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Gaffer91's FX4 Level II
Hey guys, I'm Matt.
Back on December 13th, my old 99 Ranger crapped out on me completely. Which led me to search for a newer Ranger, since my old one was a complete tank and never gave me any problems.
After 2 days of searching local classifieds, I stumbled across this beauty:
The kid I bought it off of had it listed for $7000 CDN. It had 164k KMS on it, engine ran completely sound. Only a few minor issues, NO Alcoas , the middle console armest is busted, my rear bumper is pushed down and the left rear fender flare is broken. So I figured I'd offer the guy, offered him $5000, we agreed on $5200.
So now it's been mine for officially a month and 7 days, it was possibly the best thing that has happened.
Since I've owned it, I have only done a few things to it so far, such as:
OHC:
Tinted '06 Tails off my 99:
Blackout Heads:
Heads:
Yes, I did remove the mud flaps. HATED the look.
Well this is my log, to keep track of what I do. Thanks for viewing guys, more to come when I get around to it/when it isn't winter here!
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http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...-level-ii.html 2003 FX4 Level II - 20" LED Bar, Black Cap-IT Canopy tinted windows, Bedliner Rear Bumper, Class III Hidden Hitch, FlowMaster Super 44 Series, '08 DSG Alcoas on 31x10.50 GoodYear Wrangler Duratracs, Blackout Heads, 06 Tails, 06 Mirrors , Fog Light Mod, OHC Mod + Autodim Mirror, Drop In Factory Ford Bed liner, Explorer Full Length Console, 12" Sony Xplod and MTX amp, Auto-down passenger window mod, full LED interior.
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01-20-2014, 08:47 PM
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Nice job so far. Looks great. Welcome
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01-20-2014, 08:48 PM
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Subd. Good start!
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01-20-2014, 10:14 PM
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Re: Gaffer91's FX4 Level II
Truck looks good.. what else have you got planned for it?
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01-20-2014, 11:04 PM
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Re: Gaffer91's FX4 Level II
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Originally Posted by 32vsnake
Truck looks good.. what else have you got planned for it?
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Just installed an auto dimming rear view mirror, I'll post pictures tomorrow.
Uhm, as for other plans I need a hitch, new bumper, fender flare, LED tails, torsion crank or an actual 2"-3" lift, new rims, when I do the rims I'll put BFG ATs back on, HID heads and fogs, need to do a bed liner which will be my summer project, finally will be an exhaust system.
I'm sure there's more but I can't think right now.
Slowly but surely it will all come together.
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http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...-level-ii.html 2003 FX4 Level II - 20" LED Bar, Black Cap-IT Canopy tinted windows, Bedliner Rear Bumper, Class III Hidden Hitch, FlowMaster Super 44 Series, '08 DSG Alcoas on 31x10.50 GoodYear Wrangler Duratracs, Blackout Heads, 06 Tails, 06 Mirrors , Fog Light Mod, OHC Mod + Autodim Mirror, Drop In Factory Ford Bed liner, Explorer Full Length Console, 12" Sony Xplod and MTX amp, Auto-down passenger window mod, full LED interior.
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01-30-2014, 08:21 PM
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Re: Gaffer91's FX4 Level II
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Originally Posted by Graffer91
Just installed an auto dimming rear view mirror, I'll post pictures tomorrow.
Uhm, as for other plans I need a hitch, new bumper, fender flare, LED tails, torsion crank or an actual 2"-3" lift, new rims, when I do the rims I'll put BFG ATs back on, HID heads and fogs, need to do a bed liner which will be my summer project, finally will be an exhaust system.
I'm sure there's more but I can't think right now.
Slowly but surely it will all come together.
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Picked up this bad boy today which I am eager to get installed.
Looking into buying wheel spacers too, but I have no clue what to look for. Looking for a wider stance, I want aggressiveness. If anyone has any help holler at me! Thanks.
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http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...-level-ii.html 2003 FX4 Level II - 20" LED Bar, Black Cap-IT Canopy tinted windows, Bedliner Rear Bumper, Class III Hidden Hitch, FlowMaster Super 44 Series, '08 DSG Alcoas on 31x10.50 GoodYear Wrangler Duratracs, Blackout Heads, 06 Tails, 06 Mirrors , Fog Light Mod, OHC Mod + Autodim Mirror, Drop In Factory Ford Bed liner, Explorer Full Length Console, 12" Sony Xplod and MTX amp, Auto-down passenger window mod, full LED interior.
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01-31-2014, 04:37 AM
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Re: Gaffer91's FX4 Level II
nice.
needs alcoas!
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01-31-2014, 04:57 AM
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Re: Gaffer91's FX4 Level II
Good progress!
Check out RockAuto.com and look up part # ARM100. It's the fix-it for the very very common "shorty console" armrest breakage. Well worth the $40 US or so.
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01-31-2014, 08:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Graffer91
Picked up this bad boy today which I am eager to get installed. Looking into buying wheel spacers too, but I have no clue what to look for. Looking for a wider stance, I want aggressiveness. If anyone has any help holler at me! Thanks.
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If you get wheel spacers make sure you get hubcentric, not lug centric.
Here's mine with stock alcoas and 31x10.5 bfg at and 1.5" spacers. I would like a wider stance but it's probly not a good idea to go more than a 2" spacer. I will be selling these spacers when I get my new rims and 33s
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01-31-2014, 08:46 AM
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Here's what the hubcentric ones look like.
See how the have the lip on the center bore
Also I wouldn't get anything less than 1.5" otherwise you might have to trim your wheel lugs
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01-31-2014, 08:52 AM
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Re: Gaffer91's FX4 Level II
^^ i want
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01-31-2014, 10:04 AM
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Re: Gaffer91's FX4 Level II
So I want hub centric right?
In the muffler shop right now getting the muffler welded on right now! So excited.
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http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...-level-ii.html 2003 FX4 Level II - 20" LED Bar, Black Cap-IT Canopy tinted windows, Bedliner Rear Bumper, Class III Hidden Hitch, FlowMaster Super 44 Series, '08 DSG Alcoas on 31x10.50 GoodYear Wrangler Duratracs, Blackout Heads, 06 Tails, 06 Mirrors , Fog Light Mod, OHC Mod + Autodim Mirror, Drop In Factory Ford Bed liner, Explorer Full Length Console, 12" Sony Xplod and MTX amp, Auto-down passenger window mod, full LED interior.
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01-31-2014, 10:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Graffer91
So I want hub centric right? In the muffler shop right now getting the muffler welded on right now! So excited.
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Yes, hubcentric. Let me know how the super 44 sounds! I'll be getting one soon
Nice truck btw
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02-01-2014, 12:07 AM
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Re: Gaffer91's FX4 Level II
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Yes, hubcentric. Let me know how the super 44 sounds! I'll be getting one soon
Nice truck btw
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Muffler sounds absolutely amazing, the growl it has when I accelerate is heavenly.
Absolutely no drone in cab at any speed/rpms.
When it is idling it sounds so crisp and beast. I will get some videos tomorrow, along with a walk through of all my things I have done so far with my truck guys.
Thanks for all the help, the flowmaster 44 super series is definitely worth the money.
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http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...-level-ii.html 2003 FX4 Level II - 20" LED Bar, Black Cap-IT Canopy tinted windows, Bedliner Rear Bumper, Class III Hidden Hitch, FlowMaster Super 44 Series, '08 DSG Alcoas on 31x10.50 GoodYear Wrangler Duratracs, Blackout Heads, 06 Tails, 06 Mirrors , Fog Light Mod, OHC Mod + Autodim Mirror, Drop In Factory Ford Bed liner, Explorer Full Length Console, 12" Sony Xplod and MTX amp, Auto-down passenger window mod, full LED interior.
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02-01-2014, 02:49 PM
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Re: Gaffer91's FX4 Level II
I suggest getting new wheels with a decent backspace rather than spacers. 15x8 with the standard 3.5-3.75" backspace completely change the look of the truck.
For the price of spacers, you'll have 4 new steel wheels......that fit good in the fenders. Plus, who likes stock wheels anyway?
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