Scott B's 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II

**Tbars4** · 12-17-2008, 10:33 PM

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...Has someone been busy painting the inside of his truck...

*Scott B.* · 12-18-2008, 07:01 AM

No - the Level II is black from the factory. It is where I got the idea to change the other one to black...

*Scott B.* · 04-27-2009, 07:51 PM

I finally got around to taking some pictures of the truck with 32s...

**Tbars4** · 04-27-2009, 07:57 PM

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...Now that's sexy...

*Willard* · 04-27-2009, 08:10 PM

Stock tires are 31" on that truck, right?

Looks very nice, either way. It looks like 33's wouldn't be too much of a stretch, either.

My buddy has an '04 FX4 Level II and every time I see it I just drool. They are awesome rangers. And very capable in stock form.

*Scott B.* · 04-27-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willard

Stock tires are 31" on that truck, right?

Looks very nice, either way. It looks like 33's wouldn't be too much of a stretch, either.

Yes, stock tires are 31".

I think 33x12.50s would rub when turning. 33x11.50 (285 75-16) would probably fit better.

4LO 4.0 · 05-12-2009, 04:19 PM

Great looking rig!!

BILTRITE BULLIES · 07-02-2009, 10:16 PM

I HAVE THE SAME ONE BUT BLACK

*dkchrist* · 07-02-2009, 10:53 PM

Sweet truck man! I really like the way the new rangers look.

*Scott B.* · 07-03-2009, 07:39 AM

Thanks you guys.

I have some more mods I hope to post this weekend.

DRIFTGOD187 · 07-03-2009, 10:17 AM

truck looks great

*Scott B.* · 07-05-2009, 07:33 PM

I decided to upgrade the floor covering in the truck from a vinyl mat to automotive carpeting. Since I had to gut the interior to install the carpet, I added sound deadening material to the floor. (I will add it to the doors and roof when I get a chance.)

The carpet and floor mats I purchased from Auto Custom Carpets in Alabama (www.accmats.com) Great products and great customer service! I chose a dark gray (Agate) for the carpet color to lighten up the interior just a little bit. I thought all black might be a little too much. As it turns out, I think it's a great color combo. And I had to get the Ranger logos on the floor mats in red to match the seats!

The sound deadening matting came from RAAMaudio (www.raamaudio.com). Shopping for this stuff, you find a lot of different prices and claims. To me, this product appeared to be an upper-end product (maybe not the best, but up there) for a reasonable price (not the least expensive, but far from the most expensive.) So far, I like it. Easy to install, and it works!

The following pictures will show each step of the progression, from the left and right sides.

*Scott B.* · 07-05-2009, 07:35 PM

The before shots...

*Scott B.* · 07-05-2009, 07:36 PM

During...

*Scott B.* · 07-05-2009, 07:37 PM

Looking better...

*Scott B.* · 07-05-2009, 07:38 PM

The result...

lwrdxsport · 07-05-2009, 07:44 PM

what does level II mean. it may have been answered but im not sure. I am also curious to learn what stage 1 and stage 2 and stage 3 mean? Call me stupid but it is a honest question lol

*Scott B.* · 07-05-2009, 07:48 PM

I never liked the grille that came on this truck. Mid-year in 2006, Ford introduced the STX model, and it had a much nicer looking grille. (Ford has since used the nicer one on XLTs.)

Seeing how the front of the body is designed/assembled, I saw how easy it would be to replace the grille. Simply unscrew the one on the truck, put the new one in its place.

I ordered one from Torrie (Fast Parts Network,) and had the trim ring painted - nothing to it.

While I was in there, I installed the pressurized hood struts I picked up off eBay. I was a little leary about drilling holes, but the convenience is great. I need to get a set for my other truck.

The following pictures show the progression...

*Scott B.* · 07-05-2009, 07:49 PM

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*Scott B.* · 07-05-2009, 07:56 PM

And a new picture...

12-17-2008, 10:33 PM	#21
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22,165 Vehicle Specs	... ...Has someone been busy painting the inside of his truck... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

12-18-2008, 07:01 AM	#22
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,480 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	No - the Level II is black from the factory. It is where I got the idea to change the other one to black... __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

04-27-2009, 07:51 PM	#23
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,480 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	32 inch tires I finally got around to taking some pictures of the truck with 32s... Attached Images __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

04-27-2009, 07:57 PM	#24
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22,165 Vehicle Specs	.....Now that's sexy... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

04-27-2009, 08:10 PM	#25
Willard Elite tree-smasher Bloomington, Indiana 04 Ranger Edge Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,291 Vehicle Specs	Stock tires are 31" on that truck, right? Looks very nice, either way. It looks like 33's wouldn't be too much of a stretch, either. My buddy has an '04 FX4 Level II and every time I see it I just drool. They are awesome rangers. And very capable in stock form. __________________ Jesse '94 Eddie Bauer DD/Beater "Old Faithful" RIP '04 Ranger Edge DD "Black Knight" You want to see my face?

05-12-2009, 04:19 PM	#27
4LO 4.0 Wannabe Elite Explorer AUGUSTA, GA 98 RANGER 4X4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 40 Vehicle Specs	Great looking rig!!

07-02-2009, 10:16 PM	#28
BILTRITE BULLIES Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs	Nice ride I HAVE THE SAME ONE BUT BLACK

07-02-2009, 10:53 PM	#29
dkchrist Elite Explorer Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,272 Vehicle Specs	Sweet truck man! I really like the way the new rangers look. __________________ My 2003 Ranger Deep Blue- My Registry My Ranger for Sale Daniel

07-03-2009, 07:39 AM	#30
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,480 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks you guys. I have some more mods I hope to post this weekend. __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

07-03-2009, 10:17 AM	#31
DRIFTGOD187 Wannabe Elite Explorer UPSTATE NEW YORK 94 RANGER / 98 explorer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 128 Vehicle Specs	truck looks great __________________ REDNECK RANGER 98 EXPLORER SPORT "The truck's a ford and the tractor's green" - Jason Michael Carroll

07-05-2009, 07:33 PM	#32
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,480 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Carpet and Sound Deadening I decided to upgrade the floor covering in the truck from a vinyl mat to automotive carpeting. Since I had to gut the interior to install the carpet, I added sound deadening material to the floor. (I will add it to the doors and roof when I get a chance.) The carpet and floor mats I purchased from Auto Custom Carpets in Alabama (www.accmats.com) Great products and great customer service! I chose a dark gray (Agate) for the carpet color to lighten up the interior just a little bit. I thought all black might be a little too much. As it turns out, I think it's a great color combo. And I had to get the Ranger logos on the floor mats in red to match the seats! The sound deadening matting came from RAAMaudio (www.raamaudio.com). Shopping for this stuff, you find a lot of different prices and claims. To me, this product appeared to be an upper-end product (maybe not the best, but up there) for a reasonable price (not the least expensive, but far from the most expensive.) So far, I like it. Easy to install, and it works! The following pictures will show each step of the progression, from the left and right sides. __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

07-05-2009, 07:35 PM	#33
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,480 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The before shots... Attached Images __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

07-05-2009, 07:36 PM	#34
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,480 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	During... Attached Images __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

07-05-2009, 07:37 PM	#35
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,480 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Looking better... Attached Images __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

07-05-2009, 07:38 PM	#36
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,480 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The result... Attached Images __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

07-05-2009, 07:44 PM	#37
lwrdxsport Wannabe Elite Explorer Cypress,CA 2003 Explorer Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 87 Vehicle Specs	what does level II mean. it may have been answered but im not sure. I am also curious to learn what stage 1 and stage 2 and stage 3 mean? Call me stupid but it is a honest question lol

07-05-2009, 07:48 PM	#38
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,480 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	New Grille and Hood Struts I never liked the grille that came on this truck. Mid-year in 2006, Ford introduced the STX model, and it had a much nicer looking grille. (Ford has since used the nicer one on XLTs.) Seeing how the front of the body is designed/assembled, I saw how easy it would be to replace the grille. Simply unscrew the one on the truck, put the new one in its place. I ordered one from Torrie (Fast Parts Network,) and had the trim ring painted - nothing to it. While I was in there, I installed the pressurized hood struts I picked up off eBay. I was a little leary about drilling holes, but the convenience is great. I need to get a set for my other truck. The following pictures show the progression... __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified Last edited by Scott B.; 07-06-2009 at 04:11 PM.

07-05-2009, 07:49 PM	#39
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,480 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	. Attached Images __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

07-05-2009, 07:56 PM	#40
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,480 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	And a new picture... Attached Images __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified