Various mods that were easy to install.
| I added
a VDO
volt gauge in to the empty XLT console hole. It is a
true gauge, unlike the stock gauges. | |
| The VDO
gauge is mounted in an "L" shaped textured metal bracket
that I cut from an old circuit box. | |
| View
of FX4 shifter, shift boot and VDO gauge. The hardest
part was drilling the hole in the metal. | |
| Where I
keep my 3 D cell Maglite. I didn't want to hard mount it,
and this keeps it right at hand | |
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I added a 2.3 badge from the new Mazda 3, since my truck has
basically the same 2.3 engine. |
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| I
added some chromed ABS tail light guards to the truck.
They were $33 from
Randy | |
| The
guards are Ford part#
2L5Z13B564BA. They stick to
the lights with 3M tape. | |
| I have
FTP's polished stainless steel fender flares. They are the
3/4 style for mud flaps | |
| The
flares require drilling and rivets to attach to the wheel
lip. I wish they were wider. | |
| I have
the dome light from an Explorer to replace my XLT on. I
got it from
Jon in FL | |
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The new
dome light puts out more light, but aims it a tad higher
than my old XLT light. | |
| A very
quick mod is a Reese chrome trailer ball. It screws in,
and helps deter tailgaters | |
| I
don't pull a trailer, but the ball is a good place to
attach a tow strap if you get stuck. | |
| I have
a Whistler 1675 Compass laser/radar detector that's hard
wired for power. | |
| The
detector uses the optional visor clip to attach to my
headliner. | |
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I also
recently changed my clearance lights to the Maxxima LED
M10280Y lights. | |
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I installed a Home- Medics vibrating seat massager on my
side. I may build the unit into the seat itself. |
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The seat massager gets it's power from an accessory outlet
that I installed in the back. |
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An easy way to secure cargo is to keep bungee cords
stretched across the bed. I use the stock cargo hooks, small
carabineers, and long bungee cords. |
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| I
installed Sylvania SilverStar 9007 bulbs in the
headlights. They produce a bright white light compared
to the old halogens. Very easy to install. |
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| Good
spot for decals. This one supports Ranger-forums.com
A good site for Ranger info |
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| New
Bully clear third brake light I purchased from ebay |
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| Cargo
light is angled to shine down into the bed, and works
really well in the dark. |
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| The
brake light has reflectors which give it a nice uniform
glow. |
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Overall, this is a good product that really goes well
with the truck's color |
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