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Forum: Exterior Tech 11-04-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,746
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: Bed Rail Install..

Here is a pic from 2 days ago...Tinted the rear window!

Any advice ???Fire away!
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-01-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,950
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: 2010 xl oil change 2.3L manual tranny

Looks like I found the right place to read...Still breaking in my 2wd, 2.3 banger.
Looking to add Bed Rails, maybe tires one size bigger. Can use all the advice anyone has to lend. Yes I like full...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-01-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,746
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: Bed Rail Install..

Now to throw in an added extra..I have a bit of extra $ to dress the Ranger. I like the bed rails that fit the stake holes as well. My bumpers are black but my wheel have chrome inserts and are...
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-31-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,746
Posted By gunmetalranger
Cool Bed Rail Install..

Are these Black plastic Bed rails on the internet really easy to install and look decent/last a while etc..? I am thinking of going with the diamond plate pattern in black ABS. 3M tape sound seasy...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 10-26-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,596
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: Torsion bar lift question!!

So 29inch should be no prob I guess hu? Hopefully the little 4cyl will not notice them... WHat do you think..?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 10-26-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: Tires Lift Hell...Help!

Thanks a ton. So probably will not notice and difference in acceleration being robber either I hope. They can't be that much heavier I am guessing.??
Forum: Wheels and Tires 10-26-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: Tires Lift Hell...Help!

Just want to give the truck a little more of a not so squashed city look..If that makes sense. I live in cowboy country and drive alot of dirt. 2wd is fine but need a bit more tread etc...WIll...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 10-26-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By gunmetalranger
Tires Lift Hell...Help!

Wow I feel like a ping pong ball...My tire guy says just put a 235/75 R15 on my truck and it will give it an inch more height and a bit wider tire It came with 225/70 R15 on it? Anyone ? should I...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 10-26-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,596
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: Torsion bar lift question!!

Man these 4x4 places are scrrin me then...They don't know what they are talking about it seems. So maybe I should just get some bigger tires for now...? I have SPRINGS around my shocks...! Just...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 10-25-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,596
Posted By gunmetalranger
Torsion bar lift question!!

After finnaly talking to a lift shop that has the "add a key torsion bar lift for the front of my 2wd Ranger...Is this common to just lift the front 2 inches and nothing in the rear? Anyone have any...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 10-23-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: Lift Questions

What does that do? Would I have to loosen other cables etc?? You can tell I am sooo not familiar with this.What about the rear??
Forum: Lifted Suspension 10-23-2010, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: Lift Questions

Now they tell me they can't lift a 2wd Ranger? What gives? What is a spindle lift? Thanks for the info!
Forum: Lifted Suspension 10-22-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By gunmetalranger
Lift Questions

I am thinking about putting 2 inches on my 2010 2wd Ranger..
My custom truck shop says they would do a suspension lift of 2 inches...Any advice? Negatives..Would it hurt my turn handling by...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-20-2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 20,281
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: rangers are no longer being made

I probably performs as well as any truck we can get and gets waaay better gas milage. Seems to be what vehicles in other countries are all about. I have seen some bad ass Dihatsu and Mitsubishi's...
Forum: General Tech 10-19-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,237
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: Floor Matts advice and HELP!

Home Depot sells tube sand about 60lbs each I am thinking 3-4 of them and I run M&S tires on the truck...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-19-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,324
Posted By gunmetalranger
Baja bumper light bar?

Anyone have any good ideas as to giving my new ride the baja look..I love the smaller rail bumper bars..Can't seem to find one for my rig though? Or any other other suggestions for dressing things...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-16-2010, 10:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,432
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: 2010 ranger xl 4 cyl... radiator cap???

Well I just learned something! Have 350 miles on mine...never even noticed no cap..
Forum: Suspension Tech 10-16-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,076
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: 4cyl, 2010 Shock job!

Ya know I think the stock show is ok for now...Maybe some Ranchos down the road..although she is 2wd we do go on a lot of dirt together. Still a truck right>?? :)
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-16-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,945
Posted By gunmetalranger
Exclamation Re: Body Side Moulding

I'll be dammed..I did the part number homework and called a dealer in Carson City, NV...the parts guru said they come unpainted! WAAAh! lol Waaaah! lol:mad:
Forum: General Tech 10-10-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,237
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: Floor Matts advice and HELP!

Absolutely...hope I can help...Happy to take a look for you and get back at ya!
Forum: Suspension Tech 10-10-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,076
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: 4cyl, 2010 Shock job!

That would be great Tm if the install were the same on mine...Anyone have any experience with aftermarket shocks performance..I am trying to stiffen my ride a bit but not make it a road "jolter"...
Forum: Suspension Tech 10-10-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,076
Posted By gunmetalranger
4cyl, 2010 Shock job!

The first thing I would like to mod on my new Ranger would be better shocks for the front. The OEM ones are very soft and I was told KYB G-2 shocks would be better..Anyone have advice...AND Do we...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-10-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 15,998
Views: 1,062,316
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread

Put floor mats over the rubber mat...Use carpet anti slip waffle stuff thingamajig and they stay put nicely!!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-10-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 20,281
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: rangers are no longer being made

I would never have considered an F150 if they didn't have a Ranger...I drove one for 3years and the gas cost was HUGE...= Ford would not have gotten my business. Oh well as long as I can get parts...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 10-10-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,135
Posted By gunmetalranger
Re: '91 2.3L 2WD Lift— requesting some advice.

I am really green to the Ranger as evryone can tell..Had mine 3 weeks so far but I used KYB G-2 shock on my Jeep and they were great off or on pavement.
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