HenryMac's Build Thread: 2019 Ranger XL STX FX4 Magnetic Super Cab

[HenryMac]

Lumber Rack For SuperCab Bed

Update 2020-02-29: Link to Finished Rack

Finished the CAD model of the bed and created a Lumber Rack design for our SuperCab. Kind of a mortise and tenon design so it's easy to assemble / disassemble.

The rear section. item 4 below, is removable and only really needed when hauling with the tailgate down.

Should be useful for Home Depot lumber runs, and hauling stuff that you don't want to slide around.

Edit: 2019-10-28: Added Presentation Drawing

Edited 2019-11-07: Added Tailgate to Drawings

Edited 2019-11-11: Added Tarp / Rope Hooks

 

[FULLSCALE]

Finished the CAD model of the bed and created a Lumber Rack design for our SuperCab. Kind of a mortise and tenon design so it's easy to assemble / disassemble.

The rear section. item 4 below, is removable and only really needed when hauling with the tailgate down.

Should be useful for Home Depot lumber runs, and hauling stuff that you don't want to slide around.

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Looks good! I’d be interested to see some pictures when you get it built.

 

[Peas]

Finished the CAD model of the bed and created a Lumber Rack design for our SuperCab. Kind of a mortise and tenon design so it's easy to assemble / disassemble.

The rear section. item 4 below, is removable and only really needed when hauling with the tailgate down.

Should be useful for Home Depot lumber runs, and hauling stuff that you don't want to slide around.

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Great job rendering this plan up. What is the height of your supports? I’m working on a homemade deck and drawer setup for my 5’ bed.

 

[HenryMac]

Great job rendering this plan up. What is the height of your supports? I’m working on a homemade deck and drawer setup for my 5’ bed.

2x8's.... 7-1/4"

 

[Peas]

2x8's.... 7-1/4"

thank you

 

[HenryMac]

Which Mobil 1 Oil Is Best For Our Ranger?

With all the talk about Direct Injection Gas Engines and related intake valve carbon deposits I wanted to research what oil would work best, yet be cost effective, in our 2019 Ranger.

Ford recommends their Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W-30-Q1SP

Synthetic blend.... really? Is that really the best oil? Is their a better choice?

I spent considerable time trying to reach a conclusion based on factual data and not personal opinion and hype.

The conclusion: We'll be using Mobil 1 Annual Protection Ultimate Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil

How did I arrive at that decision? See pdf below.

 

[RedlandRanger]

With all the talk about Direct Injection Gas Engines and related intake valve carbon deposits I wanted to research what oil would work best, yet be cost effective, in our 2019 Ranger.

Ford recommends their Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W-30-Q1SP

Synthetic blend.... really? Is that really the best oil? Is their a better choice?

I spent considerable time trying to reach a conclusion based on factual data and not personal opinion and hype.

The conclusion: We'll be using Mobil 1 Annual Protection Ultimate Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil

How did I arrive at that decision? See pdf below.

Thanks for the detailed info, with links and supporting documentation. I ended up buying the Mobile1 Silver label at Costco, which although not quite as good as the "annual protection", it still considerably better than the Motorcraft synthetic blend. I've been sold on full synthetic for quite a few years now, after seeing dramatic improvements in oil pressure with my '73 Capri after rebuilding it.

[Edit]: One thing I'm wondering however is how current some of the numbers are - the dates on some of the oil are from 2011, which was 8 years ago. I would assume that there have been significant changes in formulations in 8 years. The Mobile1 Advanced protection was just done last year, so wondering if it is truly a fair comparison.

 

[HenryMac]

One thing I'm wondering however is how current some of the numbers are - the dates on some of the oil are from 2011, which was 8 years ago. I would assume that there have been significant changes in formulations in 8 years. The Mobile1 Advanced protection was just done last year, so wondering if it is truly a fair comparison.

I tried my best to make it fair. As I outlined in the pdf, I called them and they would not provide the information, they all said it was proprietary. That, in itself, is telling, IMHO.

 

[RedlandRanger]

I tried my best to make it fair. As I outlined in the pdf, I called them and they would not provide the information, they all said it was proprietary. That, in itself, is telling, IMHO.

I wasn't trying to imply you were skewing things. I was really just trying to say It would be nice to have some objective scientific comparisons of current oils. Even the Motorcraft was done in 2011.

Edit: I take that back - the original one was done in 2011, but there is also one from 2019 and it got a little better at 13.2:

http://pqiadata.org/Motorcraft_5W30.html

 

[HenryMac]

I wasn't trying to imply you were skewing things. I was really just trying to say It would be nice to have some objective scientific comparisons of current oils. Even the Motorcraft was done in 2011.

Edit: I take that back - the original one was done in 2011, but there is also one from 2019 and it got a little better at 13.2:

http://pqiadata.org/Motorcraft_5W30.html

No worries! Thanks for your input. I'll change my data above.

And interestingly enough the Mobil 1 site shows that the Mobil 1 Annual Protection Ultimate Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil is superior to all their other oils for our turbocharged Ranger motors.

https://mobiloil.com/en/product-comparison?p1={750237b0-a15c-4fd5-bdaa-24d61c3519e7}&p2={6f399141-eac1-4ba1-940a-f409f3e10238}&p3={91d544a1-74d6-4033-9266-5e863373453e}&p4={13d37eac-ed45-4e21-ba36-944912a51197}

 

[HenryMac]

Ford Logo'd Otter Box Cooler

When we bought our Ranger in mid September 2019 they had a special going where you got a free cooler. It arrived today. It's an "Otter Box", Model Ventur 45.

Wow.. really nice quality and made in the USA. And the "Ford" branding is pretty cool too.

 

[HenryMac]

2008-2011 Ford Ranger Door Sill Scuff Plates

Thanks to member PJVet for the idea. He installed a set of these on his SuperCrew. more details here ---> https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/opinions-on-these-door-sills.2033/

The Ranger sill plates arrived today. Here's a link to Tasca Ford's Internet Sales Site: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-scuff-plate-f37z1013260a

These are a hard plastic material, not rubber. The plastic is real similar in finish / feel to the WeatherTech floor liners. They also match the OEM Ford plastic interior trim pretty well.

The length of these are perfect as is for a SuperCab... and the width appears perfect also. Some of the other folks that have installed these on 2019 Rangers have trimmed them down, length and width. My plan is to leave them as is for as much coverage as possible to prevent scratching up the painted sills.

The pictures below of the sill plates on our truck is merely a mock up. I need to remove the tabs from the back.... and buy some double sided tape. I'll post an update once I modify them and get them installed.

Update 2019-11-16... Click here to go to post #52

 

[Cape Cruiser]

2008-2011 Ford Ranger Sill Plates

Thanks to member PJVet for the idea. He installed a set of these on his SuperCrew. more details here ---> https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/opinions-on-these-door-sills.2033/

The Ranger sill plates arrived today. Here's a link to Tasca Ford's Internet Sales Site: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-scuff-plate-f37z1013260a

These are a hard plastic material, not rubber. The plastic is real similar in finish / feel to the WeatherTech floor liners. They also match the OEM Ford plastic interior trim pretty well.

The length of these are perfect as is for a SuperCab... and the width appears perfect also. Some of the other folks that have installed these on 2019 Rangers have trimmed them down, length and width. My plan is to leave them as is for as much coverage as possible to prevent scratching up the painted sills.

The pictures below of the sill plates on our truck just a mock up. I need to remove the tabs from the back.... and buy some double sided tape. I'll post an update once I modify them and get them installed.

John when I click on the link my computer security goes crazy says its a phishing site. Did you have any problems? Nice job Bret

 

[HenryMac]

John when I click on the link my computer security goes crazy says its a phishing site. Did you have any problems? Nice job Bret

Thanks Bret.

No issues here.. I actually ordered from the Tasca Parts site?

Nice Model A..... seems we're birds of a feather.

 

[Cape Cruiser]

Thanks Bret.

No issues here.. I actually ordered from the Tasca Parts site?

Nice Model A..... seems we're birds of a feather.

Thanks John,I think we are LOL

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