Sparky Ranger work truck build

[SparkyRanger]

New Ford owner. I was planning to order a ‘23 because I need a supercab/long box. I’m an electrical contractor so it’s going to be a work truck. So I went to my local dealer and went through with the salesman options for a basic XL with 4wd, tow package, and almost nothing else’s. So he enters options and the order is rejected because of ford being out of inventory of ranger engines. Awesome. So I left and look on auto trader to see how far I would have to go to get a supercab. Well theres a local trade at a different dealer! 2020 XLT, 301a, tow package, Ranch brand topper, weather tech mats, and only 5971 miles. An older guy bought it new and then due to failing health he sold it back to the dealer. So I ended up paying about the same for a nicer truck plus the topper. Pretty close to 36k with tax, title, license. First upgrade was a CVF downpipe and weather tech mats for back seats. My previous work “truck” was a 2001 Sienna van. It worked well but not enough room and my kids are getting big enough to come help sometimes. Also it has almost 280k on it and the rust is pretty bad (Wisconsin). I’m still using the van. I’m waiting for a cargo-ease full extension bed slide to build out the bed. Also ordered a van tech roof rack system for ladders and conduit etc.

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[Hickesy]

Very nice, topper is a bonus

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Congratulations John,

That XLT SuperCab is going to be a great work truck - ask me how I know…

You’re really gonna love it - thank goodness we got you out of a minivan! Now, if we could just do something about those red tools.

 

[BS67]

Congrats John! That Ranger will make you a great truck!

 

[SparkyRanger]

Congratulations John,

That XLT SuperCab is going to be a great work truck - ask me how I know…

You’re really gonna love it - thank goodness we got you out of a minivan! Now, if we could just do something about those red tools.

Looks nice! Other than the yellow tools haha
Do you have the rear seat delete?
I needed the backseat for occasional kid hauling.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Looks nice! Other than the yellow tools haha
Do you have the rear seat delete?
I needed the backseat for occasional kid hauling.

I did my own rear seat delete so I could get a lot of tools back there and still have the bed available for larger tools or material. I reversed the rear seat delete last year and retired just this month, so it’s back to normal.

 

[Grumpaw]

Welcome to the forum.
You have impeccable taste and great judgement....a Scab, in Iconic Silver...life is good !!!

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Welcome! Beautiful Ranger!

 

[Dereku]

Congratulations John,

That XLT SuperCab is going to be a great work truck - ask me how I know…

You’re really gonna love it - thank goodness we got you out of a minivan! Now, if we could just do something about those red tools.

At least they are not yellow! ?

 

[Dereku]

And your first mod is a down pipe? Seems extreme! Makes everyone else look like amateurs. What other performance mods do you have planned?

 

[MXGOLF]

Welcome to this great forum John and that awesome Ranger. I concur that Iconic Silver is awesome and so are the SCABS!!! I am sure you will enjoy your truck.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Looks nice! Other than the yellow tools haha
Do you have the rear seat delete?
I needed the backseat for occasional kid hauling.

Hi John,

I have a long time ago decided to trash Crapsman tools other than hand tools... So my go to brands are Porter Cable, DeWalt and Milwaukee.

best,
Phil

 

[SparkyRanger]

Newb.. scab? I assume super cab…something?

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Newb.. scab? I assume super cab…something?

Yep, SuperCabs are Scabs and SuperCrews are Screws.

 

[SparkyRanger]

Mods I’m waiting for are a Vantech ladder rack system for on the topper. And a Cargo-Ease 1500lb full extension bed slide system. The minivan looked lame but was way more practical than a truck with everything just crammed in the back. The bed slide might take a couple weeks to come.

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