JDM-Inspired Widebody Ford Ranger on 35s is the Perfect Desert-Shreddable Daily Driver

Ford Raptors are sick, there’s no questioning that… but it ain’t the lowest point of entry for a lot of off-roaders. That’s where the Ranger comes in - whether you need something for narrower trails, better mileage, or just plain don’t need a huge truck. Tire Man Dan’s Ranger build on 35s hits that perfect balance of off-roadabilty, but still being a great daily. With some JDM-inspired flair, of course.
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[@joelomeli2396]

and overseas there is an SUV version of this with all the same components and motor called the EVEREST

[@Davido50]

Love the Ford truck footage! More pls!!!

[@coobeans43]

I know this truck. I ain't no stranger. I know that truck. That's a FORD FUCKING RANGER!

[@recruit_life0715]

Sonufagun thats a widebody ford ranger

[@trippenspence2841]

I love that chicks meme!!! ahaha

[@evoemperor3776]

If you're still here waiting for the jdm part it is the wheels you don't have to thank me.

[@lexcook5503]

you really watched this just for some lame jdm parts?

[@reaper_7662]

@@lexcook5503 yeah

[@Al_Moranas]

It comes with a widebody as the Ranger Raptor in other countries btw, with fox shocks as well.

[@joycabuyadao9378]

We have it here in the philippines, but it has lot's of issues

[@MrCarrerasj]

Old mate was sold a standard part that they covered in carbon hahahaha. It's identical to a ranger raptor

[@timfreeman2603]

Ranger Raptor is 2.0 diesel only, wide body and rear coils.

[@E90.Jack_]

Trust me.. Dan’s Ranger is far from a factory Ranger Raptor, wayyy more capable and even better looking imo

[@Xcomp_Tires]

@@E90.Jack_ Thank you!!

[@Orangefurygt350]

God darn the cleanest sweetest Ranger I’ve seen yet🙌🏽 Impressive!

[@UncleManuel]

"If you are tuning you gotta stop, too." Wise words man, wise words.😎

[@MatiasLopezz]

never stop

[@thewalkindude7716]

This Ranger looks amazing. It makes my lifted Ranger on 32"s look like a toy.

[@GetlostwithKenny]

Finally a new ranger that I like!

[@jarrocabanes5226]

Here in the Philippines they sell a Ford Ranger Raptor that comes stock with bodykit very similar to the one on that Ranger but its chassis, suspension, engine and drivetrain is completely different from the standard Rangers sold here. It also comes Fox suspension and Terrain control that has a Baja mode for bombing terrain similar to King of the Hammers, Baja and Mint races.

[@DaLoganFrost]

And it's only 40,000 dollars in the Philippines. I love my Ranger Raptor. Greatest deal for a Ranger Raptor on EARTH!

[@TK27autodealer]

@@DaLoganFrost it's 72000 here in Cambodia. Awesome car

[@lobo4short]

I wish there was sound with the driving clips. I had so much fun in my lifted ‘94 ranger 20 years ago. It would be cooler if ford put turbos on motors that weren’t small compared to the motor displacement of 90’s vehicles. A boosted 4.0 or larger v6 would drop jaws!!!

[@doxydoxdelamanca9902]

That's a really good power-to-weight ratio; no wonder why you're able to keep up with the raptor. It's smaller and lighter.

[@commonsense7057]

I have a 2020 Lariat FX4 and those seats look way better then the factory leather it comes with. This dudes truck is giving me a lot of ideas.

[@Davido50]

Love the new Ranger! Hard to beat the tech & strength Ford built into this truck! Dana axles. F150 tranny. Gen2 - 2.3L TGDI engine. 300hp on premium stock!

[@nitroxide17]

Really cool build! I wish the gladiator also came with a turbo engine option. Turbo motors are just so interesting.

[@tylershellenbarger6089]

It looks fantastic good job

[@jjcabrera15]

Definitely the best set up I’ve seen on a ranger

[@Xcomp_Tires]

thank you!

[@beanburnham01]

I want this truck so much.

[@MatiasLopezz]

i just bought a 2020 ford ranger lariat fx4 and I am so excited to build this thing. This video inspired me

[@r.c.2144]

Beautiful ranger

[@imhann98]

That thing is absolutely beautiful

[@Molly_The_Ranger]

This is the exact look I’m trying to go for with mine. All I need his the front bumper and I’m done. Also I’m not going to lie, I think this looks cooler then the 2024 ford ranger raptor coming out.

[@bigslacker666]

Sick build! But talking about value vs the raptor I wonder what he's into it with widebody kit, paint, tuning, interior, wheels/tires, suspension. That's gotta be over $70k? Also the one piece fenders might be a problem in the future. On my Raptor the fender flares have some pretty deep gouges from trails. If you ONLY do desert running it won't be an issue but it you do tighter trails you might end up wanting something you can swap out due to damage. Thumbs up though, it'd be nice to have the Ranger Raptor over here in the US, this is the next best thing!

[@PONO-go3ee]

Dam a 70,000 + Ranger 😬But Wait it gets Better !! With all that Carbon & parts 130,000 +of Nice 👍🏾

[@KTMcaptain]

At least a raptor keeps its value. few people want a hacked up ranger and he'll lose 50% of the value of those parts selling them.

[@SDCV123]

That’s sick

[@AV1978AZ]

Would love to see a build list of each component

[@SDCV123]

Now I want one 🥰

[@Icybones000]

Whats funny is roost was a term used way back in the 70's, actually short for rooster. That's a term we used when we were on our dirt bikes slinging dirt from out back tire.

[@ppha7665]

Wheels are sweet!

[@martystaggs6948]

SWEET!

[@lark7754]

This with a 3.5ecoboost 10speed👌🏻

[@gpatty6538]

It would be prefect

[@elichosen3931]

The twin turbo I4 diesel from Europe would be more interesting to me, I've seen what a 3.5 EB does and it's capabilities hence the ford GT. Really would want to see the torque #s after upgrades and tune, it'll make tons more torque than a EB6, seems more less common which catches my eye.

[@4x4adventure_pl]

I know this car (Ranger I mean), it is good car. We have one for our offroading and movies, and it's really doing good job!

[@josephmatuszak3855]

Those wheels look so good on everything... Get some center caps tho, save them hub bearings! (PS Larry should introduce this guy to Aurimas @ Feal )

[@LuisOrtega-wu9so]

Those are advan rims

[@AKhan.28]

fr

[@MrSnipe25]

Bro why would center caps help hub bearings

[@josephmatuszak3855]

@@MrSnipe25 ever seen what grit and exposure do to a wheel bearing over time?

[@MrSnipe25]

@@josephmatuszak3855 no not a clue I was just interested in why it would affect

[@DaLoganFrost]

Just get the Ranger Raptor!!! Whoops, can't get it?!! Sucks to be YOU! I love mine. An American living overseas!

[@snowboarddan5899]

This video changed my mind about wanting a Toyota now

[@GALANTXVR4]

I'm loving how haters back home stateside are bashing the Ranger Raptor. Saying that it's puny 4 cylinder twin turbo diesel is weak. My tuned Ranger Raptor only has 220hp, 10hp above stock. But it's my torque figures at 584 ft lbs that's more important off road and at stop light racing. Don't hate cause you can't get one yet.

[@cleartape229]

Quality truck

[@Xcomp_Tires]

Thank you!

[@matthewconte2198]

I died a little inside when I realized there were no rear flares available for my SuperCab, was ready to do a simple pre-runner build :(

[@Bloo57999]

Nice I had my truck done at apg too

[@iillestrs2153]

Out the door how much is it? I have a 21 fx4 I’m really interested in this. I know the kit is between 12-15k I have seen but for apg to actually do it all I’m curious

[@krasnaludek298]

I like it a lot.

[@SebastianLaborn]

Simple step foldning out Larry: Omg transformers!

[@StanleyKubick1]

he's incredibly uninformed about anything car culture related

[@johnny_killinitnew6672]

10 out of 10

[@tommoffett8153]

Very nice truck. I am looking into one. What do you think about starting off with the new Tremor model?

[@BrendanEvan]

I think a ranger with a tune would make a nice DD

[@ktkrap]

Did the Westin bumper side Pods need extending to reach the wider carbon front fenders? The stock Westin seems to reach a stock Ranger fender, so I assume some extending is needed to reach APG 50mm extra width

[@bobbyrobinette5772]

Larry @ KOH for 12 days? We're going to be getting content for months and months 🤣🤣

[@buffalobmf]

That 4cyl be screaming with all that extra weight in tires and bumpers

[@Pengajim]

San Dimas highschool football rules!

[@equezada84]

Makes me want one even more

[@clarewatkins5230]

Hey Loving that Ranger but I've seen a couple of these Ford Rangers that have wider arches n look really cool but on the rear door there called "DERANGED" ?? They sound n look Amazing n pretty sure I ain't seeing the same one over n over.

[@Nick_9198]

They should look towards Thailand for mod parts as they were the ones to design them

[@ia6980]

Thanks for this video, great qs! Send links to places i can install mods on my ranger, id like to order these lights

[@burqueboy07]

After all that, he cheaped out on the rear end and went spacers lol!

[@joshuasama-an4298]

in Suriname we have a 3.2l ranger raptor full fox suspension everything

[@Travisj9935]

Is that the usual Eibach pro 2.0 coilovers? How much are they lifted? How much rear lift too? Thanks

[@JohnKonye]

That for commercial intro hahaha

[@a_person_7477]

Ford USA WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM WE WANT THIS TOO!!

[@rodrigomazzola]

Hey, really cool roof rack! Could point the maker? tks

[@wes3527]

If the Ranger came like that from the factory with the 3.5EB I would have one

[@BreckoniousMaximus]

Sometimes I wish Ford would do what Dodge does....throw the biggest and most powerful motor in everything!

[@DunkyThicc]

Fiesta 1.6L, Focus 2.0L, Focus RS, 2.3L engine with forged internals. RS engines are 2.3 but different in all kinds of ways.

[@tomdunn6412]

Just needs Lariat headlights and itll be perfect

[@basithph8958]

Now we’re talking Ford needs to make a Ranger like this

[@Td5Adventures]

They do, it's called the Ranger Raptor in Europe ;)

[@basithph8958]

@@Td5Adventures yes I think it's coming to America

[@gpatty6538]

BASITH PH I doubt it

[@elichosen3931]

Crazy how they offer a I4 twin turbo diesel on the ranger raptor in Europe, very interesting choice of motor.

[@Td5Adventures]

@@elichosen3931 yeah, wish it had the 3.2 I6 turbo diesel!

[@doordie9340]

🔥🔥🔥

[@sandmangti7040]

Carbon fiber fender extensions? They will look great with all that rock hitting them. Why use?

[@jacobkmiller]

Shouldnt the drivers seat be alil more tight then bunching up like it's a seat cover...?

[@Mookiemadskillz]

It's looks like the trash ranger raptors we get in Australia. They're an 80k turd. This looks mint

[@jasongomez4443]

How much did you pay for the Baja kit? Like what does APG charge? Thanks if you get back!

[@HattoriHanzo09]

There is a page to configure from APG, “base” is 12k, then you add suspension and other stuff and you are around 21k-28k going from stock to baja. They offer a 15% discount from time to time. If you have the money ready, you might want to contact them and see a true quotation

[@wachooficial2979]

Where can I find these flares?

[@bobmoyer7929]

You talk about the Ranger being a more affordable platform but how much did that truck really cost ?

[@simlowsb]

Are the fenders similar to Ranger Raptor?

[@popdatclutch3010]

Yea I’m gunna copy him 😂 this is hard af Edit: those custom body panels are probably expensive af 😭

[@A.A.HadiWhite]

how much inches should I lift a ford ranger 2022 to fit a 315/70R17 tire?

[@ia6980]

Send link to lights you installed on ranger please, thanks

[@rayleal2109]

Wondering how long those wheels will stay on when actually going off-roading...

[@Xcomp_Tires]

Well, they have worked fine for a year now, but I have other sets that I run as well, Fifteen52.

[@askjeevescosby2928]

It's criminal thew3 trucks are not available in stick when the broncos manual would fit right in.

[@oscarmontes4066]

Does anyone know what it cost to build something similar to this

[@tturi2]

Thats basically a Ranger Raptor in Australia, minus the carbon fenders and advans haha

[@Molly_The_Ranger]

How did you get a Westin Front Bumper that wide?

[@joctancarmona2963]

does that one has spacers on the back wheels?

[@WartakMedia]

there's tons of these where I'm from, Ranger Raptors with a steel front bumper on 35s

[@wazakiYEAH]

I realised the engine they used on this is different here in Australia “Diesel”

[@YukiTsunoda7]

*LMAO Larry your hilarious, its OK to have wheel spacers bro, always on people about it lol*

[@1lionconqueror]

Australia have designed the best truck in the world!

[@alexbelt620]

How do I makes my Ranger look like this?

[@vojin5731]

Is this a 2.2 tdi or 3.2?

[@UnnamedBrand]

Cough Ford Ranger Raptor? Like New Zealand and Australia

[@Xcomp_Tires]

We did not get one in USA, and never will. Also the Ranger Raptor is not long travel, or carbon bodied.

[@UnnamedBrand]

@@Xcomp_Tires Hi Dan quick Google release date 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor in USA. Thanks, Hope this helps

[@Daermos]

Damn I think that a bit more sexy than a raptop!

[@xprettylightsx3781]

Forgive me , but what’s a raptop???

[@ThePolaris2]

iTs A dYnIsOr

[@Xcomp_Tires]

Thank you!!!

[@J_Will_I_Ams]

What motor is in this truck?

[@DjPrimeDUBz]

Big brake kit. $2700 USD worth it???

[@trippie3587]

What year is this ranger?

[@TheSnivilous]

Request for more offroad, it's been 4 months :(

[@travislavender744]

So basically what you put into it cost as much as a new raptor. Nice build tho.

[@DeKay]

It’s weird that’s it’s not push button start

[@okinahana3267]

Man... I wish 4cylinders Mustang where more affordable in France...

[@sirlost94]

Move to Texas like I did :)

[@HFV_Junkyardin]

So weird to see a truck doing donuts sounding like an old Celica.

[@krebgurfson5732]

i doubt you could find a person in the world that would call this a jdm inspired truck, MAYBE the wheels.

[@kylewilson9809]

can anyone tell me the song in the outro?

[@Darylrb1983]

So, why did you go with a roush tune

[@Xcomp_Tires]

Warranty, and I liked it more than the Ford Performance.

[@nicholasturner5159]

TB48 Y61 GU NISSAN PATROL is the king of sand dunes in middle east

[@Darylrb1983]

Regarding a big turbo. There are a couple of bigger turbo options out there already

[@tylershellenbarger6089]

I'm calling BS 300 to the tires

[@Travisj9935]

With a E30 tune they make 330whp & 400+wtq....