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Old 04-20-2013, 10:36 PM
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Default David's 2003 Ford Ranger "build"

I decided to create a build thread since I'll be doing small modifications here and there from time to time.

My 2003 Ford Ranger had been in the family since it was brand new. My dad bought it for almost $13K brand new. He used to drive to work everyday until he started buying more and more vehicles. Well around 2007-2009 that truck really has done nothing but sit. So I told my dad "I'm going to drive that once I get my license." Well at the time, a 2001 Dodge Caravan was going to be the vehicle that I would drive. So my dad and I made an agreement that if I work x amount of hours, that he'll let me drive the Ranger. Spring of 2010, there was no use for the Dodge Caravan...the thing was that it was mine (given to me) so I got the money once it sold. That money went towards the Ranger and in a couple months the Ranger would be mine. The time where I would drive the truck is coming up so we bought brand new tires and new bumper (my mom backed the truck into a tree).

Old bumper:


Bumperless:


New bumper:



Fast forward to the future:
I got my license, I drove the Ranger everyday to school. Maintained it by changing oil, cleaning, etc.
This is how it looked when I got it:


The faded grill bugged the heck out of me so painted it black using Krylon Fusion paint for plastics.
This is how it pretty much sits as of today:


My truck didn't come with a tow hitch so I got a tow hitch.
Ranger has been towing a 5X8 trailer since I got that tow hitch:


I want some new wheels for the truck, but since I can't afford it right now, I decided to paint the current wheels black. So today I prepped the wheels. I don't have pics right now but will upload when I get a chance.

My future plans:
-New wheels
-New aggressive looking tires?
-06+ tails and corners
-Suspension lift
-More mods to come when I can afford and think of any that interests me.
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Old 04-20-2013, 10:38 PM
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Default David's 2003 Ford Ranger "build"

Bumper pics fail
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Old 04-20-2013, 10:45 PM
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Bumper pics fail
Lol. I know. I edited it.
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Old 04-21-2013, 12:00 AM
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If you want a lift here's how you should do it:

Either crank your bars and get some 32's or get some spindles and get some 32's

Clean truck too
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Old 04-21-2013, 07:25 AM
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If you want a lift here's how you should do it:

Either crank your bars and get some 32's or get some spindles and get some 32's

Clean truck too
Thanks. I was thinking about doing that...theres a Ranger in my area with that type of setup. I like the way it sits. I could crank the bars right now but the 32s are going to have to wait for a couple years when the current tires are more worn.

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Old 04-21-2013, 07:28 AM
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I have some pics of the wheel process. I'm going to try to paint them today. Not sure how far I'll get.

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Build Thread <-- Clicky

March 2015 TOTM

2016 Ford Fusion SE. 1.5L EcoBoost. 6-speed Auto. White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic. 18" 5 spoke black rims. Daily Driver.

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Old 04-21-2013, 07:29 AM
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Are you gonna paint the wheels or plastidip?
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Old 04-21-2013, 07:45 AM
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Are you gonna paint the wheels or plastidip?
I'm going to paint the wheels, using rustoleum paint. May as well do a quality job. I'm mostly doing it for a different look and the current rims are showing a little rust. I think the wheels will look good black...I hope.

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Old 04-21-2013, 08:01 AM
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Are the tires the stock 245/75R/16? thanks
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Old 04-21-2013, 08:04 AM
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Are the tires the stock 245/75R/16? thanks
235/75R15

His is a 2WD.
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Old 04-21-2013, 08:12 AM
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235/75R15

His is a 2WD.
This.

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2016 Ford Fusion SE. 1.5L EcoBoost. 6-speed Auto. White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic. 18" 5 spoke black rims. Daily Driver.

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Old 04-21-2013, 12:43 PM
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Well I finally got to painting the wheel.

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Build Thread <-- Clicky

March 2015 TOTM

2016 Ford Fusion SE. 1.5L EcoBoost. 6-speed Auto. White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic. 18" 5 spoke black rims. Daily Driver.

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Old 04-21-2013, 12:48 PM
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Looks good
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Old 04-21-2013, 01:10 PM
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Looks good
X2 much better
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Old 04-21-2013, 02:32 PM
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One wheel done, three more to go. Here's how it looks installed on the truck.

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March 2015 TOTM

2016 Ford Fusion SE. 1.5L EcoBoost. 6-speed Auto. White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic. 18" 5 spoke black rims. Daily Driver.

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