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  1. Signing off. Thanks for all the wisdom and suggestions.

    Glad Ford agreed to buy it back! Hopefully you have better luck with your next ride. Prior to my Ranger I had a 2022 Bronco that was trouble free, and then a 2024 Maverick that had so many interior build quality issues, Ford bought it back. I was hesitant to get another Ford but the more I...
  2. Bilstein 5100 shocks installed on Ranger XL 4x4

    What’s also interesting is that they seem to have become more comfortable after a few hundred miles. I’ve seen lots of other reviews and feedback from 5100 users on other trucks that say the same. They seem to have a light break-in period.
  3. Bilstein 5100 shocks installed on Ranger XL 4x4

    There are 6 notches, each giving 1/2 inch of lift (with the bottom notch stock height, top notch up to 2.5 inches of lift). I set it on notch 4 for approx 1.5 inches of lift. I haven't experimented with the other ride heights, but based on reviews I read online from the Ranger 5th gen and Taco...
  4. Bilstein 5100 shocks installed on Ranger XL 4x4

    Yeah takes some getting used, but once I hit the dirt I was impressed.
  5. Bilstein 5100 shocks installed on Ranger XL 4x4

    Yeah I don’t plan on taking the XL off any sweet jumps anytime soon šŸ˜‚
  6. Bilstein 5100 shocks installed on Ranger XL 4x4

    Yeah I think it’s all relative, based on what you’re comparing it to and/or what you need out of suspension. Tighter handling, and more planted for towing and off-road in this case.
  7. Bilstein 5100 shocks installed on Ranger XL 4x4

    Had a local tire shop I know pretty well do the install for $450. Then went to an alignment shop $140.
  8. Bilstein 5100 shocks installed on Ranger XL 4x4

    Because the shocks are stiffer than stock, if you hit a pothole at normal speed for example, it’s a bit more jarring. However, there’s much less bounce / float as a result, so it’s more composed / stable over a rough road…if that makes sense ?
  9. Bilstein 5100 shocks installed on Ranger XL 4x4

    These are actually take off wheels / tires from a Bronco Black Diamond- so 265/70r17 General Grabber ATX on steelies. I’ve thought about going bigger on the tires…but for what I need, I think the size is just right. Some light off-roading / camping, and snow in the winter.
  10. Bilstein 5100 shocks installed on Ranger XL 4x4

    After about 10k miles with my 2024 Ranger XL STX 4x4 on stock suspension, it was time for in upgrade. Was thrilled that Bilstein came out with the 5100’s for the 6th gen Ranger (finally). Picked up a set of front and rears at AllianceRacing.com - they had the best price and shipping was pretty...
  11. For anyone that has upgraded speakers - did it make your sound louder?

    I just swapped all the speakers to JBL clubs in my XL this week. It definitely didn’t make things ā€œlouderā€, but vocals and highs are much more clear / clean. The problem is for sure the power. The stock amp can’t push enough power to aftermarket speakers that are built to handle more. Also, the...
  12. Bronco wheels & tires mounted on my STX

    I have the same tires (got Bronco steelie take offs), and I set to 35 also. Played around with the pressures, that seemed to be most comfortable.
  13. Sorry, the new black steelies make the XL look cheap

    I like my cheap looking steelies for a base model truck. On my 24 STX, got some Bronco Black Diamond take-offs for $600 (set of 5), including General Grabber A/TX 265/70R17. And they only had about 5k miles on em.
  14. Lots of new Ford OEM wheels options compatible with our Rangers.

    Wheel width/offset of the steelies I believe is the exact same as the stock wheels from the XL. These Bronco take-offs included LT265/70R17 (General Grabber ATX). The same tire setup from the previous gen Ranger Tremor. They have been awesome on and off road so far.
  15. Lots of new Ford OEM wheels options compatible with our Rangers.

    Just fit my 2024 XL with Bronco Black Diamond steelie take offs



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