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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-19-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,166
Posted By kayakmike
Re: how do you haul kayaks?

To avoid having to "dead lift" the kayaks onto a roof rack, I started using a load extender which slips into my trailer hitch. This is a tee bar which can be set vertical or horizontal. My 14 foot...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-19-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 3,824
Views: 264,209
Posted By kayakmike
Re: The "what do you hate about your Ranger" thread

Nice ride... big fan of the stepside bed. Have you had the truck repainted? Looks mint.
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-11-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,033
Posted By kayakmike
Re: 03 stepside

I would only buy one if it was a flareside/stepside. I think it gives it a more retro look and style. May not haul as much stuff but if that's what was needed, you should have bought an F150.
Forum: Suspension Tech 06-21-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By kayakmike
Rear shocks for 2x4

Wanted to lift the back end just a bit and thought of using coil-over shocks to give it an extra 1-2" compared to standard shocks. I don't want the ride to become super stiff and I don't normally...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-21-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,774
Posted By kayakmike
Re: No power to A/C compressor

Thanks again... had jumped out the low pressure switch and the clutch did engage. Later in speaking with a local STS shop mechanic and telling him all the testing I had already done, he pointed to...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-19-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,774
Posted By kayakmike
Re: No power to A/C compressor

Thanks for the reply. I would like to try changing or checking the low pressure switch first in the hopes it's not the clutch assembly that has failed. I tried switching out the relays to no avail so...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-18-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,774
Posted By kayakmike
No power to A/C compressor

No 12v going to AC compressor to activate the clutch( checked with mulit meter while running and AC switch set to max). Also tried running 12v direct to socket on compressor and it would not engage....
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-06-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By kayakmike
Re: Change Transmission Fluid?

Thanks to all who replied. I did the simple throttle modification with two tie straps and it's like someone dropped a new motor into my baby!
Such a simple fix and yet an amazing improvement in the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 04-18-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By kayakmike
Re: Change Transmission Fluid?

Thanks guys... I plan to install a new air filter, change the tranny fluid and look into making the throttle modification. What is the MAF and IAC?
Forum: Introduce Yourself 04-11-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By kayakmike
Change Transmission Fluid?

My 2000 (124,000 miles) with the 3.0 seems lacking in acceleration. I know it's no power monster however, it still seems a bit sluggish. Years ago the advise was to never change tranny fluid on older...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-19-2015, 07:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,483
Posted By kayakmike
Re: Seat swap bummer....

Thanks for the advise on just replacing them. CL has worked well for me in selling some cars to locals over the last few years. Salvage yards here in N.Y. are not what they were when I was a...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-18-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,483
Posted By kayakmike
Re: Seat swap bummer....

Had to remove the seats while changing out the carpet. In my 2000 they were secured with hex head bolts but it was the seat belt anchors (torx) which were frozen. Liquid wrench was no help. Even...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 01-02-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 918
Posted By kayakmike
Re: Just got my first Ranger

Welcome to the family. Only owned mine for about 6-months now and still loving my 14 year old styleside. This forum and YouTube are good for mod ideas. Good Luck
Forum: Truck of the Month 01-02-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,171
Posted By kayakmike
Re: January 2015 TOTM Nominations

Second..
Forum: Interior Tech 12-25-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,723
Posted By kayakmike
Re: New Carpet?

Purchased from Amazon for about $140.00.
They supplied from "Auto Custom Carpet" who I understand is the leader in auto carpet for quality and fit. Big selection of colors too. As with all Amazon...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-20-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15,017
Views: 636,763
Posted By kayakmike
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread III

Saturday trip to Home Depot while admiring the new carpet I installed in her this month. Later another trip across town with the CD cranking out Led Zepplin. Always fun to drive my weekend warrior! ...
Forum: Interior Tech 12-14-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,723
Posted By kayakmike
Re: New Carpet?

Just changed mine in a 2000 extended cab. My first attempt and all went well. Removing anchor bolts for seat belts in nearly impossible. Broke the head of my star-drive tool. Just cut a slice in...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 11-23-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,428
Posted By kayakmike
Re: Let's see your stepsides!

Nice ride... like the white racing strips.
Forum: Interior Tech 09-20-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 539
Posted By kayakmike
Carpet replacement

Planning on replacing the carpet in my 2000 ext. cab 2wd automatic truck. Smells like previous owner lived on a horse farm. Seems fairly easy to buy and do. How does the center console get removed.
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