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Birdhunter1
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Introduce Yourself
01-25-2018, 07:23 AM
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New to Ford Ranger
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Birdhunter1
Re: New to Ford Ranger
You will find they all need maintenance, the last Ranger I had I drove from brand new to 168,xxx miles. Aside from oil changes, insurance and fuel the truck cost me around $0.08 per mile to own.
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Trucks
01-11-2018, 12:35 PM
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1
For Sale:
2007 Ford Ranger
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1,884
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: **SOLD**2007 Ford Ranger**SOLD**
Sold, 167,500 something miles as the original owner.
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
01-11-2018, 12:22 PM
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Good by!
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725
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Good by!
I'm saying good by to this site, I may stop in once in a while but today I sold my Ranger. At almost 170,000 miles with no real problems to speak of since owning it brand new my wife and I decided...
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
01-11-2018, 08:27 AM
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I've gone to the dark side
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2,020
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: I've gone to the dark side
I test drove a new Colorado a few years ago, they were a sharp looking truck and I liked the cab. Getting ready to move to a different one myself soon but it will be an F 150.
Forum:
Drivetrain Tech
01-06-2018, 01:30 PM
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Rear axle dog legged
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1,095
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: Rear axle dog legged
If you have a come along attach it to the front axle or a cross member, something solid, and winch it into place. It will help to loosen the passenger side u bolts, in fact loosening the passenger...
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Trucks
12-28-2017, 09:57 AM
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For Sale:
2007 Ford Ranger
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1,884
Posted By
Birdhunter1
2007 Ford Ranger
I bought it new in May of 2007, almost all of the miles I put on it myself. Tires are LT 235/75/15 that were put on last January, new plugs, wires, filters, belt, brakes and rotors and oil in...
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Exterior Tech
08-18-2017, 12:33 PM
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Looking for a Replacement Bed
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1,767
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: Looking for a Replacement Bed
I just had the bed off of my 2007 last week to replace spring hangers, there are three bolts on each side.
Forum:
Exterior Tech
08-15-2017, 05:35 AM
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Third Brake Light Socket Melted
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1,164
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: Third Brake Light Socket Melted
Do'nt apply your barkes and you won't start a fire!:):):):):):):):):):D:D:D:D:D
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Exterior Tech
08-15-2017, 05:34 AM
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Towing a pop up
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1,399
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: Towing a pop up
I use to pull a 16' aluminum fishing boat with mine on the bumper, once was enough.
My truck new didn't come with a receiver type hitch and I really wanted to go fishing that day and didn't have...
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
07-05-2017, 05:08 AM
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What did you do to your ranger today thread IV
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825,157
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Birdhunter1
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread IV
I drove mine to work today.
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Wheels and Tires
07-04-2017, 07:43 AM
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Good year wrangler radials
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3,019
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: Good year wrangler radials
I had decent luck with them, I put a third set on my truck a few years ago but one went out of round with about 40% tread left. I think it happened due to 3 holes and being plugged in close...
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
06-15-2017, 09:05 AM
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Ranger stepside campertop for sale
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347
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Birdhunter1
Ranger stepside campertop for sale
It's not mine, its not near me, I do not know the seller but I know people often look for this camper top and have a very hard time finding it. Located in north central, IL...
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Drivetrain Tech
06-06-2017, 06:35 AM
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4 wheel drive wontwork
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1,898
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: 4 wheel drive wontwork
Does your truck have manual or automatic locking hubs? Electric shift transfer case or manual shift transfer case?
Forum:
Drivetrain Tech
05-24-2017, 06:46 AM
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'94 4x4 Issue
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1,780
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: '94 4x4 Issue
So you are proficient enough to have a transmission and transfer case out and back in within 20 minutes yet you're asking how to take a transfer case shift motor out or unwire it? It seems it would...
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Drivetrain Tech
04-18-2017, 11:50 AM
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4x4 wheel bearing torque
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10,463
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: 4x4 wheel bearing torque
My info shows 184 ft. lbs on a 2011.
Interesting that for the 2007 (which mine is) the spec is 162 ft. lbs. and I think it is the same bearing assembly.
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-31-2017, 10:43 AM
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Another Cam Syncro failing story
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2,865
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: Another Cam Syncro failing story
The last one I replaced when I pulled the cover off the top of the cam sync everything lined perfectly with the tool provided to align it when installing the new one. It made the replacement even...
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
03-22-2017, 07:01 AM
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I'm surprised at how quiet the 3.0 is at highway speeds
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965
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: I'm surprised at how quiet the 3.0 is at highway speeds
While out last night I set my cruise on a flat stretch of highway at 65 mph. My truck is a regular cab 3.0 v6, 5 speed auto 4wd with a 4.10 rear end. No wind outside last night to speak of and the...
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
03-21-2017, 11:35 AM
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I'm surprised at how quiet the 3.0 is at highway speeds
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965
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: I'm surprised at how quiet the 3.0 is at highway speeds
I was going downhill with a 40 mph tailwind and a sail in the bed.
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
03-21-2017, 06:57 AM
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Towing Capabilities
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1,471
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: Towing Capabilities
The weight alone is one issue, the wind drag you have is another. I personally wouldn't want to tow it with a Ranger or Explorer of any engine size. When you factor in crosswinds from passing semi...
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
03-21-2017, 06:50 AM
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I'm surprised at how quiet the 3.0 is at highway speeds
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965
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: I'm surprised at how quiet the 3.0 is at highway speeds
Depends on the rear axle gear ratio, at 65-70 my Ranger is turning about 2500 rpm's but I also have a 4.10 rear end ratio.
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
02-14-2017, 08:12 AM
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4
Options available on Rangers
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781
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: Options available on Rangers
I think a factory towing package included a trans cooler as well, or an auxiliary trans cooler. I put a brake controller in my Ranger, figuring the only trailers I have have brakes and are all 7...
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
02-03-2017, 06:44 AM
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what is it worth; camper shell
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1,327
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: what is it worth; camper shell
Around my area I would put it on Craigslist for $150 and take anything over $100.
To me I would prefer yours over a fiberglass one because yours is lighter and it has side fold out windows so I...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
01-27-2017, 07:00 AM
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5
3.0 water pump
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2,911
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: 3.0 water pump
A 2006 is likely not going to be warrantied. The truck is 11 years old.
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
01-12-2017, 02:50 PM
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6
Rough Idle Help!!!
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2,701
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: Rough Idle Help!!!
Blinking check engine light means raw fuel is getting dumped into cylinder and isn't being burned (at least that what my Ford mechanic buddy told me).
I had a rough idle issue on my 3.0 for a few...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
01-05-2017, 12:07 PM
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22
Is the 3.0 worth it
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3,432
Posted By
Birdhunter1
Re: Is the 3.0 worth it
I called the local parts store where I do a bunch of business and got the one they had, it was warrantied so I got another and haven't had the squeakedy squeak since. I don't remember teh brand but...
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