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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-27-2015, 10:08 AM
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Posted By fishon1
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-27-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13,540
Views: 831,158
Posted By fishon1
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread IV

Looked at the new set of Wagner rear brake shoes that will be installed once this shit weather clears ..

Any advice on rear shoe install on a 2002 4xx4 10" drum.

It looks so so easy !!! lol
Forum: Fabrication and Tool Tech 10-27-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,764
Posted By fishon1
Thumbs up Re: Hand Gun Vault ideas for Ranger?

Bolt one of these little sentry safes under the rear passenger seat if you have an extended cab.

Use steel carriage bolts with lock nuts inside the safe. Best cheapo safe for your money !!
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-20-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,294
Posted By fishon1
Re: Motor Oil ??

Thak you Billy! I had to take a lunch break at chapter 10 and the exam at the end through me for a loop.

Very cool web site and I thank you for the lead .. ;)

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Thanks two...
Forum: General Tech 04-20-2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 873
Posted By fishon1
Thumbs up Re: Fluid & filter change on high mileage truck

The true plug gap for that 4.0 should be .62 to .65 ! Remove the passenger front tire for easy access for the plugs.


If you get motorcraft plugs they should be set at .62 from factory. I had...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-19-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,294
Posted By fishon1
Question Motor Oil ??

Any suggestions on oil for my 4.0 sohc ?

Motorcraft and the local dealer suggest running 5-20 sin blend ,

I have been running the 5-20 through the Oregon winter so my question is should I...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 03-22-2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,206
Posted By fishon1
Re: Muffler Suggestions ?

Thanks for the correction !

My grammar and penmanship lack but I can sure the hell catch a fish..
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 03-19-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,206
Posted By fishon1
Re: Muffler Suggestions ?

That looks way cool!

It looks pretty nice angled down rather then straight out to the sides.

Take it easy John ! I'm planning a Cali fishing/camping/off roading/take the wife shopping trip...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 03-19-2015, 01:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,206
Posted By fishon1
Re: Muffler Suggestions ?

I feel you man!!

Shoot its so bad here I have to call Hawaii or Cali for spec info on my 4.0, for some reason well over half the shops,dealerships,and auto stores hire salesman/woman that have no...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 03-18-2015, 02:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,206
Posted By fishon1
Re: Muffler Suggestions ?

Lol! Portland is a very very strange town also, just Google Voodoo donuts and that should give you an idea what goes on round here..

Good luck on the thrush upgrade and I just wanted to say that...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 03-16-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,206
Posted By fishon1
Re: Muffler Suggestions ?

Not a bad install for 30 minutes work and a Killer price.

Its time to get some mud on it now! ;)
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 03-16-2015, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,206
Posted By fishon1
Thumbs up Re: Muffler Suggestions ?

I should have some pics up this week after a trip to the coast Tuesday.

Sounds like the mechanic had other things on his mind, If the shop lets you in the bay watch his weld job and make sure he...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-16-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15,017
Views: 636,780
Posted By fishon1
Thumbs up Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread III

Had a new Magnaflow installed 2.5 " pipe from cat dumped behind the rear passenger axle!

It sounds Awesome .

Magnaflow 11266 18" 2.5" pipe is the way to go..

:D
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 03-16-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,206
Posted By fishon1
Re: Muffler Suggestions ?

Update on new Magnaflow install :

I went with the 2.5" Magna cat back dumped behind the rear passenger axle and it sounds awesome !


Thanks Chris at Darrel's Economy Muffler Portland Oregon...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-16-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,963
Posted By fishon1
Re: How to get better gas mileage?

I believe Austen 09 has an auto ! Also give an update on that new Thrush welded !

-Cheers

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ROFL!

I do agree on coasting down hill and it drives me crazy being stuck behind...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-15-2015, 11:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,963
Posted By fishon1
Re: How to get better gas mileage?

Check plug gap, change fuel filter, find out what grade gear oil the truck has, get the injectors cleaned, try running a 5-20 sin blend grade oil instead of a 5-30 . I think the ford manufacture...
Forum: Audio / Video 03-15-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,209
Posted By fishon1
Re: Want to put a couple 12's in the back but want to keep the seats functional

Hey graveskiel :

I friend of mine put one of those under seat sub boxes in the back of his Tacoma and it is one tough mofo.He piles tons of stuff on top of the box when he heads to a gig/movie...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 03-15-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,206
Posted By fishon1
Thumbs up Re: Muffler Suggestions ?

Hey GLH:

Thanks for the reassurance on heading in the right direction !

So you don't think 2.5" back from cat to a magna then 2.5" from magna dumped behind the rear passenger axle wouldn't be...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 03-15-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,206
Posted By fishon1
Question Muffler Suggestions ?

Any suggestions on a muffler upgrade over the ugly restricting stock tin can?
:confused:

I took a look yesterday and from what I see is the cat pipe looks larger then the pipe going back, not...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 03-15-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7,151
Views: 567,125
Posted By fishon1
Re: Random pics of your truck thread II

2002 Ranger xlt 4.0 sohc Apine CDE-154BT, four SPR-60 , Rancho suspension upgrade,
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-14-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 15,017
Views: 636,780
Posted By fishon1
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread III

Searched for a new Magnaflow muffler !!
Forum: How-To Submissions 03-11-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,576
Posted By fishon1
Ranger Canopy Mod Cheap!

Why spend $30 bucks??

Easy and cheap mod!!

https://youtu.be/lTa_V0iwS1s?list=UUlDppdEBTCNsjKL2hnHPF-Q :D
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