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id recomend you buy a second hand TJM bar and sell that one

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Have had rivets fail several times on rhino racks. Rivets simply arent suitable mounting hardware. Im usually wrong though I saw a bloke in a 200 series at Dailhousie springs with a Rhino mecano set, I'm sure it would have damaged his roof as it was a pile of bits beside his car. Where he put all h...

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Were all hoping for the best but Im predicting the 3rd wave coming mid January, Be safe and enjoy!

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Hey Mate i remember all the engine troubles you had years back with your other Ranger i hope things are better this time for you.

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Sounds like it may be green and yellow Well when i used to have a KTM the old saying was If you didn't buy an orange one you may have just bought a lemon. Seriously all this could have be avoided if they had employees who care but how can you do that if no one gives a FlICK all the way to the state...

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Small update I’ve had the machine in for repairs and they finally agreed to doing the repairs after trying to brush me off one last time saying it could be deemed as wear and tear, was brought to their attention for the 50hrs service. I’m lost for words how business thinks this is the way to treat c...

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Fitting a canopy over the standard tub was a mistake. It is all serviceable and functions as intended . I should have dumped the tub and built tray /canopy back in 2013. My next ute will get a "butch built" tray and canopy. See a lot of mud tires that only have tar stuck on them :? .... :lol: :lol:...

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I would think most Rangers I see should be nominating mud tyres 99% road use 1% dirt road

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Hi Guys Im asking advice about a machine i bought brand new costing just under $100,000 in total lets just say its a tractor with a bucket which its not. Trying to keep this short the machine was bought with some dealer fitted aftermarket hydraulic accessories costing $11000 I forewarned the dealer ...

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Had my 2012 Px 1 Wildtrak for 6 years and 190000km. It had a hard life and wasnt perfect but Newstead Ford was a pleasure with warranty work . I loved that ute till the last day. I traded it in for a PX 3 3.2 Wildtrak auto a year ago. I would love to have the following added: Telescopic steering Sl...

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I’ve had mine 6 1/2 years and I did a lot of research before buying and I can’t believe they are still having the same problems from 2011 rear main seals , crap bearings in the manuals,converter- automatic trans failures, air con blend actuators, to name a few. I absolutely love my Ranger and will n...

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corndog wrote:Just want to say well done people. Has not been a long thread but all have managed to keep it civil. Unlike a lot of similar threads in other forums. Full points to you.

Agreed! Great bunch on here!

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You’ll have no problem with the Arb alloy rack I’ve had mine for years and love it, it’s probably the only thing I like from Arb!

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Rbjet wrote:Is it steel or alloy?

Its all alloy except the steel frame that sits on the chassis, its really heavy duty even the doors have a lot of bracing its probably heavier then i want but they are so well made i may just go with one

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Does anyone have any experience in these canopies? They look extremely well made but I’m just a little concerned about the weight. I’m going to be using it setup for touring and sleeping in the back instead of my swag. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191020/31b252ede600b625e633cfa9a781ef81.jpg ht...

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hutchid wrote:
They know how to fit out a rig in the Kimberley

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Way too much weight behind the rear axle

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Wow you need a screen by law to see if your caravan is still attached?

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Built Ford Tuff! That’s a crack up!

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Can’t see your pie oven! Yeah nearly complete looks good

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Dave XLT wrote:With the RAC, could be cheaper but all mods covered plus I know that any damage occurred whilst 4wding is also covered, had a very long conversation with them over that one for peace of mind.

Sorry Dave this day and age a conversation is worthless its got to be in writing.

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Its aluminium if that makes a difference but for $16000 plus fitting I personally wouldn't want pop rivets everywhere. It’s hard for me to believe that they build a tray like that and expect people to pay that much! and then they sell heaps of them and I think ah ffffd if I know! It’s just makes No...

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when the minister of finance allows it? does she earn all the money you want to spend on it?

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Windbooster throttle controller would make a nice addition, perhaps an overhead console from "The department of the interior. These items would only enhance such an awesome vehicle. I emptied my catchcan after 15,000km and was blown away by how well they work and so happy I installed one. Are you r...

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You’re a very forgiving man after having bought so many fords and being treated like that I wouldn’t blame you if you replace the lot with Mahindras. Seriously fixed they replaced the diff and drive shaft? It will be stated on you’re warranty docket, or they just put a new drive shaft in and left al...

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Hey link that story the ford service department told you is nothing but a down right lie intended to mislead you in my opinion, from memory the ACCC has $200’000 fine for individuals who intended to mislead you. How can dust get in there as it would have to get past the oil seal with oil the oil lea...

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http://newranger.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=11119
Bring this to your dealers attention before signing off as a customer you deserve better then this from Ford!

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is the purpose of a dash cam to be an evidence capture device in case of litigation or do the have other purposes? if they are for evidence capture, what if the owner/drivers inadvertently or accidentally does something wrong and is found to be the cause/at fault - are you the owner of the dash cam...

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What did old Enzo Ferrari say, Torque wins races horsepower sells cars

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Very interesting I would be very concerned about bending the chassis though

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lincolnland wrote:https://youtu.be/rEo6I5ZWalY

oh yeah!

Mums 180B Datsun would match that, be more impressive on a dry road!

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lincolnland wrote:Consolidated revenue

10 million dollar fine to ford would be like the coppers giving you a $10.00 fine for doing a burnout leaving the Hambuger joint.

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Ford fined $10million for talking schit to customers can’t wait to see more action taken

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I had my 30,000km service done yesterday and the paperwork says exactly the same as yours. It appears nothing has been done though, from what I can tell the underneath is identical to our other Ranger which hasn't gone in for it's service yet. It appears nothing has been done though! Thats what i c...

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Mate Ive gotta have one! Its going to save some weight on my front end

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Looks good mate! How come when i build something it never looks like the drawing.

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Yes even the 3mm TJM ones i have bent easily as i came over a whoo boy on a muddy track and dropped into some ones bog hole I thought that was just a unlucky event I remove it straightened it but it happened again but this time there was no thump involved. Your car weighs a lot and your radiator han...

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blacktray wrote:He did buy a Hilux didn't he ?

Oh yeah we better have look over there

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Ford fan81 wrote:Yeah anyone???? Do tell, do tell, we’d all love to hear what’s happening

Why not ask link?

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Probably 2400kg WLL should do it easy all crane gear is rated about 8 to 1 if remember correctly. True, in normal terms a crane lift cable of 2400kg WLL is rated for normal use at about 20,000kg I should have clarified that. From the invoice the steel hawser/wire rope used is Hyflex 6x36 - 16 mm di...

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Hi Ian do you know that the tub it self is full of holes? If you look at my tub pics where the alloy brackets hold the canopy on you will see a row of them I’ve siliconed up also there’s all around the front including where the floor meets the front wall.

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