2009 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road | Full Walk Around Tour

[@JakeF20]

Viewers of this video, it seems that we are still getting views after all this time. I want to say that I no longer own the ranger. I decided to let her go to buy another vehicle that I’ve always wanted. Please stick around and follow that build! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@sorrygtfo]

just curious, what did you sell it for?

[@tastegamer3334]

Where did you get the ranger emblem

[@forresttaylor2757]

Really clean build. Great to see one without a crazy lift. Don’t know why people to lift these thing to the moon and ruin the handling and look. The leather interior is pretty cool too.

[@JakeF20]

Thanks man!!

[@danielcastelow7523]

@@JakeF20 love the truck man I have a 2008 ford ranger to but my has 269,880 miles and still running strong

[@deoxysx1657]

Don't apologize for a longer video, it's really comprehensive and like you said, people like what you take pride in. Awesome truck dude!

[@pe4015]

I dig your Ranger man! Coolest thing about YOUR Ranger is that YOU dig your Ranger! LOL ...disregard any mixed reviews! That's what makes owning an older Ranger cool, ....owner customization. (2001 XLT, 4.0-V6, 4x4)

[@JakeF20]

Thank you! I definitely love my truck!

[@GroveDog1995]

On my 02' ranger I didn't have to mess with the wiring for the led turn signals, I just switched the turn signal relay over to a electric one and it fixed any issues very easily. Your truck really stand out from all the others you did a great job.

[@MarkJeffreyMay]

it's a clean tuck brother... I Purchased the exact same truck about 2 or 3 years ago so I wouldn't have to drive my mustang in the winter months in Canada. But i couldn't leave it as a beater a well a few projects later 80% of its parts were replaced and now it's a offroad tuck... So much fun these trucks are amazing! And myself like you were on these trucks before the whole " FORD F****** RANGER" fad. Now everyone is starting to realize what fun little tucks they are. Soild engine, mostly soild transmission all you gotta do is stop them from rusting out under you and they can take a beating!!!

[@roberth3094]

I have a 08 sport model 4.0, half doors, with a manual. It has FX4 upgrades from the factory. 4.10 limited-slip, 3 skid plates. Also has extra leafs. Not sure about the shocks because I replaced them before I knew about the FX4 upgrades. I put coil overs on the rear. What got me to look into the upgrades on my truck was I had to replace the AC condenser . Ordered the right one based on sport model info and when I pulled the old condenser out, Which is very easy to replace, pushing the radiator out of the way, I saw that the mounting fixture was different than the condenser I ordered. Found out that the Condenser I required was for the FX4. They have different mounting on the bottom. That is what got me looking into the upgrades this truck has. There are other upgrades that make this sport closer to an FX4 than the sport itself. Great truck.

[@JakeF20]

Agreed! Love them!

[@willchastain9397]

i have those same raptor lights on my two tone fx4. been trying to look for some simple mods for it and this video really gave me some ideas. thanks man

[@jmrarmstrong]

Where did you get those led lights?

[@classic287]

We're here now, but I'll talk about it later. But seriously I like that truck. That's the fanciest older Ranger I've seen. I just sold my 97 XLT because it was nickel and diming me to death. But I want to get another one. Take care of that, it's a real nice show piece....

[@manuelrivas9141]

That’s a really nice truck, you’ve done a fantastic , I just picked up an 08 fx4 two tones white and grey not as nice as yours and I have the same interior color except for the seats those are black and red belive it or not , keep them videos coming

[@rafa4fun]

Beaultiful Ranger! Congrats from Brazil!

[@ChanChan094]

Clean title truck

[@BossMan_Jerm]

It’s beautiful man nice job

[@jked7463]

Be interesting to compare this to a maverick fx4 since the maverick is closer in size to the old ranger than the new ranger.

[@MiguelTorres-er9zw]

Sweet ride man !

[@JakeF20]

Thanks!

[@larrylacalandra7153]

I love the Raptor lights. Can you make a video on mounting and wiring them? Thank you.

[@mojohesse]

Nice video, Id love to see or hear more about your fog light set up and those grill lights. Thanks

[@JakeF20]

I plan to make an update video here fairly soon. But both of those things on the truck currently have been changed, which I will show. 🤙🏼

[@kenmacrae7345]

Can you tell me where you got the red ranger tagged on fender..also nice build

[@MarkJeffreyMay]

Where'd you get the old style ranger badge emblems? But the air conditioning is gone by now right?

[@scoop4321]

Nice truck! I have a black 2006 Ranger that I baby like you do to yours. I have done a few mods to it, and most recently I installed 3 rear red ID lights under the tailgate. I had to be careful of the access hole for the spare tire release mechanism, which you put a rod into to lower the spare tire. It looks like you covered yours up with that LED lighting system under your tailgate. How do to get your spare tire released?

[@scoop4321]

I liked most of the mods you did to your truck. As a bit of advice, I thought you were a bit nervous and disorganized. You should made a list of the items you want to discuss, and go over it before your start to video. Also, you need to slow down your narrative. Just calm down, it's ok if you make a mistake. Don't rush, and it will turn out better.

[@BrianSmith-lo3mj]

First off, that is a really nice Ranger. You have the last year of the FX4 (I'm sure you knew that already) I have 2 FX4 Rangers that are the same color as yours, but the colors are switched around.( A 2007 Fx4 Level II (the last year of the Level II) and a 2008 FX4 level 1 with the 5-speed manual transmission and the blue seats, so needless to say, I'm pretty much an expert when it comes to Ford Rangers but there's just a few things I don't know about them and maybe you can clear this up. Why did Ford lower the FX4s in 2008 and 2009? I'm in the process of raising my 2008 up to the height of my 2007 so I can get decent size tires on it. I love my 2007 because it has the full length center console with the 290 Watt Audiophile system with the black leather seats and black interior all over. It also has the D.S.G. Alcoa wheels and I've been told that those are rare as a unicorn. I think Ford really screwed up when they eliminated the black interior. It also seems like my 2008 FX4 doesn't have the 31 spline 8.8 rear rear axle because the axle tubes look like they are a smaller diameter than my 2007 and you can definitely tell that the U-bolts are smaller.

[@EstevaoRuiMusicaOficial]

original high? or is it lifted? im building one in brazil but to many pieces we have to import, it got high tax so its not that easy

[@racereplica]

Both named jake and we both got some monster builds for our rangers lol

[@kenmacrae7345]

Can you tell me where you got your red ranger tags on fenders

[@IIXxSLAYERxXII]

Which rims and tires do you got here?

[@roberth3094]

I am looking up the specs for a 09 FX4, did you add the 4.56 rear gear because the spec is showing 4.10 only?

[@JakeF20]

Mine was custom ordered by the previous owner. And I find them in automatic all the time. The previous owner ordered a maxed out fx4 ranger and opted for the 4.56 lsd.

[@mojohesse]

How did you hardwire the bed light to the dome light? if you remember, I see you since sold the vehicle. Thanks

[@JakeF20]

the wire was ran thru the headliner to the dome light

[@901ranger]

hey man i know you’ve sold this truck but do you by chance remember where you got you’re red ranger emblem for sides and back? i’m trying to do the same thing and saw where you had red ones so i’d love to get some

[@tchubas]

Very Nice ! Do you have any suggestion to buy parts to Rager ?

[@ryandobbins6027]

How did u hard wire your cargo light on your 3rd brake light? my ranger me cargo light doesn’t work and im judt curious

[@annaramirez6470]

How did you get that cargo light to turn on? That's what I'm missing on mine. Overall, very clean truck. 👌

[@JakeF20]

Had to hardwire it to the dome light.

[@anthonyclark5658]

How does it run with the torsion keys cranked? Smooth?

[@JakeF20]

I notice no different. It’s also not fully cranked, just turned a little bit, not all the way. 🤙🏼. Feels smooth to me, smooth enough for a truck anyway

[@jjustice7429]

Where did you get your black and red Ford emblems for front and back? Also the one on the steering wheel. Thanks

[@TheRapha1212]

Qual a medida dos pneus? 31x10.50?

[@shawnthornley391]

I've got a 2000 ford ranger , same color other then the red in it...

[@quitecontender8608]

You sound like Jesse from F&F

[@myjosefarias]

Hello where did you bought the fender flares?

[@JakeF20]

they were factory to the truck

[@robedwards6926]

Any idea how much mpg you lost with this tire/rim combo? I was going to do the same setup on my 2010 Ranger so I researched this combo and the tires are 50+ lbs and the rims are 40 lbs 😬 That's a lot of rotational mass. They do make a "P" rated Ko2 in a 17 inch rim size that is 44lbs which I'm comptemplating. Sucks, because I like your setup but I also don't wanna lose a ton of mpg.

[@mbrc137]

Hello fellow Oregonian. Own the same truck, but stock. Enjoy the shit out of it.

[@collingregory4216]

Do you have a link to the tail lights?

[@JakeF20]

I don’t have a link but check eBay and Amazon. That seems to be the only place they are available anymore.

[@JerseyPiney]

They make those taillights for all model years now by the way.

[@JakeF20]

@@JerseyPiney damn woulda been great I know before I cut my shit up🤣

[@carromelhor]

Show!

[@robedwards6926]

Do the torsion keys have to be cranked for this set-up to work? Or will it work on stock settings?

[@JakeF20]

nope, should clear

[@ls66]

Heavily modified? With stickers?

[@JakeF20]

each one adds 100 horsepower so yes

[@pablochacon40]

Are you jake from State Farm ?

[@co-jt6gd]

Before you gave this away, did you ever have it converted to a hybrid at all? Because old Rangers like these aren’t that good on fuel economy.

[@DavidGarcia-bx5uz]

Where did you put the spare tire?

[@JakeF20]

was always under the truck in the stock location

[@tms_zavex4243]

what size tires do you have on here?

[@a-m3x744]

Do you know a way I can find those leather seats and center console

[@Ben-uu7hz]

The Ranger specific ones are hard to find, but i have seen people use ones from Explorer Sport Tracs that work

[@vanderleydocarmo1141]

Hello friend, I'm from Brazil and I have a 2008 ranger and I want these taillights, how do I buy? a hug my friend.

[@danielcastelow7523]

How many miles does it have on it

[@JakeF20]

right now it is about 100 miles away from turning up to 84,000 miles.

[@JakeF20]

EDIT: Upon some more research, R8 is actually 4.10 torsen with LSD. 31 spline 8.8. I said 4.56 because I am not too familiar with rear gear stuff and the Internet said R8 stands for 4.56. However, it was revealed to me that rangers never came with 4.56. Just so everyone knows. 👍🏼

[@331Grabber]

I have an 06 Ranger 4.0 with the 5-Speed and it has 4.10s. I think 3.73s were standard and 4.10s were optional with the 4X4

[@hacker42952]

Hey man quick question are those side mirrors aftermarket or stock because I saw them on another build and would love to put them on my 01

[@JakeF20]

The carbon covers? Those are aftermarket. Found them online

[@joshbean1681]

where did you get the raptor grille lights

[@JakeF20]

Amazon special! Not usually something I do, but it was cheap enough so I figured what the heck🤷🏼‍♂️

[@haydenshort5199]

Which ones tho

[@jdimob1014]

Ever consider selling it🤔

[@JakeF20]

Never lol. This thing is my pride and joy🤣

[@JakeF20]

Howdy viewers! Just an FYI, there are new videos on my channel that show the truck in a more recent state! Have a look if interested!

[@carlosabelalarconporras7169]

cuando la tenga me a visa

[@typlays4697]

Alright imma correct u on a few things, the leather seats are not factory, rangers did not come with leather seats for any trim level so those are aftermarket. The center console is after market, rangers did not come with center consoles! Please do not say that they were factory cause they were not!

[@JakeF20]

So actually no, none of what you said is correct at all dude. Fx4 rangers were very rare trims, many of them custom ordered with the interior package, which included a full length center console and leather seats. They could be in different specs, center console with cloth, or leather with no console or leather with console like mine was. I had factory sale papers from 09 from this truck, on there was a factory spec option for the console and seats. But nice try

[@Ben-uu7hz]

They actually are factory, I have the same setup in my ranger a 2006 Fx4 Level 2, its rare but it is factory. There is a sub for the stock radio under the center console. it was just a factory option

[@oldguy1528]

Wanna sell it ??? I love it !

[@hatersgotohell627]

nice truck but I'd want it def to be in manual otherwise I'd just look for a bigger truck.

[@lawyersoregon9624]

i wish i will buy your truck for sale i will happy! LOL

[@jorgehillesheim4783]

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