Cactus Plastic Fantastic - '21 Ranger build

[Lost_Soul_Ryan]

WOW, this looks killer.

 

[Mcrogers125]

Looking good!!

 

[Err]

Thanks guys. Truck is in the shop for a few days getting 10 mm Xpel protection. I chewed up my fancy new carbon fenders pretty good just getting the truck home (Doh!)

Sliders from Shrockworks are in-bound and I have a GFB VTA diverter valve sitting on the bench to install when it's back. More updates to follow including getting it on a scale to see how much legit payload I have left to work with.

 

[Chorky]

I actually like the cactus grey. hoping they keep that color with the new '22 model year

 

[Andrew_S]

Gosh if I could build a truck without a budget, this is some awesome stuff.
Those bed sides and fenders look unreal.
Looking forward to seeing more of this.

 

[Err]

I actually like the cactus grey. hoping they keep that color with the new '22 model year

I'm a fan of the color, it's an unusual shade. It looks awesome on the Bronco and Mach 1 with their aggressive stance. On the stock Ranger, it's very, um "soft" looking in person? I just doesn't work. I like it on my truck now that I've done all the modding to make it more aggressive. Although, I do think that it might look pretty good without going as far as I did and just doing a good sized AT tire and some good looking aftermarket wheels.

 

[2025 deleted member]

Beautiful truck!

 

[Grassland]

Any updates with this build?
Or word on the extended range fuel tank?

 

[Err]

I’ve been working away and should have updated pics soon. I’ve been obsessing over weight and storage efficiency so as to preserve the performance of the truck. Bed plate, light weight 8020 based storage, fridge, lights, etc going in this week.

I’m hitting roadblocks on the big tank. May have to get a marine fabricator to do something one-off.
Also waiting on the AdvanTEK front axle to ship. That will get me the gear ratio I’m after along with a front locker.

Gage at Martin MFG is working with me on a custom shorty roof rack to sit forward of the GFC. We’re getting close.

 

[TwinStick]

Great looking rig !

 

[Err]

Quick shot of the solar panel setup. I was able to fab up mounts that allow my 175w panel to sit just below the height of the crossbars on my GFC. No drag, super clean, and allows the flexibility to use the entire width of the crossbars for other loads anytime I can stand to have the panel temporarily blocked

 

[Err]

Well, the past 48 hours have been quite productive. More to come

 

[djm68]

Well, the past 48 hours have been quite productive. More to come

Any more updates? Can you provide more information about the drawers you use under the deck? They look like lightweight and simple. Love your rig!

 

[Err]

Any more updates? Can you provide more information about the drawers you use under the deck? They look like lightweight and simple. Love your rig!

The soft bins/drawers are from from Radius Outfitters. The setup worked really well. Zero need for drawer slides and all that heavy hardware. I reused the bins in my Sprinter galley, they’re pretty awesome.

 

[Buddha.]

Well, it’s four years later now and I hear they’re making the tank now.

I myself gave up and changed trucks.

Have you thought about a bigger fuel tank? I think they’re made for other markets.