This will be the build thread for my Ranger. The title refers to my dual purpose build: 1/2 ecomodder transportation, 1/2 offroad exploration, 1/2 work truck. That's three halves. Oh well. And, ideally, all of the below would improve the resale value (though I expect no profit, I just hope somebody appreciates it).
As of this writing I've just finished testing my
Ecomodder mods:
Done - - prototype fast back & rear wheel skirts; Photos coming soon!
- moderate tightening of "nut behind wheel"
To do - - Quick release air dam, side skirts & full undertray (about 10" below current belly, even with bottom of diffs)
- Finish & improve aero cap & skirts
- Buy school parking permit, staple it to a raised veggie garden in the lot, ride bike to school
Offroad mods:
Done - - 31" Mud tires (Destination MT)
To do - - 2" lift (makes big improvement in ride quality for minor height change)
- Remove front valance
- Custom front & rear bumpers
- Rocker sliders (will support aero side skirts, too)
- Roll cage (bed only, probably)
Work truck mods:
Done -- Tie down eyes (use w/ carabiners and clove hitches for best rope results)
- Drop in bedliner
- 2" receiver hitch
To do -
General mods to do:
- Exhaust system (added 3+mpg to uncle's identical truck)
- Driving lights (important safety item in my opinion)
90 day average: 15.5ish mpg
Best (cap, skirts, moderate hypermiling, mostly hwy): 22 mpg
Previous tank (moderate hypermiling, half city): 17 mpg
EPA: 14/18. Combined 15.8 mpg. Damn, am I seriously above EPA? My mpg is terrible!
Goal: 25 mpg tanks (but I'd rather have 30 mpg)