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Forum: Exterior Parts 09-01-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,210
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: checking interest for these. taillights.

If these are the LED style i got the paypal money now. Also i doubt it makes a difference but mine is an '01. I'm pretty positive these fit though.
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-26-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,384
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: got L.E.D's & H.I.D's

Not to start a pissing match but maybe i should take a crack at making a retro fit.

The MX6 was hard as hell with its low profile headlight housing and shallow lens.

I bet i could come up with...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-26-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,384
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: got L.E.D's & H.I.D's

Its a personal thing. Unless its a retrofitted headlight i don't even think about buying hid's. I actually took them out of my turbo when i bought it because you couldn't use them. 20 something...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 07-26-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,194
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: Try an electric leaf blower

My 2005 GMC Service Van would agree. There's no point to wash it. The clear is about as thick as a dead dried leaf.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-26-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 942
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: What I did today on my truck...

i have a pretty deep dent in my lf fender. I was considering just buying another and respraying it but i haven't tried to take the fender off yet.

From what i've noticed it doesn't appear there...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-26-2011, 04:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: Got rid of my stepside....

well usually you want the vanes to scoop the air through the pads. So rather than the wheel rotating counterclockwise and having the vanes face / with the pads you want them to face \ against the...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-26-2011, 03:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,384
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: got L.E.D's & H.I.D's

the glare from those is awful but the signals look the business.

I hope your state doesn't ticket you for that. Here if you have a kit like that a police officer will ticket you in no time.
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 07-26-2011, 03:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,040
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: Finally Front Bumper Painted

Looks good man, reminds me of a minature f-150. Same style of grille and the bumper is painted the same way.

Looks awesome
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-14-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: 4x4 Makes a whinning sound

I'm not the type of guy to just let stuff go but i think until the front differential has major issues i have no desire on wiggling it out to pop the cover off to just check the tooth wear pattern or...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-13-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: 4x4 Makes a whinning sound

well since nobody has made an attempt to reply i found the fluid in the front diff to be half a quart low and the fluid in the rear was also maybe half a quart.

4x4 no longer makes the god awful...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-05-2011, 03:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Posted By 6cylfun
4x4 Makes a whinning sound

Last night when leaving an abandoned field i hear an awful whinning/dust sheild like sound.

I finally realized it sounded like my transfer case. I also noticed that when i switched off 4x4 that...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-03-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: Ranger parts

whats the difference between raised or regular?

They appear to be the ones off my 6' 1/2" bed. They aren't flat so i guess they are raised.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-03-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By 6cylfun
Ranger parts

Before i quit my dealer job i ended up with a Motorcraft bi-fold tonaue cover and the plastic rail covers for my '01.

I was going to use them but now i'm going to just stick with the camper shell....
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-02-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: Stock shock replacements

is there a certain model i get, cause i see they have like a 5000 model and some other ones.

I mean we are talking like 40-50 bucks per shock online. I'm not worried to drop 60 or whatever per...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-02-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: Stock shock replacements

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I agree, i could rock some white w/ black boots :D

But i have no idea of the ride comfort. I've heard billsteins are nice but again, never into any detail.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-02-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By 6cylfun
Stock shock replacements

Forgive me for not using the suspension section but no offense........there's like tree billion different sub forums.

Anyway, what are some good replacements that are nice and soft. I don't...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-20-2011, 04:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,972
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: Ford Service ---NOT Impressed

That's that thing i hate about our dealer. I know its money and profit is the game but just because its been 30K doesn't mean every fluid needs changing.

I don't think they really like the fact i...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 06-20-2011, 04:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: I'm a newbie, just picked it up on saturday

wow! I wasn't expecting that. I forget what my '98 Dakota 3.9 had but i don't think it was that. Plus if it was i'm sure it was at least 500 pounds heavier than the ranger.

I've been driving it...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-16-2011, 03:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,483
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: Squeak from rear of motor?? What is it? HELP!

When i worked for yellow cab i bet i replaced at least 20 of them in one year. Granted this is like 2-300 cars that they had but still. If i did 20 and there was 4 other techs.... they go out after...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-16-2011, 03:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,979
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: Jerking motion

Do you have a check engine light or any codes?

PO316?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-15-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,979
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: Jerking motion

u-joints in the driveshaft?

When exactly does it jerk. Idling, acceleration under a load, when braking.....
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 06-15-2011, 06:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: I'm a newbie, just picked it up on saturday

Thats amazing you can use super duty stuff.

I feel like not only did i pick a rock solid truck but something as interchangeable and easy to find parts for as a honda.

Speaking of which whats...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-14-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15,998
Views: 1,066,477
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread

replaced a dome light bulb, finally pried the aged keypad off the door to replace the battery. And tried a short burnout at a stop sign. Laughed a little, didn't think this little bugger would have...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-14-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,972
Posted By 6cylfun
Re: Ford Service ---NOT Impressed

I'll add some insight, change are the oil change guys where just dumb kids. I know where i work at i'm sure 90% of the time they haven't an idea what is bad and what isn't.

Second, i'm quiting...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 06-14-2011, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By 6cylfun
I'm a newbie, just picked it up on saturday

So the world of cars, trucks, and all that comes with them is nothing new to me. I've got a mazda mx6 turbo that i finally got on the road after a year in Jan and had my other mx6 i was driving for...
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