2001 Ford Ranger (process of overlanding, minimalist build, daily)

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Piff

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Lathrop, CA, USA
First Name
Randy
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OReilly
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Hi Everyone,

I sold my 73 k5 blazer to get into something more practical for work and just picked up a 2001 Ford Ranger extended cab that is 4x4 with 118k miles.

My vision for this thread:
Document the process of learning to become self sustaining for shorter to longer trips. Whilst maintaining a stock appearing vehicle for construction work purposes.

I'm going to try and focus on getting out and not on big vehicle modifications and excuses of not going on trips.

First on the list will will be get familiar with vehicle, maintenance and day trips.

Among things I want to address is lack of gas tank skid plate, and tow points.

2001 ford Ranger by Randy O'Reilly, on Flickr
 
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The other Sean

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Which engine / trans does your truck have? I had an 03 Ranger previously. Mine had the 3L and manual trans. Dead reliable, simple little truck. If mine was 4wd and or extended cab, I would have kept it longer.