The "What did you do to your Ranger today" thread
#5276
-Nigel
#5277
#5278
Pulled the ranger in. Going to be doing chassis saver paint on the frame and on the bottom of the bed over the weekend. Changing fuel filler neck.
Did injectors and replacing valve cover gasket. I forgot to take pictures of the valve cover but I cleaned that up and will paint it a color as well... not sure which color yet. Maybe wrinkle red? I broke my EGR tube so that's on order. Probably won't get done with it till after next week.
-Nigel
Did injectors and replacing valve cover gasket. I forgot to take pictures of the valve cover but I cleaned that up and will paint it a color as well... not sure which color yet. Maybe wrinkle red? I broke my EGR tube so that's on order. Probably won't get done with it till after next week.
-Nigel
#5280
#5282
While I have my ranger's valve cover off, figured I'd paint it.
I already had VHT engine enamel burnt copper from what I had planned on painting my AMG calipers but decided against it. Figured use up the can since I won't use this color for anything.
I should have taken before pics. Just your standard aluminum. Turned out nice. In the oven curing.
-Nigel
I already had VHT engine enamel burnt copper from what I had planned on painting my AMG calipers but decided against it. Figured use up the can since I won't use this color for anything.
I should have taken before pics. Just your standard aluminum. Turned out nice. In the oven curing.
-Nigel
Last edited by NewShockerGuy; 02-16-2018 at 08:46 PM.
#5283
#5284
#5286
While I have my ranger's valve cover off, figured I'd paint it.
I already had VHT engine enamel burnt copper from what I had planned on painting my AMG calipers but decided against it. Figured use up the can since I won't use this color for anything.
I should have taken before pics. Just your standard aluminum. Turned out nice. In the oven curing.
-Nigel
I already had VHT engine enamel burnt copper from what I had planned on painting my AMG calipers but decided against it. Figured use up the can since I won't use this color for anything.
I should have taken before pics. Just your standard aluminum. Turned out nice. In the oven curing.
-Nigel
#5290
Picked up a PML rear diff cover. It is such a quality piece. I plan on painting it this weekend the same color as my valve cover. Burnt orange and the top of the fins will remain the natural look as it is now.
Should have purchased this years ago. Adds about .5 quarts of fluid from stock. Very nice piece! Came with all s/s hardware and a new gasket.
-Nigel
Should have purchased this years ago. Adds about .5 quarts of fluid from stock. Very nice piece! Came with all s/s hardware and a new gasket.
-Nigel
#5291
I just inherited my Dad's 1998 2wd 3.0 and was wanting to replace the ball joints tomorrow because it is suppose to be nice. I only was able to pick up the lower ball joints because they have to order the uppers. Will I be doubling my work if I replace the lowers only and fix the uppers next week when they come in.
#5293
Finally got my reverse camera installed.
Cut off original mount, straightened bracket and reversed camera mount before rewelding back together.
Ground top edge to give tailgate clearance...then painted.
Notched out top of plastic bumper step.
Camera as it sits into notch.
Shows about 3/16" of clearance from tailgate.
Final position of camera which now sits about an inch closer to tailgate.
Ground top edge to give tailgate clearance...then painted.
Notched out top of plastic bumper step.
Camera as it sits into notch.
Shows about 3/16" of clearance from tailgate.
Final position of camera which now sits about an inch closer to tailgate.
#5295
Welp much easier than what I thought...lol
Started with 600 gritt, the 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, then finshed with 2000. It's in the oven now curing. I will then polish the fins with mothers. It's pretty smooth shiny now but I guess just for sake of making it so it doesn't oxidize too crazy the polish will help greatly.
I thought about clearing it but every time I have used VHT or duplicolor clear it ends up yellowing and or making the end product of color look different.
So far this is what it looks like. It's in the oven now curing then I'll polish it up shortly.
-Nigel
Started with 600 gritt, the 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, then finshed with 2000. It's in the oven now curing. I will then polish the fins with mothers. It's pretty smooth shiny now but I guess just for sake of making it so it doesn't oxidize too crazy the polish will help greatly.
I thought about clearing it but every time I have used VHT or duplicolor clear it ends up yellowing and or making the end product of color look different.
So far this is what it looks like. It's in the oven now curing then I'll polish it up shortly.
-Nigel
#5298
Old Guy User…
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Hey Dustin,
How's the shorter shocks working out ?
I found my shocks in the rear were too short and increased the bump steer problem I was having. Got longer shocks and the truck rides a lot better without Bump Steer.
How's the shorter shocks working out ?
I found my shocks in the rear were too short and increased the bump steer problem I was having. Got longer shocks and the truck rides a lot better without Bump Steer.
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