I didn't see these posted yet. These offer some pretty good angles and views. Enjoy.

http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/spy-pho...uty-185083.php

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Looks to be the same truck as posted earlier but, more and better pics here. Thanks

 

oh that is the ugliest front end I have ever seen those headlights look ridiculous.

RP
Zach

 

Anyone notice in these photos that the truck has rear wheelwell liners again? These aren't on the 05-07 models.

Also, nice 172 there Ranger...I fly a 177B

 

I didn't notice that but good catch Hunter, sure does. Kinda odd. The tires sure seem small to me as well.

What's the point of camo paint?

A 177B, nice you like it? I wish that 172 were mine. We got a Cub we're restoring, it got pretty beat up in a nasty storm here, the guy junked it, found it and bought it for $50, he just wanted to get rid of it (he wasn't a pilot). I'm hoping to get it done by next summer when I graduate.

RP
Zach

 

obviously ford didn't consult anyone who would actually buy the truck, no one would actaully ever say that the 2008 front end looks better than the current.

does ford really feel they need to change just to change?

well, if i ever need a new truck, it will be a 2007 or older or a dodge. unles someone comes out with a headlight redo kit or i get used to the looks.

 

I believe, part of the front end change has to do with crash standards.

 

I think if they just flipped that headlight assembly putting the larger one on the top and the smaller "driving" light on the bottom would make a BIG difference.
It also looks like theres no fender vent on the drivers side??

 

The headlight flop may be for '09...

 

Hate to say it with such opposition, but I like the new design. In fact, these picttures appear to be a 4x4 from the lack of front lean and this excites me because of its still aggressive stance. I wonder if they will offer this paint scheme as an option ...or maybe mossy oak? I am excited to get out of my '99 7.3L and I can tell you that IMHO this looks like the best option vs. Dodge or even Chevy.

Banksstroker

 

It looks like the SRW trucks may have a better turning radius vs 05-07 and maybe a higher front axle weight rating, if the wider stance in this picture is due to using the front axle of a 05-07 450 or 550. I think they call it a Dana 60HD.

 

I wonder if they plan on offering a crazy paint scheme like that.. haha.

Well, its growing on me more and more - not that it matters, becuase i have no need for one of these trucks, but I do like to follow whats happening with them.

 

It is growing on me. Same old bad @$$ SD. If the price is right and the 06 treats me well I will get another in 2010. Unless of course they still offer the existing ranger.

Looks like the super dana 60s and increased carrying capacity as well.

 

I still don't understand why that orange reflector between the headlight and the turn signal (or what appears to be a turn signal on the top of the light assembly) has to be so big. You can tell by many of the pics it is also recessed back from the face of the headlight...which also doesn't make sense. I wonder if along with different crash standards there are new requirements for ligthing height and reflectors?

 

Check out the link below...has information on why our trucks front bumpers have to sit so low

See page 4 and page 5 for info and a neat picture of what happens when a Ford hits a stryofoam barrier.

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/nrd-01/esv/esv19/05-0463-O.pdf