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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-01-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,879
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Exhaust valve seat issue

Well i might have a huge problem on my hands. I took my truck in for what i thought was a misfire; that only happens when the engines warm. Mech changed ignition wires and plugs but still same issue....
Forum: Other Engine Tech 09-26-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,312
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Diesel engine swap

Hey yall ive got a 06 3.0 5 spd. I was just curious if anybody knows anyone thats done a diesel engine swap. I was thinking about it and it would be pretty cool to have a 4 cyl diesel that gave me...
Forum: Exterior Tech 09-16-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Stupid question about towing wire harness

Alright so you'll have to forgive me but i've never towed anything before. I'm towing a small motorcycle trailer in a couple day and i'm going to use a bumper ball. My question is on the wiring, I...
Forum: Exterior Tech 09-04-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,601
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Re: How much weight on tailgate?

You sure? Ive read in other threads where guys with f-150's loading similar weight had issues with their tailgates getting bent
Forum: Exterior Tech 09-04-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,601
Posted By OLDustyNuts
How much weight on tailgate?

Ive got a harley fatbob that weighs about 700lbs and id like to put it in the back of my 06 ranger 4x2 extended cab. The back tire is going to rest on my tailgate, is this too much weight? Should i...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-26-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,775
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Re: Bigger tires on stock rims?

Hey you could probably answer this, How has the driving characteristics changes? Is the ride more bouncy?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-13-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,775
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Re: Bigger tires on stock rims?

Its a 2006 xlt with a 5 speed.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-13-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,775
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Re: Bigger tires on stock rims?

You think ill have any issue pushing 31's with the 3.0 v6 and 4x2?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-12-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,775
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Re: Bigger tires on stock rims?

Yea i wanted to settle with 30's because my truck is the 4x2 model with the 3.0 If it were a 4x4 id go with bigger.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-12-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,775
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Bigger tires on stock rims?

Might be a dumb question but couldnt find it in previous threads. My ranger has small tires on it with 15 inch rims. The tires are p235 by 75 or something close to that. I want to get 30inch tires...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-02-2011, 05:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Time to Hit Back

Alright so my ranger is a 2006 with only 37k miles. In the past two weeks it been hit twice while its parked. This happens where i live at. The first time was in a parking garage then i started...
Forum: General Tech 09-23-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,453
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Re: towing

Ya i was thinking somewhere on the frame wasent sure if that would of been to hard on my truck. The car stuck was only a nissan maxima or altima but i know this little ranger isnt to heavy duty.
Forum: General Tech 09-23-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,453
Posted By OLDustyNuts
towing

I saw a guy stuck in a parking lot when i was leaving and stopped to help. I thought id pull him out but i dont have a trailer hitch to secure a chain to. I was looking underneath but couldnt see a...
Forum: General Tech 09-15-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,362
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Back flip down seats

Ive got a 06 ranger and it had the 2 plastic flip down things but with no seat cushions or backrest on them. The platic bottoms just kind of flop down seems as if it wouldnt be able to hold any...
Forum: Interior Tech 09-11-2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,363
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Re: Rubber mats on rubber floor

hah no i like my rubber floors its just its starting to turn white from the dirt and sand being rubbed into it and the truck only has 30k miles on it.
Forum: Interior Tech 09-11-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,363
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Rubber mats on rubber floor

Hey there ive got kind of a stupid question. In my 06 ranger i have the rubber floor but its already showing some wear. Do yall with the rubber floors usually put rubber mats on top? Are they going...
Forum: General Tech 08-14-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Re: speedo off by 4mph

So i need to regear my speedo even though I have stock tires and stock gears?
Forum: General Tech 08-14-2011, 02:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By OLDustyNuts
speedo off my 4mph

Ive got a 06' 3.0 5spd ranger with 32k miles and i notice especially on highways when i use my gps is shows that my speedometer says im going 3-4 mph faster than what im actually doing. Everything is...
Forum: General Tech 08-02-2011, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,614
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Re: spare tire assembly

Ok so I was able to wind it up but I can seem to get the handle connected to the cable off of the cable. There's a spring below the handle on the cable. The handle should just twist right off...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-31-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,551
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Re: Do I have no overdrive?

So your saying not to go over 65 mph? I'm no speed demon but i like to be able to at least go the speed limit.
Forum: General Tech 07-31-2011, 07:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,614
Posted By OLDustyNuts
spare tire assembly

Hey I just bought a 2006 3.0 ranger. Its a great truck but the spare tire assembly is broken or missing. The guy had the spare tire just sitting in the bed. I looked at the assembly under the bed and...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-31-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,551
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Do I have no overdrive?

Hey there I just bought my ranger a couple days ago down in Florida. I drove it up to Norfolk,Va where I live now and on the high way I noticed its not geared right. Its a 2006 3.0 with a 5 speed....
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-26-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By OLDustyNuts
Noob

Hey my names chris and I finally got a ranger. I just bought a 06' 3.0 2wd. Its a really basic white pickup but ive wanted one for a long time now. Ill be hitting people up a lot for advice in here.
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