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Hello! Newbie here! (Build log?)


CamTheHedgehog

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2003
Make / Model
Ranger Edge
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0 SOHC
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Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
Torsion Bar Max Crank (Pre-2008)
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265/75/16
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Hello all! Long time lurker, first time member.

I’m CamTheHedgehog, or Cam for short.

I own a 2003 Ford Ranger. Edge Plus package, Supercab, 4x4, 4.0L SOHC, Limited Slip, and step side bed.
Give or take ~250k miles.
She’s my daily driver and weekend warrior.

  • Mods/projects so far: 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain T/As, (I work at a tire shop), torsion bar crank maxed out, that reversible air box mod, dashcam, new EDGE decals, and cheap Best Buy stereo from the previous owner.

Future mods: Off Road Lights, new grille, 2” leveling lift, better stereo, exhaust system, new window molding trim, new badges, new hitch(stupid rust), undercoating, and paint correction.

Known problems:
  • 4x4 is broken,(motor or tccm)
  • Beginnings of the dreaded timing chain rattle
  • Front diff needs a rebuild (leaky and noisy)
  • Some paint peeling on the hood (edge trim has fiberglass hoods lol)
  • A bit of rust
  • Needs new headlight housings- they are eBay special quality. I will replace them with slightly better eBay special quality ones:icon_twisted:
  • Needs a new grille- it’s really faded and cracked.
This will be copied and pasted as well into a build log, for anyone who wants to waste time watching a teenager build a ranger.
 


Josh B

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Hey Cam, good luck with it! Looking forward to seeing your progress, lots of helpful ideas here if you look around.
Welcome to TRS
 

Jim Oaks

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Engine Size
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Transmission
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2WD / 4WD
4WD
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33x12.50x15

StephenF

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