What did you do to your ranger today thread IV - Page 276

Areyouforcereal? · #**4126** 11-23-2015, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shawn_house102

I know I was an hour away from work and I didn't know what it was so I kept going but you live and learn. Almost had another rim but got out bid

I had the same thing happen once. Everytime I stopped the caliper would rotate and rub on the wheel. I would just backup real quick and tap the brake to get it back into place. This method worked until I could get a new bolt the next day. Lol

Mike69 · #**4127** 11-23-2015, 07:10 PM

Installed the new white faced gauges.

ranger_ferd · #**4128** 11-23-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfisher

When you hear a noise stop and check it out...

he's right you know lol when my tire fell off I didn't hear anything but a grinding, felt a thud and I immediately started to pull over, the tire flying down the road and the Sparks were a good indicator that something was wrong, he's right, it is a good Idea to pull over when you hear a noise lol

Tyler46 · #**4129** 11-23-2015, 07:53 PM

How the hell does your wheel fly off while driving down the street?

camodown · #**4130** 11-23-2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyler46

How the hell does your wheel fly off while driving down the street?

Give it time.

ranger_ferd · #**4131** 11-23-2015, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyler46

How the hell does your wheel fly off while driving down the street?

long story short, didn't torque the wheels tight enough, breaker bar broke, so I was working with a 3/8 ratchet and a short pipe IIRC

bigfisher · #**4132** 11-23-2015, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyler46

How the hell does your wheel fly off while driving down the street?

Same way yours came off in the dirt. Shits loose and it causes problems

Fordzilla80 · #**4133** 11-23-2015, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfisher

Thats why I like my 4wds

You're still not safe, because it happened to my front axle when I had it. But I doubt you take your brakes apart as much as I seem too, so that may be yours and everyone else's saving grace.

Mag liter · #**4134** 11-23-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordzilla80

You're still not safe, because it happened to my front axle when I had it. But I doubt you take your brakes apart as much as I seem too, so that may be yours and everyone else's saving grace.

Im not safe either us 91-94 4x4 use these steel pins that are lined with rubber and are prone to backing out. I check them every 3-500 miles to be safe

bigfisher · #**4135** 11-23-2015, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordzilla80

You're still not safe, because it happened to my front axle when I had it. But I doubt you take your brakes apart as much as I seem too, so that may be yours and everyone else's saving grace.

I have yet to mess with the front end on my 05 but I took my 99 apart probably a half a dozen to a dozen times in the 40k miles I owned it. I always double check and make sure everythings tight. Knock on wood, nothings come loose yet

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Originally Posted by Mag liter

Im not safe either us 91-94 4x4 use these steel pins that are lined with rubber and are prone to backing out. I check them every 3-500 miles to be safe

Everyone I've messed with has been solid metal. Theres little stops on the pins to "lock" them in place.

ranger_ferd · #**4136** 11-23-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mag liter

Im not safe either us 91-94 4x4 use these steel pins that are lined with rubber and are prone to backing out. I check them every 3-500 miles to be safe

that doesn't look right, my 92 didn't have those

Jason35 · #**4137** 11-23-2015, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mag liter

Im not safe either us 91-94 4x4 use these steel pins that are lined with rubber and are prone to backing out. I check them every 3-500 miles to be safe

Mine have never moved on me (yet I suppose), are the little clip tabs rounded on yours or something? I guess if its a known problem its something I should keep an eye on too...

RangerDan2000 · #**4138** 11-24-2015, 06:15 AM

Just dropped her off for a t-bar crank and alignment.

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Power+Ranger · #**4139** 11-24-2015, 10:43 AM

Decieded to paint my chrome bumper. I was inspired by the 2006+ Black FX4 level II color scheme with the grey and black.

I sanded, primed and used a black textured Krylon fusion. I'll have a better idea of if I like it or not, when I get the valance on.

http://reviews.canadiantire.ca/9045/...ws/reviews.htm

Power+Ranger · #**4140** 11-24-2015, 10:48 AM

Another angle.

Damn, those headlights are ugly. Going to upgrade to the black housing soon. Can anyone recommend a bulb with better light output? Perhaps something more white?

Also new tires next week!