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Grant L1

Looks like something is brewing for a September 19th reveal, under a #BestOfBothWorlds campaign. Hope they can do a full PHEV rather than some Mild Hybrid BS. Really hope they can offer it on the WIldtrak X. https://twitter.com/FordAustralia/status/1702215606446313915 https://www.carsauce.com/car-n...

Grant L1

Welcome, it might help if you stated the weight of the skid steer and trailer. It will handle the legal gcm weight and the only thing is, if you have constant max weight on the Ranger the rear springs will sag.

Grant L1

As above, will depend on where you are planning on going and how long you plan on keeping the Ranger (time and km). If you are sticking to the main routes you won't really need any of that stuff. If you're the type of person that likes to be super prepared and cover all bases then go for it. In say...

Grant L1

Sammy, I am not quite sure what you are going to do touring Australia, whether that means mostly bitumen and he odd dirt road or harder roads, If it is only blacktop and a few dirt roads the only couple of mods I would do with the weight you are pulling is a suspension upgrade, remember the van is 2...

Grant L1

Have only just got back to the oil leak, you would think a retired bloke would have plenty of time on his hands. I did get a new cap but when I removed the old one I couldn't find anything wrong with it or the o-ring. I installed a new filter and o-ring in the old cap and all was good. What I did no...

Grant L1

SRD0060 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:41 pm $25 new on eBay

Yes, I could have bought the cheaper ones, the reason I chose the dearer one, is the name, it is like anderson plug knockoffs, often they are not of the same quality or tolerances.

Grant L1

I find the prices can be a hit & miss with dealerships, don't know if you remember but when the rangers were first released some had issues with oil filter housings leaking, my one was replaced under warranty in the first 12 months of ownership. I knew of at least 3 owners who suffered the same fat...

Grant L1

Did an oil change today and when I fired it she was leaking oil from the filter head. Did what I always do, oiled and replaced the o-ring, torqued the filter cover to 25nm but for some reason leaking, maybe the o-ring or the cover. Well I thought I will replace the cover to be sure. I rang Ford and ...

Grant L1

Mine actually has all the indicators working both oem and bullbar, as Trublu said they bullbar indicators are wired through relays. Never had any problems re transport department and we don't have safety certificates in our state. Many times licenced inspectors don't know the rules and just see a co...

Grant L1

Trublu is correct. The Australian design rule was changed a few years ago so the vehicle has only one set of indicators on the front.

Grant L1

Well mine has been fit for purpose for the last 11years and I have replaced the suspension initially both front and back and then replaced that suspension because it was worn out both front and rear, that shows how much work the vehicle has done. One thing I do know, is if I modify the vehicle the m...

Grant L1

I am not talking about the centre bearing drop, I am talking about the angle of the tail shaft being changed by wedges to roll the diff slightly and change the pinion angle.

Have a look here, plenty of reading. viewtopic.php?f=17&t=5109&hilit=gof

Grant L1

A few things to ask your self; Was the noise there before the suspension change? If it wasn’t, its not the gearbox. It’s the new suspension Well, another thing to ask; if it's the suspension, why don't I hear it all the time up to 60kph instead of cutting in only in 5th at 60kph? The engine will be...

Grant L1

Fuse in in the high current fuse box below the engine bay electrical module adjacent the fuel filter and the glow plug relay is in front of the battery. I haven't accessed the high current fuse box but I believe you have to remove the fuse and relay module above it. Here is the location of the glow ...

Grant L1

Just get a ford dealer to enable dual battery mode and the job is done properly.

Grant L1

Have had a TJM poly snorkel for over 10 years on mine and there is no fading or brittleness,

Grant L1

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.

Grant L1

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.

Grant L1

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 ...

Grant L1

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 ...

Grant L1

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.

Grant L1

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...

Grant L1

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...

Grant L1

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...

Grant L1

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...

Grant L1

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...

Grant L1

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.

Grant L1

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...

Grant L1

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...

Grant L1

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...

Grant L1

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...

Grant L1

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...

Grant L1

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...

Grant L1

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.

Grant L1

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

Grant L1

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

Grant L1

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.

Grant L1

What has happened to Lincolnland. I miss his short direct comments.

Grant L1

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.

Grant L1

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..

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