2019 Ranger Build Thread

[HoosierT]

Completed mods as of 11/22/19:
Five star tune
MBRP stainless exhaust
DV+
Shrockworks Rock Sliders- textured finish
Fuel Shock wheels - +20et
Bfg KO2 285-70/17
Icon stage 2 with billet UCA
Auto Spring Kits read add a leaf - 1.5” rear lift
Black Oak 10w Cree ditch lights with brackets from FordRangerLifts
Trigger 4 plus 12v controller
Truxedo pro x10 bed cover
BDTrims tailgate letters
LineX bed liner
12v adapter installed in bed
Swing case on passenger side of bed with compressor and fire extinguisher
Max liner floor mats
Vinyl wrap on hood and roof

Hey folks, I'm brand new to the forum. I've been a hiker/backpacker for a long time but deciding to get into overlanding. I just got my new Ranger three weeks ago and am finally getting started. It will take a while but here are my immediate plans:

Custom bed rack. This will be similar in design to RCI but I'm having it fabricated out of 1"x3" rectangle aluminum tube,all welded. The metal just came in today and will be at the fabrication shop tomorrow.
Mounted to the rack will just be some simple items to start. A pair of MaxTrax and likely two 2-gallon fuelpax.

I have put in a preorder for the iKamper X-Cover but they don't expect to ship until May-June.

Lastly, I'll be putting on the Icon stage 2 suspension kit. Eventually I may do new ties but I'm going to ride on the stock ones for now so I can get my money's worth out of them. Anyways, that it for now!

Obligatory photo of my new baby...

 

[Chadlyb]

Hey folks, I'm brand new to the forum. I've been a hiker/backpacker for a long time but deciding to get into overlanding. I just got my new Ranger three weeks ago and am finally getting started. It will take a while but here are my immediate plans:

Custom bed rack. This will be similar in design to RCI but I'm having it fabricated out of 1"x3" rectangle aluminum tube,all welded. The metal just came in today and will be at the fabrication shop tomorrow.
Mounted to the rack will just be some simple items to start. A pair of MaxTrax and likely two 2-gallon fuelpax.

I have put in a preorder for the iKamper X-Cover but they don't expect to ship until May-June.

Lastly, I'll be putting on the Icon stage 2 suspension kit. Eventually I may do new ties but I'm going to ride on the stock ones for now so I can get my money's worth out of them. Anyways, that it for now!

Obligatory photo of my new baby...

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Good looking truck....can't wait to see the new rack. Always a sucker for a nice rack.

 

[Marman]

Great looking Ranger, cant wait to see your mods.

 

[Welding Goats]

Good looking truck. Had a Ranger back in the mid to late 80s. Hard to believe how much the Ranger has "grown" since then. Looks like a full sized truck, back in the day. :-)

 

[Raul B]

great looking rig. I cant wait to see what people end up doing with the Rangers....

 

[HoosierT]

Thanks guys. Got the aluminum today so I’m really excited to get this thing rolling. Three vertical/cross bars like RCI except made with 1x3 6061 tubing. Single perpendicular top member with 1x2 and 1x2s along the sides where the mounting plate would normally be. It’ll be stronger and I can still mount plenty with the 1x2.

And of course it will be powder coated black when the welding is done.

 

[HoosierT]

Just got the CAD drawing for my rack. I think it’s going to be perfect.

 

[great08]

Great looking truck! I can't wait to see how it turns out.

My only suggestion is take your time and do it the way that is right for you. Do it once and do it right.

And… subscribed!

 

[Tony_Farson]

Nice. Congratulations! I like the Rangers better than Canyons and Tacos. I see lots of potential for the platform.

 

[Crusty Overland]

My Ranger is a little older [emoji13] by about 20 years....

 

[HoosierT]

My Ranger is a little older [emoji13] by about 20 years....

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Still a beauty! My first vehicle was a ‘94 Ranger splash. Five speed manual and posi-track. I loved that truck. My dad just retired from Ford last year so we love our Fords.

 

[Marman]

If you haven't been to https://www.ranger5g.com/ should check out for all info on the 2019 Ranger.

 

[Crusty Overland]

Still a beauty! My first vehicle was a ‘94 Ranger splash. Five speed manual and posi-track. I loved that truck. My dad just retired from Ford last year so we love our Fords.

Thank you! Part of me wishes mine was older so It would be the solid front axle lol torsion bars are terrible. How’s the 2019 holding up to the hype?

 

[HoosierT]

If you haven't been to https://www.ranger5g.com/ should check out for all info on the 2019 Ranger.

Thanks! Yea, I joined over there right when I got mine.

 

[HoosierT]

Thank you! Part of me wishes mine was older so It would be the solid front axle lol torsion bars are terrible. How’s the 2019 holding up to the hype?

I’m absolutely loving the truck. Only issue I’ve had is a blown speaker which I’m still waiting for a replacement on. Otherwise it’s extremely well engineered IMO.

 

[Crusty Overland]

I’m absolutely loving the truck. Only issue I’ve had is a blown speaker which I’m still waiting for a replacement on. Otherwise it’s extremely well engineered IMO.

Nice! Haha you already blew a speaker?

 

[HoosierT]

Nice! Haha you already blew a speaker?

Lol well I don’t THINK I blew it but who knows. I’m pretty sure it’s a defect as F150s with the same sound system (b&o) have tons of the same report. I mean I was listening to some SRV Little Wing on half volume so I would hope they can take more than that!

 

[Crusty Overland]

Lol well I don’t THINK I blew it but who knows. I’m pretty sure it’s a defect as F150s with the same sound system (b&o) have tons of the same report. I mean I was listening to some SRV Little Wing on half volume so I would hope they can take more than that!

Haha time to put in new better speakers! Haha

 

[GabrielSyler]

Great looking truck. Can't wait to see what you do to it.

I've got a 2017 ranger build thread going on in this forum also

 

[mjherron]

Nice rig HoosierT! Rack looks great. A lot of builds from places overseas of the Ranger give this platform a lot of ideas and possibilities. Good luck with your build.