Weasel
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- Joined
- Jul 27, 2020
- Messages
- 38
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- Points
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- Location
- Canada
- Vehicle Year
- 2008
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger XL
- Transmission
- Automatic
Good evening (where applicable).
Short term reader, first-time poster.
I was lazily bidding on a Ford Ranger with the assumption that there was no way I was going to win said auction. I was wrong. Now, I had been in the market for such a vehicle so it was a pleasant surprise.
(I'm getting to the questions)
This Ranger is a 2008 XL regular cab, 2.3L, and automatic. With 107K KMs (~66,000 Miles)
It was a government-owned vehicle, so it was regularly maintained about every 5K (3,100 Miles). It was 1 item short of passing its safety. The cab corner is rusted out, so I'll be ordering a corner and fixing that, probably better than trying to patch it.
Anyway, enough of my jibber-jabber.
I'm looking to upgrade, fix cosmetic items, etc.
- I'd like to add power locks. Any recommendations on what would be a good option here? What about a remote starter that includes a power lock kit? (do they exist?)
- I'm thinking of getting seat covers for it, the current seats are marked with some rips. What are some good seat covers to look at?
- In relation to the above. If I were to convert it from the 60/40 to bucket seats. What seat covers would I be looking for then?
- If I did convert the 60/40. What would be my options for a center console?
- The vinyl flooring is fair. It would be nice to replace it, but that's not a must (this isn't an actual question)
- It has a couple of rust spots (but overall, pretty good) and impressions left from decals, etc. I'm thinking of 'dipping' it. Anyone have any advice there? (It seems the most economical refresh)
- Recommendations for add on fog lights?
- I will add a 2 DIN head unit. Will I need a new fascia/surround?
- How do I reset the TPMS? Tires are fine now.
- Any other recommendations? (Outside of those which are anatomically impossible)
Thanks!
I really don't expect to have it long term. I'd like to replace it with a new version in a couple of years.
Short term reader, first-time poster.
I was lazily bidding on a Ford Ranger with the assumption that there was no way I was going to win said auction. I was wrong. Now, I had been in the market for such a vehicle so it was a pleasant surprise.
(I'm getting to the questions)
This Ranger is a 2008 XL regular cab, 2.3L, and automatic. With 107K KMs (~66,000 Miles)
It was a government-owned vehicle, so it was regularly maintained about every 5K (3,100 Miles). It was 1 item short of passing its safety. The cab corner is rusted out, so I'll be ordering a corner and fixing that, probably better than trying to patch it.
Anyway, enough of my jibber-jabber.
I'm looking to upgrade, fix cosmetic items, etc.
- I'd like to add power locks. Any recommendations on what would be a good option here? What about a remote starter that includes a power lock kit? (do they exist?)
- I'm thinking of getting seat covers for it, the current seats are marked with some rips. What are some good seat covers to look at?
- In relation to the above. If I were to convert it from the 60/40 to bucket seats. What seat covers would I be looking for then?
- If I did convert the 60/40. What would be my options for a center console?
- The vinyl flooring is fair. It would be nice to replace it, but that's not a must (this isn't an actual question)
- It has a couple of rust spots (but overall, pretty good) and impressions left from decals, etc. I'm thinking of 'dipping' it. Anyone have any advice there? (It seems the most economical refresh)
- Recommendations for add on fog lights?
- I will add a 2 DIN head unit. Will I need a new fascia/surround?
- How do I reset the TPMS? Tires are fine now.
- Any other recommendations? (Outside of those which are anatomically impossible)
Thanks!
I really don't expect to have it long term. I'd like to replace it with a new version in a couple of years.
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