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Burnt2Death · 11-22-2011, 12:46 AM

Doubt anyone actually cares but...

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.

Honduh · 11-22-2011, 03:33 AM

Cool truck and all, but you got this over a 08 Lexus ls460?

Burnt2Death · 11-22-2011, 08:34 AM

I got this becaus sit was a good deal and it's 4x4 for this winter. I know it's nothing special.

schaffer · 11-22-2011, 11:22 AM

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

caldwell · 11-22-2011, 12:18 PM

oh the fun to be had with this !!!!!!!

TalonTsi97 · 11-22-2011, 12:21 PM

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.

DaBombDiggidy · 11-22-2011, 12:53 PM

<3 my v6 ranger... small trucks are the best DDs

Burnt2Death · 11-22-2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schaffer

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

Nice. And I will look the rangerstation later. Thanks. And I want about a 3" lift..

Quote:

Originally Posted by caldwell

oh the fun to be had with this !!!!!!!

I have been having a lot of fun do far!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TalonTsi97

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.

I like the edge. Better then some of the small older rangers. Drives smooth and does well so far off road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBombDiggidy

<3 my v6 ranger... small trucks are the best DDs

Great truck and very comfortable. Not good on as compared to what I am used to though.

jpalamar · 11-22-2011, 01:29 PM

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.

JDMTyler3326 · 11-22-2011, 02:36 PM

OMG these would look amazing lowered with a nice set of rims.

SHOdude · 11-22-2011, 02:46 PM

Jon lets get a nasty grill guard and mow down deer...

davin · 11-22-2011, 08:32 PM

Drop a 302 in there and you are golden :-)

caldwell · 11-23-2011, 01:28 AM

A/T Tires ( 265/70/16 ) - i believe you have a 16'' rim ?

Intake / Tune

This will be so much fun for the winter

mcperson2k · 11-23-2011, 10:04 AM

Why not just drive it how it is, and save the money for your next sports car? It looks fine, and judging by your pictures... You seem like you rather be in a sports car than a truck.

dugganzx3 · 11-23-2011, 10:12 AM

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.

justinlansdale · 11-23-2011, 10:22 AM

i think i saw this truck for sale over in quakertown, looked clean. nice pickup!

Burnt2Death · 11-23-2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinlansdale

i think i saw this truck for sale over in quakertown, looked clean. nice pickup!

Nope. Bought it local to Pottstown.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dugganzx3

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.

I miss my cobalt. And I get that a lot. Only sedan people actually liked.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcperson2k

Why not just drive it how it is, and save the money for your next sports car? It looks fine, and judging by your pictures... You seem like you rather be in a sports car than a truck.

I will get another sports car. Truck is for the winter at least. Still looking for a clean 240.

Quote:

Originally Posted by caldwell

A/T Tires ( 265/70/16 ) - i believe you have a 16'' rim ?

Intake / Tune

This will be so much fun for the winter

Yes 16" and I want snow! Lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by davin

Drop a 302 in there and you are golden :-)

no big engine work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHOdude

Jon lets get a nasty grill guard and mow down deer...

Already looking into beasty brush guard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMTyler3326

OMG these would look amazing lowered with a nice set of rims.

Lift not lower.

schaffer · 11-23-2011, 02:18 PM

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.

schaffer · 11-23-2011, 02:28 PM

One more poser shot with my dads truck.

caldwell · 11-23-2011, 02:39 PM

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...

11-22-2011, 12:46 AM	#1
Burnt2Death Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southeast Pa Member #17935 My Ride: Whatever I feel like. iTrader: (0)	02 Ford Ranger Edge Doubt anyone actually cares but... 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, 12:18 PM	#5
caldwell Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Prospect Park PA ( DELCO ) Member #8072 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Ram iTrader: (0)	oh the fun to be had with this !!!!!!! __________________ opposite of stanced, and fitted... what am i doing here ???

11-22-2011, 12:21 PM	#6
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	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. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-22-2011, 08:32 PM	#12
davin Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Member #21791 iTrader: (0)	Drop a 302 in there and you are golden :-) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-23-2011, 01:28 AM	#13
caldwell Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Prospect Park PA ( DELCO ) Member #8072 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Ram iTrader: (0)	A/T Tires ( 265/70/16 ) - i believe you have a 16'' rim ? Intake / Tune This will be so much fun for the winter __________________ opposite of stanced, and fitted... what am i doing here ???

11-22-2011, 03:33 AM	#2
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Cool truck and all, but you got this over a 08 Lexus ls460?

11-22-2011, 08:34 AM	#3
Burnt2Death Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southeast Pa Member #17935 My Ride: Whatever I feel like. iTrader: (0)	I got this becaus sit was a good deal and it's 4x4 for this winter. I know it's nothing special.

11-22-2011, 01:29 PM	#9
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	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.

11-22-2011, 02:36 PM	#10
JDMTyler3326 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Around Member #9917 My Ride: ^ iTrader: (0)	OMG these would look amazing lowered with a nice set of rims.

11-23-2011, 10:04 AM	#14
mcperson2k Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13471 My Ride: ██▓▒░ iTrader: (0)	Why not just drive it how it is, and save the money for your next sports car? It looks fine, and judging by your pictures... You seem like you rather be in a sports car than a truck.

11-23-2011, 10:12 AM	#15
dugganzx3 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Scranton PA Member #17852 My Ride: has leather and T-tops. iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ Daily-1996 Chevy Camaro RS y87 (3800 sII v6, t-5, bolt-ons, tune) Project-1980 Chevy Camaro Base (305 v8, th350)

11-23-2011, 10:22 AM	#16
justinlansdale Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Member #4286 My Ride: old BMW & obnoxious bike(s) iTrader: (5)	i think i saw this truck for sale over in quakertown, looked clean. nice pickup! __________________ // To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-23-2011, 02:18 PM	#18
schaffer Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Member #16147 My Ride: 2015 Tacoma. iTrader: (0)	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.

11-23-2011, 02:28 PM	#19
schaffer Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Member #16147 My Ride: 2015 Tacoma. iTrader: (0)	One more poser shot with my dads truck.

11-23-2011, 02:39 PM	#20
caldwell Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Prospect Park PA ( DELCO ) Member #8072 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Ram iTrader: (0)	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... __________________ opposite of stanced, and fitted... what am i doing here ???

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