01RangerEdge build thread
#201
Awesome build thread, I've always liked your truck. Very tough looking yet refined. Are you using the stock fog light reflectors? and how're the coilovers working out for ya? Been wanting to do that myself for some time now but I'd doubt my welding abilities on potholes and stuff
To answer your specific questions, yes those are the stock fog light reflectors, I removed the shrouds from them as well.
I love the coilovers, they are an awesome upgrade from the torsion bars.
As far as my overall build, I am at a point where I am trying to decide between an SAS or keeping the IFS. Also I'm trying to decide between a supercharged 4.0 or a built 5.0.
The SAS may happen anyway, but for now I might double lift and go 35's to hold me over until I get a shop.
As far as the powertrain is concerned I have a few options:
-Supercharge the 4.0
-Expo 5.0 with a mild build (can still utilize stock gauges)
-Crate 5.0 for more options and run a full Autometer gauge cluster.
I haven't decided yet so I'm stick with aesthetics for now.
Hopefully I will be getting a styleside bed soon and some painted Edge flares.
Oh, and hopefully some taillight mod 2.0's
#202
How did you get your reflectors out? I broke like 6 out of 8 of the plastic mounts taking mine out.. but then again I was in a ham-fisted mood at the time.. or maybe the plastic piece I'm talking about is the shroud you mentioned you got rid of.
Regarding SAS, are there particular reasons you'd like to make the switch or is it just something new to do? I've been considering putting a Ford 8.8 up front on my truck to match the back.
And the supercharged 4.0 vs 5.0 swap... that's a good debate cause you win either way Lol. I suppose it depends on much work you wanna do, and how much boost you'd be looking for if you go the SC route. If I remember correctly these engines tend to blow HGs at relatively low boost..
Personally I'd do the SC cause it would be easier, probably cheaper and less effort. Might want to replace/upgrade your head gasket while you're at it, and then you could look into cams and a valve job if you wanna go that direction.
Also depends on if this is your daily driver or more of a trail rig... if it were a trail rig I'd be more inclined to go all out and do a crate 5.0
Regarding SAS, are there particular reasons you'd like to make the switch or is it just something new to do? I've been considering putting a Ford 8.8 up front on my truck to match the back.
And the supercharged 4.0 vs 5.0 swap... that's a good debate cause you win either way Lol. I suppose it depends on much work you wanna do, and how much boost you'd be looking for if you go the SC route. If I remember correctly these engines tend to blow HGs at relatively low boost..
Personally I'd do the SC cause it would be easier, probably cheaper and less effort. Might want to replace/upgrade your head gasket while you're at it, and then you could look into cams and a valve job if you wanna go that direction.
Also depends on if this is your daily driver or more of a trail rig... if it were a trail rig I'd be more inclined to go all out and do a crate 5.0
#204
-It's an easier suspension system to service and modify
-more lift options
-more height
This begs the question on whether or not I really need SAS. Since I've had this truck for almost 10 years I'd hate to destroy it as a trail rig. I'm actually leaning towards going show truck/weekend driver kind of route. So it wouldn't be 'purpose built'
There isn't an 8.8 front axle, you'd need a D30 from a Jeep to match the rear
And the supercharged 4.0 vs 5.0 swap... that's a good debate cause you win either way Lol. I suppose it depends on much work you wanna do, and how much boost you'd be looking for if you go the SC route. If I remember correctly these engines tend to blow HGs at relatively low boost..
Personally I'd do the SC cause it would be easier, probably cheaper and less effort. Might want to replace/upgrade your head gasket while you're at it, and then you could look into cams and a valve job if you wanna go that direction.
Also depends on if this is your daily driver or more of a trail rig... if it were a trail rig I'd be more inclined to go all out and do a crate 5.0
Personally I'd do the SC cause it would be easier, probably cheaper and less effort. Might want to replace/upgrade your head gasket while you're at it, and then you could look into cams and a valve job if you wanna go that direction.
Also depends on if this is your daily driver or more of a trail rig... if it were a trail rig I'd be more inclined to go all out and do a crate 5.0
The Expo 5.0 would let me use stock gauges easily, but may keep me from unlocking true potential being limited by it's dated OEM computer system.
The crate 5.0 will be nice because I can pull all the OEM wiring and start fresh, but I would need to find a transmission and manual transfer case (manual tcase is easier to work with in that situation)
None of my options will truly be cheap, since the 4.0 and Expo 5.0 would need rebuilds.
One of the best mods I've done recently is buying a car to DD, this is going to let me really dig into the truck and get bigger stuff done.
#205
Random thought of the night.
I'm thinking about removing my OEM fog lights, but with a catch. I want to leave the outer lens intact and mount an LED offroad light behind it.
The Rigid D2 Dually or cheaper imitators would fit in that space, but I'm wondering if I should try and find a round LED light to better fill the hole.
This would be wired independently of the OEM fog light wiring. I would wire the switch to the OEM fog light switch.
This is basically keeping with a clean look but with better lighting system.
What do you guys think?
I'm thinking about removing my OEM fog lights, but with a catch. I want to leave the outer lens intact and mount an LED offroad light behind it.
The Rigid D2 Dually or cheaper imitators would fit in that space, but I'm wondering if I should try and find a round LED light to better fill the hole.
This would be wired independently of the OEM fog light wiring. I would wire the switch to the OEM fog light switch.
This is basically keeping with a clean look but with better lighting system.
What do you guys think?
#206
Random thought of the night.
I'm thinking about removing my OEM fog lights, but with a catch. I want to leave the outer lens intact and mount an LED offroad light behind it.
The Rigid D2 Dually or cheaper imitators would fit in that space, but I'm wondering if I should try and find a round LED light to better fill the hole.
This would be wired independently of the OEM fog light wiring. I would wire the switch to the OEM fog light switch.
This is basically keeping with a clean look but with better lighting system.
What do you guys think?
I'm thinking about removing my OEM fog lights, but with a catch. I want to leave the outer lens intact and mount an LED offroad light behind it.
The Rigid D2 Dually or cheaper imitators would fit in that space, but I'm wondering if I should try and find a round LED light to better fill the hole.
This would be wired independently of the OEM fog light wiring. I would wire the switch to the OEM fog light switch.
This is basically keeping with a clean look but with better lighting system.
What do you guys think?
Let me know if you come up with anything.
#209
In your truck and some Rangers they have the convenience of square fogs that the duallys fit into perfectly.
I have to deal with round fogs so I want to balance a clean look with a superior lighting setup.
The 01-03 fogs are so succeptable to leaking I'm afraid they will be full of water every time I hit a puddle
I have to deal with round fogs so I want to balance a clean look with a superior lighting setup.
The 01-03 fogs are so succeptable to leaking I'm afraid they will be full of water every time I hit a puddle
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In your truck and some Rangers they have the convenience of square fogs that the duallys fit into perfectly.
I have to deal with round fogs so I want to balance a clean look with a superior lighting setup.
The 01-03 fogs are so succeptable to leaking I'm afraid they will be full of water every time I hit a puddle
I have to deal with round fogs so I want to balance a clean look with a superior lighting setup.
The 01-03 fogs are so succeptable to leaking I'm afraid they will be full of water every time I hit a puddle
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The D2's fit perfectly in those fog spots. Someone did that and inspired me to try it on mine
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#220
Swapping an 04 valance will make this much easier, I just want to be different and try it on my current valance.
#221
yeah i personally like the 01-03 front end the best so if you pull it off maybe i'll have to follow suit and give myself more work lol
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