Hey guys,
My name's Billy, and I am from Hawaii, but go to school in up state New York. I am not a ranger owner yet, but I joined this forum to figure out if I really wanted to get a Ranger or not, and if I did to see how easy it would be to modify. I am looking for some advice as far as what's a good year to get and what I am gonna be looking at problem areas wise. I'm lookin to spend around 5-10 grand, want lower mileage and 4 wheel drive, and want it to end up being lifted or at least on bigger tires.

So...yeah! Any advice would be great, and I look forward to maybe joining your ranks! Oh, and btw, I'm a motorcycle guy too and I have a 05 GSX-R 600 with a few mods, so thats what this truck will be used for other than as a grocery truck.

Welcome to FRF! Get a ranger, it'll be the last truck you'll ever want.

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2001 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 V6 Automatic.
1995 Acura Integra LS
PNW Crew!
http://www.facebook.com/aaron.ariens

welcome from pa.

Welcome

I would look for a FX4 Level II in the 2003-2005 range

If your looking for one in the NY are defiantly check the frame out for rust

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Welcome to FRF! As Myk said, if you can find a Level II, that is the top of the line. In 2002 they had the FX4 Off Road which was the same as the Level II, just made in 02.

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Sold:2004 XLT 4x2 Ext. Cab. 3.0 Mods: 3" spindle, AAL, shackle, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, billet grille, clear corners, flow 40 dumped, line-x, CB/PA, traction bars, lil sound system, auto up down windows
Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.

welcome to FRF, Billy!

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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)

Welcome!

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Ursus - 2009 Ford Ranger FX4
BedRug, BakFlip HD, Pop&Lock PL8200 tailgate lock, Sportz tent

hiya, where in upstate ny are ya? there are a few of us between rochester and buffalo

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04 4.0 5spd 4wd, pretty much stock

I'm in Syracuse, goin to Syracuse University...after scouring the web, I've really only found 2 Rangers I like, and it seems like the Dakota might be a better option for me (although I'm a die-hard Ford fan). Most Rangers up here seem to come with the 3.0 V6, which just doesn't sound like it has the get up and go that I want.

welcome from pa (2)

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2004 3.0L Auto Step-side Edge 4 X 4, Regular Cab
- K&N CA Intake
- Flowmaster 40
- Accelerator Cable Mod
- Sony GT710 Explod Head Unit
- Boss Bass 1200 10" sub
- Custom Vinyl Graphics

Check out the pics around here, I think for under 10K you can do whatever you want!

WELCOME!

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98 XLT 3.0 4x4
4.10's
K&N Intake
Smoked Altezza tails
2" T-Bar Crank
03 headlights/grill
3" Body Lift
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3840375
Jэʀsэy ʀᴧɴɢэʀ сʀэW

welcome from a fellow new yorker! but yeah i agree that buying a truck in upstate new york/NYC you def gotta check for rust damage due to all the salt we use here for snow removal.

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Low And Slow, The Only Way To Ride!

mine is a 4.0, check out simmons rockwell in the southern tier area. that is where i got mine. pretty good deal and they have a couple of dealerships. my truck was actually from west VA.

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04 4.0 5spd 4wd, pretty much stock