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2019 Ranger, 2019 Pro wheelin

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Foozer, May 10, 2019.

  1. May 10, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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    Foozer

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    Went wheeling today with two of buddies, one of them just got a new Ranger Lariat with lift and tires.

    I must say, in person the rangers look pretty sexy.. I was also very impressed with the performance.

    My pro did great as well, I was really impressed at how well the fox suspension did.

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  2. May 10, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    You can really see how poor the Ranger approach angle compared to Tacoma is in this shot. And that is with a lift?

    It might get a lot of front end damage around my parts, but cool regardless to see one out in the wild. Thanks for sharing.
     
  3. May 10, 2019 at 7:46 PM
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    Cool shots. Looks like a fine day with some friends in different rigs.
     
  4. May 10, 2019 at 7:49 PM
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    Yeah I think he was 2 inches in front, 1 in back. I'd still take a taco every day, but seeing a ranger in person I have a lot more respect for them, cool rig.
     
  5. May 10, 2019 at 7:50 PM
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    Good day to be alive. It was a blast
     
  6. May 10, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    ..good indeed..im stick'n with mine..but if i was in the market i'd be buying a GMC diesel
     
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    Those are great pics!
     
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    Have you lifted yours beyond stock height for a pro?
     
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  10. May 10, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    Mines stock right now, I'm doing a 1/2" top plate spacer (1" lift)and 1/2" shim and new tires on Tuesday, that way I can get I tiny bit more height and still take full advantage of the fox setup
     
  11. May 10, 2019 at 9:15 PM
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    Just wait till the Ranger Raptor version comes out...
     
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  12. May 10, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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    Maybe I’m the odd man out, but I find the new ranger to be ugly. It looks like it should be unibody construction but it has a frame. But glad it was a good day! Which spacers are you getting?
     
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  13. May 10, 2019 at 9:51 PM
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    Wow. If he’s running a 2” lift up front, and your at stock Pro height, that really shows how low these rangers are in the front. You still look a mile high in comparison.
     
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  15. May 10, 2019 at 10:44 PM
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    Just 1/2" top plate spacers from Head Strong and a 1/2" shim
     
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    I would guess that will be a couple years away when the next Generation Ranger comes out, only problem will probably be a $60k price tag
     
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    Yeah, the taco looks like it has better front clearance for sure though
     
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    Even the lariat like the one pictured are pricey!
     
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    Muh approach angle.
     

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