turning airbag into storage???

[dsharpKC]

I have a drivers bag just no passenger... *WARNING don't die in my tuck, its messy*

 

[DriverSideImpact]

Wow, Rangers were way behind with airbags, the Taurus got a driver's airbag standard starting in 1990, pass. was made opt in 92, std in 94. I thought 94 is when all vehicles were required to have both, but I guess that's not true, or somehow automakers got around it.

In 1989 vehicles were supposed to have a supplemental restraint system...which could be either airbag or automatic seatbelt. Pickup trucks are always behind the times. ABS, SRS w/e haha

 

[94xlt4.0]

Wow, Rangers were way behind with airbags, the Taurus got a driver's airbag standard starting in 1990, pass. was made opt in 92, std in 94. I thought 94 is when all vehicles were required to have both, but I guess that's not true, or somehow automakers got around it.

passenger vehicles may have been required in 94 BUT pickup trucks get different classifications. they have always been a few years behind cars when it comes to safety equipment. thats also why in some states (texas for example) you can get a "truck" plate or regular plates for a truck depending on the situation

 

[TOPDOG2007]

I owned 96, 97 and 98 Ranger's and the 96 and 97 both did not have Passenger airbags, but in 1998 passenger air bags were made standard!

 

[EMB1230]

In 1989 vehicles were supposed to have a supplemental restraint system...which could be either airbag or automatic seatbelt. Pickup trucks are always behind the times. ABS, SRS w/e haha

...and high mount a.k.a. 3rd brake lights! WAAAAY behind with those, 1986 all cars had to have one, Rangers didn't get them until 1993. Truck plates I guess are any vehicle that only has the 2 front seats, i.e. cargo vans get Truck plates.

 

[showoffshawn]

I had a 95 without the pass airbag and I put a small amp for my door speakers in there. The amp got a little hot though because of no air flow. A small fan put in there would work great though.

 

[killj0y]

So anyone ever find how to get the cover off? Make it into a second glove box? I'm seriously interested in this! I had just thought this the other day lol, just never got around to checking how much space is back there.

 

[93 Ohio Ranger]

My friend had his cb in it, it was pretty cool with the cb there and a ipod holder.

 

[wahlstrom1]

It just has snap clips to hold it in place, mine doesn't have a P-side airbag either. I mounted a junction box/terminal panel there and mounted the box for my CB there as well.

 

[Hazmat Ranger]

To remove the cover use a stiff plastic pry bar or putty knife such tool. I popped mine out and was considering putting my control system for my rear vision camera system in there. Still in R&D though.
To make a 2nd glove box, the fake door will need to have the retainer clips removed so door can open and close. For a hinge, why not use one from a stock glove box along with the latch or a push to release magnet style.

 

[dsharpKC]

The issue with making it a glove box is all in the hinging of it... i have came up with 2 solutions for mine. 1. use either the stock clips or something similar and attach one of the oh-S**t bars like is on the roof to the front of it, or maybe a nice fiberglass one, this way when you want to open it you just grab the handle and pull it off. 2, use a euro hinge off of a kitchen cabinet so it pulls back flush when you close it but it will be difficult to line this up perfect

 

[killj0y]

i thought about cutting off the stock tabs adding maybe a hinge on the bottom and using one of those push to release latches so that it looks stock. How would i go about making the inside like a glove box though? Fiberglass sounds like a pain in the azz lol.

 

[dsharpKC]

you can use mdf and wrap it but nothing will fit and look as good as glass

 

[rangerbum]

Just had a thought come to me. I dont know if I even like the idea, but if someone does, go right ahead.

You could put a small handle on the cover, build an enclosure in the empty space behind it that is attatched to the cover and give it sliders or guides like a drawer. Maybe roll out slightly downward so you can reach in? Idk whatever you do, put a latch on it so the beefcake ranger power doesnt leave someone with drawer markes on their face.

idk wtf i was thinking

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

i was thinking about removing the bag and fitting the cover with velcro lol.