Ranger FX4 2.7 Build thread : Nāhele Ranger

[Freedom Beast]

I'm diggin' it man! Lookin' good

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[HighDesertRanger]

they're These on ebay . They're solid arrived fast. Cosco damaged one putting a Tire on but otherwise they're great. The reason I went with these is I have OG TE37s coming in for my nd miata end of the year so I figured it would be sick to have my truck with reps and my Miata with authentic Te37s

It’s a good looking wheel

 

[steveconnery]

I plasti dipped it. Came out great. I really hate the grey bumper lol. Shoulda came factory color matched or black

Niceee I was considering the same thing! Wasn’t sure how it would
Hold up to rocks. But also nice to be able to peel it off if it looks meh!
Looks great man!

 

[IronJoe]

Looks good to me, even the green. I wouldn’t do it on my truck but I can for sure appreciate it.

question, why didn’t you start with a Raptor? Not trying to be a jerk, I’m curious to know if there are advantages I can’t think of

also, I don’t think the Ford Performance tune is even available for the 24+ Non Raptor Ranger, hence my question above

 

[ATXian]

question, why didn’t you start with a Raptor? Not trying to be a jerk, I’m curious to know if there are advantages I can’t think of

I don't want to speak for OP, but the 20̸0̸0̸lb lower tow rating on RRaptors was a dealbreaker for me personally.

(Oh and the tune came out a couple months ago.)

 

[Justdown808]

Niceee I was considering the same thing! Wasn’t sure how it would
Hold up to rocks. But also nice to be able to peel it off if it looks meh!
Looks great man!

Yeah honestly it’s going to get destroyed either way only way to really protect it is to rhino line it or linex it which is an option in the future

Looks good to me, even the green. I wouldn’t do it on my truck but I can for sure appreciate it.

question, why didn’t you start with a Raptor? Not trying to be a jerk, I’m curious to know if there are advantages I can’t think of

also, I don’t think the Ford Performance tune is even available for the 24+ Non Raptor Ranger, hence my question above

great questions. Raptor availability in the islands is actually insane. They maybe get 1 per island and mark ups are around 20k over msrp. I have a Miata and this ranger. If I had one car I’d maybe consider the raptor but I love manual so I always need at least one manual car.


And honestly it’s stressful off-roading and sending a 65k+ truck. In a perfect world if I woulda been able to snag one for 55k out the door maybe. But an island has a 2024 raptor for sale advertised for 70k out the door. There’s a lot more fun things I can do with the 20k+ saved

As far as I know the 2.7 tune got released it’s in the engine thread. Fair questions though! The raptor is amazing for sure

 

[Justdown808]

Did some adventuring today. Drives amazing really love the steering feel and handling of this beast.

 

[IronJoe]

Availability is a bitch on the RR is some region for sure. I often forget about this because they are easy to get around here. Even got 3k under MSRP

my second (or first, depending on how I feel) is a 2025 Miata Club manual that I just got also. That thing is just sweet!

Good stuff for the tune, wasn’t aware.
I’ll continue watching your build!

 

[IronJoe]

I don't want to speak for OP, but the 20̸0̸0̸lb lower tow rating on RRaptors was a dealbreaker for me personally.

(Oh and the tune came out a couple months ago.)

Towing capacity is a valid argument that I didn’t think about. That RR has a real soft suspension but still tows pretty well (at least good enough for me for now)

 

[Roverhound]

I don't know where Alpine Bike is but if he posts here, I'm gonna kind of agree with him.

 

[Donnie B]

I LOVE modifying new rides and just got my 2025 2.7L V6 Lariat. First, got the all the necessary paint protection film installed in all the right places. My next order of business was to ceramic coat everything possible. Living in the Rocky Mountains at 9,000 and only going up from here, I need all the protection I could get. Inside the wheels and wheel wells is a MUST in my humble opinion.

It was on to installing 2024 chrome running boars as 2025 only comes factory-built in black.....and I do so love chrome. My Leer 180 topper is a must and is on order so I can transport the e-bikes I build for the misses and me. To prepare for the topper, I installed a tailgate seal kit....living on a dirt road does have its challenges.

Last but not lease will be a dual exhaust as soon as it is released. It was due in March, but still under development for the 2.7L. I'll post it when I get it and installed. Oh yea......rumor has it that Ford Performance will have a special tune late this year, or early 2026. Being a Shelby kinda guy, I need extra horsepower just to get to the grocery store....but doesn't everybody.

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