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Forum: Interior Tech 10-27-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: DFW Area shop reccomnedations that do seat swaps?

I've looked into putting sparco seats in my ranger but because the passenger seat has a airbag weight sensor built into the seat i couldnt do it. i have a 2009 and i know in 2010 they added more...
Forum: Interior Tech 06-19-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 934
Posted By bluerang3r
Racing seats

I have a 2009 ford ranger sport. I got a good deal on some sparco racing seats on craigslist. Im already starting to fab up the mounting brackets and stuff, but I dont know what to do about the...
Forum: General Tech 05-10-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,204
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Brakes

No it wasnt. It was just really stiff and it wasnt braking so I let off of it and pushed on it again and then they were working fine for some reason
Forum: General Tech 05-07-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,204
Posted By bluerang3r
Brakes

Hey ranger fans. I was driving the other day and this guy in front of me slammed on his brakes so I had to also but when I pushed down on it it was really hard and wouldnt brake. I dont know if I...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-29-2012, 02:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,369
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Let's see your offroad lights mounted on truck caps.

If you look at my pics you will see another option for those that have roof racks and camper shells. Ill post up pics on this thread later
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-05-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,363
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Any tips for replacing drum brakes?

take a pic of the springs in place before you start so you dont get lost... also get some grease for the drums some places need the grease after your done. and since your pulling everything apart and...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 02-05-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,399
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: My new Magnaflow Dual Exhaust!

dude man you got ripped off i would say.. my true duals with labor and 2 cherry bomb glasspacks with all new pipe after the header collector was like 500 with dual stainless steel tips parts and all
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-05-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,114
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: backed into me on purpose

i would have definately called the police. i got in a fender bender with a guy who hit my trailer hitch and i called the MP's... its best to call the police to get a non bias person on the scene so...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 02-05-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,754
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: post a pic of your lifted 2wd

thanks man.. im still looking for some smaller upgrades to do... i have been on a couple trips around the U.S. and its been fun in this truck. I get stopped all the time with questions about my truck
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 02-04-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,754
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: post a pic of your lifted 2wd

here is mine
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/members/bluerang3r/albums/my-truck/23453-2011-07-30-10-48-06.jpg...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 01-14-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,101
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: belltech shackle install

i knoow with 2 inches of lift i didnt have to get longer shocks at all. i have no trouble but three inches is pushing it i would say. You could end up straining the shocks on rougher terrian
Forum: Lifted Suspension 12-30-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,101
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: belltech shackle install

yeah its a fast install. i didnt even know what i was doing when i started so it took a couple hours. I found my shackles at autozone for like 20 bucks
Forum: Lifted Suspension 12-29-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,101
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: belltech shackle install

what flat plate buddy?? im a bit confused on that.. but im guessing you figured it out already?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 12-29-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,003
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Code 1401

im guessing here but that sensor is something to do with fuel right? but my guess is either something else is tripping that sensor setting off that code or the sensor you replaced before is bad again
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 12-29-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,107
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: General exhaust info....

texas still does emissions. and its a big fine if you tamper with it. but there are places you can go and pay like 80 bucks and he will pass you anyway without cats. and florida doesnt do inspections...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-26-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 22,051
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Let Me See Some Black Rims.

heres is my truck on 31's with 15's procomp 98 series rock crawlers steelies.
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/members/bluerang3r/albums/my-truck/23458-2011-07-30-10-48-14.jpg...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 12-25-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 45,893
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Lets see your truck STUCK!

:laugh: I could'nt stop laughing at this. i have gotten stuck a couple times in the florida sugarsand. It was on a bombing range on eglin AFB. I was embarrased when a escalade pulled me out. The MP's...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 12-25-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,476
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Rattling @ 2-2.5 RPMS

i drove my exploder like that forever. and it still going strong. never had an issue with it besides the rattling but no issues
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 12-23-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,476
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Rattling @ 2-2.5 RPMS

Agreed. 0W 30 is best. also to answer des question yes you can have the tensioner replaced. But y
The cam still comes out because of the location of the part. Valve cover comes off and all. and im...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 12-21-2011, 03:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,249
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Cleaning seats

Wow I didnt know you could do that. I feel dumb. Ill have to do that I guess. Seems to be the best thing to do. Thanks guys for the help
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 12-20-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,249
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Cleaning seats

I dont have seat covers though... lol although the thought did cross my mind
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 12-20-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,476
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Rattling @ 2-2.5 RPMS

well if the chain slips off the cam it wont be the end of the motor. just the upper head and chain. new heads and chains and maybe a new cam is all you would need. if that happens to mine i know i...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 12-20-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,476
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Rattling @ 2-2.5 RPMS

Well its not easy. The valve cover comes off and you will see a orange timing chain tensioner. It might be loose or not there at all. From there the chains have to come off. Im not sure how to do...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 12-20-2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,249
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: Cleaning seats

Thankd man I dont know what else to try. Ill give it a shot
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 12-20-2011, 06:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,338
Posted By bluerang3r
Re: glasspacks???

I have a 4.0l v6 and I have true duals coming out in front of the rear tire with high flow cats and 8 inch cherry bombs and its pretty loud. Louder than you would expect
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