Introductions, and my Ranger

[DankTank]

Well, here I am.

I've always been a gamer and PC enthusiast, so i'm pretty new to this automotive stuff. My roommate helps me out most of the time.

enough about me though, I should also introduce my truck and the reason I'm on this forum.

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1986 Ford Ranger 2.9L V6 2WD. I call her the Dank Tank

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Nice, red interior. Dash is cracked to hell though

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XLT trim with power windows and locks. All work

Me and my truck are happy to be here!

 

[Mark_88]

Welcome to TRS~!

Nice looking first generation Ranger. Reminds me of the second one I bought to replace my original. Same seats too...and I used them for 12 years without any problems...very comfortable except the neck support was a bit short for me.

I guess there is a meaning behind the name...but the word "dank" brings visions of wet and musty...lol

 

[DankTank]

I agree about the seats. Drove her from Norman to Stillwater and back (3 hours round trip) and never get sore or anything.

Also I really like the look of the first gen!

 

[1qaz]

Welcome DT!

Questions for the experts here: Were those buckets seats a separate option when new? Or did they come with the STX package? And, is this '86 an STX?

 

[Mark_88]

My 1988 was not an STX but came with those seats in the trim package ordered by the original owner. I think they were only available on the extended cab because I've never seen them in a regular cab. Not that I've seen everything mind you but every regular cab up to 1992 I'd ever seen had a bench seat and after 1993 they had the 60/40 split bench.

I think someone actually posted a trim package that listed all the options on the early models but I couldn't find it in the "Other Articles" section at the top.

http://www.therangerstation.com/resources/history_of_the_ford_ranger.shtml

 

[DankTank]

Nah, my Ranger isn't an STX. I was curious about the bucket seats too. They might have just been a random checkbox on a dealership stocking form.

 

[Elutheros]

Like the Ranger! Welcome to TRS!