My Ranger build
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From: Jackson, MO
My Ranger build
After everything I've done I figured a build thread was in order.
I got the truck in August of 2005 and only did minor mods to it. Exhaust, sub and amp, tint, and a toolbox.
I discovered some RBV forums in the summer of 2009. Then the modding got hot and heavy
Then I moved my exhaust
Black emblem
New gauges
Then the LED conversion came in (I'm in the process of converting to white LED's)
Front hitch w/ Level 2 hooks
Switchbacks
LED exterior
Kenwood KDC 794
Door speaker amp has been replaced with a JL audio one
Modded clear corners and black headlights
Had a cap, but not anymore
CB and PA antenna is off at the moment
HID's 6000K
Expo leather buckets
Emblem mod and billet
Finally, my Superlift coilover conversion with 33" KM2's and 15x8 Eagle Alloy 185's
As it sits now
Tested out the suspension just a tad, without an extra set of eyes I kept it pretty tame
I got the truck in August of 2005 and only did minor mods to it. Exhaust, sub and amp, tint, and a toolbox.
I discovered some RBV forums in the summer of 2009. Then the modding got hot and heavy
Then I moved my exhaust
Black emblem
New gauges
Then the LED conversion came in (I'm in the process of converting to white LED's)
Front hitch w/ Level 2 hooks
Switchbacks
LED exterior
Kenwood KDC 794
Door speaker amp has been replaced with a JL audio one
Modded clear corners and black headlights
Had a cap, but not anymore
CB and PA antenna is off at the moment
HID's 6000K
Expo leather buckets
Emblem mod and billet
Finally, my Superlift coilover conversion with 33" KM2's and 15x8 Eagle Alloy 185's
As it sits now
Tested out the suspension just a tad, without an extra set of eyes I kept it pretty tame
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I'm starting another little project to add to the many in progress.
I stopped by harbor freight and picked these up for $8
I switched out for 100W bulbs. I'm going to use the wiring I made for my 100W Hellas and the relays. I plan on wiring the reverse lights to them with a on/off/on switch I can control the reverse and aux. lights with a switch and the shifter.
100W on the left, 55W on the right
I stopped by harbor freight and picked these up for $8
I switched out for 100W bulbs. I'm going to use the wiring I made for my 100W Hellas and the relays. I plan on wiring the reverse lights to them with a on/off/on switch I can control the reverse and aux. lights with a switch and the shifter.
100W on the left, 55W on the right
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From: barton city mi
What, 55W wasn't bright enough? Just kiddin' ya. I've been tossing around doing the same on my '04.
BTW, your Ranger looks real nice, you're doing some nice work.
BTW, your Ranger looks real nice, you're doing some nice work.
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55W is plenty bright, but I don't use the Hellas anymore (getting an LED bar eventually) so I'm just making use of parts and wiring I already have.
This is what those lights look like as rock lights with 55W bulbs
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The lens is actual glass, are you talking about melting the housing?
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I used them for back up lights on my old Ranger, left em' on for about a 1/2 hour while parked, and the tops of the housings slightly melted into the light.
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Thanks for the heads up, I'll have to watch it then
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From: barton city mi
The other day, I was at Tractor Supply, and saw a setup that mounted around your hitch receiver. I didn't buy it, I just didn't think it would look right on mine. The lights looked too close together.
On the rear bumper, there is a couple holes on the bottom edge, that seem to appear just right. Still kicking around putting something on there.
On the rear bumper, there is a couple holes on the bottom edge, that seem to appear just right. Still kicking around putting something on there.