2021 Ford Ranger FX4 TRS-3 Project Build

[sgtsandman]

Don’t Rangers come with reservoir rear shocks from the factory… I’ll have to check mine.

Yours might but I don't think any of the other trim and package levels do. I know mine doesn't have them.

 

[sgtsandman]

I was thinking of going the 5110s but then I considered how much time I spend driving gravel roads. The rear shocks tend to get quite warm on those long gravel trips. So I was thinking the upgrade with the remote reservoir would run cooler which would cause them to last longer. With only 500 dollars difference and the struts come assembled already

I'll have to pay attention to that on the Colorado run.

 

[Curious Hound]

Don’t Rangers come with reservoir rear shocks from the factory… I’ll have to check mine.

Mine didn't.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Mine didn't.

Yeah, mine didn't either.

 

[JohnnyO]

Don’t Rangers come with reservoir rear shocks from the factory… I’ll have to check mine.

None as far as I know, the Raptor maybe but I've never seen one in person.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

None as far as I know, the Raptor maybe but I've never seen one in person.

They do.

I haven't followed them at all, interesting they are coilover. Also have a banjo rear axle.

 

[ryan]

holy hell that shock mounting. why does ford hate that shock so much?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

holy hell that shock mounting. why does ford hate that shock so much?

It's OK, it has a shield.

 

[ryan]

It's OK, it has a shield.

Two of them even! I don't know how it's packaged, but putting the reservoir on the front side seems insane to me.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Two of them even! I don't know how it's packaged, but putting the reservoir on the front side seems insane to me.

It helps protect the expensive strut.

 

[dvdswan]

Great build. Love the ATD on the "How-Tos".

 

[Jim Oaks]

Took a little drive February 1st and took a few photos:

Sinclair Gas Station

This old Sinclair gas station is about 25 minutes west of me. I love this old building. I would love to own an old gas station.

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Horton Classic Car Museum

This place is just a few blocks from my house. It used to be full of all kinds of cool muscle cars. The owner died and his wife sold off all of his cars. If anyone is interested in helping me turn it into the National Ford Ranger Museum, let me know.

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Gainesville Sante Fe Railroad Station

This building is about 30-minutes east of me. I thought this building was cool, so I took a picture of TRS-3 in front of it.

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Gulf Gas Station

This old gas station is next to the train station. Whoever owns this is obviously a gas station enthusiast. The inside of the station is retro as well and has a stack of old Gulf oil cans stacked up in the window.

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Maxxis Razr AT Tire Update & Vibration Issue

I can't believe how smooth these Maxxis Razr AT tires ride and how quiet they are. So far, I'm really liking them. The real test will be when I get them in the mud in April / May.

I still have a vibration though, but it's not in the front. Steering is smooth. It feels like it's underneath me under the middle of the truck somewhere. I keep wondering if it's in the driveshaft.

 

[Jim Oaks]

In other news....

Never confuse optician with Obstetrician. While searching for an eye doctor near me, I became a little concerned that the eye doctor was also a gynecologist.

 

[Uncle Gump]

There's a joke in there somewhere...

But I'll leave it be.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

In other news....

Never confuse optician with Obstetrician. While searching for an eye doctor near me, I became a little concerned that the eye doctor was also a gynecologist.

How to say you need bifocals without saying you need bifocals...