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FX4Life
04-09-2016, 07:31 PM
Drove two hours after fighting off other interested parties to look at a 92 Extended cab 2wd Ranger with a 4.0l and 5 speed man. I'm not familiar with POS vehicles, so after a test drive I was iffy. Gf was cranky and tired, and she said "just get it"

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Drove 2 hours home. Next day, started going through it, I noticed there was NO oil in trans. Seller did mention that the clutch pressure bled off too.
First thot, I'm no mechanic, flip it quick. After a couple of looks but no interest I said F it and decided to throw money at it.

This will be my "hotrod", my cool project of my life. Always wanted to build something cool. Forced into it with this.


This is my third Ranger. First was a new white 2004 single cab short bed 2.3 manual XL 2wd. Put mustang GT wheels and tires on that, had it a year and a half. Loved it. Wish I still had it. It'd be lowered by now.

Years later bought a new black 2011 ext cab 4.0 auto Sport 4x4. Did a few visual mods but nothing serious. Traded for an F150 two years later. Loved it. Wish I still had it. It'd be lifted by now.


Originally, I wanted an old beater for yard/garage sale duties. Well....not going to be a beater for long.


First order of business.....bought some Ford shop manuals, and removed the awful 20s and dry rotted tires, sold for $200
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Also sold a nice JL Audio amp and 2 Rockford Fosgate 12" subs with box out of it.
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anaheim_drew
04-09-2016, 07:33 PM
Nice thread

FX4Life
04-09-2016, 08:03 PM
Nice thread
Just for you Drew, since you asked. Plus the BS thread is prob tiring of my posts lol

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Suited up
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Pulled shifter and dropped trans
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N. A. S. T. Y!
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F this piece of exhaust in particular.
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Jersey_Joe
04-09-2016, 08:09 PM
Look @ u go bud!!

5Star tuned.....

cooperf150-06
04-09-2016, 08:10 PM
Nice that ranger will look great when ur finished

FX4Life
04-09-2016, 08:13 PM
Drained it, found a decent shard.
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So I opened up the trans. Looks mint so I decided not to rebuild the M5OD.
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Bought new input and output shaft seals. There is an oil baffle behind the clutch slave cylinder that is back ordered til middle of May, luckily found one of only two in the whole state.
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So happy!
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While resealing the top and rear, I found the rest of the shard
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Realized it was a shim from the shifter.
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So that made me feel better about my decision to save $400 on trans rebuild kit. I believe it was damaged, and simply fell in when I removed the shifter

Jersey_Joe
04-09-2016, 08:15 PM
Ba!!! U get some sneakers yet Fer this sic wheels?

5Star tuned.....

FX4Life
04-09-2016, 08:17 PM
Look @ u go bud!!

5Star tuned.....
Watch me!

Nice that ranger will look great when ur finished
I've put some "serious" money into new parts....i sure freaking hope it turns out nice lol!

I'm close to $6k into it right now, including purchase price of $1800. I'm not sure when it'll slow down

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Ba!!! U get some sneakers yet Fer this sic wheels?

5Star tuned.....
Patience, my friend

Jersey_Joe
04-09-2016, 08:20 PM
Watch me! I've put some "serious" money into new parts....i sure freaking hope it turns out nice lol! I'm close to $6k into it right now, including purchase price of $1800. I'm not sure when it'll slow down ---------- Patience, my friend
Listen to u. Patience. Ha! Right on daddyo!!!

5Star tuned.....

FX4Life
04-09-2016, 08:30 PM
Cleaned it up and sealed it back up

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Little helper, Nibbler
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I just received the elusive unicorn baffle so I've yet to install it, input shaft seal, and new clutch slave cylinder and throw out bearing. I'll be ready to install once that's done.


While trans was out, installed new rear main seal
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Trust me I'm a professional....lol actually Ford shop manual said to remove it like this
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Cleaned this up too
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Jersey_Joe
04-09-2016, 08:31 PM
New slave and clutch makes all the difference. Good for u. It's out. Might as well

5Star tuned.....

FX4Life
04-09-2016, 10:16 PM
Had flywheel turned, and installed new pilot bearing
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Artsy fartsy
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Installed new clutch
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While I was waiting on trans baffle, I started under the hood.

So far, have gotten only the driver's side headers and valve covers completed. Needed rocker arm gaskets BAD.
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It ran rough, so I decided to replace the catalytic converters while I was at it. But....
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So why not new headers to make it easier to install, plus have completely new exhaust all the way back
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Some 4.0's have egr valve, mine doesn't. Had extension cut off and welded, also had to plug O2 sensor in left side of y-pipe (mine is on right side)
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The Ford shop manuals were invaluable to me here. So much to remove, and this is the easy side!
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Cleaned this up too.
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Old Ford Blue
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Of course I had to polish the bolts too.
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That's about where I am now. Life, weather, keeping me from getting further.
Lots more ahead tho
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Need to update this
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FX4Life
04-10-2016, 03:31 PM
The last piece of the puzzle to get my trans back to 100%
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anaheim_drew
04-10-2016, 04:02 PM
Nice selection of parts.

FX4Life
04-10-2016, 05:26 PM
Nice selection of parts.
Thank you!

anaheim_drew
04-10-2016, 05:41 PM
Lots of old school California businesses

FX4Life
04-10-2016, 06:39 PM
Lots of old school California businesses
I'm trying to go somewhat old school

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New baffle, and new input shaft seal installed. New seal and ready to clean. Then install new clutch slave cylinder and it's ready to go in.
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anaheim_drew
04-10-2016, 06:41 PM
I first learned and installed some of those products way back in 1975. And I hated every minute of it. lol

FX4Life
04-10-2016, 07:27 PM
I first learned and installed some of those products way back in 1975. And I hated every minute of it. lol
Haha
I actually like it but I don't really want to do it again anytime soon.




I wanted to get further but the doc stopped by for my eye appointment

anaheim_drew
04-10-2016, 07:43 PM
You have a Dr. who makes house calls? Well you go you Big Baller

Jersey_Joe
04-10-2016, 08:19 PM
Right? Holy pimpin !

5Star tuned.....

anaheim_drew
04-10-2016, 08:20 PM
Big pimpin

2Canches
04-10-2016, 10:13 PM
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anaheim_drew
04-10-2016, 10:18 PM
Another lame post 2Canches

2Canches
04-10-2016, 11:07 PM
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Jersey_Joe
04-11-2016, 04:43 AM
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FX4Life
04-11-2016, 07:05 PM
Right side off and cleaned up. Too cold to paint so that'll be tomorrow.
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Cleaned up. Might mount slave tonight and trans is ready to go in
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2Canches
04-11-2016, 07:18 PM
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Jersey_Joe
04-11-2016, 07:26 PM
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cooperf150-06
04-11-2016, 07:54 PM
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FX4Life
04-12-2016, 06:48 AM
Might be funny to get some decals for my truck. The CS would stand for Craigslist Special lol

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When I thought of this idea I forgot the decal said GT also. Maybe once I V8 swap

Grabber70Mach
04-12-2016, 07:27 AM
Aww come on you see GT put on everything around here, they say it's good for at least 15hp. [emoji1] [emoji106] And I think your stripe idea is kinda cool.

FX4Life
04-12-2016, 07:49 AM
Aww come on you see GT put on everything around here, they say it's good for at least 15hp. [emoji1] [emoji106] And I think your stripe idea is kinda cool.
My brother has a V6 Mustang and he did not approve of the GT part of the decal on my truck LOL

Personally I'm happy he hasn't plastered GT V8 crap all over his V6

Jersey_Joe
04-12-2016, 08:02 AM
My brother has a V6 Mustang and he did not approve of the GT part of the decal on my truck LOL Personally I'm happy he hasn't plastered GT V8 crap all over his V6
So are we lol

5Star tuned.....

FX4Life
04-12-2016, 11:59 AM
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FX4Life
04-12-2016, 05:28 PM
New clutch slave is in
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FX4Life
04-13-2016, 08:57 AM
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With these the brake and clutch systems will be 100% new, except for brake lines. Looking for those too

FX4Life
04-13-2016, 01:44 PM
My OCD is twitching
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Valve cover is on
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Why not
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FX4Life
04-13-2016, 03:59 PM
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Ragnar
04-13-2016, 05:04 PM
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The look of a dog that knows Daddy has gone off the deep end. :)

FX4Life
04-13-2016, 05:25 PM
The look of a dog that knows Daddy has gone off the deep end. :)
It's true haha

FX4Life
04-14-2016, 12:09 PM
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Jersey_Joe
04-14-2016, 02:33 PM
Damn man!!! That's gonna look brand new when ur done lol

5Star tuned.....

FX4Life
04-14-2016, 07:55 PM
Damn man!!! That's gonna look brand new when ur done lol

5Star tuned.....

Hope so, thanks! I like to read this thread from beginning to end every time I post, up close and personal it still looks like a POS lol its good to step back and look at progress


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Going to get new injectors

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Grabber70Mach
04-15-2016, 06:17 AM
So let me get this straight, what your saying about your CS truck is:
The next day after you got er home it was kinda:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160415/2cd37963d8500ff4659798c8333b7d22.jpg
And your expression was:
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FX4Life
04-15-2016, 07:34 AM
So let me get this straight, what your saying about your CS truck is:
The next day after you got er home it was kinda:


Haha pretty much. You guys truly have no idea how much I cursed this truck


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DWC (donewithchevy )
04-15-2016, 11:56 AM
OMG. Your obsessed man ! Gonna be a sweet ride when you're done though !

FX4Life
04-15-2016, 12:49 PM
OMG. Your obsessed man ! Gonna be a sweet ride when you're done though !
I know, I've contracted a disease. It's like that song that teaches you about what bones are attached to what bones.....

♪The exhaust bone is connected to the corroded cats ♫
The leaking trans is connected to the♪ rusty differential♬

Lol everytime I touch something I want to replace the thing it touches haha

Jersey_Joe
04-15-2016, 01:56 PM
I know, I've contracted a disease. It's like that song that teaches you about what bones are attached to what bones..... ♪The exhaust bone is connected to the corroded cats ♫ The leaking trans is connected to the♪ rusty differential♬ Lol everytime I touch something I want to replace the thing it touches haha
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. That's funny. I'm sure I'll sing that next time I'm wrenchin lol

5Star tuned.....

FX4Life
04-15-2016, 02:01 PM
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. That's funny. I'm sure I'll sing that next time I'm wrenchin lol

5Star tuned.....
It's the song that never ends with this POS haha

FX4Life
04-15-2016, 04:08 PM
New clutch master cylinder came in
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160415/1a849460e9ab4b8c33a0bdbb09b2d309.jpg

FX4Life
04-15-2016, 09:39 PM
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FX4Life
04-16-2016, 07:28 PM
Clutch master cylinder is in
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No more vice grips lol
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New brake booster is in too
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F yeah!

There's one bolt in right header that I can't get loose. Been soaking it in pb blaster every chance I get, no dice.

Also I had to cut one hard brake line at master cylinder:(
Anyone know how to flare it back out? Would O'Reilly's have those tools to lend out?
This line was rusted tight to the fitting and wouldn't spin.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160417/124c7f07fae833fcddcf6bdb439b611c.jpg

Jersey_Joe
04-16-2016, 07:41 PM
Clutch master cylinder is in No more vice grips lol New brake booster is in too F yeah! There's one bolt in right header that I can't get loose. Been soaking it in pb blaster every chance I get, no dice. Also I had to cut one hard brake line at master cylinder:( Anyone know how to flare it back out? Would O'Reilly's have those tools to lend out? This line was rusted tight to the fitting and wouldn't spin.
U can get a flaring tool at a plumbing supply for cheep. Home Depot or lowes will have it too.

5Star tuned.....

FX4Life
04-16-2016, 10:25 PM
U can get a flaring tool at a plumbing supply for cheep. Home Depot or lowes will have it too.

5Star tuned.....
Cool I thot so, I wasted a night on it so last night I just said F it....

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Alot less than the $600 lowering kit. With the lowering kit, I'd still need some of these parts in addition

I'm not sold on those procomp shocks...

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Jersey_Joe
04-17-2016, 06:35 AM
All I know is. There better b a you tube video of this little monster firing up for the first time lol. Jk. You do what ev u want

5Star tuned.....

Grabber70Mach
04-17-2016, 06:46 AM
U can get a flaring tool at a plumbing supply for cheep. Home Depot or lowes will have it too.

5Star tuned.....

You may find one there but I highly doubt it will be the correct one for automotive brake lines. Brake lines use a double flare, the kits at HD or Lowe's usually don't include the manrel to create the double flare.

FX4Life
04-17-2016, 07:46 AM
You may find one there but I highly doubt it will be the correct one for automotive brake lines. Brake lines use a double flare, the kits at HD or Lowe's usually don't include the manrel to create the double flare.
Thanks, I'll check auto parts store first. But we have a nice plumbing supply warehouse, got an account there through work. Hopefully I can find something somewhere

FX4Life
04-17-2016, 01:00 PM
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160417/9f470d0fff0fd16e554908b0d3fe674e.jpg
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Little wash, still dirty af
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160421/153b11659f0bac49550daf439ea9f74b.jpg

FX4Life
04-17-2016, 04:17 PM
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Cleaned up nice
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Polishing makes me happy
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Everything is ready for the transmission to go back in

Strike that, the transmission harness needs to be cleaned first LOL

FX4Life
04-17-2016, 06:25 PM
Almost in.....and clean

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160418/fae2f9d42baf1c1cf100cc1df8240fb6.jpg


This made me strangely happy... I actually giggled haha
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FX4Life
04-18-2016, 07:21 AM
Not all is done but all is bought.....

New motor mounts
New rear main seal
New clutch input pilot
bearing
Turned flywheel
New trans input and output shaft seals
Fresh RTV on trans top plate and rear housing
New oil baffle in trans
Replaced 3 rubber plugs with metal freeze plugs
New clutch
New clutch master cylinder
New clutch slave cylinder
New Hurst short throw shifter
New trans mount
All new u joints in drive shaft
New front and rear differential seals.
New differential cover
New brake booster
New brake master cylinder
New front brake lines
New front calipers
New front slotted rotors
New bearings, races, and seals
New front brake pads
Rear disc brake conversion
New headers
New catalytic converters
New exhaust
New valve cover gaskets
Painted valve covers
New upgraded fuel injectors
New fuel rail gasket
New intake manifold gasket
New spark plugs
New spark plug wires
New fuel filter
New oil filter
New engine, trans, and rear differential oil
New wheels
New tires


Think that's all so far.....

FX4Life
04-18-2016, 09:43 AM
My rear drum to disc brake conversion kit shipped! Finally

cooperf150-06
04-18-2016, 10:48 AM
So when is D day as in done for now day lol

FX4Life
04-18-2016, 11:12 AM
So when is D day as in done for now day lol
Still too early to call haha

My new fuel injectors came in todayhttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160418/3003980fe4c74b7a224316c0ca555359.jpg

FX4Life
04-18-2016, 01:30 PM
Can fix my brake line now
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Jersey_Joe
04-18-2016, 02:35 PM
Nice!!

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FX4Life
04-18-2016, 02:41 PM
Nice!!

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Calling for rain all week, I sure hope not

Ragnar
04-18-2016, 03:14 PM
Headgaskets and timing chain? Or are you not pulling the top off?

I don't know what the lifespan is for a Ranger, but I know Honda recommends their timing chains be replaced after 100K. Might be worth doing just for peace of mind with everything else you have thrown in there.

FX4Life
04-18-2016, 03:38 PM
Headgaskets and timing chain? Or are you not pulling the top off?

I don't know what the lifespan is for a Ranger, but I know Honda recommends their timing chains be replaced after 100K. Might be worth doing just for peace of mind with everything else you have thrown in there.
Too late for all that, I need to get this truck back on the ground. I'm not putting much more into this motor than I am right now.

Jersey_Joe
04-18-2016, 07:16 PM
Do your best with it. And then swap for a 302:)

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FX4Life
04-19-2016, 06:27 AM
Do your best with it. And then swap for a 302:)

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Yup

FX4Life
04-19-2016, 12:42 PM
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160419/898c1406a089bb616f712430ec03de02.jpg

FX4Life
04-19-2016, 06:11 PM
Had to close up shop in a hurry. I got soaked in seconds
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160420/e4e9ce3ee3254ca711522e718a4e70fb.jpg

So I made a cocktail
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160420/1404756b82827163d768f6933397753a.jpg
It's the brake line fitting, the line is frozen solid in it.....sitting in PB blaster

Jersey_Joe
04-19-2016, 07:43 PM
Had to close up shop in a hurry. I got soaked in seconds So I made a cocktail It's the brake line fitting, the line is frozen solid in it.....sitting in PB blaster
Damn!

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DWC (donewithchevy )
04-19-2016, 08:52 PM
Had to close up shop in a hurry. I got soaked in seconds
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160420/e4e9ce3ee3254ca711522e718a4e70fb.jpg

So I made a cocktail
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160420/1404756b82827163d768f6933397753a.jpg
It's the brake line fitting, the line is frozen solid in it.....sitting in PB blaster

Lol ! I thought it was a screw shaped swizzle stick .

^^^I'll bet both situations had ya wanting to pour a real one for sure .

FX4Life
04-19-2016, 09:05 PM
Lol ! I thought it was a screw shaped swizzle stick .

^^^I'll bet both situations had ya wanting to pour a real one for sure .
Haha yes, actually had to catch myself from trying to take that shot.


Read through my new LMC truck catalog. Going to be a lifesaver

FX4Life
04-20-2016, 07:50 PM
Injectors and fuel rail in!
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Got brake line fixed too, I just bought a new fitting for like $5
Stinking yard work got in the way tonight. But the grass is looking great finally. Pretty green

FX4Life
04-21-2016, 06:52 PM
Finished removing exhaust
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Of course I polished the exhaust hanger lol
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The old brake booster
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Replaced it because I found the new one cheap but I'm glad I did now

FX4Life
04-21-2016, 09:07 PM
Thot this came with the Hurst shifter but I guess not lol
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160422/50e01ff3f1c95cc6b362901da0861989.jpg

Jersey_Joe
04-22-2016, 01:51 PM
Thot this came with the Hurst shifter but I guess not lol
You'll b bangin gears in no time!!!

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anaheim_drew
04-22-2016, 07:00 PM
Hey Matt what's new?

FX4Life
04-22-2016, 07:09 PM
Hey Matt what's new?
Well fresh out of ranger garage, broken motor mount. I hadn't noticed before. When my trans set down on the cross member crooked I found this

Left side
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Right side
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anaheim_drew
04-22-2016, 07:43 PM
Keep up the good work and keep posting

FX4Life
04-22-2016, 07:53 PM
Keep up the good work and keep posting
Thanks!

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Keep up the good work and keep posting
Earlier after gf was happy pigging out on some special chips, I mentioned it was going to be over $400 for new suspension.....she didn't say a word. Told her after I discovered this that I was going to go ahead and do suspension with this...she didn't say a word lol

anaheim_drew
04-22-2016, 08:03 PM
Nothing better than a good woman who supports your projects. My wife is the best.

FX4Life
04-22-2016, 08:10 PM
Nothing better than a good woman who supports your projects. My wife is the best.
I don't know if she's actually "supporting" it so much as being subjected to it lol

anaheim_drew
04-22-2016, 08:25 PM
So what suspension are you getting?

FX4Life
04-22-2016, 08:33 PM
So what suspension are you getting?
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/24037856c89f661ff4aef7a145d0ed77.jpg
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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160423/2380f94df42382235de859cb88f221b1.jpg

Something like that

anaheim_drew
04-22-2016, 09:12 PM
Cool

cooperf150-06
04-23-2016, 08:31 AM
Something like that

I give it 2 more weeks before u post a pick of a motor u have bought to put in it

FX4Life
04-23-2016, 08:41 AM
I give it 2 more weeks before u post a pick of a motor u have bought to put in it
Haha!


No.... definitely do not have that in the budget.
I did call and order 2 motor mounts from O'Reilly's so they should be here tomorrow

anaheim_drew
04-23-2016, 12:08 PM
A great deal might come along

FX4Life
04-23-2016, 12:17 PM
A great deal might come along
I got 5 on it

anaheim_drew
04-23-2016, 12:27 PM
I was talking about an engine

FX4Life
04-23-2016, 12:32 PM
I was talking about an engine
Me too

Jersey_Joe
04-23-2016, 01:45 PM
I got 5 on it
Lmbo

Ok mr luniz lol. Now I'm singin it

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anaheim_drew
04-23-2016, 01:47 PM
I was singin it also.

Jersey_Joe
04-23-2016, 01:54 PM
Lmao

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anaheim_drew
04-23-2016, 01:58 PM
I got five on it,
Messin' wit that Indo weed

Jersey_Joe
04-23-2016, 02:50 PM
I got five on it, Messin' wit that Indo weed
Ha!!
Rockin it right now!!

10527

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anaheim_drew
04-23-2016, 02:51 PM
Hey Joey, what type of player is that?

FX4Life
04-23-2016, 02:53 PM
Haha great tune

Jersey_Joe
04-23-2016, 02:57 PM
That is my iPod on my iPhone

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Haha great tune
Indeed!!!

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anaheim_drew
04-23-2016, 03:09 PM
Indo was great bud. From what I remember... lol

Jersey_Joe
04-23-2016, 03:57 PM
Lol

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FX4Life
04-23-2016, 04:31 PM
Haha

cooperf150-06
04-23-2016, 06:23 PM
Haha! No.... definitely do not have that in the budget. I did call and order 2 motor mounts from O'Reilly's so they should be here tomorrow keep telling ur self that Matt

anaheim_drew
04-23-2016, 07:17 PM
So what engine are you planning on for the future

FX4Life
04-23-2016, 07:43 PM
So what engine are you planning on for the future
302 v8 I've heard is easiest. Haven't thot past that

anaheim_drew
04-23-2016, 08:12 PM
302 v8 I've heard is easiest. Haven't thot past that
Like this one
http://jimmyshine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IRON-HORSE-01.jpg

DWC (donewithchevy )
04-23-2016, 08:43 PM
^^^ have the feeling that's a little outta the budget , eh Matt?

anaheim_drew
04-23-2016, 08:45 PM
Dream big and see what happens

DWC (donewithchevy )
04-23-2016, 08:55 PM
^^^ every time I try someone wakes me up lol !

anaheim_drew
04-23-2016, 09:02 PM
Take a sleeping pill..........lol

fird12
04-23-2016, 09:55 PM
302 v8 I've heard is easiest. Haven't thot past that 4 bt? Lol

FX4Life
04-24-2016, 07:52 AM
Hahaha!



And no, no 4bt

FX4Life
04-24-2016, 10:38 AM
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/c3b8d1dac70b137dea0c409458d660a8.jpg
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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/41b71b0c40cc151bd49940c57ca2d6df.jpg

Jersey_Joe
04-24-2016, 10:39 AM
Haha!

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FX4Life
04-24-2016, 01:57 PM
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/c39296d56d90a8503d973e6e52b0436c.jpg
They're in. Gotta tighten bolts down but it sits so much better lol

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/0d967dc12ba2723e7235017aac40257d.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/09ff15e243db4ee7136ce73383f72262.jpg

FX4Life
04-24-2016, 05:23 PM
Much better
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/23fb539491134f32953e07ed2ab2928f.jpg

Y-pipe on
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/321391d02976761ee808b4feb5c96d12.jpg

Was going to hang catalytic converter too but need a hanger welded on
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/508bfdc3e152fe052004e56632d0ddd5.jpg

Jersey_Joe
04-24-2016, 05:50 PM
Back to harbor freight lol

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Ur killin it

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Nice job

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FX4Life
04-24-2016, 05:50 PM
Back to harbor freight lol

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No my bro has a welder and I think he could do it

Jersey_Joe
04-24-2016, 05:50 PM
Werd

lit up by F150leds.com & 5Star tuned....

FX4Life
04-24-2016, 06:06 PM
Ur killin it

lit up by F150leds.com & 5Star tuned....

Thanks, appreciate the encouragement

FX4Life
04-25-2016, 07:21 AM
Hopefully the girlfriend doesn't find out about this until I'm done and it's on the ground.

I want to see her reaction when she comes outside and it's sitting really low.

"Is it.....did you lower it?"

"No baby, I bought smaller tires"

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Ford Fan#1
04-25-2016, 11:59 AM
Hopefully the girlfriend doesn't find out about this until I'm done and it's on the ground. I want to see her reaction when she comes outside and it's sitting really low. "Is it.....did you lower it?" "No baby, I bought smaller tires" "they must have sent me the wrong parts" haha

FX4Life
04-25-2016, 01:07 PM
Haha

FX4Life
04-26-2016, 07:09 AM
Well this is out of stock and got refunded....bummer bcz that was cheap
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Ford Fan#1
04-26-2016, 07:35 AM
Well this is out of stock and got refunded....bummer bcz that was cheap moog :)

FX4Life
04-26-2016, 07:37 AM
moog :)
Yeah. I think I'm going to wait until the rest of the suspension I ordered comes in and then go from there with what I need. I'm pretty sure my lowering beams come with ball joint installed upper and lower.

FX4Life
04-26-2016, 09:38 PM
Intake manifold on
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Polishing 😊😊
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anaheim_drew
04-27-2016, 12:50 PM
How about some shrink wrap to cover your wires?

FX4Life
04-27-2016, 01:02 PM
How about some shrink wrap to cover your wires?
I definitely would like to continue cleaning up the engine bay as I go along. Right now I'm focusing on the more important stuff, like getting it running haha

This is going to be a long term project

anaheim_drew
04-27-2016, 02:27 PM
Just trying to save you some time.

cooperf150-06
04-27-2016, 07:26 PM
I definitely would like to continue cleaning up the engine bay as I go along. Right now I'm focusing on the more important stuff, like getting it running haha This is going to be a long term project

U need to hurry up I want to see the finished product, like last week. Damn stop taking ur time lol

FX4Life
04-27-2016, 07:34 PM
U need to hurry up I want to see the finished product, like last week. Damn stop taking ur time lol
It's life and weather getting in the way.

Made good progress tonight
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cooperf150-06
04-27-2016, 07:42 PM
Yes sir I hear ya. But finish it already lol

FX4Life
04-27-2016, 07:45 PM
Yes sir I hear ya. But finish it already lol
Trust me, no one is more ready than me

anaheim_drew
04-27-2016, 07:47 PM
Nice progress Matt

FX4Life
04-27-2016, 07:57 PM
Nice progress Matt
Thanks! Not very much left to do under the hood now. But oh so much more to do to that POS

anaheim_drew
04-27-2016, 08:48 PM
On a long term project, I found there is always something I can do

FX4Life
04-27-2016, 09:08 PM
On a long term project, I found there is always something I can do
I mean to finish up this round, and get it running again.
But yes lol I'm happy it's cleaner but it's still pretty ugly under there

anaheim_drew
04-27-2016, 10:06 PM
I sprung a coolant hose leak and it was a mess

FX4Life
04-28-2016, 12:06 PM
I sprung a coolant hose leak and it was a mess
Nasty.


Flip kit, tie rod dust caps, and shifter bushing repair kit came today....lowering beams are supposed to be delivered too.

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Truck Yeah!! Untimely death at the hands of the gf avoided
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FX4Life
04-28-2016, 04:24 PM
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anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 05:23 PM
I love suspension parts

DWC (donewithchevy )
04-28-2016, 05:40 PM
You've done a lot in a short amount of time . Nice work . Don't think I could handle doing half that . You'll be crusin down the road soon enough !

anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 05:43 PM
It's alot easier than getting your A1C down

FX4Life
04-28-2016, 07:13 PM
I love suspension parts
Mee toooo! This is nice stuff.

You've done a lot in a short amount of time . Nice work . Don't think I could handle doing half that . You'll be crusin down the road soon enough !
Not fast enough lol
Actually I'm surprising myself! I always regretted not knowing how to work on my own cars. I feel like I'm pretty smart I like to learn and I like to know how to do everything. So I just jumped in hahaha

Nothing has been very difficult really. It just takes time. The Ford shop manual I bought has helped out a lot in the engine compartment. I was scared sh*tless but in the end I had all kinds of hoses and electrical lines unplugged all at once for a long time. I've been taking tons of pictures as I go tho too.

It's alot easier than getting your A1C down
Haha no doubt! I'm thankful this is a small truck that's easy to work on. I honestly expected to get halfway into it and then not being able to finish it myself. Well I didn't expect it but it was a huge fear of mine.

Did some more tonight. Got the starter mounted, and spark plug wires in. I need some new routing clips. I will find some and take care of all the wiring still.

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Here is an example of something that I thought I would need to take to someone else, but I said F it and started. Went surprisingly well. The new U joints are super stiff in the drive shaft compared to the old ones.

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anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 09:18 PM
After the first build, the fear of failure is gone.

FX4Life
04-28-2016, 09:49 PM
After the first build, the fear of failure is gone.
Yup. It's gone and I feel like I could do anything haha
Feels good to do this all by myself. I'm going to be so fn proud.

anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 10:13 PM
To Paul

It's alot easier than getting your A1C down
Or cutting out cigs and booze or changing your diet

DWC (donewithchevy )
04-28-2016, 10:25 PM
It's alot easier than getting your A1C down

You can say that again . Last one (4 months ago ) was 5.0 !!!!

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To Paul

Or cutting out cigs and booze or changing your diet

Did all those too !!!! (cut out all the bad stuff , coming up on a year , 6 mo's for the smokes though ) So maybe I could do a build? Gonna start thinking about a project .

anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 10:25 PM
4 months ago I was at 10.0 which was down from 11.5.

FX4Life
04-28-2016, 10:30 PM
Good job


Paul, a project would keep your mind busy and off cigs.

I quit smoking cigs over a year ago, crazy it's been that long. I use a vaporizer now, but hardly even think about it while I'm working on this POS

DWC (donewithchevy )
04-28-2016, 10:30 PM
^^^ good job brother . With this bs, any progress is good progress. I'll tell ya....... It ain't f'n easy ! Started out in June at 10.8

anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 10:34 PM
You have projects that we have talked about. Fish tank

DWC (donewithchevy )
04-28-2016, 10:44 PM
^^^ lol . Yeah. Too busy doing house projects now. I wanna do it bigger and better this time . Gotta clear my plate first.

@Matt, I've been off the smokes for about 5 months , but did cheat two or three times over the last three months . Last smoke was about a month ago . I'm on the Apollo e cig . I would go off and on between the e cig and the smokes for awhile until about 5 months ago . Mostly e cig since then . Maybe smoked a pack or two in the last five months.

anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 10:51 PM
I just lied to my wife. I told here you quit cigs since june

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lol

DWC (donewithchevy )
04-28-2016, 10:55 PM
^^^ I did Drew. Then I had a few, a few months out of the hospital . Then the e cig for awhile. Then fell off the wagon again . Now back on the e cig. Since getting outta the hospital last June , Id say I had 4 to 5 packs of smokes. That's a whole lot better than the 2 to 3 hundred it would've been in that time frame pre hospital stay. Damn, when I say 2 to 3 hundred , crap , that's crazy. I think they're gone for good now . Got myself to just vapor with no nicotine in the cartridge . So I think I'll drop the vape too in a month or two .

anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 11:00 PM
I'm at 1.5 packs a month for the last 20 years.. lol I only smoke at home in my office. Never smoked in any of my cars or trucks

DWC (donewithchevy )
04-28-2016, 11:05 PM
^^^ yeah, I don't smoke in my vehicles either . I wish I could keep the smokes to one or two a day. If I could I would never give those up . But when try I always wind up at 5 a day, then 10, and before I know it in nearing a pack a day. It's all or nothing. I choose nothing. ( fingers crossed )

anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 11:13 PM
What sucks is that I feel so much better when I don't smoke

FX4Life
04-28-2016, 11:14 PM
I do have one once in awhile. Gf's dad smokes like a chimney, think 2 packs a day! Last one I bummed from him tho, was the worst. That smell, lingering on my hands and clothes. Didn't even bring any satisfaction

DWC (donewithchevy )
04-28-2016, 11:16 PM
I know what you mean Drew. . Same here . For me, giving em up has been harder than the food and booze and even dropping the a1c ! I wish they were never invented !

How you feel since quitting Matt ?

FX4Life
04-28-2016, 11:19 PM
I know what you mean . Same here . For me, giving em up has been harder than the food and booze and even dropping the a1c ! I wish they were never invented !

How you feel since quitting Matt ?
Wound TF up haha!

But much much better. It's been so long I kinda don't remember the difference. But damn...they're so nasty to me now. I'll have one a month or so, thinking omg yum I'll have a cig...after maybe 2 puffs I regret it

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Plus, I have leftover money for truck parts....win

anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 11:21 PM
Cool

FX4Life
04-28-2016, 11:40 PM
I googled A1C and figured it out

anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 11:41 PM
Nice.

FX4Life
04-28-2016, 11:45 PM
I'm a google-fu master

anaheim_drew
04-28-2016, 11:52 PM
I'm a google person for general info. Auto info is work related so I use those sources

FX4Life
04-29-2016, 12:05 AM
I really have only asked a couple of friends if some of my parts are what I need, I'm a newb and want to make sure before buying.
But as far as the actual work on my truck, I've done all the research myself. All the info is out there already.

anaheim_drew
04-29-2016, 12:18 AM
It get's a bit harder the newer the car or truck.

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Not the actual work but the selection of parts

FX4Life
04-29-2016, 12:21 AM
It get's a bit harder the newer the car or truck.
True. The worst issue I've had on this ol thing was that oil baffle in the trans. Haven't had a hard time finding parts other than that, yet.

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It get's a bit harder the newer the car or truck.

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Not the actual work but the selection of parts
Depends on what it is...

anaheim_drew
04-29-2016, 12:33 AM
selection of parts being Mods

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For late model stuff

FX4Life
04-29-2016, 12:37 AM
selection of parts being Mods

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For late model stuff
I mean it depends on what the vehicle to be modded is. The ecoboost f150 for example has a huge aftermarket selection already.

anaheim_drew
04-29-2016, 12:39 AM
Its not considered new.

FX4Life
04-29-2016, 12:40 AM
Its not considered new.
It's late model...which is what you said.

anaheim_drew
04-29-2016, 12:51 AM
Ok. Back when the ecoboost first came out there were very few mods available for it. It took time.Now there are plenty

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My 05 F150 came out in late 2003. Superchargers came out to the public in 2006

FX4Life
04-29-2016, 01:07 AM
Superchargers are probably more vehicle specific? I don't think it took that long for aftermarket turbos to come out for the boost

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I could have almost bought that 2.9 whipple out for my SRT with what I've spent on this POS

anaheim_drew
04-29-2016, 01:40 AM
Just sharing info based on what I do for a living.

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My discount on that 2.9 is about $2500

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Turbos are also vehicle specific based on the year. 2011-2012 and 2013-2016

FX4Life
04-29-2016, 02:07 AM
$2500 off of $7800?

I mean an aftermarket turbos has got to be easier/more universal than a supercharger? IDK.

anaheim_drew
04-29-2016, 03:47 AM
My old 300 zx twin turbos would not fit on your ecoboost. Supercharger took 8 hours to install on my truck. Long tube headers to took the same amount of time. Neither job was hard but both took time.

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I would say $2500 off of $7500

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I love suspension parts
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Jersey_Joe
04-29-2016, 04:43 AM
Amen!

lit up by F150leds.com & 5Star tuned....

anaheim_drew
04-29-2016, 05:23 AM
Hey Chief Moderator, I want to use that picture in my sig. Can you activate Can Upload Images for Signature yes ?

Jersey_Joe
04-29-2016, 07:21 AM
Lol. U should b able to use that with no problem

lit up by F150leds.com & 5Star tuned....

anaheim_drew
04-29-2016, 07:26 AM
Morning Joey, glad you enjoyed my other post. You have to activate that feature. Can Upload Images for Signature NO
Only you can change the No to a yes

cooperf150-06
04-29-2016, 09:36 AM
If u r using the app go to profile tap the picture and go and set the new pic. Anyone is able to change there profile pic I did a few different times before I was a mod. As far as the website I'm not sure on how u change it.

FX4Life
04-29-2016, 09:46 AM
If u r using the app go to profile tap the picture and go and set the new pic. Anyone is able to change there profile pic I did a few different times before I was a mod. As far as the website I'm not sure on how u change it.
He's talking about including a picture in his signature

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Morning Joey, glad you enjoyed my other post. You have to activate that feature. Can Upload Images for Signature NO
Only you can change the No to a yes
You can get around that. Just copy the URL of the picture you want to post where it is hosted, and just paste it into your signature

anaheim_drew
04-29-2016, 09:48 AM
Coop I'm not asking about the profile pic. I asking about using an image as my signature. Nobody on this site does it because it is not activated in the settings

Jersey_Joe
04-29-2016, 10:07 AM
Coop I'm not asking about the profile pic. I asking about using an image as my signature. Nobody on this site does it because it is not activated in the settings
I've looked into it drew. Everything that I am capable of doing has been done. I've turned it on. It just does not seem like it's working. Give me some time and will have an answer for u. Thanks

lit up by F150leds.com & 5Star tuned....

FX4Life
04-29-2016, 06:43 PM
Well..... got over $100 of free stuff from eBay. Seller said it was out of stock and refunded me. But it showed up on my porch today.
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Shocks came in too
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FX4Life
04-30-2016, 01:07 AM
Might be funny to get some decals for my truck. The CS would stand for Craigslist Special lol

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When I thought of this idea I forgot the decal said GT also. Maybe once I V8 swap
Ooooh....HR/CS....

Hurst Ranger, Craigslist Special...

I have Hurst shifter and wheels...could do a paint job like this
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Might be sick. Have to think.

Thoughts?

Jersey_Joe
04-30-2016, 08:14 AM
Ooooh....HR/CS.... Hurst Ranger, Craigslist Special... I have Hurst shifter and wheels...could do a paint job like this Might be sick. Have to think. Thoughts?
Black and gold dog!!!! Black and gold!!!

lit up by F150leds.com & 5Star tuned....

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Well. That's the hurst colors. But. I would do something that makes your wheels pop.

lit up by F150leds.com & 5Star tuned....

FX4Life
04-30-2016, 02:38 PM
Black and gold dog!!!! Black and gold!!!

Well. That's the hurst colors. But. I would do something that makes your wheels pop.

lit up by F150leds.com & 5Star tuned....
Yeah I'm not going to do black and gold. Hurst has red and black color scheme too, just look at the emblem on my wheels.
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Shifter
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Decals
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FX4Life
04-30-2016, 08:28 PM
Front half of driveshaft installed so I could fill trans
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Click click mother f***er
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Accidentally left it in 5th when I removed the stock shifter so it took me awhile to figure that out haha!
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FX4Life
05-01-2016, 12:40 PM
More stuffs
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FX4Life
05-01-2016, 03:16 PM
New fuel filter, serpentine belt, and oxygen sensor installed. Pulled the boots off the spark plugs and filled with Dielectric grease. Installed the intake and airbox temporarily until I mount the fender liners back
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Then I checked over everything ( forgot to remove the rag plugging my y-pipe though LOL) and set up my camera
First start in over a month. Open headers no exhaust or cat yet
https://youtu.be/qwUYCQZOh24

I've had someone tell me that he thinks my Ranger is cammed. He's a former mechanic. What do you guys think? Does the sound give any indication to you?

FX4Life
05-04-2016, 04:13 PM
Well I finished putting the exhaust on except for the last part over the rear axle. It definitely quieted it down and it does not sound lopey anymore. Definitely not cammed. Still has a bit of an idle issue I will have to figure out later.

I guess it's about that time
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The shock absorbers are completely shot

FX4Life
05-04-2016, 09:02 PM
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Damn it's starting to look really clean
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FX4Life
05-05-2016, 09:43 PM
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FX4Life
05-06-2016, 08:54 AM
So it needs body work, Rusty rockers and I probably will try to find a new hood and bed with no dents. And it's got a ****ty white paint job. I have some ideas


As you guys might remember, my first thought was something silly like this
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CS for Craigslist Special hahaha.... but when I thought of this I forgot that it says GT. If I had a V8 swapped in that might be ok. BUT..... I thought of something better...

So I put the Hurst shifter in it and I have Hurst Wheels... so maybe make a Hurst edition Ranger....

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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/5c12b701671d1261c5055aff69a1941d.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/611fce8f94dbc9b6cf88c811be0e0f24.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/785d1905a6ee639333b1715a16fb03fd.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/906a0255ae2cc52c785c348d2aa8e990.jpg


Something like that might be pretty cool


Thoughts?

Ford Fan#1
05-06-2016, 11:54 AM
So it needs body work, Rusty rockers and I probably will try to find a new hood and bed with no dents. And it's got a ****ty white paint job. I have some ideas As you guys might remember, my first thought was something silly like this CS for Craigslist Special hahaha.... but when I thought of this I forgot that it says GT. If I had a V8 swapped in that might be ok. BUT..... I thought of something better... So I put the Hurst shifter in it and I have Hurst Wheels... so maybe make a Hurst edition Ranger.... Something like that might be pretty cool Thoughts? or you could cut the gt part off since it's a sticker

FX4Life
05-06-2016, 12:02 PM
or you could cut the gt part off since it's a sticker
That changes the decal quite a bit though. Plus I'm thinking I want something a little more custom than just a decal on a white truck. Just trying to think ahead it's going to be awhile before I have to decide on paint

FX4Life
05-06-2016, 06:11 PM
Old vs new drop beam
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160507/33180a6b1ffe11ed97eb05049d9c4729.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160507/2c09ccf2589cc0172edfcce6c6f57a6b.jpg
Well it looks like I will be getting new radius arm brackets
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160507/6b0cbbe4e3cc130f587cb3b3d7bca3a8.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160507/7ad6674451645889c5e8be4238de658b.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160507/63e11c1cf989e7b4da1e6936bb9a50d8.jpg
That's fine with me at least I don't have to clean this mess up😊😊
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160507/18c2896e7b9bacdeefb039f8fe6f0023.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160507/2022b3ce646e26aab880be35fb2eb498.jpg


Also this was pretty cool to look up and see
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160507/b8eb0253c1cea1c8c7bde65d2533d15e.jpg

I asked them how the weather was up there but they were snobs and didn't answer me🤔

FX4Life
05-06-2016, 10:07 PM
Ordered new Moog radius arm brackets. Just a skosh less than $100. Comes with all the bolts and I'm pretty sure it even comes with the bushings. I already have new poly bushings though so I may swap them out

I want new camber bushings too...will these work? This is one thing I haven't researched

K8973 Camber Corrector Bushing Fits 1987 2014 Explorer Excursion Ranger F150 250 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/182099938347)

anaheim_drew
05-09-2016, 11:05 PM
I'm thinking I want something a little more custom than just a decal on a white truck. Just trying to think ahead it's going to be awhile before I have to decide on paint
Custom badges or custom decals

FX4Life
05-09-2016, 11:07 PM
Custom badges or custom decals
Custom paint....like those Olds

anaheim_drew
05-09-2016, 11:26 PM
Those Olds have factory paint jobs

Your truck would look good with that two tone paint job

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 05:48 AM
Those Olds have factory paint jobs

Your truck would look good with that two tone paint job
I know. On mine, it would be custom.


I'm leaning towards the silver on top paint job, black on bottom
Thanks, think it might turn out pretty cool. Unique for sure

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 06:01 AM
Silver on top is less body work than black on top

cooperf150-06
05-10-2016, 06:11 AM
Silver on top is less body work than black on top

True story, black shows everything if not prepped right

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 06:16 AM
Silver on top is less body work than black on top


True story, black shows everything if not prepped right
The only thing I'm worried about, I think the black on the bottom might not show off that my truck is lowered as much...
But I like that scheme better

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 06:21 AM
Custom side skirts will solve that problem. Roll pan in back and something in front

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 06:33 AM
Custom side skirts will solve that problem. Roll pan in back and something in front
Also the lower part of my truck is what needs the most body work LOL

I've already planned on a roll pan I'm not sure how I feel about side skirts. I might check that out though

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 08:07 AM
http://www.modernracer.com/features/sema2003pics/sema2003pic21.jpg

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 08:07 AM
http://www.modernracer.com/features/sema2003pics/sema2003pic21.jpg
Nice but not really relevant. Totally different body
Those skirts were probably necessary with that front bumper. That bumper hangs low and looks Goofy in my opinion. Two side skirts help make it look good

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 08:08 AM
http://www.fordf150.net/photos/data/528/1RangerPerformanceConcept.jpg (http://www.fordf150.net/photos/2003-sema-show/p3316-ranger-performance-concept-sema-2003-show.html)

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 08:09 AM
http://www.fordf150.net/photos/data/528/1RangerPerformanceConcept.jpg (http://www.fordf150.net/photos/2003-sema-show/p3316-ranger-performance-concept-sema-2003-show.html)
Wrong gens lol

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 08:12 AM
It can be modified to fit

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Or built to fit

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 08:14 AM
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160510/17272cb971e046846698f1a7ea9c873c.jpg

Razzi Side Skirt - 042-132 (http://bodykits.com/i-24258750-razzi-side-skirt-042-132.html?ref=category:1260647)

Quick search...not for my generation either. Plus that said it's $630 with $150 shipping... F that

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 08:15 AM
Yuck

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 08:18 AM
Yuck
Hahaha agreed.... I really don't think I want side skirts anyway

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 08:22 AM
My skirts/body kit was the prototype used later for the Foose F150

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Hahaha agreed.... I really don't think I want side skirts anyway
I was just giving you options to make your truck look lower

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 09:00 AM
My skirts/body kit was the prototype used later for the Foose F150

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I was just giving you options to make your truck look lower
Cool. Pics of Foose truck?

I know, I appreciate the input

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 09:06 AM
What it was going to look like

2008 Ford F150 Chip Foose Edition
http://www.fordf150.net/specialeditions/foose/2008-foose-f150.jpg

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 09:32 AM
That's sexy

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 09:37 AM
What it looked like when it hit the market
http://image.trucktrend.com/f/9445157+q80+re0+cr1/163-0804-01z%2b2008-ford-f150-foose-edition%2bfront-view.jpg

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 09:39 AM
So same truck just not lowered as much?

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 09:41 AM
Different rims, stock suspension

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 10:18 AM
Different rims, stock suspension
Oh I couldn't see the wheels on the rolling shot. Stock suspension is just plain boring

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 10:27 AM
I have not had stock suspension for longer than a month on anything I have owned

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 10:44 AM
I have not had stock suspension for longer than a month on anything I have owned
Haha awesome

I started getting into wanting to lower my Ranger When I had my 2011 but it was four wheel drive. Then I got my F-150 and I did almost lower it. But paid off a credit card instead

I wanted to lower the SRT, but it would have been hard to get that by the girlfriend. So I didn't look into it much.

This truck is perfect because I needed to replace a lot of suspension parts anyway. And I'm going to keep it a long time. So technically it's not a waste of money. And she still doesn't know I'm lowering it yet haha

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 10:47 AM
My first truck was a lifted Yota. I found out fast that it was hard loading and unloading my Suzuki RM 250

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 10:58 AM
My first truck was a lifted Yota. I found out fast that it was hard loading and unloading my Suzuki RM 250
Yep. Some lifted trucks look good but I'm more of a fan of lowered

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 11:07 AM
I like both but I'm not into off roading a truck so since 1980 lowered cars and trucks have been my choice

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My wife asked me not to lower her next car. I said cool.

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 11:19 AM
I like both but I'm not into off roading a truck so since 1980 lowered cars and trucks have been my choice

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My wife asked me not to lower her next car. I said cool.
"Cool" [emoji6] haha

Jersey_Joe
05-10-2016, 11:48 AM
Agreed. I think they look sic lowered. I like em lifted too. Don't get me wrong.

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anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 11:52 AM
Agreed. I think they look sic lowered. .
For those of us who haul stuff it's easier to load the bed

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 12:02 PM
For those of us who haul stuff it's easier to load the bed
That is actually part of the reason I removed the stock lift block from my FX4 F-150. It helped a lot I think it dropped the tailgate by 2 inches

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 12:48 PM
http://www.f150nation.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10541&d=1461923175

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 12:50 PM
Amen

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 01:28 PM
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MzYwWDUwMA==/z/DLYAAOSw5IJWgj9R/$_35.JPG

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 01:29 PM
Haha

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 01:35 PM
I can't and won't live without it

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 01:37 PM
My wallet has to.

anaheim_drew
05-10-2016, 01:40 PM
Going fast cost money

FX4Life
05-10-2016, 01:50 PM
Going fast cost money
All my money went to a 392 NA lol

Jersey_Joe
05-10-2016, 01:59 PM
Amen

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Going fast cost money
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