New 15×7 Wheels All-Around ($302)

Since one or more of the rims are in bad shape, balancing required a TON of weights indicating they are probably bent, I am replacing them with new Ion wheels / rims to upgrade the aesthetic and fix the high speed shimmy on the highway. Found a set of four for $302.00 and ordered on…

Replace Front 4” inch Lift Springs and Shocks with Correctly Sized 6” Springs and Shocks ($191)

The previous owner mis-measured the lift at 4 inches so when I replaced the springs and shocks the year before last we ALSO had the wrong size. This meant the alignment was difficult to maintain since the springs and shocks were too short (and therefore left too much Camber for the alignment bushings to absorb…

Fuel Pump / Fuel Delivery Assembly and Rear Frame Rust Proofing ($150)

Milleage 187,858 Needed to replace the fuel pump (requires lifting bed) so I also coated the back of the frame with enamel after pressure washing and degreasing. Once we replaced the fuel delivery assembly the truck started right up.  Time to rust proof the frame while we have the bed off… First removed flake via…

Alternator: $156 Bosch Premium

Milleage: 184,000 Replaced with Bosch: One of the bolts ended up being tough to get out seems like someone screwed up the thread at some point in the past.

Replace Ranger Front Brake Pads ($37)

@173086 miles While putting new Skyjacker 4 inch coil springs in we noticed that the front disc pads needed to be replaced. Caliper bolt size: 13mm Went with Wagner Ceramic Pads Should be here to put in next weekend along with Radius Arm Extender spacer washers and coil spring spacers.

Replace front coil springs with Skyjacker 4 inch lift coils ($167.98)

@172400 miles The car is leaning with the passenger side front end dipping more than the driver side.  The passenger side spring looks bent and blown out.  As a first attempt at fixing the issue we are going to replace the old springs with Skyjacker 4 inch lift coil springs and see how it goes….

Paint New Tailpipe + Muffler Flat Black to Prevent Rust ($33.00)

New Tailpipe needs to be painted to guard against rust and also create a nice look.  Since I liked the way the truck looked prior to the Tailpipe I am going to go with Flat Black as a first try for the aesthetics. Using VHT SP102 Flameproof Coating. $14.83 per Can @ Amazon; https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CPJLGM/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Add Hub caps to match Front Manual Locking Hubs with Back ($33.00)

Right now the front manual locking hubs are very different from the back.  We want to add caps to make them match a little better: Hopefully they are gold as in the photo but either way silver will work as well.

Drum Brake self adjuster (spring / cable)

@171,436 miles Replace both sides.  Rear driver side spring is broken / snapped totally. Wagner parts ordered from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000C92TVC/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Right side tie rod end

170,900 miles Right side outer tierod end done.

Gold Lug Nuts for Ford Ranger ($22.00)

@171436 miles Added gold lug nuts. Looks good but wish i went with rose gold, yellow gold is a little bright. Still accents the green well so I think it’s a success all around. Gold option #1 ($77) http://www.jegs.com/i/NRG+Innovations/415/LN-474RG/10002/-1?CAWELAID=230006180001367844&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=CIGp9ZT4_8oCFUuPHwodS-ECQA Ended up going with a set from Set Group USA for $22.00 shipped.

Replace Back Brake Shoes + Wheel Cylinders

@170900 miles Wheel cylinders + brake shoes need to be done. Both sides. 10 inch drum Diameter. Shoe = 2 5/8 Wheel Cylinders @ autozone East Brunswick