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Old 01-31-2010, 06:26 PM
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Hello all,

I recently purchased a 2002 Ranger and am happy to find this Forum.

I am a geologist and have a farm in the Green Swamp of central Florida. Since I'm a native Floridian and grew up on the farm, I am passionate about all of natural Florida.

So, I wanted a light truck to go about the farm and the woods. Used seemed best, given my plans, and Rangers rate well in the reviews I read.

I usually take our Doberman with me. He's not too keen on riding in the truck so far (in the extended cab), but he loves running around the pasture. He's not so sure about the cows and horses, though.

The truck came with a bed liner and no other add ons. I have added some Lloyds Rubber Tite Mats, front and back (great!) and a cargo net. I'm considering window tinting and some seat covers. My wife is concerned this is just another money sink - in addition to the girl in college, the dog, the house, etc.

As to other interests, I am keen on knives and firearms; although the other money sinks are taking priority these days.

I am a Vietnam veteran - USN, Gulf of Tonkin Yacht Club, Class of '72.

I love walking (see signature quote), and I'm surprised I can't eat as much as I could at 20 and not gain weight.

Thanks for creating a great Forum. I looking forward to learning as we go.
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Old 01-31-2010, 06:32 PM
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Welcome to FRF from TN! Nice to have Vietnam vet on the site, and a Kierkegaard fan as well!
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Old 01-31-2010, 06:46 PM
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Old 01-31-2010, 06:49 PM
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welcome to the forums, and thank you for your service in the navy.
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Old 01-31-2010, 07:43 PM
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Welcome from an old retired ARMY grunt. Search the site, look for some free mods you can do, some are real cheap stuff from your local salvage yard. I've found some good things for the Ranger on www.autoanything.com
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Old 02-01-2010, 12:53 AM
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welcome to FRF, Bill!
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Old 02-01-2010, 09:03 AM
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Old 02-01-2010, 02:26 PM
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Hello from England
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Sold my Ranger, looking for another.
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Old 02-01-2010, 02:49 PM
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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.
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Old 02-01-2010, 03:00 PM
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