EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT MY LIFTED RANGER!

[@RangerShop1]

Love my ranger…. 15yrs working as a ford tech… this is my 3rd one! 2002 4x4, 4.0 sohc, 5speed manual with a manual transfer case. Awesome trucks!

[@6speedfletch]

That’s great! They really are awesome!

[@mikelmar5723]

I have a 98 xlt single can 2.5 5spds best truck I’ve ever had doesn’t burn any drop of oil I love my lil toy

[@Nikkk6969]

All mine needs is a valve cover gasket

[@sgrams3578]

I'm glad I found your channel, I bought my Black Ford Ranger Sport used June 2021, 89,000 miles, 4.0 L engine, 5-speed manual, 4x4, made in Detroit and sold in Canada then made it back to the States. The truck runs well, shifts fine and the four wheel drive function is perfect. Mileage which is mostly mixed driving is 16-19 mpg I don't baby the truck it has great acceleration when getting onto the on-ramp to enter the interstate, and shifting between 3,500 to over 4,500rpms from 2nd through to 4th I find sometimes leaving the truck in 4th and cruising at 70mph close to 3,000rpm is fine. The Sport package must be what allows the truck to ride firm which I like and handles quite well too. I took out the plastic bedliner, repaired the rust, had a tonneu cover installed then decided I wanted more room in the bed so I had a topper installed. I also repaired a rust hole in the drivers side floor and floor of the same side behind the seat, I used fiberglass to repair the holes. The hole in the bed was large enough I bought a piece of metal, had it bent to an L-shape to run down the front of the box and go behind the wheel wells which I attached with metal screws into good metal, then caulked the seams on top and underneath to seal it then sprayed the whole inside of the box with Herculiner which came out really nice with plenty of gripping surface so things don't slide around. The Hurculiner has held up really well too, I've loaded/unloaded many things and no peeling. Finally I used a groil recipe I found on youtube to undercoat the entire truck, twice, and made sure to drive on crushed rock roads with plenty of dust, the groil and dust seems to be holding up well as winter is almost over here in southern MN, about an inch today but mostly melting. The truck has manual door cranks and air conditioning, it's exactly what I was looking for in a Ranger. The previous owner added LED headlights which are nice but even with the truck turned off I can't seem to get rid of the static on AM, FM is fine I thought the dealer was asking too much but I bought it anyway at a little over $16k. I'll be watching your channel to see how your truck is doing and finding ideas, Thank You! One more thing, I changed the PCV valve, I had to do some searching and found its on the drivers side back of the engine behind the valve cover and its the expensive one with a heater, local parts stores didn't carry it, I bought it on Amazon, somewhere under $50.

[@6speedfletch]

Great to hear that your truck is treating you well! Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the content to come!

[@norbertrivera]

Beautiful.. Well now we want to see a video in the night to see those headlights and rear lights in action.

[@jacobr1292]

Looks good! I'd recommend a dark 3rd brake light next they're cheap

[@6speedfletch]

That’s the plan soon! Thanks for watching

[@chipcook6646]

Bed light

[@brandonmiller4760]

LOOKS GOOD !! My 98 ranger has 220 , 000 miles and still runs great !!

[@6speedfletch]

Thanks! That’s awesome

[@brandonmiller4760]

@@6speedfletch was gonna send you a pic of my upgrades but I can’t figure out how 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️😆

[@6speedfletch]

Find me on Instagram and DM!

[@stevenn4393]

A black grill guard would be the only thing i would add to yours. Very nice!

[@thisdude1348]

Hey man I love your videos I also live in Ontario and I even have family in st Catherine’s. I plan on making my own ford ranger and your videos have helped me out a lot

[@6speedfletch]

Glad to hear! That’s awesome!

[@andresduran9809]

You should do mechanical mods we all ranger owners love to see all that kind of videos keep it up well done

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you!

[@carromelhor]

Isso mesmo tenho uma Ranger Limited 2011 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnaTooCBhcljqdU

[@TheNatestEver]

Looks great man would love to see it go down some trails

[@user-maxim_79]

You got robbed on tires wheels and lift! Wow!

[@armandojimenez2373]

Well if he went to a shop and had everything installed there and all at once that’s a common price at least in the north east area not sure where he is

[@badass1092]

Trust me i lifted my jeep 3 inch 17 inc rims basically same building project truck always coast like that

[@Notasheepleandneverwillbe]

True but not true , most people pay too much for tires because of the brand . I paid 700 $ Canadian for 4 Toyo Open Country tires for my Ranger . And those are one of the best rated tires ever made for all around driving . Not the best in every category , but 3 out of 5 for every condition from road to mud . While every other tire was better at one thing and one thing only .

[@mannygonzalez4178]

Lol. First read this comment. Then saw the video. Made it sound like it was 6-10 grand.

[@andrewflores2791]

Also its in canadian dollars

[@andrewpittman9708]

I might steal your build I absolutely love this

[@6speedfletch]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@nickyp2820]

Looks great! Now I don't feel so bad paying $10,000 for my 2006 Ford Ranger with similar mods as it already had a new Ford motor installed by Ford Kamloops and MT Baja Legend MTZ and a set of studded snow tires. All I've done 2 years later is buy new tires EXP instead of MTZ which decreased vibration DRASTICALLY!!! Really happy with my truck almost the same as yours 5 speed 4X4 sport, 4" lift kit.

[@germ187]

Man that is a great looking truck!

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you!

[@crazy_badger400]

My dream truck is a ranger snd when i get my hands on one, ima go wild fr

[@asherholmes6169]

Just got a black ‘08 ranger today! Lfg imma have to get my windows tinted

[@nickmyers6112]

I have the exact same headlights and they have served me so well. I love the light bar that is under them, however my headlight bulb spec-d sent over just isnt bright enough... can i change the bulbs out?

[@6speedfletch]

Yes you can!

[@brocklewis6462]

Holy shit that’s gotta be the best looking ranger build I’ve seen. Love the black

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you!

[@prescottosegie]

🔥🔥🔥Your truck look amazing 😎💪 keep up the good work dude

[@sergiovazquez9223]

Love your truck bro...Nice job!

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you!

[@larrylacalandra7153]

Can you post a video on how you installed the lights in the grill please?

[@6speedfletch]

I already have one! They’re wired into my side marker

[@kramerallensmith]

Makes a video that's supposed to show off the truck, but turns the camera towards himself every 6 seconds. Drives me crazy.

[@6speedfletch]

Thanks for the feedback! I’ll keep this in mind

[@jessesmith8431]

He's a big fan of the Blair Witch Project

[@erickmonroy5363]

@@jessesmith8431 lmfao🤣🤣🤣

[@danjones3402]

@@jessesmith8431 lmao 🤣

[@stevesaragoza9633]

Oh noo. That was funny. Shit I just changed my transmission filter and a month ago I had to remove the upper intake manifold.

[@CholoJohn]

Thats a beautiful truck

[@6speedfletch]

Thanks so much!

[@davidbermudez8591]

Super clean need more content!!!!!

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you!

[@gregoryjd6583]

We have the same truck, I hope you do the modbox supercharger kit someday

[@6speedfletch]

Awesome! Yeah I hope so too man! Thanks for watching

[@namshimaru]

Nice Ranger right there.

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you!

[@robedwards6926]

Like how it looks. I have a 2010 but I'm hesitant to lift it because of gas prices.

[@6speedfletch]

Fair. It’s not too bad considering. But gas is definitely a factor

[@robedwards6926]

@@6speedfletch What are you getting for mpg now?

[@6speedfletch]

Roughly 16MPG

[@robedwards6926]

@@6speedfletch Dosen't sound bad. My 2010 isn't lifted and I think I get that in the city.

[@etjceez5838]

Would some 16x8 rims fit the rough country 5 inch lift knuckle ? Ik it says 17 or higher but I really don't want to need to buy new rims.

[@6speedfletch]

I’d imagine so

[@D_Cali_Life]

License plate tint is illegal in many states, so is the window on the front doors . Fix it tickets

[@6speedfletch]

Surprisingly, not in Ontario Canada

[@JLRide]

That's a nice Ranger!

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you!

[@jakobo1542]

How much HP did the license plate cover put out

[@edu9980]

Nice truck bro! congrats

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you!

[@TowMan127]

Sweet truck

[@ssskeletonnasty5885]

Did you re gear your front and rear diff

[@hipolitozamorano2214]

Looks nice asfk bro good stuff aint cheap sadly 😢😂

[@gibsonf06]

i only paid a grand for my bf t/a tires, running on stock wheels, great tires!

[@6speedfletch]

I love them for sure!

[@Lmaxx08]

Hey fletch! Just a quick question, what were the main reasons you picked the Ranger over F150 or a Chevy Silverado?

[@6speedfletch]

Didn’t need a full size, plus this one basically fell into my lap

[@a-m3x744]

Can i please get the link to the lil lights for the plate

[@6speedfletch]

I just used Amazon!

[@gruntperformance6284]

God damn is that truck clean but you should have put tire dressing on the tires to make them shine because they looked at a place that truck looks spicy

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you!

[@i_villa7967]

Hey man, how do the tires feel on road? Those are E rated, I'm not sure which ones to buy.

[@WWYAB]

What amber grill lights are those? Build is sick BTW!!!

[@6speedfletch]

Those were Alpena Positionpodz, I have a different setup now. Thank you!

[@owenslaughter2737]

Did you need to buy the rc 5 inch drive shaft for the lift to ride smooth?

[@6speedfletch]

I didn’t

[@wiggle109]

Idk if u could make a video on it or not but could u change the side pannel into side step pannels

[@6speedfletch]

You definitely could as they offer fibreglass bed sides. So they are changeable I’m not sure how though

[@PapiBoulChris]

Amazing truck looks great you’ve got me inspired to do a few mods to mines but I have a quick question bro , for the rear jumper seats is it possible to install regular rear seats ?

[@6speedfletch]

I’m not too sure. They likely won’t fit. And you would definitely need a bracket made to do it

[@michaelbanasiak3015]

Looks great!

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you!

[@tigredecorazon-3274]

Would those tail lights work with a 2001 ranger without doing any modifications?

[@6speedfletch]

They should

[@RogerJG21]

Nice truck, where did the tinted plate covers, every one I see is way to dark, got a link

[@6speedfletch]

Canadian tire! They looked too dark until I put them on

[@paulmaestas8709]

With putting the 5 inch RC lift on your truck, did you have to turn the torsion keys up a little or at all to get the truck to sit level? Also is the truck completely level or a little lower in the front? Thanks

[@6speedfletch]

It seems level. I didn’t touch the torsion keys as it’s a suspension lift

[@ElChris619]

Nice ranger man 👍🏼

[@ryandobbins6027]

i have those headlights and taillights and i spent 200 for the headlights and 100 ish for the taillights, they are the exact same thing but the taillights have a different name brand. why were they so much more?

[@6speedfletch]

Not sure. That’s really odd

[@mikeytownsley3244]

Did you have to cut that front bumper plastic thing to make those tires work?

[@6speedfletch]

Yes. A little bit of the lower plastic valence was cut on both sides

[@mikeytownsley3244]

@@6speedfletch was it hard? I have a 2011 ranger like yours and I’m getting the rough country lift and I’m trying to decide what tires to get

[@6speedfletch]

No, it’s just plastic. The shop did it for me but it didn’t take much to trim it.

[@dylangrossenbacher6402]

have you added coil overs/ if you havent what coilovers would you get

[@6speedfletch]

I haven’t. And I’m not too familiar. I know eibach is solid but not sure their Ranger market

[@BigMac_s]

Where u get the fenders

[@6speedfletch]

Came with it

[@bryangaray3033]

Whats your gas consumption? City, highway, combined?

[@6speedfletch]

Combined is about 16L/100 I believe. It’s pretty high

[@MichaelHellmann13]

Ok bear with me. I'm looking at getting one of these and what's the difference between an xlt and sport. I see his has sport 4x4 and the badge says ranger xlt. Is there a difference between the two trims or is the sticker just for looks?

[@6speedfletch]

The XLT is a trim package where the Sport 4x4 is a body style. The sport 4x4 includes tow hooks, bucket seats, 4 wheel drive, etc. whereas the XLT includes luxury trim pieces like the power windows and mirrors! Good luck on your search

[@tylercraig7]

Did you cut your front valence to allow for bigger tires?

[@6speedfletch]

Yeah it got shaved down a bit

[@mightymcgee9199]

Looking good 🔥

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you!

[@robedwards6926]

How do you think a 17x9 wheel with a -18 offset and 4.5 back spacing would look on 33 inch tires that are 12.5 inches wide? Do you think it would poke too much or be just right? Curious because I'm looking at rims and tire with these specifications for my 2010 Ranger but its difficult to determine how it would look. I like your stance but if I poked a little more that would be fine. I really don't want to go beyond 1 inch of poke. Your stance or half an inch of poke would be ideal. Open to all viewpoints from everyone.

[@6speedfletch]

You’ll have the offset you’re looking for I think. You’ll definitely need to do some trimming though

[@robedwards6926]

@@6speedfletch Cool, hopefully I won't need to trim too much. Was trying to avoid that.

[@6speedfletch]

Should only be the plastic valence that needs to be trimmed

[@Nikkk6969]

Bro those tag lights are all over Amazon for a set of $11! And they come with built in LEDs

[@djnmemphis10]

Very good looking ranger but i feel like you spent more than you had to. Either way its very nice

[@6speedfletch]

Thanks!

[@Thmoore18]

Those tailights are what I'm looking for for my ranger build. Did you have to do any modifications to fit the taillights on your 2011? wondering if the older style lights have different connectors

[@6speedfletch]

Yes. The modifications were shown in the video! I love these lights

[@Thmoore18]

@@6speedfletch was it as simple as plugging in the connectors to oem connectors?

[@6speedfletch]

Yes

[@Floresbrandon95]

Where'd you get the wheel fender flares?

[@6speedfletch]

Came from factory

[@Floresbrandon95]

@@6speedfletch I'll have you know I myself am getting a 2010 ranger here soon and I'm stoked about it!

[@6speedfletch]

Nice! I would be too!

[@ethanbrown9985]

Is this the video you said would have all the links.

[@6speedfletch]

Yes sir. I wasn’t able to place the links. But I have listed the names of the mods.

[@6speedfletch]

I have added what links I could now

[@Billydean622]

I like it man Nice build!!!

[@6speedfletch]

Thanks!

[@brandongildehaus3992]

So gotta question, I have the same headlights on my 2010 ranger sport and I can’t get them to fit in properly to save my life there’s still a large gap on the sides any tips?

[@6speedfletch]

Just make sure you have the wires through the hole behind the headlights, I remember having some difficulty but I just made sure there was no obstructions behind the housing and it fit in solid

[@johnyboy3606]

It's a very nice truck how reliable has it been for you? I am looking to get one really soon but it isn't a 4x4 just the sport so you'd think it would be worth it still? 🤔

[@6speedfletch]

Depends where you live. The 4x4 is near necessary in snowy climates. My truck has personally been a tad bit of a lemon to me. But that’s mostly due to it’s rough past life as it’s engine blew up, was parked in a yard and got picked apart basically and then auctioned off to the shop I bought it from who put it back together. Otherwise it’s been solid and I hear the 4.0L’s are good for 350,000-400,000KM! Just routine maintenance for both the engine, drivetrain, and body and you’ll be mint

[@johnyboy3606]

@@6speedfletch I live in California so I won't really need the 4x4 in that case it is a nice option, and your right does depend on the previous owner. Thank also for the reply I have been hearing these trucks can last a pretty long while with simple maintenance could use one just for work.

[@kumabenito]

Good video and awesome truck ! Have you experienced a shake steering wheel after lifted ? I just bought a 2002 with this problem

[@6speedfletch]

Thanks so much! No I haven’t. Drives pretty smooth!

[@brandonburke6937]

Me also

[@wessidevibes2686]

This a nice truck

[@BrazilAquatics_2000]

Thanks buddy u helped me a lot

[@carlos92fs87]

I miss a couple years ago when you can find a decent ford ranger around 2-3k now they're so expensive

[@itsnotme6258]

got my 1998 ranger with very minimal surface rust on the door and 111,000 miles at the time when i was 15 (16 now) for 4,000$. its ran great with normal maintence. finding a clean ranger for cheap is hard but its a waiting game

[@Zilems]

Wich model Is that Ranger ? 20...?

[@megaexpress]

good job

[@cadenwines4727]

Can you run stock upper control arms on a 5 inch lift

[@6speedfletch]

It all comes in the kit

[@chriskeiser5485]

First of all, saw that good looking truck and had to sub, I've got the same truck just in blue lol. Gotta say where you at now is where I'm working to be lol, I've actually been looking at those exact taillights but them being listed as for the later models has me wondering... How do they fit on on an 11? Do you have to change the plugs/ mounting issues or did this really not change between years and it'll just mount up and plug in like the old one?

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you! I have an installation video up on my channel too I’d recommend for you. Required some bed modifications, and had to modify the plugs to fit into the sockets. Was a easy process when I had someone with fabrication experience behind him. I love them! Best of luck on your build, it takes time and a lot of patience!

[@chriskeiser5485]

@@6speedfletch thank you for the info! Definitely gonna check the video out!

[@FallenAngel3746]

There is an almost identical set of tail lights designed for 98-11 rangers made by eagle eyes Taiwan. No need to modify anything, pure plug & play. Can be found on eBay.

[@burgerzz09s51]

What percent tint is that window tint?

[@6speedfletch]

25 all around I believe

[@elliotprokop2525]

This is Canadian dollars right?

[@6speedfletch]

Yes

[@stevenn4393]

Very cool!

[@vinhha6073]

Nice buddy .. info cargo cover please

[@6speedfletch]

Thanks! Just a tri-fold, I have a video on it. Trifecta brand

[@JM_BoltActionGunStuff]

carbon look ford badges would look good your truck

[@6speedfletch]

That’s a great idea!

[@wilfredjohnson9436]

How do I fix my fog lights?

[@6speedfletch]

What’s wrong with them?

[@WiiR3d0000]

How many miles does it have?

[@6speedfletch]

About to cross 200,000KM!

[@mikehunt5308]

Nice work..I'm on my 4th Ranger with a 2011 2wd version..Love it but loved my "89 4wd version I built even more.

[@pekitez2]

I HAVE THE SAME TRUCK 2WD SPORT. IT DOES GOOD OFFROAD WITH THE DIFF LOCK

[@wyattedgemon1927]

@@pekitez2what kind of diff lock do you have? I want a selectable locker for a decently built 2wd ranger so that I can easily turn it on/off for daily and off-road use. I have yet to see a selectable online tho!

[@jacksonscott1646]

What wheels and tires do you have

[@6speedfletch]

I have it laid out in the video. FUEL ANZA rims, BF Goodrich AT KO2’s 33’s!

[@jacksonscott1646]

@@6speedfletch yes I saw that after I commented lol sorry

[@6speedfletch]

No problem! Thanks for watching

[@carromelhor]

Show!

[@jakemills9192]

Muffler or exhaust setup?

[@6speedfletch]

MBRP Catback

[@HaloDominator45]

What % tint? Nice truck btw

[@6speedfletch]

Thanks! 25% all around if I remember correctly!

[@ivanramirez4838]

Where did you get ur grill lights man? New sub here

[@6speedfletch]

Thank you! Got them from my local Canadian Tire! They’re Alpena Position Podz I believe Amazon carries them too

[@ivanramirez4838]

@@6speedfletch okay thanks a lot

[@davidgoyette9805]

Awesome truck dude. Are the lens on your headlights clear or smoke?

[@6speedfletch]

Smoked

[@awells91923]

What % tint is this

[@6speedfletch]

If I remember correctly 25 on the sides

[@dieselndirt3665]

6:27 * sway bar link*

[@IGSpawns]

Damn you can get the lift kit for around 1k now

[@NRGAviation]

$1000 USD! Still a lot cheaper than $2200

[@RastaG784]

Where did u purchase the tonneau cover ?

[@6speedfletch]

I got it from a local shop. Truck Toppers in Welland, Ontario

[@Spongebob_que]

Still got that antenna I see👀 and see you still got the original door handles👀 gimme 20s an that shit will be stolen my guy🤣

[@6speedfletch]

Lol well I hope not

[@Spongebob_que]

@@6speedfletch that's the reason these things get broken into so easily...my advice is shave them door handles for keyless entry bc that's the main key why they get broken into..

[@Nikkk6969]

@@Spongebob_que what does shaving the handles mean?

[@ec7945]

Iv got a 2000 Mazda b4000 I'm building

[@Notasheepleandneverwillbe]

Very nice

[@klundberg7872]

wow cool

[@edaguilar1798]

Looks nice But i tires are overkill

[@stevenn4393]

What % window tint??

[@6speedfletch]

20%

[@awparker23]

Out back of the wal mart

[@maxcheerio6837]

Looks good I just bought a ranger 2007 you paid more on mods then I paid for my safetied truck that is crazy I don’t think I am going to put that much money in to my truck but it looks good

[@6speedfletch]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy your truck!

[@kiearcotton3607]

4x4 or 2wd

[@6speedfletch]

4x4