11-22-2011, 12:46 AM | #1 |
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02 Ford Ranger Edge
On 11-11-2011 I hit a deer in my 08 Cobalt. Not worth fixing so I decided to get something new while I part the Cobalt out. I was looking at smaller sports cars but figured Winter is right around the corner anyway so I ended up getting this.... I bought it Friday 11-18-2011. I bought a one owner 2002 Ford Ranger Edge "Plus". It has the 3.0L v6 engine. It is the regular cab 2dr model. Has Hi/Low 4 Wheel Drive. The truck itself has 148k miles but runs smooth and strong still. This is my first Ford and my first pick up truck in general. I did have an old Jeep Renegade a few years ago.. I bought the truck bone stock besides the soft bed cover and the tail light covers. Looking into lifting it, getting an intake, side steps and a brush guard, upgrading the exhaust and getting bigger tires. 11-22-2011 - I installed the steering wheel cover and vent visors. Got new fog lights and wiper blades. Also K&n drop in filter and an oil change. All fluids have been checked and got a quote on some nice Swampers. 11-24-2011 - I installed all new 6"x8" speakers. Front and rear. Thanks to a good black Friday deal. Sounds much better just need a custom sub enclosure to squeeze in more bass. Below are the first pics I have taken of it from this past weekend... Ill be updating the pics as I do things to it. The first day I took it off road a little. Last edited by Burnt2Death; 11-30-2011 at 11:33 PM. |
11-22-2011, 11:22 AM | #4 |
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Check out therangerstation.com
I have a 98 myself 4.0,5 speed,3 bodylift and some 33s tucked under it.id say your best option for lifting it is a body lift. The ifs lifts are pricey. Here's mine |
11-22-2011, 12:21 PM | #6 |
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I really like the edge models, and i've been looking into one for myself in the next year if i commit to another pickup.
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<3 my v6 ranger... small trucks are the best DDs
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Great truck and very comfortable. Not good on as compared to what I am used to though. Last edited by Burnt2Death; 11-22-2011 at 02:03 PM. |
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11-22-2011, 01:29 PM | #9 |
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Buddy of mine had one of these. He traded it in for a Nissan Frontieer. The Ranger never game him problems but the feel of the Nissan was night and day better.
Enjoy this one. I bet it could take down a dozen deer. |
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Jon lets get a nasty grill guard and mow down deer...
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A/T Tires ( 265/70/16 ) - i believe you have a 16'' rim ?
Intake / Tune This will be so much fun for the winter
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I've driven a few of these, including our grandfathers 2wd 3.0L he lent us for the week or 2. They're such dogs with the auto, but they seem to run forever and are fun to beat the **** out of(my friends 4wd gets put through its paces). I'm +1 for you saving and selling this for a car, you had the only 4 door cobalt I've ever liked.
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i think i saw this truck for sale over in quakertown, looked clean. nice pickup!
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no big engine work. Already looking into beasty brush guard. Lift not lower. |
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11-23-2011, 02:18 PM | #18 |
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you could crank the torsion bars and a shackle/block lift for a cheap lift,but you'll need an alignment after.
The body lift is cheap,easy and won't change the suspension.I have 33s stuffed under my truck and I think it looks great.goes great in the mud and the snow with some weight in the back. |
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i totally forgot about the torsion bars / shackles... that would be a cheap way to get about 1-2'' of lift for dirt cheap !
another great site to look into would be " explorerforum.com " there is some decent ranger info on there as well...
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