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Forum: Suspension Tech 12-29-2011, 01:26 AM
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Posted By xltUOranger98
Quick question on purchasing new shocks

I have my 98 xlt 3.0 v6 2WD ranger that is in need of new shocks. I'm looking to purchase these for the front off of amazon-----

Amazon.com: KYB 341302 GR-2 Shock:...
Forum: Exterior Tech 12-02-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,863
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: LED light set ups, need inputs etc

Yeah your wheel wells look sick, I was thinking about running green LEDs in mine too actually. I really like the bed LEDs because you never really see it, actually I never have seen it haha. I'm...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-30-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,863
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: LED light set ups, need inputs etc

Yeah I drive with them on the majority of the time. I placed the switches in an easy to reach spot incase I need to flip them off. I bought them off of eBay for $20. Search green smd led strip or...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-30-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,863
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: LED light set ups, need inputs etc

Here's some more updated pictures of switches mounted, plus another little addition


http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q421/Underoath9785/IMAG0857.jpg

drilled holes in panel under steering...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-28-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,863
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: LED light set ups, need inputs etc

haha thats what i meant green hornet
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-28-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,863
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: LED light set ups, need inputs etc

Thanks man, i'm loving the new mod. Everyone keeps saying it reminds them of green lantern haha. Here's a few more retakes

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q421/Underoath9785/IMAG0845.jpg
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Forum: Exterior Tech 11-28-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,863
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: LED light set ups, need inputs etc

Thanks man. I've thought about underglow, i might try it out eventually to see how it looks with my existing set up. either white LEDs or green if i do.





For the lights in the bed I...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-28-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,863
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: LED light set ups, need inputs etc

Here are a few pics of the completed LED project. The pictures were taken with my camera on my phone, so these don't give the full effect of how bright the lights are in person.
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Forum: Exterior Tech 11-24-2011, 01:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,863
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: LED light set ups, need inputs etc

Yeah i'll post pics up for sure of the process and of the completion. I might throw a LED strip underneath the front bumper to illuminate the ground also, but ill probably wait until i have white...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-24-2011, 12:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,863
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: LED light set ups, need inputs etc

Nice bro, I really like the green lights in the headlight corners. Are those LEDs? I have green corners but for now their just standard bulbs. Plus green on white looks pretty cool. I'm hoping to...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-23-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,916
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: T-Rex Grille

the t rex looks pretty awesome in my opinion. And mudsling how much did you pay for your grill off of ebay?
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-23-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,863
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: LED light set ups, need inputs etc

the whole project is only going to cost me $20 lol. I've always been into mods figured this would be cool. I'll have everything off of its own individual switch so that I can have it on at any...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-23-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,863
Posted By xltUOranger98
LED light set ups, need inputs etc

What's up guys? I'm constantly thinking of different ideas to customize my ranger to set it aside from the ones out in my area. LED lights are my next project. So far I have new headlights with...
Forum: Exterior Tech 11-23-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,993
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: Paint schemes

Check out my pictures in my album. I basically have the same color scheme. I have my 98 ranger, going black/green/chrome. My hood is sprayed black, side skirts are painted black, did the tailgate...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-17-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3,099
Views: 300,284
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: How many miles do you have on your Ranger?

just rolled past 222,222 on my 98. I'm trying to push for 300k. I take good care of it so we'll see what happens
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 09-27-2011, 11:26 PM
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Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread

yeah sorry bout small pictures lol. Check my profile, I have them uploaded there as well which are a lot larger than those. I love the look though, sets my truck aside from the ones out here where...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 09-27-2011, 11:13 PM
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Views: 1,066,629
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread

Installed new headlight assembly's with built in LED in headlight running off of a switch in cab / painted hood black with flat clear/ painted tailgate / window tint / painted bed rails / painted...
Forum: Exterior Tech 09-02-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: paint job question, need inputs

Thanks for the responses. To be completely honest its quoted by maaco here in california. I have heard a lot of mixed reviews on maaco which makes me indecisive about having it done. But at the...
Forum: Exterior Tech 09-02-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By xltUOranger98
paint job question, need inputs

I have been really considering taking my truck in for a paint job. I have a 98 ranger factory green. The current paint on the truck is pretty bad, a lot of scratches, faded, and a few dents here and...
Forum: Exterior Tech 08-31-2011, 11:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,576
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: tinting my tail lights

I tinted my '98 stock lights with the lens tint can. I used the rust oleum brand lens tint and it worked great. I taped off the reverse lights and did about 2 coats or so. It came out looking...
Forum: Exterior Tech 08-31-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 925
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: headlight LED wiring question

They turned out working perfect finally. A huge mistake was made with the wiring of the LEDs which was causing them not to work. My dads an electrician and used to wiring homes which black is...
Forum: Exterior Tech 08-31-2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,276
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: Painting my powerdome

Looks great man, good work. Where is the best place to pick up a powerdome hood anyways? Junkyard? or did you pick one up through an order? I have a 98 ranger that is going to be painted soon, so...
Forum: Exterior Tech 08-30-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 925
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: headlight LED wiring question

So pissed off, installed the new lights from pictured above, wired LEDs off of a switch installed in cab etc. I made all proper connections but the LEDs on the headlights don't work. All of my...
Forum: Exterior Tech 08-29-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,204
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: 1993 headlight/projector/halo questions

depends, you can check amazon/ebay/or other online places depending on how much your looking to spend / quality etc.

heres an example
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Forum: Exterior Tech 08-29-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 925
Posted By xltUOranger98
Re: headlight LED wiring question

Having its own switch actually sounds like a pretty cool idea. How hard would it be to run a switch for it? Here's the link for the lights.
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