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by Grant L1
Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Snorkel Recommendation
Replies: 8
Views: 189

Re: Snorkel Recommendation

Have had a TJM poly snorkel for over 10 years on mine and there is no fading or brittleness,
by Grant L1
Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:59 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Ranger coolant temperature
Replies: 3
Views: 142

Re: Ranger coolant temperature

As they said the viscous fan is good, next and cheapest thing to do is replace the thermostat. 115c would be the engine working it's bum off, even towing my van I don't see 95c that often, so something is a miss.
by Grant L1
Sun Feb 19, 2023 4:19 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Imagine living with yourself...
Replies: 6
Views: 198

Re: Imagine living with yourself...

I have a stock at home and just replace any that give trouble. When changing my oil filter, I put a little olive oil on the thread of the ones that hold the rubber flap and they come out easily, I just wash any area where I want to remove them from.
by Grant L1
Sat Feb 11, 2023 4:45 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Replacing pistons
Replies: 7
Views: 235

Re: Replacing pistons

Go to Full Editor & preview below, open it and then click on attachments, then click on Add files, select the photo and it will add it. You will have to resize the photo first so in as the file will be to big to load. I reduce it down to 28% and that is small enough to load the file. The photo file ...
by Grant L1
Thu Feb 09, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Crank position sensor
Replies: 7
Views: 197

Re: Crank position sensor

here is a video that will show you where the crank angle sensor and the bolt that holds it is. The gearbox doesn't have to come out to change a faulty sensor. This video is just about replacing the sensor bracket so you can disregard it. The only thing you are concerned with, is the location of the ...
by Grant L1
Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Cruise control keeps cutting out
Replies: 5
Views: 272

Re: Cruise control keeps cutting out

No offence meant here but another reason is, some travel with their left foot resting very lightly on the brake pedal, I am sure everyone has followed a vehicle where the brake light goes on and off for no reason.
by Grant L1
Sat Nov 26, 2022 5:40 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Raptor in Mexico
Replies: 0
Views: 179

Raptor in Mexico

I see a Raptor finished the Baja 1000 in the stock class. It was the only one in it's class but just to finish is pretty good. I see 2 other vehicles in different sections of the stock class failed to finish. I see only 137 vehicles finished out of 276. https://www.drive.com.au/news/ford-ranger-rapt...
by Grant L1
Wed Nov 16, 2022 6:08 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: ECU remap Ranger XLT
Replies: 4
Views: 8162

Re: ECU remap Ranger XLT

This came from a fella that tunes all sorts of diesels from small, trucks on to powerstation engines. He wasn't trying to sell me anything as mine has been tuned for years. His take was, if you are going racing or want a very quick vehicle then a dyno is required, if you want an everyday tune you do...
by Grant L1
Tue Oct 18, 2022 7:15 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member
Replies: 9
Views: 7129

Re: New member

When you write your post there is a button below Full editor & preview, open that and you will see attachments. Hit that you will then see a button Add files, then just choose the photo file you wish and hit the upload button. You will have to resize the photo down so it will accept it, I can't rem...
by Grant L1
Tue Oct 18, 2022 7:13 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member
Replies: 9
Views: 7129

Re: New member

When you write your post there is a button below Full editor & preview, open that and you will see attachments. Hit that you will then see a button Add files, then just choose the photo file you wish and hit the upload button. You will have to resize the photo down so it will accept it, I can't reme...
by Grant L1
Tue Aug 16, 2022 4:56 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: vibration
Replies: 3
Views: 2800

Re: vibration

Rangers seem to be hit and miss with vibrations - some have none and some have lots! I have changed centre bearing, UJs, had driveshaft balanced, removed dampener, tailshaft spacers. They all get rid of a vibration but soon enough another one pops up. I gave up and just put up with it, only a small...
by Grant L1
Tue Aug 09, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: vibration noise since new rear springs
Replies: 4
Views: 4599

Re: vibration noise since new rear springs

Ford dealer maybe able to use update or reload the software and that may fix the problem. I hope it does, so all the best.
by Grant L1
Tue Jul 12, 2022 2:43 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: vibration noise since new rear springs
Replies: 4
Views: 4599

Re: vibration noise since new rear springs

It will be the centre bearing, have a search here as there is lots of info about this problem. I have a spacers on mine to drop the centre bearing down, some have also installed wedges on the leaf springs to alter the angle of the diff flange, others turn the bearing housing upside down and some hav...
by Grant L1
Tue Jun 28, 2022 4:59 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 2021.75 XLT Spacecab
Replies: 9
Views: 5638

Re: 2021.75 XLT Spacecab

G'day Flanno. Could use the storage spaces under the removable seat pads. See this product here https://offroaddownunder.com.au/product/dual-battery-tray-ford-px-px2-ranger-mazda-bt50/ Edsel. I think they are only present on the duel cab not the space cab :( which is a bummer. Sent from my iPad usi...
by Grant L1
Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: helper springs
Replies: 10
Views: 7304

Re: helper springs

I have to ask the op if the 150kg ball weight is what is plated on the van when it came out of the factory empty, if that is the case your total weight maybe a fair it higher. Mine cane out of the factory plated at 125kg but with gear aded it is now 220kg and this is on a 2.6t gross van. I have afte...
by Grant L1
Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:56 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: V6 Wildtrack carrying capacity warning
Replies: 4
Views: 5384

Re: V6 Wildtrack carrying capacity warning

According to this fella his lady accountant was very aware it and because another one of her customers had been pinned by the ato regarding the ute. They may have been investigating him at the time and came across it. I was investigated by the ATO who found absolutely nothing wrong with my tax claim...
by Grant L1
Fri Jun 10, 2022 5:12 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: V6 Wildtrack carrying capacity warning
Replies: 4
Views: 5384

V6 Wildtrack carrying capacity warning

Just a heads up on the new dual cab V6 Wildtrack with TUB and used for business. It's carrying capacity is 997kg which is 3kg's short of the ATO's 1tonne. Painter I know was nearly caught out and it was his accountant that bought his attention to it. He now has to pay out the extra $'s for a gvm upg...
by Grant L1
Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: wiring into canopy from roof racks
Replies: 3
Views: 4776

Re: wiring into canopy from roof racks

Use a 16mm holesaw and 16mm poly gland, you will just have to relieve the hole a little with a round file. Use 16 x 12mm pvc duct and attach with 10 or 12mm wide double sided tape to carry the cable. Make sure your cable will fit in the duct first. If you haven't used a holesaw before our some maski...
by Grant L1
Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:09 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: wiring into canopy from roof racks
Replies: 3
Views: 4776

Re: wiring into canopy from roof racks

Use a 16mm holesaw and 16mm poly gland, you will just have to relieve the hole a little with a round file. Use 16 x 12mm pvc duct and attach with 10 or 12mm wide double sided tape to carry the cable. Make sure your cable will fit in the duct first.
by Grant L1
Tue Mar 29, 2022 6:21 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Lift kit + new tyres
Replies: 16
Views: 8644

Re: Lift kit + new tyres

If you go to 33" you are going to pay with both fuel consumption and torque. Here is a chart for just going up one profile size from 265/65 17's to 265/70 17's

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?ti ... -265-70r17
by Grant L1
Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Linc MIA
Replies: 17
Views: 9762

Re: Linc MIA

butch. wrote: Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:16 am
Trublu wrote: Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:33 pm Linc was banned

Shame.
He was a great contributor.
Did more for the forum community than most.
Butch.
Butch, I agree
by Grant L1
Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:23 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Linc MIA
Replies: 17
Views: 9762

Re: Linc MIA

Maybe but as you can see years ago I lost my Grant L and I just changed it to Grant L1, I think jstanovic may have answered it with the banned sentence.

There was a bit of a thing about covering up car number plates in a post that the moderator didn't like, so maybe Linc gave him a bit.
by Grant L1
Fri Mar 18, 2022 6:09 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Linc MIA
Replies: 17
Views: 9762

Linc MIA

What has happened to Lincolnland. I miss his short direct comments.
by Grant L1
Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:19 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: PXII Vibrations/Shaking
Replies: 8
Views: 4237

Re: PXII Vibrations/Shaking

Myself I would have the tail shaft pulled by someone like Hardy Spicer and have it checked and balanced.
I have had unis feel ok, but when pulled apart they are well on the way out.
by Grant L1
Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:46 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: PXII Vibrations/Shaking
Replies: 8
Views: 4237

Re: PXII Vibrations/Shaking

I imaging the wheels and tyres have been balanced as one maybe out of round ur have a lump on one of the tyres. You won't see chid looking at them.

One of the three tai shaft uni's could be stuffed and as butch said check the inside of the tail shaft balancer for mud..
by Grant L1
Thu Jan 20, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Old Man Emu setup
Replies: 15
Views: 6284

Re: Old Man Emu setup

Doesn't look like an OME spring for a Ranger as the OME ones don't have a keep on the overload/ helper leaf. The picture shows a keeper on the overload spring. Here is are better picture of mine the bottom overload spring is flat the one above it which is also an overload spring bends down at the en...
by Grant L1
Sun Jan 16, 2022 3:08 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Old Man Emu setup
Replies: 15
Views: 6284

Re: Old Man Emu setup

BTW. be careful when installing them that you don't let the spreader slip out as your fingers might get caught between the leaves and not work very well anymore
by Grant L1
Sun Jan 16, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Old Man Emu setup
Replies: 15
Views: 6284

Re: Old Man Emu setup

They look ok to me, the second bottom spring is slopping down the same as mine, the only difference is my bottom spring is flat where your's curves down. Mine are 300kg and over 10 years old, so OME may have changed the bottom spring so as not to cause hard point as the springs get load on them. One...
by Grant L1
Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:53 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Old Man Emu setup
Replies: 15
Views: 6284

Re: Old Man Emu setup

Here is a photo of a 300kg OME spring.
by Grant L1
Thu Jan 13, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Whats your best mod for under $100
Replies: 64
Views: 29345

Re: Whats your best mod for under $100

Just look at them on eBay and get them from Thailand, I got some years ago and they are still in good condition but naturally they are scratched. I find a lot of gear from Thailand is first class. Have a steering wheel cover that is 11years old and has been on two vehicles, it is still in as new co...
by Grant L1
Sat Jan 08, 2022 4:58 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: EGR Canopy Gas Strut Part #'s
Replies: 4
Views: 3392

Re: EGR Canopy Gas Strut Part #'s

To get the right ones give EGR a call for the strut specs or try the gas strut guys, they probably know the correct length and pressure. I have used them and I know their struts far outlast the Stabilus ones.
by Grant L1
Fri Oct 29, 2021 5:28 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Ranger delivery wait times
Replies: 109
Views: 41346

Re: Ranger delivery wait times

Hastings Deering Cat have them as their service vehicles here and have done for quite a while. Guess they are happy with them.
by Grant L1
Sun Oct 24, 2021 4:39 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Noob offroading questions
Replies: 18
Views: 4069

Re: Noob offroading questions

x3 on the course - well worth it. A good deflator and compressor is the best start, along with some skills and knowledge. You will surprise quite a few people (including yourself) with how far you can go with just this. As mentioned, they are quite a capable vehicle stock. Previously I came from a ...
by Grant L1
Fri Oct 08, 2021 4:15 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Can the reverse sensers be turned off
Replies: 36
Views: 30131

Re: Can the reverse sensers be turned off

I guess the calculation will go something like this... 13.8/120 = .115 amps (V/R=I) , so 13.8*.115 = 1.587 watts (P=VI) . You'll need something rated at about 1.5 watts or higher. Well they have been there since early 2013 and the van has been on the back for between 10,000 and 20,000K per year exc...
by Grant L1
Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:22 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Can the reverse sensers be turned off
Replies: 36
Views: 30131

Re: Can the reverse sensers be turned off

I have a 2012 XLT and the reverse sensors have always turned off when a trailer is attached. If it has an oem towbar, it should have a trailer module under the passenger seat. With the led's, I fitted resistors to my van and just use a patch lead for other trailers. Thanks Grant - I tested this las...
by Grant L1
Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:38 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Can the reverse sensers be turned off
Replies: 36
Views: 30131

Re: Can the reverse sensers be turned off

I have a 2012 XLT and the reverse sensors have always turned off when a trailer is attached. If it has an oem towbar, it should have a trailer module under the passenger seat. With the led's, I fitted resistors to my van and just use a patch lead for other trailers.
by Grant L1
Wed Sep 29, 2021 6:50 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Ranger 3.2 from POLAND
Replies: 8
Views: 4465

Re: Ranger 3.2 from POLAND

Linc, just gooooooole Polish to English, put in what was written, then all will be revealed
by Grant L1
Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:22 pm
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Ranger delivery wait times
Replies: 109
Views: 41346

Re: Ranger delivery wait times

Only Ford could give you this. Maybe ask the dealer salesman, he has a lot more incited connections into Ford.
by Grant L1
Fri Aug 27, 2021 3:17 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Ranger delivery wait times
Replies: 109
Views: 41346

Re: Ranger delivery wait times

if you know the name of the ship you can look up it's ETA into port on ship tracker, vessel finder or marine traffic.
by Grant L1
Sun Jul 11, 2021 3:40 am
Forum: General Other Chit Chat
Topic: Insurance choice
Replies: 6
Views: 2098

Re: Insurance choice

I use suncorp at the moment as all our insurance us with them. They accept all my mods to the ranger,.I tend to stick with them due to me having no problems with claims. One was for cyclone damage and the other for a lighting strike that destroyed most of our electrical/electronic gear. Replaced 2 1...