Part 1 Ranger build: Copart steal! or waste of money? I got a bent Ford Ranger Tremor to build!

2024 ж. 28 Нау.
12 278 Рет қаралды

2021 lariat Tremor for only $11,700? Just a little bent haha
This is the start of a really fun project truck and I’m excited to be sharing my process with it. There is a lot to like about these trucks! And definitely curious how it will hold up compared to the old faithful Toyota.
Modified Stock
Tacoma Ranger
4x4 4x4 + terrain mods
Lockers f+R Rear
240hp est (supercharged) 270 hp 310tq turbo
4 speed + overdrive 10 speed auto
18 gallon tank 18 gallon
4:88 gearing 3:73 gearing
Super similar with the Ranger having some abilities I’m really interested in. Option for a 37 gallon replacement tank. Better/easy freeway cruising mpg at 80mph. More comfortable interior for long haul road sections. Modern transmission.

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  • Wow what a steal! 💕 nice job cleaning it up and getting that frame back in order 👍

    @JonnyDIY@JonnyDIYАй бұрын
  • Good to see the new project. Look forward to seeing your progress.

    @edpikestone6800@edpikestone6800Ай бұрын
  • I’m definitely excited for this build. I’m glad you went with this truck.

    @Colorado-overland2020@Colorado-overland2020Ай бұрын
  • This sounds like an opportunity for a lot of these with the stock bumper location creating that bending moment in the frame. You are the right guy for this!

    @jameshisself9324@jameshisself9324Ай бұрын
  • This build is going to be awesome. Congratulations on the new truck.

    @Posser130@Posser130Ай бұрын
  • Could you make a video of your copart experience, with tips and tricks. Thanks! Love your videos

    @taylorbwilcox@taylorbwilcox22 күн бұрын
  • Your truck moves comfortably at high speed with the supercharger. The screen being relocated to the top really gives it a modern touch. Nicely done.

    @malikpata1996@malikpata1996Ай бұрын
  • Looking forward to seeing this build come to life! As a previous Gen 5 Ranger owner with a Gen 6 on the way, I'll say you made a great choice!

    @3WheelKhalil@3WheelKhalilАй бұрын
  • I can't wait for the new build. I would love to build one for my 2006 Tundra

    @Pinzman27@Pinzman2722 күн бұрын
  • Nice work on the frame restoration

    @jaystewart9947@jaystewart994726 күн бұрын
  • found you for the 270 shade - subbed to watch this project 👍

    @TaralgaBushAdventure@TaralgaBushAdventureАй бұрын
  • Awesome! Most importantly, these projects are needed for more content. I'd love to see a new project flipped whenever ones finished.

    @Keasbeysknight@KeasbeysknightАй бұрын
  • woo, i own a 2022 XLT Ranger Tremor. Really looking forward to your build.

    @TheExtra40414@TheExtra40414Ай бұрын
  • I’m a Toyota guy but think this is so dope! Your mission statement makes sense to me 👍 Can’t wait to see future episodes

    @Serpentineform@SerpentineformАй бұрын
  • Pass and then get back over my guy. 😂 Well done on fixing that frame. I'm super excited to see the rest of the build. I totally understand needing a project.

    @overzealousmaverik@overzealousmaverik25 күн бұрын
  • “Twin turbos, wee!” What a kid! ❤

    @stevebratten6592@stevebratten6592Ай бұрын
  • Just picked up a 2004 xtra cab, 5 speed manual with 170k miles and hardly any frame rust for $11,500. Flew to Denver and then drove 3 1/2 hours to Aspen to pick it up. It made the 12 hour drive back to KC so i’d say I got a deal🤣

    @Back80.Outdoors@Back80.OutdoorsАй бұрын
  • Looks like the puppy chewed on the seat-belt latch, stereo knob, etc. Nice looking project truck, great price for such low miles and minimal damage. 😃

    @IAMSatisfied@IAMSatisfiedАй бұрын
  • Your kids are awesome. The boy is exactly like my middle daughter, FULL THROTTLE, ha. Can’t wait for this series.

    @rdsmith334@rdsmith334Ай бұрын
  • Great video.

    @shibby5535@shibby5535Ай бұрын
  • Drive in the right lane if not passing. Other than that love everything about you!! 😊

    @dylanlam6430@dylanlam643028 күн бұрын
    • So true!

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudget26 күн бұрын
  • Very exciting!

    @MarkWucher@MarkWucherАй бұрын
  • "This things gonna rip!" He gets it!

    @MakeEverything@MakeEverything29 күн бұрын
  • Nice start to the build. Once you do the flatbed, eBay those tail lights. It'll offset some expenses!

    @Screwfly1@Screwfly1Ай бұрын
  • Can’t wait to see this get built out

    @brendendominick8@brendendominick8Ай бұрын
  • 1KD-FTV (or older gen) swap would be a pretty cool series

    @whittlesey@whittlesey25 күн бұрын
  • GREAT BUY! I looked for months in 2023 for a 4x4 Taco or Ranger and finally got an xlt supercap 50k miles for $30k, OUCH! I have Taco envy, but enjoying the Ranger. One of the biggest things is the mpg. Some people added aFe Magnum Force scoop and BIG MOUTH Ram Air Intake Snorkel. Thoughts? Can't wait to see what you do to this FFR!

    @A_Beddy_Y@A_Beddy_YАй бұрын
  • Im excited about this build, rangers and hilux are super famous here in Southern Africa, im stocked 🤝🔥

    @stefand1254others@stefand1254others27 күн бұрын
  • Cant wait to see what you cook up. I find it so odd that theres hardly any of these new rangers in my area. I work at a truck/jeep shop on mostly new vehicles(lift kits etc) and in 2 years I have only had 2 or 3 of these come in. Compared to like 50 mavericks and bronco sports and 500 jeeps etc etc. These and Colorado's are so rare here

    @FlawedOffroad@FlawedOffroadАй бұрын
  • Finally a video! Seeing IG shorts wasn’t enough… what size tires did you go with?

    @d.collier_8280@d.collier_8280Ай бұрын
  • I bought a a 3rd gen taco rebuilder with 7k miles on it. It is awsome so far. Being hit in the back did it kink the frame at all? Yep min was bent right there at the spring perch also. I have a buddy with a body shop and he put it on the frame machine and straightened it out.

    @zg1972@zg1972Ай бұрын
  • Great job man! Those Ranger frames aren't too expensive as a whole either (latest revision still 2019). Even if you had to get a whole new frame for that beast. That still would've been a steal!

    @fivefingerheist@fivefingerheistАй бұрын
  • Wasting no time getting into it, I love it! I’m sure this was another point that you considered, but the older vehicles are getting harder to find uncommon parts for. I have a 98 Ford E450 and I’ve found myself scouring eBay for “new old stock” more than a few times.

    @brin6449@brin6449Ай бұрын
  • Awesome! How did you arrange shipping?

    @GrantRTanner@GrantRTanner6 күн бұрын
  • nice find. great job on the fix. obd2 showing any codes?

    @Chris-ut6eq@Chris-ut6eqАй бұрын
  • Nice driving at 1:30 lol

    @PNW_z71@PNW_z7123 күн бұрын
  • So stoked for this build! Got a 2020 hail damaged Ranger back in November and it’s been great in the AZ backcountry. You planning on making the camper removable on this one too?

    @joeszacon9987@joeszacon998728 күн бұрын
  • Check exhaust for leaks. That rear end collision could have contacted the rear tailpipe and pushed the whole exhaust forward which could even affect the manifold all the way at the front. Had it happen on a Nissan Altima years ago after a rear end collision. It caused the manifold to leak and at other locations along the exhaust.

    @on1ytheb3st@on1ytheb3st29 күн бұрын
  • just found your channel & I'm enjoying it. But man it drove me nuts to watch you driving in the left lane not passing anyone...

    @FS22-Jamison@FS22-Jamison26 күн бұрын
  • What a steal! I would have definitely snagged a Ranger for that amount with that kind of damage.

    @I275westflorida@I275westflorida28 күн бұрын
  • Been a while since I watched your video, and love the vlog style, but I have to say, when you’re driving the Tacoma, it’s hard to hear what you said when the camera was facing you. Could hear you really well when it was facing the dash.

    @XtremeBUZZ@XtremeBUZZ26 күн бұрын
  • when do you think the bed will come back off for the flat bed?

    @Idaho_4x4@Idaho_4x4Ай бұрын
  • At around 6 mins in, totally agree. Toyota trucks may last a long time but the ergonomics for those of us over 6’ tall are, um, not good at all. It really feels like any money I’ve saved on repairs has been spent at the chiropractor.

    @thomasseymour4190@thomasseymour4190Ай бұрын
    • Same! I had to trade in my Tacoma because my back was killing me. Moved to a 1st gen Tundra instead.

      @MrFallingstarr@MrFallingstarrАй бұрын
    • get a 2nd gen Tundra. I know a guy who's 6'6" with permanent back pain from an injury who won't ride in anything else lol

      @FS22-Jamison@FS22-Jamison26 күн бұрын
  • Congratulations. Great to see you finally picked up your own new to you Ranger. This is going to be a fun build! Definitely an amazing work/overland rig. Best in class with both towing and payload. Not to mention the turbo always puts a smile on my face with the 10 speed transmission. ☺️ We love our 2019 XLT FX4 setup! 🛻+⛺️=🙂! Mark (& Teresa) Hampstead Maryland • Purpose Built Adventure Rig © • Ford Ranger FX4 - GFC Camper V2 #1919 • Kia Soulverlander • Nissan Xterra Off-Road •

    @OutOfOfficeCamping@OutOfOfficeCampingАй бұрын
  • Well I’m glad you didn’t buy one knew! How much is the salvage title insurance on it for you?

    @tbabajan@tbabajanАй бұрын
  • I’m positive you already made a video about the new truck getting it and it showing up at your house? Is this a different truck from the blue ranger?

    @Introverted_Outlander@Introverted_OutlanderАй бұрын
    • Yes this is the white one haha my dad’s in the blue one. Very similar damage. But after seeing his and fixing it, it pushed me to get my own!

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudgetАй бұрын
  • Heck yeah! Does your family fit that much better in it than the Taco?

    @wyatt_taco4@wyatt_taco4Ай бұрын
  • My man again using AirPods for ear protection!? Trust me I know the convenience as I used to do it but it’s giving you a false sense of protection! If anything maybe reach out to a company like isotunes. They might want to sponsor you during this build as they sponsor other KZheadrs (mainly woodworkers). Anyhow, keep up the good work!

    @DrewPeabawls@DrewPeabawlsАй бұрын
    • I’ll look into them thanks!

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudgetАй бұрын
    • Grinders are usually 110ish decibels. AirPods reduce sound by 27ish decibels. Anything over 85 decibels continuous use is hearing protection worthy. I’d say some good music or a podcast is worth being on the fence for moderate use. Isotunes have the same decibel reduction rating as AirPods 😬

      @tbabajan@tbabajanАй бұрын
  • Man, all that work to straighten the frame. Shoulda just bob’d it, thrown some super duties and 40s on it and be on your way. 😅😂

    @GoSlowTaco@GoSlowTacoАй бұрын
    • Haha couldn’t have just left it and put 40s on it! Super bob

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudgetАй бұрын
  • Whoops I forgot to mention my bed is trashed so a flatbed is necessary

    @Pinzman27@Pinzman2722 күн бұрын
  • I bet you the 4wd issue is the solenoid on t case is seized. Been sitting long enough it seized up. That's my guess

    @zg1972@zg1972Ай бұрын
  • What size wheels and tires did u go with

    @josea5068@josea506828 күн бұрын
  • For 8 hours and change, can’t complain too much! I’d rate this as a smokin’ deal.

    @AustinLWright@AustinLWrightАй бұрын
    • Yes sir! It’s looking a lot better now too. Video 2 on Monday and I’ll show the clean up!

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudgetАй бұрын
  • best days are upload days

    @morganreche@morganrecheАй бұрын
  • Let's gooooooo!!!

    @djlolypop@djlolypopАй бұрын
  • Judging by how leaned back those seats were I’d say prob fentanyl on the seatbelt 😂

    @tbabajan@tbabajanАй бұрын
  • Does it drive down the road crooked?

    @robertengel8342@robertengel8342Ай бұрын
    • No sir! Got it aligned and all within spec

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudgetАй бұрын
  • man get out the fast lane lol

    @HeresMinx@HeresMinxАй бұрын
  • My 1999 Toyota Tacoma. It's got over $400000.

    @frankshort1448@frankshort1448Ай бұрын
  • Random but what kinda watch are you wearing?

    @850OVERLAND@850OVERLAND29 күн бұрын
    • Not at all, I love my watch. It’s a seiko skx007 that I modified. It has a seiko monster dial in it. I have a photo on my community page

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudget29 күн бұрын
    • @@OverlandUnderBudgetdude haha so sick. I just bought an skx007 a couple weeks ago. Love them.

      @850OVERLAND@850OVERLAND29 күн бұрын
  • Just seems like whoever owned this car prior didn’t take care of this thing no respect, hopefully you don’t have any engine problems in the future

    @Already100@Already10026 күн бұрын
  • What was wrong with the 4*4

    @xterra4hire@xterra4hireАй бұрын
    • Fixed it! It was a relay that was in the wrong position. I think at one point someone swapped it with the fuel pump relay. Maybe at some point it wasn’t starting and that was something they thought could fix it but sure but works perfect now!

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudgetАй бұрын
  • my dude you gotta get out of the left lane if you aren't passing

    @randumb42069@randumb42069Ай бұрын
    • What if you’re going 10+ over the speed limit already? Haha but yes I was watching that back and thinking the same thing

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudgetАй бұрын
    • @@OverlandUnderBudget I'd be passing just to get a look at the rig. Not everyday that you spot an overland truck with a tray bed. Also, use your turn signals!!! Huge pet peeve.

      @graysonstephens@graysonstephens29 күн бұрын
  • Forscan for features you hate, few recalls on that year, check with dealership and run vin. Neutral before 4h/L - 5 years in 3 fords with issues I went back to Toyota. Good luck with the build though and hope it’s lasts as long as the taco!

    @ImperiousArchery@ImperiousArcheryАй бұрын
    • This video is weeks, if not a month, behind his Instagram. His transfer case shifting issue was due to a bad relay.

      @amorton94@amorton94Ай бұрын
  • Noooooo! Every knows Ford stands for Found On Road Dead! I guess I can’t blame you for 11k price tag but these day insurance companies will total out anything with frame damage. You should probably get an alignment before locking in that rear end.

    @joshuabuss4840@joshuabuss484028 күн бұрын
    • Yep, got it aligned 👍

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudget26 күн бұрын
  • "No major problems, except for blowing up the transmission." Someone drank the Tacoma Kool-aid! Haha

    @lagmonger@lagmongerАй бұрын
    • Haha twas a joke 😅

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudgetАй бұрын
  • You should be in neutral or park to engage 4wd

    @devengudinas1649@devengudinas1649Ай бұрын
    • Correct for 4low but not for 4H. You can engage that while driving. And I found the fix! One of the relays was swapped in the engine bay. No idea why, but it’s working like a charm now!

      @OverlandUnderBudget@OverlandUnderBudgetАй бұрын
  • I would be so mad if I got one that was full of dog hair/smell and chewed up interior

    @FlawedOffroad@FlawedOffroadАй бұрын
  • While driving and recording your monologue not one time did you use your lane indicators. You share the road with motorcyclists so show the same compassion for other drivers as you do when you show up to a trashed out campsite.

    @Ckrell08@Ckrell0829 күн бұрын
  • Totaled and NO AIRBAG deployment?

    @MrWeeble19@MrWeeble19Ай бұрын
    • Frame damage is instant total in most cases.

      @amorton94@amorton94Ай бұрын
    • @@amorton94 Are you trying to make an excuse for this?

      @MrWeeble19@MrWeeble19Ай бұрын
    • @@MrWeeble19 Huh? I'm telling you what happens. There's frame damage, in front of the rear shackle no less, so it's totaled. That's just how it works. 🤷

      @amorton94@amorton94Ай бұрын
    • @amorton94 I already "know" what happens. Keep feeling "warm and fuzzy" about all your safety features on your vehicles. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 My point was that the frame is just as strong as a wet paper bag.

      @MrWeeble19@MrWeeble19Ай бұрын
    • @@MrWeeble19 WTF are you even on about? You're one of those guys that everyone thinks should be on meds, ain't yah? Micah explains it pretty well in the video. It's just simple physics. Not surprised that you can't grasp it. 😂 Your "point" was being surprised that it was totaled despite the lack of airbag deployment. I pointed out that frame damage is an instant total by insurance in most cases. You started going off the rails about irrelevant shit after that. Whatever bud, have a good one. 👍

      @amorton94@amorton94Ай бұрын
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