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Forum: Interior Tech 03-27-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By flareside2.5
windshield deforst vent

Does anyone know if I could hide a wire from my radar down and under the windshield defrost vent cover and over to the fuse panel. I was wondering if there was any space around the vent so that it...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-20-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,882
Posted By flareside2.5
Lmc truck

anyone buy a new front bumper from lmc truck? I wanted to know if they were quality. I have purchased other items for my truck from the website and they turned out to be good. my front bumper is...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-14-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,017
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: pull out bed slide?

well I have a tonneau cover on my truck and sometimes its too cold or too much of a pain to open and you have to crawl under it to pull stuff out. I would be more of a pull out/ slide out tray. I...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-14-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,017
Posted By flareside2.5
pull out bed slide?

anyone every make some sort of pull out drawer for bed of truck?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-17-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,074
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: Is the Ford Ranger cool?

you're coolant gauge looks kinda low in the video??
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-17-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,861
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: another mpg thread. beating a dead horse...

thanks for the link.... I don't have a v6.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-17-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,861
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: another mpg thread. beating a dead horse...

did you miss the title of the thread?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-17-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,861
Posted By flareside2.5
another mpg thread. beating a dead horse...

what kind of mpg are you getting? let me know the engine size and percentage of city and highway driving. I get 21 mpg with the 2.5L and that is about 20% city 80% highway.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-08-2011, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,597
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: differential cover

I never use a gasket just RTV. I would let it set up a little bit before adding the gear oil. Hand tight let it sit for a few minutes then tighten to torque spec.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 03-07-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,653
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: Changing Spark Plugs/wires

I did the all the plugs and wires on my 1998 2.5l with out pulling the intake. It takes a couple extensions if I can remember correctly I don't think I needed a universal. The plastic things on the...
Forum: Site Announcements, Comments and Suggestions 03-07-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,323
Posted By flareside2.5
mobile website

Is there a mobile website?
Forum: Interior Tech 03-06-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,667
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: !!HELP!! Back Glass Leaking

Mine leaks pretty bad when it rains hard. I've tried silicone on the third brake a couple times but it didn't help. I might buy a new third brake assembly from LMC truck for $70, the screws and the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-06-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,396
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: Thinking of making a custom center console

do you have any designs yet?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-06-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,251
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: truck bed storage

Yeah I have a tonneau cover. The 24 gallon is about 17 1/2" tall which is pushing it. I think it will fit under the bows. The 8 gallon is about 14" tall. I can fit the large one in the passenger seat...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-06-2011, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,251
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: truck bed storage

8 gallon was about $18 and the 24 gallon was about $29. It may seem expensive but they will last. As far as security yeah it is no safe. I have the 48 gallon one it has lasted at least 5 years. The...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-06-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,251
Posted By flareside2.5
truck bed storage

Bought some new storage for under my tonneau cover. The bigger one is 24 gallon and the smaller one is 8 gallon. The locks are probably over-kill but oh well. These Rubbermaid Action Packers are...
Forum: Interior Tech 03-06-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,378
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: NYS is getting a bit picky with inspections!

While the inspections seems asinine and expensive at times it does keep vehicles that are unsafe off the road for the most part. In Michigan I do see a lot of vehicles that come in the shop that have...
Forum: Audio / Video 03-05-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,090
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: regular cab sub enclosure, help!

yeah if you are about 5' tall..... the seats are shown almost all the way forward in that pic.
Forum: Audio / Video 03-05-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,090
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: regular cab sub enclosure, help!

http://images.mitekusa.com/store/XL20100421114702227.jpg
Forum: Interior Tech 03-05-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,378
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: NYS is getting a bit picky with inspections!

If you are that upset call the state and complain. The shop will be fined if they indeed were in the wrong or they can explain why it did fail. I lived in NY and was a NYS vehicle inspector before I...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-04-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,653
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: Bully LED Fire Strip

Yeah I thought of that but I didn't really want to. That would work though.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-03-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,494
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: PVC bike rack

looks good. I see you have them locked with a cable and a pad lock. I should probably get one to lock them up. People don't care how hard you work for your money. They just think they don't have to...
Forum: Exterior Tech 03-03-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,191
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: liscense plate lights?

I about fell over when I read the end of this post hahaha too funny and I agree lol.
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 03-03-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,995
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: What to use to dry the truck?

I use one of these works pretty good. Usually I have another microfiber towel to go back over the windows and any spots....
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-03-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,494
Posted By flareside2.5
Re: PVC bike rack

haha yeah I wasn't going to waste my time responding to that post..... to each there own.
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