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Got a phone call from my dealer today, I pick up the Ranger next Thursday....Let the countdown begin. "D-ranged" - I'll be sure to post a picture when I get her home. Cheers Guys Damn, had my BT-50 for 4 years come Australia Day. Still smile when i get in it. Exciting as it it, and you want to get ...

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Just keep washing it. Park it on grass over a sprinkler, and give it a good wash, wash out the chassis rails, bash plates, under the tub etc... When your finished, have a beer, then do it again, and again... When you are sick of it, go back to Morton, or Fraser and remind yourself why your doing it....

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"they allow -20mm to +20mm difference to either side of the ford ranger suspension " so up to 40mm of difference side to side is within tolerance (left down 20mm, right up 20mm). Gee that smells like a big pile of cow excrement to me. Obviously all the cow excrement is on the one side of the truck....

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Aftermarket suspension will fix it. When the factory suspension collapses, sorry morphs into extreme comfort mode, then you'll be able to get it level. wee poor from Ford that you have to spend money on a brand new Ranger that has done bugger all mileage, the problem should have been rectified at F...

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Aftermarket suspension will fix it.

When the factory suspension collapses, sorry morphs into extreme comfort mode, then you'll be able to get it level.

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butch. wrote:Yeah Nova was my thoughts , maybe switch over from foot control to hand. Wonder if Ford sell a foot control unit and just modify.
Cheers, Butch.

Try a wrecker, add a throttle booster to dampen the response.
Might need a switch so canbus doesn't get confused

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Not quite the same as a hand throttle, but the Cruse control +/- add / remove speed on the Hill Descent Control.

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Just talk to suspension specialist - one who doesn't sell airbags about your options.

Don't bother resetting the factory suspension, replace it with something that will do the job and control the movement.

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PAINTED THE WHEEL WEIGHTS!!!!!!

Truck looks great, and there's no shiny silver things distracting you in the photos

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Some nice looking vehicles there.

welcome onboard.

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I run 6B&S Twin back to the starter battery.

Good to fuse it both ends, and if you run a heavy enough cable you can jump start back through it.

Thinking of requiring & putting a few anderson plugs in to make it easier to jump, rewire.

There is a thread in the electrical section.

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14.5 l/100 is a bit high, big tyres don't help, but I get 14.5 with big tyres, full of important heavy crap, bullbar, roof racks full of stuff (lots of drag).

When was the last full service?
We're all the filters changed / new oil etc...
Did it run smooth after the last service?

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killtrassy wrote:Why did you get it switched off ?

Try the search button in the top right corner, or look through the electrical thread.

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Damn, that looks good...

Welcome

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I have Bushskinz and happy with fit and price. They look strong but havent tested them yet. The sump cover was a little short and I called them and he delivered a replacement to my door the next day so service was great. What do the 4x4 Rangers have for fuel tank protection as standard? My 4x2 has ...

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oag860 wrote:Got some CT18 today. Anyone know if it matters if the engine is hot/cold when it is used? Sick of having a muddy/dirty engine bay.

Wait for the engine to cool a bit, don't think the turbo / exhaust manifolds will like the sudden cooling down.

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A lot of you have fitted a snorkel. I am trying to make up my mind whether to fit one or not :?: We are about to travel Melb. Darwin, and home via Qld. Mostly highway driving and some dirt tracks to do some sight seeing. The creek crossings I am aware of are well within the Rangers 800 mm wading de...

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Lots of options, biggest choice comes from what front bullbar you choose, and from that if you a planning on fitting an additional recovery point. ARB recovery point fits well with ARB underbody protection. TJM bull bar has integrated recovery points, there plates are more general as they dont have ...

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And the fun starts again!

Welcome, look forward to seeing what you do over time with it.

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butch. wrote:Can I take my metrogrey xlt off the black stuff???

Yes, but you'll have to remove the stick figure family from the rear windows.

Probably have to stop referring you your self as a "Soccer Mom" (or "Soccer Dad") as well - just saying....

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This is just like asking which color is best hahaha Some like autos some like manuals . Totally up to what you like. With a manual towing in peak he traffic going up n down gears you can have that.... Glad I live where there's four legged cattle. That would be a Silver, with an Auto. Gees were star...

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Yeah, make sure I has the 3500kg towing capacity, that update came out 6-12 months after the model came out. Earlier models only have 3350kg towing capacity. If its a second hand model make sure its had all the updates done (unless it's had an ECU upgrade), there is also a few recalls on hoses, chec...

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Gazz, better to use a 16mm poly gland for this as they are totally weatherproof. You will be able to get them at an electrical wholesaler. gland.jpeg Yes glands work 100% but it will stand out like a sore thumb, would most likely look like a pimple on his canopy roof......LOL :lol: unless hidden by...

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NuclearChicken wrote:Sorry been having too much fun in the new car. Here's a pic.

It's supposed to be on the sand, not the carpark next to it

Congrats on the purchase, look forward to seeing the build up.

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Where is envy emoticon...

Found it

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I rarely cruise in 6th when towing the boat.

usually swap to Sports mode and leave it in 5th.

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Eitherway - Blacksmiths or Stockton, with the storms that have just finished best to check with the rangers / locals if they are open and ever drivable.

Haven't done Blacksmiths putting it on the list.

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twiss wrote:
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Hi all,
Been lurking on this group for ages.
Today I took the plunge 2014 Wildie.
Awesome....Awesome....Awesome....
Now I have to read the manual to find out how every thing works.

What's this read the manual crap?

Fill it up, turn the key, smile

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Go to Stockton then, less risk of scratches / pinstriping. With all the back dunes closed there is also less area to damage panels in (an I'm thinking about the time I nosedived of a dune in a new truck) Air down, factory rubber is great on Sand and Backyard Swingsets, useless on Bitumen, Concrete, ...

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We normally like an intro post to include photo's.....

Since you've signed up to buy one we'll hold fire until its delivered.

Then we expect professional quality photos, no big shadow, bits cut off or out of focus crap

Other than that, welcome
Waiting, that's the hardest bit

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Turning of the SmartCharge in the Ranger is free.

As you said $8K is a lot of accessories, pricing might bet a bit sharper when the new models hot and they want to clear the old stuff out.

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This stuff is also good for loosening up and getting dirt / mud / grease / bugs etc... off. Chemtech CT18 Superwash Get a cheap 5 litre pressure sprayer, mix according to the instructions ( :lol: like I read those...), spray on, leave for appropriate time. If I haven't used it all, then I'll get und...

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There is for and against using rust proofing type sprays Im mostly against them as they tend to leave sticky residue which will trap sand and salt (plus fish oil would stink for a fair while!) Good wash after is more important, flush all the nooks and crannies out including inside the chassis. Then...

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Thanks guys, yep I've decided im going to get some of those bombs take the cover off the caravan put it over the car and cook em. Then spray it with surface spray, been reading some other peoples experiences on google fortunately Im not alone but didnt really help as Im now convinced theres some hu...

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I have ants on mine vehicle.

Try bug surface spray if you want to get rid of them.

Had a big huntsman run up my leg in a car a while back...

Not sure I can repeat what I said!

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Probably too technical and way too much like hard work for you lot , I got an A/C compressor from the wreckers and fitted it to the side of the engine , 8cfm at 180 psi , this thing just pumps ! Makes Thumper look like way expensive toy !!!!!!!!!!! Got some pictures / details of this? Do you charge...

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I pay 147 month with NRMA, live in inner west part of Sydney & have max no claim bonus.

A large part of the policy is risk based on where you live - based on theft, etc...

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Owned a BT-50 for 3+ years been on this forum for 2+ years - 1 report of cracking Biggest problem I've had with my paint is all the sticks / trees that jumped in my way when driving in the bush Battery - Turn Smart Charge off - tell the dealer to do it before you take delivery. Leave the doors close...

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Have you tried doing a search, or going through the suspension section of the forum.

Lots of pictures, build up threads, even step by step installation threads.

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Lots of suspension choices for the PX/BT-50. Few threads on here discussion the various packages. Ultimate also do a kit, few of here run it. Got it in mine, could feel how much better it was as soon as I go it back from Brendon @ ultimate. Also a few choices on bullbars, do a search before posting ...

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