Coastal Theme 2025 Ranger XLT FX4 Build

Txquailguy · Friday at 2:00 PM

I bought my 2025 Ranger XLT FX4 in June and have been working on her so it's time to start the reveal....More to come but this is what I've done so far....

TurboSmart BOV
UPR Catch Can
Tyger Soft Bed Cover (Trifold)
Tyger Running Boards
Aftermarket Coastal Theme FX4 Decals (mahi)
Leveled with Bilstein 5100 leveling struts w/matching rear 5100 shocks
SuperSport Upper Control Arms
Enkei Bronze Cyclone Wheels
Livernois MyCalibrator Tuner....(first engine code for new 2.3 MPC - still waiting on tune build)

I will be installing a vinyl hood wrap soon.....I'll post pics when completed....

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superj · Friday at 2:56 PM

You need the matching superpro sway bars. The rear made a world of difference on my truck. I am thinking of getting the front later today but not decided for sure yet

Onceaneagle · Saturday at 10:13 AM

Looks really good. Couple questions. Why vinyl wrap that is prone to tearing vice PPF? Both come as clear or tinted. Your impression of the Bilstein 5100s? Put those on my previous F150 and it made a big difference from stock. Since you are in Texas, thinking about nano ceramic window film?

Buellsox · Saturday at 1:53 PM

Looks really nice! Killer stance! How’s she ride?

Just a thought/suggestion…. Your whole color pallet leans warm, but that lower silver valence is a stark cool color - same thing caught my eye on my warm desert tan & black combo…..then that silver valence bugged me & still bugs me on my bead lock rings. Just a thought but maybe do that piece up in black or it might tie in real nice if you could get it close to the color of your rims, maybe not. But black like the rest of the grill definitely would.
I ended up doing mine and the skid plate and got it to dead near match the grill & trim parts exact and it totally changes the look of the front end of the truck.
Just something to chew on if the silver isn’t doing it for ya.

25Dsand · Sunday at 10:01 PM

looks good my son just picked up a 26 xlt and wants some wheels could you share the specs please? also the stocks are 18 correct? looks like you did a 17 can you tell me why? Just looking for a slightly more aggresive look he does not like the sunk in look thanks

Txquailguy · Monday at 6:37 AM

superj said:
You need the matching superpro sway bars. The rear made a world of difference on my truck. I am thinking of getting the front later today but not decided for sure yet

I will check out the sway bar. It still has a little roll so that will probably take that right out. Thanks!

Txquailguy · Monday at 6:40 AM

Onceaneagle said:
Looks really good. Couple questions. Why vinyl wrap that is prone to tearing vice PPF? Both come as clear or tinted. Your impression of the Bilstein 5100s? Put those on my previous F150 and it made a big difference from stock. Since you are in Texas, thinking about nano ceramic window film?

Thanks, I put a vinyl wrap on all my vehicle hoods. It's kind of my trademark...lol. I love the bilstein's! They are so much better than the stock FX4 setup.....This truck came with aftermarket tint and it's perfect so I don't need the nano window film.

Txquailguy · Monday at 6:44 AM

Buellsox said:
Looks really nice! Killer stance! How’s she ride?

Just a thought/suggestion…. Your whole color pallet leans warm, but that lower silver valence is a stark cool color - same thing caught my eye on my warm desert tan & black combo…..then that silver valence bugged me & still bugs me on my bead lock rings. Just a thought but maybe do that piece up in black or it might tie in real nice if you could get it close to the color of your rims, maybe not. But black like the rest of the grill definitely would.
I ended up doing mine and the skid plate and got it to dead near match the grill & trim parts exact and it totally changes the look of the front end of the truck.
Just something to chew on if the silver isn’t doing it for ya.

She rides great! As far as the front silver and skid plate. I did the skid plate on my 2019 Ranger. Took it to a guy that walnut blasted the plate then my neighbor did a really neat textured satin black powder coat finish with his custom garage setup....it was awesome. Still trying to figure this one out....hopefully do a raptor style grill and color match the letter with the truck.....should look killer. I did my 2019 that way and it turned out sweet. I'll have to post some pics of that. Thanks for the feedback!

Txquailguy · Monday at 6:48 AM

25Dsand said:
looks good my son just picked up a 26 xlt and wants some wheels could you share the specs please? also the stocks are 18 correct? looks like you did a 17 can you tell me why? Just looking for a slightly more aggresive look he does not like the sunk in look thanks

Stock wheels on my XLT are 17" and I stayed with that...had 18" on my last Ranger and couldn't tell you the difference with the smaller wheel except they should be cheaper. These are Enkei Cyclone wheels.....17x9. I bought them at tire rack through discount tire (they own them) discount installed them.

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Buellsox · Monday at 7:20 AM

Txquailguy said:
She rides great! As far as the front silver and skid plate. I did the skid plate on my 2019 Ranger. Took it to a guy that walnut blasted the plate then my neighbor did a really neat textured satin black powder coat finish with his custom garage setup....it was awesome. Still trying to figure this one out....hopefully do a raptor style grill and color match the letter with the truck.....should look killer. I did my 2019 that way and it turned out sweet. I'll have to post some pics of that. Thanks for the feedback!

Hell yeah! Sounds like you’ve already got it figured out!

richman555 · Monday at 3:05 PM

How do you like those General Grabber ATs?

25Dsand · Monday at 4:37 PM

Txquailguy said:
Stock wheels on my XLT are 17" and I stayed with that...had 18" on my last Ranger and couldn't tell you the difference with the smaller wheel except they should be cheaper. These are Enkei Cyclone wheels.....17x9. I bought them at tire rack through discount tire (they own them) discount installed them.

25Dsand · Monday at 4:38 PM

Txquailguy said:
Stock wheels on my XLT are 17" and I stayed with that...had 18" on my last Ranger and couldn't tell you the difference with the smaller wheel except they should be cheaper. These are Enkei Cyclone wheels.....17x9. I bought them at tire rack through discount tire (they own them) discount installed them.

Ah ok I believe he has the 18 I think that is part of the "Black appearance package" it upgrades to 18 inch wheels thanks for the help

Txquailguy · 2026-09-22T06:41:32-0700

richman555 said:
How do you like those General Grabber ATs?

They are ok but I would not buy them again....

Txquailguy · 2026-09-22T06:48:02-0700

Buellsox said:
Looks really nice! Killer stance! How’s she ride?

Just a thought/suggestion…. Your whole color pallet leans warm, but that lower silver valence is a stark cool color - same thing caught my eye on my warm desert tan & black combo…..then that silver valence bugged me & still bugs me on my bead lock rings. Just a thought but maybe do that piece up in black or it might tie in real nice if you could get it close to the color of your rims, maybe not. But black like the rest of the grill definitely would.
I ended up doing mine and the skid plate and got it to dead near match the grill & trim parts exact and it totally changes the look of the front end of the truck.
Just something to chew on if the silver isn’t doing it for ya.

So I'm installing my hood wrap this weekend most likely. I have everything I need just trying to get the gumption to do it....my first one but I'm tired of paying $300+ to get a simple wrap installed. Anyway, I was looking at the frontend last night and I think I will try to wrap the lower panel just above the skid plate the same color as the hood. Maybe I'll get the skid plate done in black, but not right now....I moved away from my neighbor with the garage powder coating setup.

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