MY MUST HAVE MODS INSTALLED ON THE NEXT GEN RANGER

Mark's V6 Next Gen Ford Ranger gets a range of modifications. What a transformation!
Bullbar - Ironman Commecial Deluxe (included rated recovery points and front bash plate)
Lightbar - Ironman Sabre 32”
Winch - Ultra Winch MK3 12,000 pound
Flares - EGR flares
Comms - GME 2.1DB whip and TX3350 5 Watt Radio
Storage - Ironman slideaway electric roller shutter
Throttle controller - EVC
Wheels - 17x8 30P ROH Vapour Wheels +30 offset
Tyres - Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT (285 70 17)
If you're based in Perth and looking For 4WD accessories, contact Shaun and the team at 4x4 Extras in Wangara at www.4x4extras.com.au or [phone].
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Cheers Mark

[@yourenzyme]

Your Ranger looks great! Hoping to see a lot of these aftermarket parts come to the US when the new Ranger finally comes out for us.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

I’m sure you’ll get access to a lot of the mods, and you’ll get some other unique items in the local market. I’m eager to see what other countries come out with

[@HDGHOLD]

Love Shaun's enthusiasm

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Shaun’s a good guy - super helpful

[@MsKillbot22]

Damn that looks good mate, good choices for the bar and wheels/tyres

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks mate 👌

[@loganmcnair9941]

Looks great mate. Hoping to get an XLT soon. Love those fares!

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks mate. They work well with the 33s

[@paulpignataro2292]

Agree, the bull bar looks awesome. I want one for my Everest.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

I’m really happy with it Paul. Looks like it’s made for the front end of a next gen Ranger/Everest 😁

[@paulpignataro2292]

Sure does, great job, love it.

[@largeoscarfish]

Best you check all the bolts mate. They left mine loose and cross threaded some of them. Good luck you will need it.

[@johnwieden4673]

Haven't seen any of the ironman deluxe looped bars on the next gen Everest yet. Seen heaps of ARB and a few TJM. I think the ironman bar looks the best. With a bash plate and recovery points included. And they are a much better priced then TJM and ARB. Years ago ironman was the new cheap kid on the block, but i feel they're quality is more comparable with TJM and ARB these days.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Agree John. I’m a big fan of their gear, especially bars and suspension. I think with the commercial deluxe bar they’ve nailed the styling of the Ranger / Everest 😁

[@darrindouglas1]

After seeing the bar, I am thinking of going the same on my Wildtrak. Are you putting brush bars on as well as steps? Are you stiffening the rear suspension up for towing the van? I am thinking about some airbag man HP bags. Have them on my Y62, and they do a great job when towing........ Look forward to next instalment.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks mate. No brush bars for me. I’ve wrapped the car with PPF panel protection so this should be sufficient for light scratches etc. Not planning to upgrade rear suspension at this stage. Handling the weight of our van quite well. May be something I’ll consider down the line if I opt for a lift

[@discomfortzone]

Looks great mate. Got a v6 wildtrak coming in may!

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks. Congrats. That’s exciting for you!

[@HarlsMcCharls]

Same!!!!

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Nice one!

[@stevegill7514]

What is the wheel and tyre combo that your running$ offset?

[@camolufc2852]

Not mucking around with the mods 🤩

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

No point going on half baked 🤣. Thanks mate 👍

[@willemdekant2522]

Hi Mark, big compliment to your ranger build. Well done. Question on your ROH VAPOUR 17" rims. What rim width did you choose and why. Is the offset of +30 (not too little?) the reason why the tyre is rubbing in the front wheelwell? I thought +40 would have been better? Your thoughts please? Thanks and good luck with your awesome Ranger.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks. It’s been a fun process getting it built up. Now get to enjoy it on trips 😁 Rims are 8” wide. In terms of the offset, +30 is the widest you can go legally in WA (adding 50mm to the wheel track). +40 would bring the wheels closer into the vehicle which is not what I wanted. Some people running +20 or +25 to get it wider again but obviously so this their own risk. Hope that helps. Cheers Mark

[@VagabondTurtle]

Oh, looks really cool :)

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Oh thanks so much ! ☺️

[@kyleb4566]

Hey mate wondering where you got the wildtrack grille, trying to find one for my XLT to black out also 👌🏼 love the mods

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

G’day. Just off a mate who was swapping out for the FORD lettered version. I was keen with the clean look. I’d suggest keeping your eyes pealed to Facebook groups for the next gen Ranger and Everest and you’ll find someone selling one cheap. If you’re looking for black - the sport grill might be the way to go over the wildtrack - which is more of a dark charcoal grey colour 👍

[@mikeortiz1535]

Question: I have a 2020 Ranger 4x4 … How does the bull bar work with having the factory front sensors from beeping or even functioning to prevent front close contact?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Hi. I’ve had absolutely no issues. Sensors all work exactly how they should in the bullbar

[@ThemTokTV]

Mint looking rig. Does the slide away have a manual override in case the electric motor fails?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks 👍 Yes there is a screw on the drum. Unscrew it and disengages the clutch in case of motor failure

[@aaron7722]

Great video mate, just picked an XLT, looking at mods yours have helped narrow down the first few, just wondering, do you know if the throttle controller will lead to warranty issues?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Not that I’m aware of. Pretty common addition to many 4WDs and I ran in my previous Pajero Sport. It’s not adding any extra power like a tune - rather just altering the throttle response to take away that lag. I’ve found it’s a good way to combat the extra weight added, which can make a vehicle feel a tad sluggish

[@aaron7722]

@@Perth4WDandCamping awesome, thanks mate.

[@noobishly66]

I went with the Ironman as well, I couldn't justify the 5k price tag on the ARB.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Good choice. Happy with mine and looks great 👍

[@antocuares5022]

Mate of all the Next Gen Vloggers so far you a delight to listen to others are so irritating, so thinking of subs to your channel keep it up thanks kindly

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks so much mate. Appreciate it 😁

[@shaneandmelkyriacou7285]

If ok, may I ask how did you mount the folding bracket to the sports bar, as I would like to do the same.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

The guys at 4x4 extras drilled a hole through and bolted from the bottom. They added a rubber plug to stop any water entering. Looks quite neat. They also placed the bracket on a foam pad to stop any vibration and level out. If you’re in Perth - give Shaun and the team a bell at 4x4 extras if you’d like their help on the install 👍

[@jenningstim90]

hey mate, just wondering if youve found any lager mudflaps to replace the smaller ones after doing tyres? im on the hunt so any ideas would be great.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

G’day Tim. I haven’t explored any larger mudflaps and have found the current ones are sufficient with the 33” tyres on. Parts are still coming onto the market for the Next Gen Ranger so if you’re set on swapping them over, I’d keep my eye on EBay or you may even have better luck modding some after market ones

[@will-ever]

You may want to adjust the adaptive cruise control radar, it seems inclined

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Hi Will. Radar is all good thanks 👍

[@aussietourer5488]

Check out Fatz Fabrication for your snorkel, nice unit. Also luv the mods 😊

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks! Will do. Appreciate the feedback 👌

[@markleadbitter5083]

How's the light bar perform looks good not sure whether to go spotties or light bar

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

I think spotties will generally push out more light and are directional so you’ll have a bit more adjustment. Main reason for lightbar was to not limit airflow into the radiator and pretty happy with the amount of light it pushes out - certainly ample for my purposes

[@robfowler3824]

the car looks absolutely awesome mate. is the bull bar compatible with all the front sensers and camera like the ARB ones?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks mate. Yes all sensors working and has hole for the front camera depending on what model you have 👍

[@robfowler3824]

@@Perth4WDandCamping Ive got my new Everest coming mid next year (fingers crossed) after watching your show ill definately check out Ironman gear over the ARB 👍

[@Ellieandtheboys]

Hey mate looking good, eagerly awaiting my Ranger (August) how did you go fitting the 33” spare up under tub? Apologies if you’ve already answered this, cheers

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks mate. 33 fits perfectly underneath 👍 Congrats with the purchase.

[@Ellieandtheboys]

@@Perth4WDandCamping Awesome thanks. Keep doing what you’re doing Love It!!

[@jenningstim90]

Hey mate. Thanks for sharing. Have you noticed any transmission shifting differences with the bigger tyres at all. Any help would be Great

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

I’m sure there are small differences to shifting points but nothing that’s noticeable so far for day to day driving. Does use more fuel however - approx 11L per 100km now, compared to 9L on stock for everyday driving

[@jenningstim90]

@Perth 4WD and Camping ahhh, that's good to know. And you went to 285/70r17? Which I think is bigger than what I'm doing anyway.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

@@jenningstim90 correct yeah 33”

[@ChoyKayak376]

Hey mate, just wondering what size tyres you are goin for? any reason for goin that way apart from fuel?

[@hotdogga3197]

Hi mate, great video. Looking at fitting a Ironman slide away electric cover. Have you found them to be water and dust proof? Keep up the great work!

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks mate. The electric slide is great. Invest in some tailgate seals from Grunt 4x4 and it eliminates a lot of the dust. No dust gets in via the slide 👍

[@hotdogga3197]

@@Perth4WDandCamping awesome! Thanks for the advice mate. Newly subscribed.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

@hotdogga3197 appreciate it 👌

[@stevec1835]

Looks good. Have to wait till April for mine........I hope...... Did you fit a Catch Can?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

V6 already comes with an oil separation unit as standard so no need for one 👌

[@stevec1835]

@@Perth4WDandCamping wow i didn't know that, that will save a few hundred dollars. Thanks for the information....

[@richardwalsh5570]

You didn't think of going to a GME XRS radio, they are a cool bit of kit

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Yes they sure are mate. Had the existing unit and has served me well so one less expense for the build. If buying new would go the XRS for sure

[@ChoyKayak376]

so 285/70/17 fits on stock suspension?does it still rub after changing the bar?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

No rub after bar and fine on stock suspension 👍

[@jordankeeps]

Looks great mate, wondering where the light switch is for the LED bar on the front

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

4x4 Extras put a round rocker switch in the panel under where the headlight switches are etc

[@jordankeeps]

@@Perth4WDandCamping ooh i like that idea! thanks for the reply mate, have subbed

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

@@jordankeeps thanks mate 👌

[@kaiserx4200]

You can fit a 285/70/r17 on a stock suspension xlt no scrubbing? Just poke?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

There would have been some front guard scrubbing with my tyre / wheel combo without the front bar. A bit of light inner guard trimming and you’d be fine. I just waited into the bar was installed to fit tyres. Cheers Mark

[@rayray-zf4fj]

Mate how much sag you get in the front of the car With the bulbar and winch without upgrade of suspension? Is it to much? and what are the negatives of having all that without the upgrade of suspension? Im looking to get the iron man bar as well but i just cant afford the suspension.

[@rayray-zf4fj]

Oh and another question dose the 33inch tires rub wth the bullbar on?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Hi Ray. I’ve driven 6 months on the standard suspension and surprised how well it coped with the additional weight of the bullbar and winch. I did find it challenging offroad on a rocky track and have a few war wounds to show - however have proved you can do a lot on standard suspension. No scrubbing on 33s - assuming you stick with a similar wheel/tyre combo (285 70 17) and +30 offset. You’ll see in upcoming videos a 2” lift added which will give me the right balance for off-road and towing 👍

[@tuttlebee8484]

Did wheels end up not scrubbing once you put on the bullbar?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

No all good when the bullbar went on 👍

[@user-nf2wt9uj6o]

I am in Australia and have a 22 XLT, it came std with poxy cheap and nasty plastic running boards. I see the one you showed has aluminium ones (look very similar to genuine Range Rover type, are they something you sell or are the std factory UK spec for the Ranger?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

G’day Tony. You referring to the side steps? These are plastic on the Next Gen Ranger. Mine have already taken a beating off road and will likely add some steel ones in the future (Eg: Ironman)

[@ChoyKayak376]

Hey mate Just wondering how much you got your ford ranger xlt v6 drive away here in perth? did you put touring pack? and which dealership you got from I have ABN.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

$70k - John at Seaview Ford can look after you. I did a video of the collection if you’d like to check out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fafMqmukiap6p9E

[@ChoyKayak376]

@@Perth4WDandCamping thank you very much!

[@richardwalsh5570]

I went a factory snorkel at order so no warranty issues

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

I’ll want a sealed unit so will carefully consider options. Had the TJM on my last 4WD which matched the style well too. ARB is a big unit on the next gen Ranger

[@kevbo091]

hey mate, do you get any water leak into the tub with your electric roller cover?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

G’day. Seals are pretty good in the tub. Little dust gets in if I do big drives on dirt roads, but I’ve added a tailgate seal which has helped. No issues with rain/water.

[@Mikelennon78]

Nice vid. What is the name of the plug for the handset, near your leg???

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

I believe this is the part: GME Microphone Extension 8 Pin to 8 Pin black Suit LE040 - AD008

[@Mikelennon78]

@@Perth4WDandCamping Thanks, looks like a nice set up.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks. It’s been a fun build. Few extras added since if you haven’t yet checked out my latest vids 😁

[@RocketRod63]

Congratulations……it looks fantastic 👍

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks mate 👌

[@RocketRod63]

@@Perth4WDandCamping I’m installing airbags & foam cell pro shocks at the rear of my V6 Sport. Connecting my caravan reduced the rear height by 30mm. I’m using a 4x4 Ironman outlet here in Sydney 👍

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

@@RocketRod63 sounds great. Be eager to hear how it tows as I haven’t committed to anything yet. Keep us posted 👍 Perhaps @Ironman4x4International want to test out their suspension on my Ranger? 😉

[@RocketRod63]

@@Perth4WDandCamping shall do. I was originally wanting the ToughDog adjustable rear shocks however they are not available as yet. I have the airbag/ToughDog setup on my 2019 Colorado which I used to tow the caravan with. It is a great setup……level with no porpoising 👍

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

@@RocketRod63 great to hear

[@matthewlocker763]

Did you stick your dash mat down or just let it sit there?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Just sitting there for now and so far so good. Stuck last one down on my Pajero Sport and made a mess on the plastic

[@martinhesford-qu1qb]

Could you measure the dimension of the roller shutter canister please, I need to know the height from the tub floor to the underside of the canister and the depth of the canister towards the cab, many thanks in advance. I enjoy watching your videos, they’re very helpful. Regards Martin.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

G’day Martin. Shutter sits approx 30cm high with a tub liner in. It takes up approx 34cm of space from the back of the tray (noting you have the 30cm of space avail under this). Length is 134cm

[@martinhesford-qu1qb]

Many thanks, much appreciated

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Welcome 👍

[@olliejay5727]

How is the lightbar switched in the cabin?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Onto the high-beam, but also switch so I can have on or off when high beam on

[@olliejay5727]

@@Perth4WDandCamping cheers, more where did you mount override switch without any blanks. Have a new ranger too and was wondering.

[@wooh80]

did you need to get a lift for them wheels?

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Was definitely scrubbing a little bit when we test fitted before the lift. Might get away with it on stock suspension with less aggressive tyres as the side bitters on three stick out a bit. You may however need to do trimming of the inside guards.

[@Marcbarrington8]

Do your tyres still rub, and how wide are the rims/ wheels

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

No rub. Rims are 8” wide and rims are +25 offset (285 17 70)

[@Marcbarrington8]

Looks good 👌recommended your video to an ironman 4x4 supplier shop in Sydney to pass on to other Ranger customers looking at doing similar fit-outs. I'm getting quoted for the same front bar, wheels, tyres and flares. Well done 👏

[@Marcbarrington8]

Looks Badass man honestly 👌

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

@@Marcbarrington8 nice one thanks. Yeah I’m a big fan of this Ironman bar and wheel combo. Looks very integrated. Only thing to note on the Mickey Thompsons is that they are a hard compound and being 3-ply you’ll definitely notice a firmer ride. I’m happy with that compromise as they will offer great off road sidewall protection but just something to note. They are also about 12kg heavier per tyre compared to stock. If you wanted another option that is also great offroad but offers a softer ride, and lighter - the Falken Wildpeak AT3 is a great tyre - ran this on my Pajero

[@kupaloids13]

what size of wheel mags sir?? thank you

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

G’day. They are 17” x 8” ROH Vapour with +30 offset

[@kupaloids13]

@@Perth4WDandCamping thank you very much! more videos sir! watching from philippines.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

👍

[@KokoSelaznoG]

Hi, just wanna ask how about the warranty of your XLT? Is the car warranty gonna void? Installing Ironman instead of the ARB? I prefer Ironman than ARB, but the dealer told that I have to install ARB bullbar otherwise the warranty will be void, for my wildtrak.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Should there ever be a warranty dispute, Ford would need to prove that the modifications resulted in an issue. Ultimately, with any modification you are changing the vehicle from its original specification so my advice would always be to careful consider your needs. If in doubt you can always reach out to your local Ford dealer for advice. My personal experience has always been positive when it’s come to warranty issues (previously owning a modified Mitsubishi) but you need to weigh up the pros and cons for your own situation

[@CichlidStyleForums]

@@Perth4WDandCamping That's why it's so much easier with going with ARB. Certainly no disrespect for Ironman products, I had plenty on my Navara, but with my new Wildtrak, having all ARB accessories fitted are covered with a 5 year warranty, that is incorporated in the factory warranty, it really is a no-brainer. Better to know you have warranty coverage from the start rather than having to prove the accessory limits or voids warranty in any aspect. It's bad enough you have any problems, but worse when you have to waste time to rectify any issues when all you want to do is get is sorted and get your ute back. Lets look at the mods, if you're looking at suspension upgrades, tyre upgrades, electric shutter on the tub, maybe it's worth looking at the Wildtrak. I was originally looking at a Sport, but considering what I wanted, the Wildtrak comes with All Terrain tyres, bigger rims, electric shutter on the tub, medium grade bash plates, auxiliary wiring loom to dedicated (and very nice looking) switches, auto parallel and reverse parking, zone lighting, remote start, full leather seats, brake controller, b&O sound system, bigger infotaintment screen, better side steps, xenon LED headlights that turn with the steering... I'm glad I spent a bit extra on the Wildtrak to have all that up front. All I want to add is a bullbar, when installed, the parking sensors and front camera are moved and calibrated and covered under factory warranty.

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

@@CichlidStyleForums sounds like it’s worked out for you which is great and totally get the ease and warranty benefits you noted. Wildtrack had features I didn’t want - Eg sliver tray slide doesn’t look great on a black car and 31” AT offer more traction offroad, but are not by any means comparable to a 33” tyre off road. When it came to the bar I wanted to have a 12,000 pound winch and ARB bar is not able to support this. Essentially I wanted to get into the V6 and build it from there - but the beauty is there’s a few different models in the mix to cater to different needs. Generally always some compromise to get what you want.

[@trickster8635]

@@CichlidStyleForums I don't understand your warranty concerns. If the rear diff blows up, it's not because of the Ironman bull-bar. If the Air-con fails, it's not because there is a winch on the front. Ford will warranty it's product and Ironman will warranty theirs. If Ford are going to get picky, then you are already wiped by going to 33 inch tyres over and above stock!

[@markanderson3003]

@@CichlidStyleForums I agree he should of just got the wildtrax instead of turning it into a wildtrax. I’ve got a wildrax coming soon but I can’t justify the arb pricing on the bill bar and all the other stuff way too overpriced. I might iron man looks a heap better and a ton cheaper.

[@stevegill7514]

found it

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

No worries. Thanks for watching 👍

[@justinlacas7866]

Give it an inch or two lift mate! Rubbing solved!

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Thanks mate. This was an earlier vid. You can check out the suspension I went with here and also got it engineered on 33s in a later video 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIXRiZeflsqqirM

[@MrW416262]

Dann tyres look hige

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Happy with them ☺️

[@JoshuaJones247]

Why do all AUSTRALIAN, say "car" for every vehicle, like the ranger "Truck"? 🤔

[@Perth4WDandCamping]

Ha yeah I get you. Dunno mate. Most Aussie’s hate calling it a truck. Probably ute more appropriate 😁

[@australianmade2659]

It’s a ute. Trucks are semi’s