6.2's 2006 Ford Ranger Thread

Alright, not really a "build" thread but just a place to post all my crap to keep log of it all, and for your enjoyment.

Post #1 will include modification descriptions and pictures/videos

Post #2 will include any and all random pictures/videos I take of my truck.


Enjoy.






Specs:
2006 Ford Ranger FX4 Level II
15" Polished Alcoa's
31x10.50 Trail Mark M/S tires
4.0 V6 Engine
Automatic 5 Speed Transmission

Mods done:
Fog light Mod. Allows fog lights to be on with high beams.
K&N drop in air filter
Reflex Wiper Blades
LED tail lights/reverse lights
MBRP Turndown Exhaust
Superchips Flashpaq Tuned
Painted Radio Bezel
Installed 7" pioneer head unit
Rear cab storage box

Planned mods:
Black headlights with HID projectors.
32x11.50x15 Falken Wildpeak A/T's
15x8 Pro Comp Series 52 wheels


Pictures:

Day after picked up from dealer.















Removed the steps





Decided to flex it out and see what she's got stock. Pretty damn good imo















Then I cleaned her up nice and shiny




Since then It's been dirty from head to toe with no white showing, and cleaned again spic an span a few times.

Originally I had purchased these 33" tall BFG KM2 tires with the intent to put them on. however when getting balanced one of the rims were bent so i couldn't slap the tires on.

in the coming days while waiting for a new rim i decided to go with a all terrain as opposed to the mud terrain. So i sold the BFG's and have 32" falkens on order.

Old tires:



New Tires:
Falkens sitting beside BFG AT's. was a choice between these two, falkens won hands down.




Here are some pictures of my LED tail light replacements, and LED reverse light replacements.
these are NOT new taillights, all i did was replace the stock bulbs, with an LED replacement unit.




No tail lights on


Reverse lights only


No tail lights on


Brake lights on



next step was to paint the radio bezel, and install my 7" touch screen.

the only piece of silver was the radio bezel, rest of interior was all black. so it looked super gay imo.

before:



after:



then i installed my 7" pioneer head unit.






Then I needed more space as to keep things clean, so I built this box for behind the drivers seat.






then on a weekend i decided to get my exhaust done up, this was quite the adventure as i didnt have ANY of the right tools, besides wrenches.
No grinder/sawzall or anything to cut the old exhaust off. had to resort to drilling holes in strategic places, and smashing the tube with a sledge hammer to get it to break apart. I then had to flex the truck out on the left side to make room between the axle and the suspension/frame to manuever old exhaust out.

videos:

Old stock exhaust:

2006 Ford Ranger 4.0 Stock Exhaust - YouTube

New MBRP turndown:

2006 Ford Ranger 4.0 MBRP exhaust - YouTube

picture of new exhaust. so shiny.





I think thats it for mods, if i missed any ill add them later.

 

Random photos:

For some reason I just like taking pictures of my truck down backroads.






parked on a pile of wood to test the flex more than i have before.











More random pics down a backroad:


(I love living in the country)







Decided to jump my truck. (see random video section for videos)

here it is all 4 off the ground



and here it is at full suspension compression.



Random Videos:

first jump video:

Ranger Jump - YouTube

second jump video:

More Jumps - YouTube

 

I can't believe you jumped a ranger. That's kickass man. Truck looks good. I always liked.the look of the rangers. Wish I never got rid of my 99 flareside
If I still had.it who knows what it would look like LOL.

 

Looking good 6.2
Keep posting pics.

 

looks like a nice truck throw a long tavel kit on it and you can really jump haha

 

Haha i know eh, saw the perfect opportunity to do so, so i went with it.
truck was just at the dealer for its oil change and inspection, absolutely ZERO signs of any damage whatsoever. this things a tough little truck.

Thank you sir. will definitely keep posting pictures.

thanks, thats the long term plan.
As of right now no one makes a complete LT kit for us 4x4 rangers. theres one that makes everything except the new front axles. and without that all you have is a 2wd! which will not work for me at all.

 

nice rig man

 

Thanks man!

 

can't put anymore pictures in the first post, so ill put em here.

got the new tires/wheels on today.

so freaking smooth on pavement, and quiet to.

and on gravel they grip incredibly well compared to my old tires. minimal spinning, and great breaking performance.

had them in a bit of sand, very fine and loose. not packed at all. with my old tires I had to use 4x4 to get around in it. with these tires 2wd works fine. which is nice.

have yet to test em extensivly in sand and rock though, but from the little bit i did have em in, they work great.

heres a few pics.



















and just to test if they rears rub at flex i went and tested it





they clear the fender flares on the inside by about 1/8" so its perfect. i love em. they pocket in the wheel well nicely.

 

your name is Jarrett? I approve

Im sending you a PM I want updates on those tires. Ive heard a lot about them so they may be my next set.