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[ekrampitzjr]

Hello everyone, just bought a 2011 Ranger XLT Supercab 4-door 2WD with the 4.0 V-6 and automatic. It has the factory tow package, which will be handy as I have a small cargo trailer for hauling trash and brush. This truck was clean and had just over 100,000 miles. It was used as a trade-in at a new-car dealer, and that dealer replaced the lower ball joints and the front and rear brakes, and also did an oil and filter change and state inspection.

I have replaced two tire pressure sensors, the upper ball joints, plugs and plug wires, and both front tires. The day after it was delivered to my house, I had the transmission flushed and ATF and filter changed.

This truck is possibly going to be the last vehicle I buy. I'm in my late 50s. It's actually my second Ranger, as in 2008–2009 I had a 1990 Ranger regular cab with the 2.3 four and automatic. Had to sell it to pay bills at the time, but I liked the truck a lot and decided then one day I'd get another Ranger.

This 2011 had been undercoated and the bed given a Line-X treatment. It's at the local Line-X shop for examination and any needed touch-up. After I get it back, I'm going to change the front wheel bearings myself and install an aftermarket (Simmons) aluminum thermostat housing to prevent the well-known plastic lower housing failure. The oil and differential fluid will also be changed to Amsoil.

I'm debating buying and installing a K&N air intake kit; your comments?

Hope this is enough info. Let me know if you need more. Looking forward to discussing Rangers with you!

 

[Uncle Gump]

Congrats on the new to you truck...

Take good care of it and they are typically good to you in return.

I personally feel the factory air intake is fine and have no desire to change to anything aftermarket.

Welcome to TRS...

 

[89Twincharge]

Welcome! Glad you got another ranger!!! You could always get knn filter to fit your factory airbox if you like the ability to service it, the world would be a better place with less disposable things!

 

[DILLARD000]

Sounds like a nice truck!
At 100kMiles, might want to think about changing those two OilPressurized TimingTensioners;
while swapping the junk Plastic ThermoStat Housing for a new Aluminum version, might be the time to do that.
Change the RearDiff GearOil & SteeringFluid & BrakeFluid too.
Oil+Filter changes will do wonders for the V6~4.0L~SOHC; do mine every 6mths regardless of mileage.
Also frequently service Tranny ATF+Filter, another weak link for Rangers.
With PMs & some luck, possible to get another 200kMiles+ down the road.