@@jonathanhardee6675 you just gotta look around for one craigslist is a godsend, bought one from a dude for 5k and had to put a bit of work into the engine/radiator but now it runs like new
Awesome build. Love the Ranger as an overland rig. So many people doing the Gladiators. This is way more affordable. And that's coming from a Jeep guy.
I have a 2011 sport 4x4 same colour as yours. Awfully tempted to spend the cash and try and recreate your suspension and tire setup. Don't want to drop an unreal amount of cash though. You setup looks pretty much ideal.
The best advice I've ever heard regarding overlanding is, "Drive what ya got." No need to do all kinds of expensive upgrades. A stock 4x4 Ford Ranger is plenty to get out there and have fun. I have the same one you have (but it's an XLT trim with skid plates) and will probably take it overlanding with zero upgrades. It's high enough off the ground as is, and it has the stock all-terrains. Will be just fine.
That’s a freaking good looking truck. The cup holders were a really nice custom add-on. In my experience the stock Ranger cup holders are completely useless. I could never keep anything in them in my 2000 or it would fall out when I was turning, and the cup holders in my new 2005 manual are useless with my CB mounted up. They have an insert that pulls up but you can’t fit a regular pop bottle in there with them up. I’ve got some ideas for my Ranger and your walk around helped me get more ideas. Thanks for the walk around, I always like to watch your videos!
The cup holders in my 2003 Ranger Edge are sloppy with a Tim Hortons cup , but a McDonald's cup fits in there like it was meant to be . The two that are down on the floor are completely useless even if they did actually hold something properly they're too far away to reach .
What all is involved with that? I’ve never heard of people swapping coils in. Pros, cons, cost? I’m not building my truck for overland, but it will see camping trips occasionally. Im putting a 5.0 into it and I figured I would have to beef up the front a hair anyway for the added weight, plus I wanted to lift it a little more as well, say 2 inches over the factory 2.5 lift 4x4 package. Thanks
Nice build I want to build out an over lander rig. Started looking at tacomas. Man they are not cheap. I’ve always liked the look of rangers so I’m considering building out on the ford platform. What year is your ranger?
I got my 06 with the same gray only 52k. Just add bfgs 265/75r16 k02 next is 2 inch wheel spacer with the fox 2.5 shocks. I love what you did to yours.
I got my Ranger Rock sliders from a company called 12* North. I got their Super-Sliders, im not much of a step kinda guy. they look like running boards but overall they have a few differnt styles all for Super cabs should check them out
I wish you would do more videos ...... tha are are cool ....... I have a 1999 Ford Ranger ive been restoring, Torsion locker in the rear and a Powertrax Lock Right in the front. ...... good work on your videos to date.
I would like to do this with mine. Do you get allot of shit for driving a ford ? People give me shit all the time IDK why BC my 05 has been a dream. Yours looks sweet !
Nice ride! In the middle of collecting parts for my Overlander Danger Ranger. 03' FX4. Doing a bit more than you have, but you also gave me some ideas of more things to do! Front is getting a locker and eventually a long-travel control arm/coilover swap. Rear is getting a built 8.8 trussed/discs/axle shafts/3-link/panhard/bags/Tru-Track. Might do an add-a-leaf. Engine is getting rebuilt, stroked, and supercharged. Just...cuz. Love yer ride!
more vids Brother ............ more Vids ........ love the snow wheeling video ........ I just installed a Lock Right Lunch Box locker in the front of my 99 Ranger Dana 35 .......... the rear is locked as well ............ which we could wheel
Do you know the model number of the Bilstein 5100s you are using. Forums have little info on the front using adapters. Most are using f250 shocks in the back. Much appreciated.
I am watching yt videos on rangers as i have two 2wd rangers an 92 and a 04 Edge single cab and am regretting buying a second ranger that only 2wd but was pressed for time and living in s.e.alaska my selection was small .. but now im convinced on selling them both and getting an FX4 like your and building a overlander/fishing/hunting vehicle.. nice buld man , giving me great ideas..Cheers from Ak.
I got a 99 ranger turned it into a Baja prerunner.. been thinking of adding a roof rack since my whole rear kinda is taken up by 2 spare 33s tire cage carrier … the room would be goofy to be getting my camping stuff in and out … how was ur roof rack on the roof held up so far? Would u recommend it ? I’ve heard good things and bad things but I’ve never really seen em on rangers. I have 4 cases of gear that I was thinking of throwing up on the roof rack if it holds up. I usally strap them to my bed between the spares but like I said that’s kinda awkward and goofy to be climbing in and out the back to pull them out.. awesome rig btw. I’m almost done with mine I jusy wanna finish finding my strap down points and relocating all my gear
Great setup, rangers are my favourite pickups, yours is awsome. Im planing to get another one (i had to sell my old one) and upgrade it. Im using your video as a guide. Regards from México
Hey bro, sweet rig! Please don't cook with Teflon pans, it's high tech plastic and toxins(Dioxins) leach into your food when you use high temperature. Stainless steel is a good alternative. ALL plastics, unless PBA FREE, are very bad to use as storage containers for food. Stainless steel containers are more expensive, but, you can store food, and use the same container to heat your food up. NO LEACHING WITH STAINLESS STEEL!! Glass is better, but, more fragile.
Building an 04 Ranger, got the engine remanufactured at 137k miles because of a head gasket leak, and a bunch of other small problems I didn't want to deal with. How does this thing feel at highway speeds? I've got 30.5"tiresX10.5"R15 BFG all terrains, put on new upper and lower Precision control arms (bushings were bad and on the 04 I couldn't find the tools to easily do it myself, and it wasn't cost effective to have somebody do it instead of just replacing the entire arms). I have 1.5" aftermarket Torsion key and extended length 3500 Pro-Comp shocks. Roughly 2500 RPM to stay at 104 kph, feels high for that low of speed, rides kind of rough as well. how does yours feel on the highway, and what is your top speed without the truck feeling like it's dying? Any issues with balljoints wearing overly quickly with the lift? Also how have your CV axles been holding up to the increased angle from lift and stress from all of the additional weight you carry?
At 100kmh with the 33s and 4.10s I'm sitting at 2050 rpm and its very happy to just cruise along, I'd say 120 is the limit i feel its comfortable but it'll still hit the 160 limiter if i try For suspension I haven't had much premature wear on ball joints and cvs etc but my uppers are the btf fab ones so much stronger
The truck looks great. I do have a question, and Don’t take this as criticism, you are much more knowledgeable then myself, but why did you swap the engine out if it’s just the timing chain that was going to go? I would have thought Replacing the chain would be an easier job.
That is a nice truck brother. I am seriously thinking of buying a '11 Ranger and might consider some of the mods you did to yours. I've heard that the leaf spring mounts are susceptible to rusting/rotting out, is this true? Is there any performance advantage to replacing the diff cover? Thank you
It has level II printed on it. I’m having a hard time explaining it but it gives your truck the appearance that it’s two-tone gray on top plaque on the very lower part of the doors. My question is is that paint or is that a panel made out of the same material as the fender flares? By the way your truck is awesome slowly working on mine just put new rims and tires The rims are a -18 with a 31 inch tire
It might be a good comparison , if you were talking about the pre 2007 Wrangler . But those JK's are called JK because they're a joke in comparison to the older ones .
In between your fender flares do you have that black lower panel goes from fender to fender. What is that called and where do I get it. I love your ranger I have a 2003 black extended cab with the back doors that open it’s a plain model with an off-road package I don’t even have electric windows But I love my truck bought it new in 2003. I’m really looking forward to an answer I want those badly
Your Leafs are a little sagged but not much , Probably the weight from the cage and tent, Level 2 rangers only have like 1200 payload and you probably have at least 250lb in there.. Level 2 have a " 2-stage" leaf, so that first one is really quite week, for better offroad. You did good with the full length "add-a-leaf since your adding more weight to the vehicle. nice truck!!! for sure
Actually closer to 450 with the tent/rack and rear bumper setup Now I'm running a bastard pack 64 setup consisting of 5 leafs per pack from the 64 pack and Durango leafs, rides great and flexes even bette, you can see them in action on my latest video
@@Novagunner i haven't heard of that no, but after doing the 64 swap i highly recommend that to anyone, well worth the work and if you get a used set of the leafs from someone parting out its very cheap to do
I just got a 2010 xlt with a custom cab and only 80,000. Same motor as you. I was planning to put a big strong truck hauler roof rack. But you got me thinking about wind drag now.....................hmmmmm Thx I also like your explorer add on"s also. Great idea's man!
