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What did you do to your Ranger today? (Part Deux!)


Rick W

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4.0 & 2.9
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Manual
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4WD
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97 stock, 3” on 87
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N/A
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235/75-15
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Never put off ‘til tomorrow what you can put off indefinitely
Drove the red one again and it did the same as yesterday. Vibration in the morning, nothing in the afternoon. Weird. I would say that it has something to do with temperature except it was warmer this morning than this afternoon here, so that throws that theory out. Guess I’m back to it’s messing with me
Have you changed a tire lately? Water in a tire?
 


Dirtman

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Automatic
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2WD
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It's up there.
Total Drop
It's down there.
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Round.
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I poop in the furnace.

Dirtman

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It's up there.
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It's down there.
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Round.
My credo
I poop in the furnace.
Don't frowny face me! I let you out on work release to make pickles and now you're wandering around the internet!?!
 

Rick W

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Engine Size
4.0 & 2.9
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
97 stock, 3” on 87
Total Drop
N/A
Tire Size
235/75-15
My credo
Never put off ‘til tomorrow what you can put off indefinitely
@Bruisedfruit

I love the manual wind nylon winch!

Afterthought edit: Are you concerned that roof rack will hurt your aerodynamics and mileage?
 
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romcjr

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4.0l V6 & 2.3L ecoboost
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Automatic
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4WD
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265/75r/16
Nothing to it as it is running good and my daily driver , but I did get it a new to me stall mate . 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS ...
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lil_Blue_Ford

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Robertmangrum.rm

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2.5 level kit with rear add a leaf appox. 1.5
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305/70r17
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Buy it, build it, and drive it like you stole it
Nothing to it as it is running good and my daily driver , but I did get it a new to me stall mate . 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS ...
View attachment 57647
Here's a pic of my buddies its a 2014 RS/SS with a 69 front end and rear end conversion
IMAG0264.jpg
 

Robertmangrum.rm

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4WD
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2.5 level kit with rear add a leaf appox. 1.5
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Buy it, build it, and drive it like you stole it

Bruisedfruit

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@Bruisedfruit

I love the manual wind nylon winch!

Afterthought edit: Are you concerned that roof rack will hurt your aerodynamics and mikeage?
Nah, the drag created by the roof rack are negligible. Especially considering the bumper, headlights, and lack of a grille.
 

ericbphoto

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6"
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35"
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In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are different.
Cleaned up the e-fan wiring. Since I'm down to a single speed fan and no A/C, I didn't need so many relays. Current functionality = single speed, controlled by switch in lower radiator hose + fan running indicator LED + cutoff switch on dash for deep water crossings.

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romcjr

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Automatic
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4WD
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265/75r/16

racsan

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ford/escape
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2.5/151 I-4
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2WD
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235/70/16
My credo
the grey-t escape
busy day, took off ranger winter wheels and put my m/t classic 2 alloys on, also changed oil in hhr & escape, swapped winter wheels off escape, painted the “new” back hatch for the escape. Hadnt put the hhr snow tires up yet so did that too. Next the wheel horse needs points and tomorrow I may try to swap out the escape back hatch. Im about spent for today.
 

lil_Blue_Ford

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Red one got used to move stuff around the yard today before it rains again and the ground is too soft.
 

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