"The Grey Squirrel" My 2020 XLT Sport 4x4

[Robertmangrum.rm]

Well it's long overdue. But I'm gonna start a build thread on my 2020 overland build.
Back in October of 2020 I paid off my 2015 Nissan Frontier. I was only in because Ford had discontinued the Ranger when I needed a new truck. At this point I was already dreaming of getting back in a Ranger since the re-release in 2019.
Wife finally gave me the okay and shopping I went. I went originally to purchase a STX package that a local custom shop had lifted and 33s. Well it had 2 major down falls.
1st: 20inch rims. Though they look nice not practical for what I had planned.
2nd: No rear e-locker. One of main wants after open/open in the Nissan.

After talking to the salesman. He showed me a Lariat FX4. Super nice. But out of my price range. He told me he would find me a truck if I'd give him a day or 2. The next day he said he got my truck. I drive over and sure enough.
He showed me a Sport 4x4, 302A package with a rear e-locker. And wow in my price range.

I really liked how the body was same as wheels and bumpers. Man still a good looking truck as I look back.

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

Before the first oil change. I had it out on a local trail "TN Dirt Devil" easy trail with gravel roads and multiple shallow creek crossings. Decided it needed larger tires and more ground clearance. So along came a level kit and 255/75r17 MTs. Inspired by @Blmpkn build of his 2019.

Also added the Rough Country tow hook conversion kit.

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

I'll keep adding to this till I get it up to date. But here's a preview of the finished build so far. I get the details

 

[snoranger]

I'll keep adding to this till I get it up to date. But here's a preview of the finished build so far. I get the details View attachment 118681

That’s nice… but more importantly, that’s a nice Lariat Tremor behind you.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

That’s nice… but more importantly, that’s a nice Lariat Tremor behind you.

True, not nearly as nice as the guy that took the picture though...