Danno1985
Active Member
- Joined
- Nov 20, 2018
- Messages
- 174
- Reaction score
- 97
- Points
- 28
- Location
- MKE, WI
- Vehicle Year
- 2011
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- stock
- Total Drop
- stock
- Tire Size
- stock
Greetings,
Recently picked up my first Ranger, a 2010 XLT 2.3L/5-speed/2wd with 77k on the clock. My last two trucks were older Yotas, but my family was always a "Ford house" growing up, so the Ranger feels like an old friend. Didn't really see myself getting a 4cyl nor a 2wd, but this one just felt great and really won me over with the 5-speed and how clean it was for a local truck.
So far, with winter nearly upon us, I've replaced the stock tiny all-season tires with 235/75r15 Blizzak DM-V2s for winter. It definitely improved the stance a bit, but I'm spoiled by how much higher my Tacoma sat, so I'll probably be looking at a mild level/lift, maybe a (gasp) body lift so I can clear 31" all-terrains without them looking stuffed. Last owner installed an AirLift air suspension in that back - that's cool; definitely something I would've looked into myself. I also put a 2004-5 mesh grille on, and have Fluid-Filmed the crap out of the undercarriage, rockers and cab corners in preparation for "road salt season." Otherwise, I plan on just enjoying this thing for many miles and years.
Recently picked up my first Ranger, a 2010 XLT 2.3L/5-speed/2wd with 77k on the clock. My last two trucks were older Yotas, but my family was always a "Ford house" growing up, so the Ranger feels like an old friend. Didn't really see myself getting a 4cyl nor a 2wd, but this one just felt great and really won me over with the 5-speed and how clean it was for a local truck.
So far, with winter nearly upon us, I've replaced the stock tiny all-season tires with 235/75r15 Blizzak DM-V2s for winter. It definitely improved the stance a bit, but I'm spoiled by how much higher my Tacoma sat, so I'll probably be looking at a mild level/lift, maybe a (gasp) body lift so I can clear 31" all-terrains without them looking stuffed. Last owner installed an AirLift air suspension in that back - that's cool; definitely something I would've looked into myself. I also put a 2004-5 mesh grille on, and have Fluid-Filmed the crap out of the undercarriage, rockers and cab corners in preparation for "road salt season." Otherwise, I plan on just enjoying this thing for many miles and years.
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