2011 Ford Ranger Mods & Long Term Review (8 Years)

[@davidgaston9937]

Great lil trucks. I have a 09 xl with 165,000 miles and still purrs like a kitten. I installed ALLA lighting AMBER LED in front and RED in rear. No issues. I changed the signal flasher to stop hyper flash. Love all you've done and I have more to do on my bucket list that you have already done. You should black out everything behind the grill. Gives it a way better look. 😎👍

[@sheffrespawnz7235]

My dad rager lasted him 500k miles which is why I decided to get a ranger as well with 130k miles hope it last me close to 500k as well.

[@ethannewman963]

How’s the ranger been doing so far

[@Bushnastypants]

I also have a ranger. it's a 2011 4.0L 4x4. absolutely the best vehicle I have ever owned. The truck has been in unspeakable situations and is currently at 230,000kms on the odometer. only issues so far is a one wheel bearing and also coil spring in engine(I think they are called coil springs).. a good 100,000kms atleast are offroad hard-core

[@Bob66-sp5mc]

update?

[@sheffrespawnz7235]

My dad sold his ranger so I’m not sure if he sold it working or not l. But mine is doing good so far I’m at 137k miles and I have no issues with it. Just waiting on the snow to show me what it can really do

[@Sahl-Amander]

Love it! I have a black 2011 XLT. It was a former fleet truck. Maintained well by the company and its second owner. Glad how resilient and dependable it is. I'm going to look into more of the Atoto items. Might upgrade my audio too while I'm at it.

[@craneoDeFuego077]

Love your Ranger and I love mine as well. I have an '02 Edge 4x4 with the 3.0L. My grandpa used it as a farm truck and let me have it if I wanted to fix the damages and get it running again. I did a lot of work on it and still have much to go but I have loved every part of it thus far.

[@trabador0376]

Wow, thats a perfect pickup truck man! Just enough power for my liking

[@RealityTrailers]

I've owned my 2000 Ranger, 4 cylinder (with 8 spark plugs), 5 speed XLT truck since 2003. As the 3rd owner, I paid $3,500 for it, no interest or fees, a friend sold it to me after he repossessed it from a 6 ft tall guy who wrecked it, why it now pulls to the right. I've replaced the radiator, the starter and other things twice and replaced once everything else but the motor. Two front end and one rear jobs. Started rusting a few years ago. I guess using non-ethenol fuel for almost 20 years has helped keep the engine clean. 233k miles on it so far.

[@ScottieTooHottie84]

Nice looking Ranger bro!!! I have the same year, color and everything and I love what you did with yours.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the walkaround and explanations!

[@knightingalesaid]

Very helpful video. Thanks!!

[@PawanKsaini80]

what a lovely looking truck

[@EfDawg]

What's the wheel and tire size?

[@Samibz]

235,75,R15 Falken Wild Peak is the tire.

[@lukasrosa9974]

@@Samibzdid you lower the truck? And if so, how many inches?

[@Samibz]

@@lukasrosa9974 truck is at stock ride height

[@williambreeze2659]

That's a good looking truck!

[@sameold5050]

17:00....that's a lot of clutch replacements. My 2010 Ranger has over 135,000 miles, original clutch.

[@Samibz]

@@sameold5050 yeap, working construction in the bay area hills carrying it's rated capacity will do that to a few clutches.

[@sameold5050]

@Samibz Overloading & hills are a bad combination. The Ranger's with torsion bar suspension can haul/tow more.

[@chriscalon8913]

Can I ask what you did to modify the pop lock? I had to replace the plastic one with the metal one, but the pop lock still doesn't prevent the lock from being forced open. Would love to know what you did.

[@Samibz]

Not sure I could explain, just had to bend the tab in a different place, took a lot of trial and error.

[@JonWalterAviation]

Which seat covers did you get? They definitely look like they fit nice!

[@Samibz]

Here is the Amazon link: a.co/d/3F7lySv

[@JonWalterAviation]

@@Samibz Awesome, thanks!

[@andrewtrice7243]

Hey I’d love to know more about the LED replacements! Looking to replace all and wasn’t sure which to get. I know you said you went through 2 to find the right one for the right turn signal intensity. Thanks!

[@andrewtrice7243]

And the relay flasher! How did you do this?

[@Samibz]

@@andrewtrice7243 I bought all the LED bulbs off lasfit. Ended up keeping the incandescent bulbs for the tail lights unfortunately, couldn't find anything to work there.

[@christophermorejon9693]

Would you be able to provide the link for where you got the shifter

[@Samibz]

Here you go: Aluminum 200 Grams Weighted Manual Shift Knob a.co/d/a1Xfzum Transmission Shift Knob Shifter Adaptor a.co/d/hi5Hsag

[@shanebagel]

Beautiful truck

[@ne5937]

Not a bad truck. I also have 2011 ranger 5 speed 4x4 4.0 super cab. I don't know where too start with things ive done to mine lol. If u wanna know let me know ill be glad to show u

[@lilmoris1]

How's the reliability? I've heard nothing but horror stories on those 4.0 and 3.0

[@invictawarrior]

I found a 98 2.5 4 cyl.. 5 speed with a fabtech lift kit and bilstein shocks with 75.000 original miles on the body and a swapped out low mileage lima erngine. It's my urban crawler and I love it. My second one as my first was an 02 with the 4 cyl. duratec. eng. Great little trucks.

[@chrischillin5762]

plzz share links to all mods you have done

[@osvaldovarela1594]

Do you have links for your wheel set up?

[@Samibz]

@@osvaldovarela1594 Yes it's been posted in the comments a few times so check there. Thank you!

[@MrNonstick]

Do you have any more details or a guide on sound deadening the interior? The road noise drives me crazy in my truck

[@Samibz]

Not really sorry. There are some how to's on KZbin though. It's pretty basic, remove seats, pull interior trim and lift carpet and install the deadening. I also pulled the headliner and deadened the ceiling. Good luck!

[@rickcreel9557]

Yeah my 96 noisy on highway lol

[@chrisco2008]

What’s the dimensions on the rims and tires, I’m getting a 2010 ranger soon and I love the wheel setup

[@Samibz]

235/75/R15 Fallen Wildpeak tires Pro Comp Xtreme Alloys Series 7069 Flat Black Wheels 7069-5865 15x8 with 3.75" backspacing. + 1/2" wheel spacer on rear only.

[@briannajaramillo-garcia889]

​@@Samibzdid you do a wheel spacer because of Rubbing or just because you wanted too

[@Samibz]

@@briannajaramillo-garcia889 just to make it look better. No rubbing issues.

[@_moes_garage_]

Whats that rear suspension thing called? Do u have a part number? Im curious to lnow more about it. Thanks.

[@Samibz]

Search for Sumosprings and you'll find it. I used an off brand that was cheaper but don't recall the name.

[@prometheus6870]

Would you be able to give the link for seat covers

[@Samibz]

@@prometheus6870 www.amazon.com/dp/B01FEHZYBS?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_ENCEHF0QY7NGJNPDYZFX

[@path2049]

What size rim and tire do you have?

[@questionsanswers1108]

Link for blind spot mirrors?

[@Samibz]

Blind Spot Convex Car Mirror: a.co/d/i1zqlep

[@Martinez07]

Sharp truck, could you post the link for the wheel spacers you have?

[@Samibz]

Thanks, info in the comments.

[@mrcass8075]

Where did you get the rims and tires from?

[@Samibz]

Wheels from Summit Racing and tires from Discount Tires Direct

[@mitchellclowe]

Fuel economy with those tires?

[@Samibz]

@@mitchellclowe no different than any other tire I'd imagine.

[@prcc8793]

Any wheel spacers on it? Thanks

[@Samibz]

Yes 1/2" spacer on the rear, nothing on the front.

[@prcc8793]

Thanks

[@con_ed7960]

Hey buddy fantastic video!!! I'm going to look on Amazon, but thought to ask : "Do you have links you can provide for the 1) Amazon seat covers & 2) the tailgate lock? I've seen " Caterpillar seat covers on Amazon, that do seem to wrap, but they have huge Caterpillar logos I don't like. And for the lock, never even considered that, but it would be wonderful. Thanks

[@con_ed7960]

Woops, I just saw you provided the seat cover link in another comment. Thx! Just need link for tailgate lock. Awesome video!

[@Samibz]

@@con_ed7960 here you go, this is the one I have, just make sure it fits your model truck: a.co/d/8FJjSk9

[@fuckdott7308]

@@Samibz how did you have to mod the metal handle?

[@lazaroambrosio5646]

You think some one who is 6’4 can fit ?

[@Samibz]

Head room no problem, leg room might be tight. I'm 6'1" and I'm comfortable.

[@willsmooth45]

What tires you got on this

[@Samibz]

235,75,R15 Falken Wild Peak

[@CharlesWilson-zs3vd]

The 4 cylinder is a good engine. I had a 99 ranger.

[@JUNEBUGLLC]

How much u paid?

[@jeffcalderon2107]

What size tires

[@Samibz]

@@jeffcalderon2107 235/75/r15

[@GardenBoat]

Yo, I also have a Ford ranger that I drove From California to North Carolina! Mine is a 1994 2.3L

[@nobreaks3305]

I just copped an 04 and all i care about is getting this 3.0 solid enough to stay alive while i build a 302 for the swap😭. All the videos are just run down rants tho no mods or recommendations.

[@user1hacker622]

Bro from Oakland you heard what happened to that cop they just shot

[@RodrigoRocha-of2xb]

that's odd. Here in Brazil since 2010 the ranger has other face. This is the pre 2010 face here. Anyways, it's better this way

[@rickcreel9557]

96 210 k

[@ed759]

Truck looks real nice! What size tires are these??

[@Samibz]

Thank you! check the description for tire info.