Finishing The 6X6 Ford Ranger Pre-Runner Paint and Wheels!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

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[@DetroitMicroSound]

The official parking lot grader, when you guys have a big shop, and visitor center.... 😉

[@timteecvhn]

You guys should really upgrade the back steering to be more user friendly and such imo. (not that the current setup isn't cool or anything, just probably not as easy to center as a setup that will do that for you sort of thing. Or as accurate. probably.)

[@00mazone]

I tried the GHPC code on some shoes it didn't work. I guess its because they are already discounted on the site so they wont discount them more? They probably just mark up the "normal" price to make it seem like you are getting a deal. Too bad because they seem like good shoes and I was willing to give them a try with a discount.

[@jakewilliams5021]

you guys need to build a off grid camper on the back of the ranger

[@zhcinc9820]

No workee.

[@iandaubenspeck1228]

With your "one switch to rule them all" switch panel, you're actually using the same method we employ in our fire trucks! Most trucks have an "Emergency Master" switch that will light off all the whirlies, flashies, and wee-woos at once. Or you can just hit them all one-by-one, but who's got time for that when there are cats in trees and pretty nurses to impress?

[@DankoleClouds]

The way you've worded this comment is beautiful.

[@Studio23Media]

I feel like I'd flip them one by one for a while at the beginning. Makes me feel like a pilot flipping all the switches. 🤣

[@daniesalex7073]

This is one fancy comment

[@tinglydingle]

Same in our ambulances, one button for "999 mode" that activates everything. Only difference is the pretty nurses know us all and already think we're morons.

[@iandaubenspeck1228]

@@tinglydingle Honestly same, but it doesn't stop me from trying lmao

[@huey4203]

Pro tip use duck tape when stapling plastic both sides it helps from the plastuc ripping from the staples

[@craigedgar2828]

Yeah, basically any tape will do - packing tape is lighter. FYI: duct* tape

[@huey4203]

@@craigedgar2828lol damn auto correct i like duct tape better because the fibers interagted have a better hold capacity at least for this purpose otherwise duct tape sucks now and falls off everything not like the old days lol

[@FuckGoogleForStealingMyName]

@@craigedgar2828 Duck tape is actually what is was originally called, as it was just rubberized adhesive on cotton duck (commonly known as canvas) for the military. More than just a brand name, duck is the proper spelling. It was never intended to be used for sealing ducts, and it actually does really poorly in that scenario, since heat causes it to dry and delaminate. For that, you would use actual duct tape, which is metallic :D

[@hazardousspaghetti707]

It'd be kind of cool to see some kind of modular system setup for a bed so you can easily replace it with different beds like a flat bed or something for camping or even a fifth wheel for hauling.

[@Owens_Racing]

Solid. Simply a c bracket with a hole and matching hole in frame. An extended stock bed could be fitted the same way. Really cool idea.

[@Backupnow-gf7wb]

Great idea, I’d like to see a camper on it

[@danielkingery2894]

Fifth wheel, fifth wheel, fifth wheel.😁

[@Hellsong89]

That is excellent idea and since they already have hydraulics why not to make arm to pull the bed on and off like one those larger cousins on the transport industry? Its not issue to pump if only one thing at the time is running like it is with this setup. Also how much easier it is to load the bed when you have rear end that steers as well...i bet lots of truck drivers are getting jealous at this point.

[@FarmerFpv]

What yall need is an inflatable paint booth. Vevor has decent inexpensive ones that I use at my house. It works perfectly & keeps parts from getting contaminated because of the static filter system. I love the Ranger crabbing down the road, lol.

[@Studio23Media]

I was thinking the same thing. Those inflatable booths are pretty slick

[@naturalorang3]

If you had the time painting the back frame the same gray as the bumper would make that such a clean looking build. Awesome project, love all your projects! Keep up the amazing work!

[@Studio23Media]

I second this. Gotta get that frame painted

[@grahamhowland566]

Unless there was something wrong with the boggers I’d have been inclined to keep them and the white wheels as they looked and likely performed better than the falkens but that said if you managed to snap a shaft on falkens then the drivetrain probably isn’t up to the traction and stress the boggers would put on it 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Jasonoid]

Falkens are awesome! I have two pairs and they perform excellent in dirt, mud and snow!

[@ionstorm66]

@@Jasonoid don't think any DOT tire is better than a Bogger in mud/snow/dirt, their only weakness is sliding down sideways on snowy/icey hills in stock form. A good set of grooves can easily solve that. They always have grip and never load/pack up with mud/snow.

[@bradley3549]

Those rear axle units are made for a 1500lb Jeep with like 30hp and small skinny tires. I don't see them holding up very well in this application unfortunately.

[@owendodman3037]

The boggers aren't as tall which technically helps with gear ratio, and I agree I loved the look of the old wheel and tire

[@D3thM3tal]

Boggers break everything between the gas pedal and the ground, but they look awesome doing it. They look the part but that thing will constantly break with them on there...

[@Novur]

DAMN it looks awesome, can't believe how much of a difference the new grill makes!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Right? It's looking fresh

[@lonewolfandcub668]

@@GrindHardPlumbingCo Minty

[@FeelingLikeThatNow]

This channel deserves five times as many subscribers. Some of the best builds, most ridiculous sendage, tree-climbing, videographifications, massive teamwork and truly fun times. Keep doing what is fun, and we'll all come along for the ride.

[@zackthurber1154]

I remember seeing that thing for sale in Centralia for forever. I'm glad you guys got it!

[@devlinhaswell8795]

I am born and raised IDAHO and still live here you guys do us justice!! Keep up the good work!! I have been here since the beginning!!

[@amberaerojack5800]

I don't know if this is weird or if it is even normal but I get a giddy feeling in my body when I see an upload from GHPC, I just get excited to enjoy the whole video with the great filming, editing and creating that is being filmed. Truly an amazing channel which I will continue to enjoy for a long time I hope!!1

[@marshy_4599]

Ive found out that for shop magnets the best way to remove the metal shavings left over on them is to get a wire brush attached to a drill and to just buzz it off and it leaves it really clean

[@howdidwegethere9496]

Ayyyy this is sick guys!!! I’m trying to do somethin with my dads old truck and really think it would be fun for a pre runner build

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Heck yeah man send it

[@grass3553]

What kinda truck is it

[@subxero_x]

@@grass3553 A normal one.

[@Powershift]

I can honestly say this has become one of my favorite channels to watch! Awesome fabrication, and always entertaining.

[@MrBenstero]

Please keep your Boggers for when you go offroad in mud and snow. The new mud terrains are nice and much lighter but def don't look as good :) Great work on the stranger ranger!!!

[@strawsparky33]

paint the new ones white and you have the perfect compromise

[@tbyrd2046]

"keep your boggers" They will...They keep EVERYTHING! Lol

[@painkey1189]

That would be really handy with an A frame boom and maybe 3 winches.

[@jayjonah2762]

Seriously guys, when this is all said and done, I want a video from beginning to end, drive this thing into a local shop and be like "yeah, we need an alignment, think we might be a little off" :D

[@tommychism3904]

The white wheels looked sooooooo much better and the tires had so much more tread!

[@goaway73]

Love the builds but a little diy trick is put your magnets in plastic bags that will help with cleaning the shavings off

[@rsharney1111]

Bros! Your awesome! mount box fans aimed in and out of your easy-up(gotta make walls) with AC filters (like the ones at home) taped to the fans. No wind will blow crap through and you'll manage overspray. All for like 60$ and 2hrs.

[@cksmith007]

The 6x6 is so bad-ass! Love love love it!!!

[@orvsr4me2]

It was awesome to see Edwin again and a touch of his drone greatness. Stranger ranger: perfect.

[@shaynegadsden]

the best solution for the driving lights is to have their feed from the high beam so if you need to turn them of because other people they go out with you high beam switch since they should be on as well so 1 switch that easier to use instead turn off the beams then reaching around for another switch for driving lights

[@richardgooding498]

In my back yard I used to take plastic and tie knots on each corner and tie a rope to a tree on each corner for the roof. The walls would be tied to the same trees making a walk for make shift paint booth for the whole vehicle. 👍👍✌️😆

[@toyotadirtdevil]

To keep your magnets clean, keep them in sandwich bags. So when you need to clean them, just pull the bag off.

[@ogzero147]

My boy Will did his thing on those fenders.

[@bricebertelsman7783]

Those shoes are the only time I was genuinely interested in a KZbin ad if they are comfortable then that’s a great product I’m probably gonna get some

[@siliconshaman]

It's a mullet truck... business up front, party at the back! Really needs at least a plate on the back chassis. Hell of a build mind you...impressive.

[@FA-FridleysArsenal]

This is badass!! You guys should line-x the frame and anything else under it to protect it from further rust issues!!

[@leonardowelch2580]

What a difference a few million man hours can do to a truck. Looks awesome fellas. You and your team did a great job. Looks like a different truck

[@henrykeller22]

I think you should put a work cab thing on the back that electial trucks sometimes use and put a bed and storage space in it. I thought would be cool idea.

[@AllDayBikes]

Seeing the first video to this one, what a completely beautiful transition.

[@andrewhart9941]

Chasing the external threads with a die, not a tap. A tap is used to cut internal threads.

[@Davideo50]

As a former crewman and could be yacht captain - it is best to put new crew through hell the first day. It only gets better for them and you from then on. I laughed the whole time with the poor painter kid and the half-assed shelter. Welcome aboard painter-dude! Great addition to the crew.

[@xlegit13]

I'm so happy you guys included the first attempt at painting the hood! Was awesome to watch, and I'm sure there are tons of people that can relate to stuff like that. Including me. Keep up the awesome content guys!!

[@Pinkflipflop]

This this the type of garage and property every man would love to have. Also you guys put a lot of craftsmanship with the tools and space you have🤙🏻been watching for awhile now love the videos

[@Studio23Media]

Idk, that garage is kinda small. My shop is like 3x that big. Though I'm very jealous of some of their tools, and very jealous of the property. I think they need to build a bigger shop. The 6x6 barely fits and would have to come out to get anything else out.

[@x_ph1l]

Stranger Ranger looking RAD! I suggest you use angle grinder braided wire wheel cups to clean initial slag off of plasma cut parts. That's what, in my experience, works the best.

[@beinghappy1312]

I can't believe how great you made this thing look. What an awesome fixer-upper vehicle

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

I love you guys and really appreciate your hard work and morals. God bless you and your families.

[@N1RKW]

The Stranger Ranger is looking great, guys! Great work all around! While I fully respect your awesome method for getting signals to your property, seeing you hanging out that high in the tree makes me truly appreciate being here on the ground!

[@terryevans1976]

As far as your cell booster goes make sure the two antennas (antenna towards cell site, and your local rebroadcast antenna) are directly vertically in line. If not they will feedback into each other (think a radio version of a microphone feedback into a speaker). Antennas broadcast off the sides and not the top and bottoms. When they are vertically in line they will not see each other and you will get the maximum performance.

[@BrianW2979]

Just my opinion, but I liked the boggers and wheels better than the new setup.

[@BrOv3rlord]

I agree.

[@brentrobinson4514]

Me too this time I think it's a mistake

[@8287tjsaboe]

The Sranger Ranger looks fantastic! It needs a flatbed though to make it look complete, in my opinion. Great video as always!

[@ADSheehan]

You guys should find a cheap little camper trailer, pull it off the running gear, and stick it on the back. Mad work all around!

[@zudukaiKilo44]

definitely liked the beefy look of the boggers more than the lean A/T's but the rims are a very nice upgrade. do the boggers fit on the new rims?

[@flyingiron5690]

“There is a wind advisory today which means it’s a perfect time to go put up a antenna” !!! 😂😂 that looked like fun!! The Stranger Ranger is turning out super cool!

[@shawnwalker80]

One of my top 5 channels on KZbin, yall have inspired me to buy a welder to use on my own projects, keep up the great content!

[@jadengraham-benesh2346]

Are you guys going to make a pre runner bed for it? Or maybe like a pre runner flat bed. That would be 🔥

[@CLGravy]

Second.

[@pob_car]

You know prerunner typically means that it has long travel suspension, not just cool fenders

[@rsharney1111]

Lol it's the truck that I PRE- RUNs the race track/course.

[@pob_car]

@@rsharney1111 yeah I’m aware. And they all have long travel because the COURSE is for TROPHY TRUCKS so it’s kinda GNAR. Undeniable fact.

[@rsharney1111]

@@pob_car my buddies take a stock sxs. But I applaud your use of the word gnar and the thing would look sick with long travel. Like a giant red insect.

[@Studio23Media]

Yeah the only thing prerunner about this is the same fenders used on every Ranger 'prerunner' ever built... Not sure how well it would jump though, being 6x6.

[@justinrobertson4760]

Exactly it's dumb they are even calling it a prerunner they need to get out of the snowy wilderness and go down to Baja find out what real prerunners are. I guess as long as it's a ranger with fenders and a bumper it must be a prerunner.

[@jasonnunez9854]

Hey Edwin, you're one hell of an editor Ethan, you're one hell of a fabricator. And to everyone else those guys are lucky to have y'all as crew members. GHP 🎸's

[@screwbles5697]

I think this was one of the best videos yet. And the Stranger Ranger is looking mean and clean!

[@julesservin3375]

I hope you put a tow truck boom on it and make it a off road recovery vehicle.

[@bulletproofpinata2328]

I said this twice before but i think it is so cool my school helped me learn on auto cad inventor just like you guys!!

[@2strokesimdone833]

Check the axle ratios. If I were to guess I'd say that's why the builder had bigger tires on the rear

[@brianb-p6586]

Likely, yes. I've seen 4.88:1 and 4.86:1 listed for the M151, and the shortest gearing commonly available in a Ranger was likely 4.10:1, although other ratios are possible.

[@2strokesimdone833]

@@brianb-p6586 wow that's a huge difference. Hope they figure that out before breaking their spare diff.

[@brianb-p6586]

@@2strokesimdone833 since the two rear axles have the same ratio as each other, they could be okay if they only engage the front axle when on very loose surfaces.

[@2strokesimdone833]

@@brianb-p6586 yea that's true. I just don't tend to believe in coincidence too often. They bashed its tits off previously then the moment it gets all the same size tires it broke the input to the rear. Suspicious.

[@Badbell45]

First Kove headphones, now shoes. These guys got the best deals👌🏻

[@thegreatiam316]

Drive up to SMA while in New York we have to see Eric O reaction. You guys are friggin amazing and brilliant engineers.

[@squiduardsquarepants568]

Also to get the edges of the hood u want it flat with access to all outside edges.

[@itsjustcam247]

perhaps unpopular opinion: the white steel wheels looked so much better on the truck both when you first got it and now I'd love to hear others thoughts on it.

[@1234567890CAB]

You should probably replace the wheel studs. They're pretty cheap to get a box of them. You just hammer them out of the hub, slide the new one in behind the hub, and then use a lug nut to pull it into place.

[@maximeberube7490]

It should be a reason why the truck was mounted with 37 on the back and 35 on the front. I dont think the front TIB axle have a gear ration that match the two rear ifs units. Pretty sure that's why you snapped the pinion

[@falsebroadcast]

I think you guys should keep the old shop but build a new pull barn so you guys can have more room and so you can paint inside. Would be cool to have a time lapse of it too

[@nowavestudio]

here's an idea for the tray, you could get an old tow truck and use the winch boom! make a sweet recovery vehicle

[@cr.inthewoods66]

Seing it snow in your vids right as t shirt weather comes back to my state is one of the only things stopping me from moveing to idaho

[@cinnamonrollypoly]

Lol, that paint booth setup was definitely not Robby Layton approved. I was laughing so hard watching you guys struggle with your temporary structure. I'm allowed to poke fun because I've done pretty much the exact same thing.

[@travisstonebraker9884]

The stranger was for sale at a downtown car lot in Centralia wa. It was quiet an interesting beast that was on display for some time. It has been very satisfying to see what it was made of and watch it being chopped up before my eyes. I love this story and I would be proud to take it off your hands. I would like to bring it back to Centralia. We have a very active car culture scene here and it would get the attention it deserves. I can afford it Im a serious buyer.

[@nicholaspayne349]

I usually activate my aux lighting with my high beam power wire so I just have to pull the multifunction lever to turn the high beams and aux lighting off and not have to fumble around to find a rocker.

[@BlindGuyRc]

awesome finished look. EASILY one of the coolest youtube channels.

[@misterdeedeedee]

might be a more involved project than it sounds up front, but it would be amazing if you could have a system to read steering angle and automatically steer the rear tires ala quadrasteer or hicas. you could even have a switch to either countersteer as you would expect it to do, or set it to automatically crabwalk for whenever that would be convenient.

[@zrxdoug]

Holy crap, this thing is cool! Two things.. 1. That's a die, not a tap. 2. That's a die, not a thread chaser. (Okay, three things) NEVER use a die or tap to "clean up" existing threads..that's what thread chasers are for. The die cuts threads, if threads are already there, then a die "fixes" them by removing damaged material...less material means weaker threads. Weaker threads sorta suck when they're holding giant wheel/tire combos stacked on top of giant spacers. Enter the external thread chaser. A thread chaser actually straightens damaged threads rather than cutting them. You can get a full set of wheel stud repair chasers for around 70-300 bucks, depending whether you shop Horrible Fright or the Snap-Off truck. Carry on! Cool build..

[@UncleWermus]

Looking good. I think this thing needs a stack.

[@mrastleysghost]

it's got max a little v6 in it, that would be stupid. Maybe if they dropped a 4bt in it or something down the road

[@jaceinlow8980]

Those boggers were awesome though, I think you should bring them back or put them on another build

[@reneekrueger962]

Here's an idea, paint INSIDE the shed. Just throwing it out there.

[@CDNBVR1]

That looks like an awesome build. This is the first time seeing your channel. I'm looking forward to seeing you finish your 6X6 Ranger.

[@AllegroBovedaTheFox]

I dont know if you already considered this, but it would be amazing to have steering wheel mounted buttons/column mounted paddles that could also steer the rear wheels.

[@brianb-p6586]

I can't imagine wanting to use buttons mounted on the steering while while turning the steering wheel.

[@oldsault]

Love the ranger vids personly i think you should put a flat bed on it 👍

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Maybe we will!

[@minibikesandshorthikes6753]

U guys should put a 5th wheel off a semi on it and get a big trailer for it to pull

[@Paul_D_Lashley]

Put those magnets in sammich bags. Or sandwich bags. Makes it easy to get rid of metal shavings or anything else that sticks to them.

[@Marcelmopartruckguy]

OMG my knees turned to rubber when you were at the top of that tree calmly talking about how it snapped off once in the wind already…… 😳 lol And by the way-cool build!!

[@withoutanalias]

It'd be cool to put two big rig exhaust pipes on the back sides of the cab and fab together a mount for a mini truck bed like the Daihatsu high jet the extra space between the bed and mufflers can be used to fit a tool box for repair tools.

[@ShaunKjar]

The sled as a creeper was my favorite part of this video!

[@mattiasjakobsson8233]

Great video! The new front bumper and paint makes the truck look really good!

[@westie4ageturbo.749]

I remember you trying that booster out, good to see its still workin. I have used a few ones here in Australia and in very remote areas they really help stream KZbin!

[@plasticbanana1372]

A 5.0 and some mid to long travel could make that the coolest ranger on the planet.

[@GenXERIC-4888]

Ethan is A genius Slash maniac they all are love it

[@SteveK6470]

LOVE this Stranger Ranger rebuild! Beautifully done :)

[@yeahman951]

That thing is so BA. Well done awesome build and love the name.

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Thanks man

[@darploin5071]

Well I know what THC is Supposed to do and it's not torch height control. You guys have an excellent weekend🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@spazzkas]

You guys are amazing! This has literally been the best video i've watched on youtube in a while. I feel inspired to perfect my videos from now on.

[@eulisesacevedo4929]

The old rims and tires will be perfect on my 87 Ford ranger

[@johnbacha8475]

Love your technique of slag removal with the air hammer

[@marielarebelo9194]

Love the painting booth

[@CLCIII]

The "STRANGER RANGER" logo in the Ranger font was a perfect touch!

[@BradleyBeeksAdventures]

Love this build, I’m currently building up a 2000 XJ then wanted to do a ranger after this one’s done!

[@samlabossiere5093]

Love that!!! I’ve always loved rangers I think all that thing needs now is a flat bed

[@scottc4433]

A lot of dies have 6 point flats on them boys

[@brucemeyers4800]

Would love to see a custom BED build for it looks to plain without a bed just a thought either way AWESOME build guys keep up the brilliant stuff

[@poprawa]

I am correcting threads a few times a week, always with power tools BUT it works only when you use drill with clutch, not impact gun that hammers through tight spots:v

[@poprawa]

I always stat tap by hand and i use unofficial clutch setting between drilling position and max clutch position

[@Tylerdoesit]

Along with lockers(obviously), id like to see a double four link for the rear axles. Or if its impossible, a four link for the first axle, and coilovers or trailing arms for the rearmost axle!

[@brianb-p6586]

They bought this Ranger 6X6 as a complete project. You want them to throw all of it away and start again with completely different parts? They might has well take any other random stock pickup and do their own conversion. Also, your suspension ideas are for beams axles, not independent suspensions. If you build a 6X6 with live beam axles you need a way to feed the drive to both of them; there are ways to do it, but the pass-through final drives in this truck won't work.

[@RedneckRanger27]

one trick for the CAD is when taking the picture of the piece you want to model have a standard size piece of paper in the frame on the same plane then you scale the image to the paper then just trace the part

[@DK-Design]

My work's CAD package and I think Fusion360 you can use just a ruler.

[@RedneckRanger27]

@@DK-Design that works too but dimensions might be off if your camera isnt perfectly straight on but with the paper you got 2 dimensions to put in for it to correct the little bit off

[@RedneckRanger27]

i saw i used on youtube i think it was make anyting or makers muse