CWUbqXBZvTqg2AV6qJ-k=w603-h804-no And Buggman was ...   Sun Mar 11th, 2018 01:08 pm

Electrical Tech > Factory Fuse Block (2 replies - 4125 views)

I'm installing an electric fan in the Ranger and want to put the fuses in the engine fuse block under the hood. I'm looking to ...   Fri Mar 9th, 2018 09:23 pm

Member's Projects Showcase > Second Chance (20 replies - 17766 views)

Yeah, its on the list. Getting nickle and dimed with all the extras beside the long block (and my desire to try an upgrade ...   Fri Mar 9th, 2018 06:26 pm

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