I bought this truck with many additions already done to it, but I'm just personalizing it now. Since I'm hardly ever home, the main goal of my build is to have everything I need in order to survive when not sleeping in my own bed, whether I'm camping or out partying. Already got my toolbox loaded with emergency equipment, tools, a sleeping bag, and some miscellaneous things like soap, food, and winter gear. Did the 2.9 to 4.0 conversion a month ago, loving the new engine.


The above picture is what she looked like when I first purchased her.


This was right after the swap.
I'll get some better pictures soon. I'm not such a lousy photographer when using my actual camera.

So far, I've only installed AVS rain guards for my windows and replaced the ugly Ranger grille with one from an Explorer. The halogen lights up top drew too much power, so I bought these lights, which are much brighter anyway. Highly recommend them for off-roaders.
http://www.amazon.com/18w-1260lm-Lig...=led+light+pod

I'm having someone build me a rear bumper with a spare tire mount (and a bottle opener...) very soon. The rear license plate will sit beside the tire with a little LED to illuminate it at night. She needs new headlights too, the current ones are too oxidized. I figure that I can black out the chrome on the headlight pods and grille with some good ol' spray paint while I'm doing this. Just bought a hula girl for the dash as well. In the far future, I have plans for a custom bull bumper and winch, reinforcing the roof bar, installing all-around floodlights, roof basket, and mud flaps.

Going with some new decals. I want to put one or two Rancho decals on the truck, but I couldn't find one on Amazon. I'm wanting to get matching 4x4 decals for the sides of my bed. I think FX4 decals would be neat, but I don't know if that's too tacky.

Will stay updated with pictures and such.

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This is a picture of the truck as it is now.


I purchased some Duplicolor satin black wheel paint to black out my grille and headlight chrome. I'm going to hit the mirrors with it too. Unfortunately we are getting some snow and cold weather, so I'm probably going to have to wait or use someone's shop to do it in.

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Looks good. I like the Explorer grill swap. I had an 89 and i somewhat miss her lol (had to sell her because my daughter was on the way).

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