What’s your favorite cheap Ranger accessory?

["Risky Bizness"]

I bought the wife some door sill protectors. Their called: Auto Door Dill Plate Panel Step Protector for a 2023 Ford Ranger. Item #: 365587469622. They were bought on ebay. Sold by pvm-sore.

They cost $65.42 They look good. Kind of have a smoke/chrome look to them

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[Buellsox]

Okay I’ve got a few of them. And these I can truly vouch for & recommend! No particular order:

1st - any of the anti-fingerprint touchscreen glass panel covers. These things make the entire touchscreen buttery slick and truly do keep the fingerprints at bay.

2nd - water repellent back seat protector that I found on Amazon for under $25. Fits like it was literally made for the RR back seat and even comes in black with orange piping (orange is slightly off, but close). Hangs off the headrests and had Velcro close able slits perfectly lined up with the lower female seat belts. Perfect for our 90lb. Doberman, lunch box & hard hat to & fro the construction site, & son after soccer practice. Rear seat looks pristine underneath. Less than $25 on the Big A.

3rd - this corny looking armrest box off of Amazon for around $15. Not the most sightly looking piece, but way exceeded my expectations. For me the armrest hits me too low and the belt line is too high when I want to just cruise and hold the wheel loosely with my left hand with my arm on the door panel. This little “booster seat” gets my forearm up a couple inches and in that sweet spot, plus it’s a little organizer box so double bonus. Figured it’s cheap and just stuck with easy to release tape so it’s not permanent. It’s actually insanely comfortable for only a $15 investment. Like it so much I put one in my company work van.

4th/5th/6th - single pic - the Muslogy console cover with the inlays that match the hvac details - protective, cushy, & looks factory.
The little tray off of EBay for $13 that double sticky tapes in front of the center console lid where a dead space exists. Perfect for an extra pair of sunglasses or readers. And the black plastic matches the look of the Ford plastic quite well actually.
The Muslogy center console safe. Perfect for locking up the wallet & extra goodies. Mainly have it for keeping my EDC H&K CC9 & extra mags locked up & out of sight (which is CPL regs here in WA State) when I’m away from the vehicle or it’s not on me personally.

Lastly : and this one is FREE - provided you already have them. I run Milwaukee tools and have the tools in my boxes or on my bench so the bags are of no use to me. I’ve found the M-12 semi-hard rectangular bags fit perfectly in the back corners of the cab, one on each side of the back seat and work great for storing gloves, bungees, fire starters, lighters, flashlights, zip ties, paracord, small tools, etc. Once they’re jammed into the corners they don’t move, don’t make noise (if packed right), and have zero interference with the seat belts.

Just some of my findings….

 

[Buellsox]

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[AZ_Ranger]

Musology armrest cover
I can get pretty dirty at work. These keep grime off the arm rest.

I got this, too, in spite of some negative reviews on Amazon, which said it was thin and “cheap”; mine is thick and cushy, and will save the ridiculously over-priced OEM armrest from an early (and expensive) death. Love it!

 

[AZ_Ranger]

My cargo divider. A 2x6, some framing hardware, and some felt pads.

Smart, simple and cheap; well done!

 

[Flak]

Smart, simple and cheap; well done!

Cheap?? That's a select plus 2x4. Probably $150 in lumber right there looking at the 2023 numbers.

 

[AZ_Ranger]

Cheap?? That's a select plus 2x4. Probably $150 in lumber right there looking at the 2023 numbers.

Haha, okay… with a cheaper grade of lumber it COULD have been cheap… also, I feel like that’s a 2x6, which just reinforces your point.

 

[Flak]

Haha, okay… with a cheaper grade of lumber it COULD have been cheap… also, I feel like that’s a 2x6, which just reinforces your point.

You're right, so $250

 

[jedadiah]

It’s a regular 2x6. I routed the edges to make them more hand-friendly. The metal brackets for the ends were the most expensive parts.

Cheap?? That's a select plus 2x4. Probably $150 in lumber right there looking at the 2023 numbers.

 

[javelina]

I see where you live buddy, hope it warms up enough for you! I'll await the later part of the morning tomorrow, Should be in the 60's around that time, (mid 70's for the high)

buudy, I'm not having any luck as of yet.

I've watched the videos, and on the back side I press on the release tab. When I press it, I can hear it clicking. So I'm doing that right. But it's very hard to put some force on that plug to pull it out. They've managed to put that plug in the tightest spot, and very hard to get some pull on it. I'll have to check others as to how they managed. I've seen plenty of folks say its a 5 min install. Sure, I bet, if you're able to get the plug out... I'll go find an A.S.S. thread to seek some help.

good luck with your install!

sorry, meant for Onceaneagle

 

[Onceaneagle]

buudy, I'm not having any luck as of yet.

I've watched the videos, and on the back side I press on the release tab. When I press it, I can hear it clicking. So I'm doing that right. But it's very hard to put some force on that plug to pull it out. They've managed to put that plug in the tightest spot, and very hard to get some pull on it. I'll have to check others as to how they managed. I've seen plenty of folks say its a 5 min install. Sure, I bet, if you're able to get the plug out... I'll go find an A.S.S. thread to seek some help.

good luck with your install!

sorry, meant for Onceaneagle

I tried to do it, heard the click, and it is tight. I have large hands, can't get any more leverage. No luck. So thanks to cc1999 I am taking the truck to his business where he has a guy with small hands who puts these in for him. If you know someone with small hands they can try it. Some people have put a stubby flat tip screwdriver on their finger to press a little harder while pulling down but you are hearing the click so that's not the issue. I thought about creating a pull tab maybe from duck tape and putting it on the on module so while pressing the release tab with the left hand I could pull down gently while wiggling on the module tab with the right hand. Maybe that might do it. YouTube videos make everything look easy.

 

[javelina]

I tried to do it, heard the click, and it is tight. I have large hands, can't get any more leverage. No luck. So thanks to cc1999 I am taking the truck to his business where he has a guy with small hands who puts these in for him. If you know someone with small hands they can try it. Some people have put a stubby flat tip screwdriver on their finger to press a little harder while pulling down but you are hearing the click so that's not the issue. I thought about creating a pull tab maybe from duck tape and putting it on the on module so while pressing the release tab with the left hand I could pull down gently while wiggling on the module tab with the right hand. Maybe that might do it. YouTube videos make everything look easy.

I'm going to try this, but I can't today. Have a family function to attend shortly. good to hear you have a backup plan via cc1999! I'll report back tomorrow. thanks buddy!

 

[spazzyfry123]

So far, big fan of the Ford rubber mat for the bed. With Ford points... $free!

 

[superj]

Another fun thing that i like is the gas filler cover. People always ask how i put in gas when they see it. A plus is it keepsdirt and stuff out of the tank that could get blown into there while driving.

 

[javelina]

Another fun thing that i like is the gas filler cover. People always ask how i put in gas when they see it. A plus is it keepsdirt and stuff out of the tank that could get blown into there while driving.

cool! linky?

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