Just joined the forum here after purchasing my first truck about a month ago.
1st Ranger 1st Truck
Starting this thread as a personal build journal for me to keep up with. Feel free to follow along or provide some feedback. Thanks.
Stats:
Year: 2004
Color: Black (Gray/Black Interior)
Submodel: Edge
Body: Supercab Styleside
Engine: 3.0 V6
Transmission: 2WD Automatic
Purchased April 2020
127,000 miles
Mods already done:
XD Series Rims with Firestone Destination A/T Tires
Rhino Spray-on Bed Liner
Not sure what else has been modded or came stock, but it came with complete rubber/vinyl flooring (no carpet
), and bucket seats.
Mods I've done so far:
Painted the chrome window weather strip/moulding to a matte black.
Replaced the air filter with a K&N panel filter.
Did the airbox mod while I was in there, along with properly cleaning the MAF, Intake tube, TB, and IAC.
Also cleaned the valves and cylinders and fuel system.
Used Berryman's 4-Step Air & Fuel System Maintenance Kit. Easy to use stuff to perform some minor maintenance on a 127k mile truck with unknown previous owners.
Mods to-be done:
Engine:
Clean MAF, TB, IAC
completed
Engine and Oil treatment
completed
Airbox Mod
completed
K&N Filter
completed
Throttle Cable Mod
completed
Cat-Back Exhaust System
Replace Camshaft Position Synchronizer (at 127k I'm not sure if it's ever been changed yet)
Switch from manual fan to electric (still debating this one)
Body:
Paint Window bottom weatherstrip
completed
Tint Windows
De-Badge all decals and logos (trying to keep the honeycomb grille though)
Replace mirrors with '06+ model
Paint Job (keeping it black, hood has faded along with parts above the back window)
Grill Guard or Push Bar
Replace Headlights + Taillights + Sidemarkers
Replace 3rd Break Light
Add Running Boards
Add Tow Hitch Bumper Guard and Step
Add Side Bar Rails on the bed
Replace Antenna with low-profile one
completed
Replace Back Window silicone weatherstrip (faded and warped in some spots)
Restore Plastic trim pieces
Interior:
Steering Wheel Cover
completed
Seat Covers
completed
Minor Dyna-Mat soundproofing
Vinyl Wrap certain trim pieces
Audio/Electronics:
Upgrade Radio
Upgrade Speakers
Backup Camera
Dash Camera
Install Subwoofer + Amp