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03-16-2010, 11:46 AM
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New to Rangers
I picked up a Torch Red 2010 4x4 a couple of weeks ago and have been browsing forums since then. My first vehicle was a 1998 TJ that I still have. I'd use it as a DD if it had an air conditioner and was more secure. In 2003, I bought a True Blue Mustang GT and drove it for 4 and a half years. During that time, I bought a Yamaha FZ6, which took the fun out of the Mustang. I started looking at F-150's and Rangers, but ended up driving home in a 2007 Grabber Orange Mustang GT.
After about 3 years, I decided to start looking for a pickup again. Since Ford no longer puts standard transmissions in the F-150, I looked at Rangers instead. I got an online quote that I liked, so I traded the Mustang in. I'm not done with fast cars yet, I plan to build a Factory Five some day.
So far, I'm real happy with the Ranger. I'm not used to having such tall gears (3.73's) though. My Jeep has 4.10's and both of my GT's had 4.30's. I may crank the torsion bars enough to level it out some, but otherwise, I plan to just drive it. It's nice to have something that I can easily carry a mountain bike in for once.
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03-16-2010, 11:50 AM
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NO H8.
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Re: New to Rangers
Nice intro! Welcome to the forum!
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1995 Acura Integra LS
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Lol, Aaron: "I only text with trees, it makes it hard to text while driving though, I have to keep running the truck into trees to text!!" EPIC my friend. Lol
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03-16-2010, 11:55 AM
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Road Trippin' King!
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Re: New to Rangers
Welcome to the FRF!!!
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97 Ranger - 4.0 V6 auto, 4wd, 31x10.5x15s Wild Country XTX Sport All Terrains, Warn locking hubs, Pioneer deck with iPod attachment, Snugtop Topper, K&N filter, scan gauge II, Hella 500 Lights, More parts coming, waiting for the paycheck to get bigger!
Truck built in loving memory of Norm Howard
Outcast Racing
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I think Henry just shit himself
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Its kind of like that carnival game "Whack A Mole" but with guns! Haha
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03-16-2010, 12:20 PM
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5.Oh All the way
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Re: New to Rangers
Torch Red Ranger FTMFW!!! I have an 06 Torch Red Ranger 4x4. Shoot us some pics man! you can see my torch red baby in my avatar or just look up my posts on my truck
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2014 F150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
275/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Shorty Antenna | Tinted Windows | ProClip Phone Mount |5.0 v8 |Tow Package | Oxford White
Sold/Totaled: 2006 Ranger XLT 2D SuperCap 4x4 Torch Red
15x8 Pacer 164P Polished Wheels | 31x10.50 BFG ATs | Level II Tow Hooks | FX4 Red Insert Seats
Tinted Windows | 6000K HIDs | Kobalt Low Profile Toolbox | Pioneer Speakers
Last edited by dixie_boysles; 03-16-2010 at 12:42 PM.
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03-16-2010, 12:31 PM
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Re: New to Rangers
Welcome to FRF! Get some pics up of all your rides!
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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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03-16-2010, 12:32 PM
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Learning to use the forums
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Re: New to Rangers
I've got a couple of cell phone pics.
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03-16-2010, 12:33 PM
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NO H8.
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Re: New to Rangers
Dang, thats a really nice truck!
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2001 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 V6 Automatic.
1995 Acura Integra LS
PNW Crew!
http://www.facebook.com/aaron.ariens
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Originally Posted by richarddhoward
Lol, Aaron: "I only text with trees, it makes it hard to text while driving though, I have to keep running the truck into trees to text!!" EPIC my friend. Lol
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03-16-2010, 12:39 PM
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Learning to use the forums
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Re: New to Rangers
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Welcome to FRF! Get some pics up of all your rides!
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Here's some random pics of other vehicles. I've still got the Jeep and the 2 Yamahas. For some reason, I just never took many pics of the Orange Mustang.
Here's a partial shot.
Here's another partial shot of the Orange Mustang. I guess I should have taken more pics.
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03-16-2010, 12:46 PM
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5.Oh All the way
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Re: New to Rangers
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I've got a couple of cell phone pics.
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Its my freakin twin (almost).
Here was my truck when I got it. Same as yours except different wheels
Here are current pics for some ideas:
^^you notice my stainless tow hooks
Sorry to thread jack, just wanted to show you my Torch Red Ranger since we have the same truck...lol
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2014 F150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
275/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Shorty Antenna | Tinted Windows | ProClip Phone Mount |5.0 v8 |Tow Package | Oxford White
Sold/Totaled: 2006 Ranger XLT 2D SuperCap 4x4 Torch Red
15x8 Pacer 164P Polished Wheels | 31x10.50 BFG ATs | Level II Tow Hooks | FX4 Red Insert Seats
Tinted Windows | 6000K HIDs | Kobalt Low Profile Toolbox | Pioneer Speakers
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03-16-2010, 12:48 PM
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5.Oh All the way
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Re: New to Rangers
oh no fellas i have competition!
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2014 F150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
275/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Shorty Antenna | Tinted Windows | ProClip Phone Mount |5.0 v8 |Tow Package | Oxford White
Sold/Totaled: 2006 Ranger XLT 2D SuperCap 4x4 Torch Red
15x8 Pacer 164P Polished Wheels | 31x10.50 BFG ATs | Level II Tow Hooks | FX4 Red Insert Seats
Tinted Windows | 6000K HIDs | Kobalt Low Profile Toolbox | Pioneer Speakers
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03-16-2010, 12:49 PM
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Learning to use the forums
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Re: New to Rangers
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Originally Posted by dixie_boysles
Sorry to thread jack, just wanted to show you my Torch Red Ranger since we have the same truck...lol
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Nice truck. I need to crank my torsion bars a bit I think.
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03-16-2010, 12:53 PM
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5.Oh All the way
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Re: New to Rangers
you can, i havn't; dont want the increase wear and tear yet.
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2014 F150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
275/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Shorty Antenna | Tinted Windows | ProClip Phone Mount |5.0 v8 |Tow Package | Oxford White
Sold/Totaled: 2006 Ranger XLT 2D SuperCap 4x4 Torch Red
15x8 Pacer 164P Polished Wheels | 31x10.50 BFG ATs | Level II Tow Hooks | FX4 Red Insert Seats
Tinted Windows | 6000K HIDs | Kobalt Low Profile Toolbox | Pioneer Speakers
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03-16-2010, 01:02 PM
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Learning to use the forums
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Re: New to Rangers
I've been reading that I can get the keys from a pre-2008 Ranger and it will lift it an inch or 2 without increasing wear. I don't see how that is any different that cranking the bars to get the same amount of lift.
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03-16-2010, 03:52 PM
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White Trash Ballin' MFer
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Re: New to Rangers
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oh no fellas i have competition!
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Exactly what I was thinking! Digging the Ford emblem on the 4 wheeler.
Oh yea, welcome.
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03-16-2010, 03:58 PM
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Re: New to Rangers
Welcome to FRF
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