Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 05-20-2010, 07:52 PM
1999rangerXLT 1999rangerXLT is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3
Send a message via AIM to 1999rangerXLT Send a message via Skype™ to 1999rangerXLT
Default Newest of the New Guys

Hey Everyone!

My name is Ben and I'm a proud Ford Ranger owner! I'm a 21 year-old college student from North Carolina and I've had my Ranger since I turned 16.

My Grandfather bought it brand new in '99 and it was his gift to me for my 16th birthday. It is a 3.0L, 2wd, automatic ranger. It's a little underpowered, but I still love the truck!

When I turned 18 I bought a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara and the Ranger sat more or less untouched in our basement ever since.

Recently the transmission in the Jeep (that had problems when I bought it) crapped out...so I decided to park it and resort back to my old faithful truck while I save up some funds, haha.

I'm looking to lift the Ranger and use the 31x10.50 BFG All-Terrains that came stock on my Jeep for the 'new' tires, I just need a good lift and some new wheels. (Any recommendations?!?!)

I should have some pictures up soon and I look forward to getting to know all of you along with your trucks!

Sincerely,

Ben Combs
__________________
1999 Ranger XLT - Black - 3.0L V6 - Automatic Transmission - 2WD - Power Everything Inside.

Current Mods: Explorer OHC - Clear Corner Lights
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-20-2010, 09:17 PM
Nosetackle63 Nosetackle63 is offline
OLY LOWLIFE
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 54
Default Re: Newest of the New Guys

Welcome! Great to have you here.

A PA 3" Bodylift will get you just enough clearance. If you are looking for more, go with blocks in the rear, and lift spindles. All ridiculously cheap and easy
__________________
"My truck is lowered, so fat chicks can't get in"
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-20-2010, 09:55 PM
Stumblefoot Stumblefoot is offline
Ford Motor Company
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 125
Send a message via Yahoo to Stumblefoot
Default Re: Newest of the New Guys

I put a Superchips on my 3.0 and it helped alot, just an idea. or get radical and drop a 5.0 V8 in it.
__________________
04 Ford Ranger Edge
3.0 V6 Auto SuperChips Programer
air box and blinker mods
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-20-2010, 09:58 PM
TerrenceStuart TerrenceStuart is offline
Old man driver.
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 14,894
Default Re: Newest of the New Guys

welcome to FRF, Ben!
__________________
2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-20-2010, 11:18 PM
Nosetackle63 Nosetackle63 is offline
OLY LOWLIFE
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 54
Default Re: Newest of the New Guys

OH and you can use your jeep rims on the Ranger, if Im not mistaken.

Preformance wise, Underdrive pulleys, CAI mod (FREE!!), and re-gearing to 4.10 will help you out!
__________________
"My truck is lowered, so fat chicks can't get in"
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-21-2010, 12:17 AM
mikesturbo94 mikesturbo94 is offline
No foolin it was spoolin
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,383
Send a message via MSN to mikesturbo94
Default Re: Newest of the New Guys

Welcome to FRF
__________________
2008 ford escape xlt 3.0 v6 4x4

94 xlt 5spd longbed,
Was a built 2.3 turbo currently no motor or trans
5.0 swap coming soon
6/5 drop with dream beams,8.8 373 posi,17x9 wheels,swp seats,8k hids, autometer guages, Wideband o2, shiftlight, illusive trans x-member, 01-04 4x4 front bumper
PNW Crew
AC
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-21-2010, 05:14 PM
snakeranger snakeranger is offline
Ranger driver since 2005
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,847
Default Re: Newest of the New Guys

Welcome to FRF.
__________________
Black 2006 Ford Ranger Sport 4X2 Supercab 2-door 3.0L V6
Current Mods:
-LED License plate lights, Interior Dome Lamp
-HID Headlights and Foglamps
-265/75/R16 BF Goodrich All-Terrain tires
-Chrome Step Bars


Join the 06'+ Ford Ranger Sports if you have an 06+ Sport model!
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-21-2010, 05:27 PM
mad hatter mad hatter is offline
KB1YEP
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,237
Send a message via Yahoo to mad hatter Send a message via Skype™ to mad hatter
Default Re: Newest of the New Guys

Welcome to FRF
__________________
2008 FX4 4.0 Auto
AAL, ReadyLift Torsion bar keys
Airaid intake,
Tinted Windows, OHC
General Grabber AT2 265/75/16
JD Traction Bars
RCI Front Skid Plate and Transfer case skid plate
Rampage 5 function tailgate led lightbar
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3367173
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-22-2010, 12:01 AM
STL STL is offline
...............

 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 23,399
Default Re: Newest of the New Guys

welcome to FRF
__________________
2005 Edge

Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 06-10-2010, 04:35 PM
1999rangerXLT 1999rangerXLT is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3
Send a message via AIM to 1999rangerXLT Send a message via Skype™ to 1999rangerXLT
Default Re: Newest of the New Guys

Hey Everyone! Sorry it took me forever to get some pictures, but I got a few today of my truck. Here are a couple, the rest are in an album. You've been warned, it's incredibly stock, haha.

I've started working on it, got an OHC for 20 dollars and started putting it in today, hope to get some clear corners and some lights on it soon.

Anyways, let me know what ya think!





__________________
1999 Ranger XLT - Black - 3.0L V6 - Automatic Transmission - 2WD - Power Everything Inside.

Current Mods: Explorer OHC - Clear Corner Lights
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 06-12-2010, 10:20 PM
countrtrygirl19 countrtrygirl19 is offline
Ford Ranger Owner
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 54
Default Re: Newest of the New Guys

Welcome to FRF
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 06-13-2010, 08:57 PM
silbotta silbotta is offline
nightcrew.org
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 95
Default Re: Newest of the New Guys

welcome
__________________
Sil- 06 Ranger 4x4
-cranked torsion bars
-32 tsl's
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
newest mod on the truck. spare tire carrier Tys 4x4 FTW Vehicle Snapshots 47 12-28-2011 10:18 AM
The WHITE WOMAN'S WORKOUT - Newest exercise craze! FireRanger Laugh Factory 7 05-17-2010 09:51 PM
hello guys thunderbolt984 General Ford Ranger Discussion 5 03-03-2010 09:02 AM
Sup guys! one1 Introduce Yourself 10 01-13-2010 05:18 PM
My newest addition to my FORD family TazDevil07 Vehicle Snapshots 13 12-31-2009 07:08 AM