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Forum: Project Logs 03-13-2013, 06:51 PM
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Posted By dustin.f
I tinkered some more today and took off my broken...

I tinkered some more today and took off my broken ugly mud flaps and I installed my rechargeable flashlight on my center console!



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Forum: Project Logs 03-12-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By dustin.f
I know about the height difference. I work at a...

I know about the height difference. I work at a tire shop. I was just saying that's about what I gained.

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I'm not sure if its 6' or 7' I've never measured it lol
Forum: Project Logs 03-12-2013, 07:01 PM
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Posted By dustin.f
Got my new 31x10.50 15 Toyo Open Country ATII's...

Got my new 31x10.50 15 Toyo Open Country ATII's put on today!

I gained about 1.5 inches just by going from a 235 to these bad boys!

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Forum: General Tech 03-10-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,817
Posted By dustin.f
I fixed a Jeep one time that would randomly do...

I fixed a Jeep one time that would randomly do that when driving it. I found that the crankshaft position sensor which helps control the engine timing would short out after it got hot enough.

You...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-10-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,886
Posted By dustin.f
Tightening your bearings may not be a good thing...

Tightening your bearings may not be a good thing to do. There are torque specs for them and over tightening them could kill them.

As for the shake in your steering wheel that's probably tire...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-07-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
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Posted By dustin.f
Not all wheel bearings "vibrate" or cause a...

Not all wheel bearings "vibrate" or cause a growl. Some rangers have a new hub style and don't have serviceable bearings like you are talking.

I work at a tire shop and diagnose bearings nearly...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 03-07-2013, 11:51 AM
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Views: 7,697
Posted By dustin.f
Next project is to black out the inside of the...

Next project is to black out the inside of the headlights and I may repolish the lenses and clear coat them...supposedly it makes them last way longer
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 03-07-2013, 07:09 AM
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Views: 7,697
Posted By dustin.f
39407 Here is a before and after of my truck...

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Here is a before and after of my truck after using the Mothers kit. And I blacked out my grill as well.

The kit I bought was $20 at O'Reillys and had a Severe Damage Repair (fine grit...
Forum: Project Logs 03-06-2013, 04:44 PM
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Posted By dustin.f
39362 Before and After of my headlight...

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Before and After of my headlight restoration and painting the grill black. I also clear coated the Ford symbol to make it all nice and shiny again!
Forum: Project Logs 03-06-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,128
Posted By dustin.f
Re: 01 Ranger XL 4X4 4.0L Project

Working on a few things today, cleaned and polished the headlights/corners.

Pulled the grill and decided to paint the grill black and a couple interior things black :)

Pics to come!
Forum: Project Logs 03-05-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,128
Posted By dustin.f
39174 The interior showing the seat covers,...

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The interior showing the seat covers, steering wheel cover, and floor mats.

I ordered my tires, I went with the Toyo Open Country ATII and they will be here tomorrow.

Ordering wheels...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-05-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,915
Posted By dustin.f
+1 on that, again you can't beat a good warranty...

+1 on that, again you can't beat a good warranty no matter how much money you save!
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-05-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,915
Posted By dustin.f
Food for thought: I work at a tire store in...

Food for thought:

I work at a tire store in Idaho (Les Schwab). If you buy tires from us you get FREE flat repairs, free rotations, free rebalances, and tire mileage care (prorated if...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-03-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By dustin.f
I would recommend the XTX Sports or if you want...

I would recommend the XTX Sports or if you want to spend more for a really awesome tire try and find somewhere that sells Toyo and check out the Open Country ATII, it was redesigned and is SICK!!
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-02-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By dustin.f
Here is the XTX Sport 38761

Here is the XTX Sport

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Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-02-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By dustin.f
They are one of the best AT tires we have and do...

They are one of the best AT tires we have and do very well on snow and rain because of the amount of siping they have

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Is it the xtx sport you were quoted? And what size?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-02-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By dustin.f
They have a 50,000 mile warranty here, they wear...

They have a 50,000 mile warranty here, they wear very well as long as you rotate them regularly, keep the air pressure checked, and align your vehicle. We recommend an alignment once a year.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-02-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By dustin.f
I work at a tire shop in Idaho. The...

I work at a tire shop in Idaho.

The difference between a passenger tire and a LT tire is the ply of the tread. Passenger tires are 4 ply and LT tires are 6, 8, or 10 ply depending on size The LT...
Forum: Project Logs 03-01-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,128
Posted By dustin.f
01 Ranger XL 4X4 4.0L Project

I was recently given a 2001 Ranger XL 4X4 4.0L reg cab long box after my inlaws sold their farm.

It's now my baby and my project. I work at a tire shop so I can do just about anything I want in...
Forum: Suspension Tech 02-25-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By dustin.f
YES...otherwise I wouldn't be asking about t bars.

YES...otherwise I wouldn't be asking about t bars.
Forum: Suspension Tech 02-25-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By dustin.f
I figured it out through another forum. The F in...

I figured it out through another forum. The F in the code means I have the softest torsion bars that came in a ranger. I am definitely getting #1s asap!
Forum: Suspension Tech 02-25-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By dustin.f
What torsion bars do I have?

The front of my Ranger sits a little lower than I would like, i want it to sit like the Edge or XLT 4X4s.

I have a 2001 Ranger XL with FC as the SPR code.

What Torsion Bars do I have?

If I...
Forum: General Tech 02-22-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,766
Posted By dustin.f
That's a tire balance issue. Go in and have your...

That's a tire balance issue. Go in and have your front tires balanced
Forum: General Tech 02-22-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,766
Posted By dustin.f
If its in the seat of your pants its probably a u...

If its in the seat of your pants its probably a u joint. I work at a tire shop and it sounds like its a u joint because the vibration was there before and after the new tires.
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-20-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,487
Posted By dustin.f
Cool! I like what I see with the Duplicolor!

Cool! I like what I see with the Duplicolor!
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