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07-18-2010, 01:24 PM
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Ford Ranger Owner
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Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
Somewhere in this picture is a Green Ranger:
Being hooked up to the winch line:
And its out:
Here's video of it being hauled out of the water:
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07-18-2010, 01:27 PM
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Re: Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
thats not yours is it?
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2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
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07-18-2010, 01:27 PM
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Re: Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
Seen that a few times at the lake.
Been awesome to see him get in and drive off.
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07-18-2010, 01:30 PM
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Ford Ranger Owner
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Re: Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
Nope, not mine. Just responded to the call.
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07-18-2010, 01:46 PM
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Re: Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
Wow...that's one way to wash your truck
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07-18-2010, 02:13 PM
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Buy a Ford
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Re: Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
I see some have no concept of winch safety........
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08-11-2011, 11:50 AM
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Re: Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
so thats where i parked my old ranger that one drunk night
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08-11-2011, 12:25 PM
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"Eh, it'll buff out"
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Re: Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
That sucks...
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08-11-2011, 12:33 PM
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BEASTTTT MODEEEE
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Re: Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
That sucks but is kinda funny, looks like a part out for that is gonna happen soon
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08-11-2011, 12:54 PM
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Hazardous to Your Health!
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Re: Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
so how does this even happen? engine fails and u roll back? lol if my engine fails im hitting my emergency brake and sitting right there!
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08-13-2011, 10:19 AM
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Ford Truck Driver
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Re: Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
Quote:
Originally Posted by vapiper
I see some have no concept of winch safety........
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agreed, the owner would have been cut in half if that line snapped.
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08-14-2011, 04:32 PM
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I'm an F-18, bro
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Re: Ranger Down! Someone's want swimming in the Ocean.
Quote:
Originally Posted by HazardousRanger
so how does this even happen? engine fails and u roll back? lol if my engine fails im hitting my emergency brake and sitting right there!
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The owner probably had an issue with the transmission, IE it came out of park. Something along those lines. I get nervous every time I launch my ski. My truck is a stick so I shut it off, leave it in first, and apply the e-brake. I should have a wheel chuck too.
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