Hello my lovely Ranger people.  Long time no talk. :)  Haven't done anything except get an alignment and have the shop put adjustable Camber Bolts in the ...   Wed Jun 23rd, 2021 10:24 am

I plan on wrapping my Ranger a teal/blue color once I get bedsides. It'll be nice to protect my fresh painted front fenders and it ...   Wed Jun 23rd, 2021 10:20 am

The first ever truck I seen with a 4bt was a 1988 Bronco...  I vowed I would one day Cummins swap a 1988 Ford Bronco. 4bt ...   Tue Sep 22nd, 2020 03:12 pm

SEMA 2022 will be amazing with the new Broncos.  I hope someone coyote swaps one... That'll be the one I cannot wait to see. :-)  Sounds like ...   Tue Sep 22nd, 2020 03:02 pm

All the emission stuff make me laugh.. VW did something similar with those TDi Jettas.. My grandmother got paid out the buttt for her Jetta when ...   Fri Sep 18th, 2020 02:22 pm

I was always taught ceramic pads on stock rotors would chew up rotors quicker.  I have Powerstop Truck & Tow rear brakes on my 8.8. LOVE ...   Tue Sep 15th, 2020 01:38 pm

My first 4-wheel experience was in a 89 Jeep Wagoneer. It was lifted on big 35s. I was 13.  I put a dent in the back ...   Sat Sep 12th, 2020 10:12 am

See, my lower control arms and frame pieces where my new shiny and pretty powdercoated control arms are, is all rusted.  So I see it in ...   Sat Sep 12th, 2020 09:53 am

mhoward wrote: @Kaylee: Rust Reformer is good stuff and not too terribly expensive.  Yes, there are better products out there, but hold on to your wallet.  ...   Fri Sep 11th, 2020 04:22 pm

Ordered adjustable camber bolts for my new control arms. Only the best of the best. Moog. Should be here Monday.  Hoping this rain stops so I can ...   Fri Sep 11th, 2020 03:27 pm

mhoward wrote: @Tony: Does the bed weigh that much? Mine weighed a lot more because I had the camper shell on at the time. No longer have ...   Fri Sep 11th, 2020 03:23 pm

I wish I could've removed the bed over dropping the tank in my truck. Being lifted, I was able to just crawl under, squeeze myself between ...   Thu Sep 10th, 2020 04:40 pm

Helllo everyone. More truck stuff! Added 2" lift springs, longer front shocks, extended Doetsch Shocks upper control arms, new inner and outer tie-rods, and new balljoints ...   Tue Sep 1st, 2020 10:27 am

Motor Trend is one of the few channels we watch in our household. I have the On Demand app so we pay $50 a year ...   Sat Aug 29th, 2020 02:56 pm

Hellloooo my lovely people.  I am proud to announce/share the newest look for my little truck! I officially have paint matched fenders!  My body guy really hooked ...   Thu Aug 27th, 2020 10:37 am

Oh yeah. I know allll about sitting batteries.  I have been around motorcycles since I could walk.  Those you absolutely HAVE to leave a trickle charger on. ...   Thu Jun 25th, 2020 10:43 am

Did a new positive battery terminal on the truck.  Been having issues for quite awhile. The terminals I bought did not hold the wires properly. Ended ...   Wed Jun 24th, 2020 11:45 am

Well. Not ranger related, but. I received my motorcycle endorsement for FL!!  I had to pass a written test (which I only missed 1 question) and had ...   Wed Jun 10th, 2020 11:56 am

Mike69 wrote: My wife rides a 2014 Vulcan 900 Custom. https://ford-rangers.com/gallery/19/19_291823_130000000.jpg Well. You have a pretty badass wife! That thing is 600 lbs! My little 230L is like. ...   Sat May 30th, 2020 04:12 pm

Not Ranger Related!! Well. If you notice, my signature shall be getting longer. My boyfriend and I both purchased 2 new (used, but new to us) motorcycles... We ...   Fri May 29th, 2020 03:49 pm

eQ2f8uT5Xc8 Here is finally some video from the trip in the woods on Sunday! 5 hours out there. My toolbox ended up coming lose from the bedsides, ...   Tue May 26th, 2020 10:19 am

Scrambler82 wrote: Ranger_Danger_ wrote: Well. The brakes are done on the 8.8 Explorer axle. :D  I will say, I have never been so excited to be able to ...   Tue May 19th, 2020 04:13 pm

It is the standard Ranger one. Everything is compatible on that part. Brake lines you have to make your own but it works. ...   Tue May 19th, 2020 03:05 pm

https://ford-rangers.com/gallery/74/74_191435_390000000.jpg Well. The brakes are done on the 8.8 Explorer axle. :D  I will say, I have never been so excited to be able to STOP!  I can ...   Tue May 19th, 2020 02:40 pm

mhoward wrote: Yeah, I need to find an AutoZone for the elderly.  Something like "Blue-Haired Auto Parts" or "Nursing Home on Wheels Service Center", anything with ...   Thu May 14th, 2020 02:48 pm

mhoward wrote: For some reason, the guys at the auto parts stores don't find me attractive... ;-) I think you're just going to the wrong auto parts ...   Thu May 14th, 2020 11:02 am

I am pretty lucky on the auto parts store situation. I have one about 5 miles from the house, and I know all the guys ...   Thu May 14th, 2020 09:32 am

Welllll... My new coil springs showed up. And to be honest, I am living for this color they are! I thought they were black, but ...   Wed May 13th, 2020 09:41 am

I drive 30 miles each way. 60 miles round trip for work. 5 days a week.  Then I drive 33 miles(one way) to the in-laws on ...   Sat May 9th, 2020 10:48 am

It is absolutely a dream to drive now! Wish you guys could see the difference!  From only being able to be in 4th and driving 60mph ...   Thu May 7th, 2020 01:06 pm

Yeah. I parked it in gear before.  You got any spare explorer e brake cables lying around in ya big fancy shop? I could paypal ya ...   Thu May 7th, 2020 12:07 pm

Yeah. I know about the mini brake pieces.. I read it in my service manual. So I am somewhat prepared.  The discs are already in and ...   Thu May 7th, 2020 11:03 am

410customs wrote: well done! Some tips: use the brake lines from the donor explorer.... The explorer soft line that drops down from the truck to the axle will ...   Thu May 7th, 2020 10:23 am

Did a write-up and picture dump for the 8.8 swap I did. https://ford-rangers.com/view_topic.php?id=2125&forum_id=52 :-) hope this helps someone ...   Wed May 6th, 2020 05:22 pm

As some of you guys may know, I bought an Explorer whole with a title for $500 from a dealership. Well, I am finally reaping ...   Wed May 6th, 2020 04:45 pm

mhoward wrote: Hey, nothing wrong with liking attention.  Humans thrive on it!  You sure the guys are whistling at your truck and at not you? ;-) Well.. ...   Tue May 5th, 2020 03:59 pm

mhoward wrote: Ranger_Danger_ wrote: I am driving it to work everyday now again to break the new gears in. I call BS!!!  You're just doing that because you ...   Tue May 5th, 2020 12:52 pm

https://ford-rangers.com/gallery/74/74_051146_480000000.jpg I finally put the 06+ mirrors on my truck. Along with the new rear axle. Rear Shocks are mounted/bolted in and the new rear disc ...   Tue May 5th, 2020 11:50 am

Well. I drove the truck with the disc brakes, 8.8 big beefy axle, that has 5.13.. I have 3 words.. OH MY GOOOODDD. I do not know why ...   Sat May 2nd, 2020 10:04 am

mhoward wrote: Double flare isn't difficult if you have the proper tool.  Sounds like they got it covered! :thumbsup: Well. I got the text message. Said it ...   Fri May 1st, 2020 03:02 pm