After the Most Hardcore Offroading I've Ever Done, my Ranger now has a Name!

"Mercedes Streeter" (smart) 06/23/2019 at 13:27 • Filed to: Truck Yeah

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Yesterday a bunch of us celebrated a good friend and fellow Gambler’s birthday by going offroad. All things considered, the Ranger was absolutely awesome!

The truck was unstoppable on dirt.

And a formidable force in mud.

However, the AT rubber that came with the truck were terrible. I mean completely worn, cracking, and damaged. They really aren’t roadworthy, let alone something to use offroad. They make the Goodyear G159 look safe . That meant when the mud got deep enough to bury the diff, I came to a screeching halt and had to be recovered by a massive Excursion so. Many. Times. This particular trail can be traversed in 30 minutes in the dry (it’s the easiest trail), it took us 5 hours and 30 minutes, and that was taking the shortcut that cuts time. That’s how stuck everyone got.

4 Low in this truck is amazing. It just finds traction out of nowhere. Despite my crap rubber and stock ride height, it just kept grabbing and getting further than anyone expected.

Unfortunately I did lose the lower front bumper, however that’s not much of a problem. My offroad build for this truck gets rid of that, anyway! It gets those MTs soon! My friend told me it reminds her of a Billy Goat, and thus the truck’s name.

This thing is ridiculously fun!

dogisbadob > Mercedes Streeter 06/23/2019 at 13:40

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I didn’t know you had a Ranger :p

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Mercedes Streeter 06/23/2019 at 13:42

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...in slides?

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > Mercedes Streeter 06/23/2019 at 13:42

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With a flat deck it could almost be a stream fording smart car hauler.  Glad you’re enjoying your Ranger. 

Mercedes Streeter > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 06/23/2019 at 13:48

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?

vicali > Mercedes Streeter 06/23/2019 at 13:52

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Insert tread lightly principles.... I know, I know, OHV park and all.. Just keep in mind how long mud pits last and how ugly that looks for a sport.

XJDano > Mercedes Streeter 06/23/2019 at 13:58

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TSL  Truxus. Quiet enough on road. You can probably fit 31’s.

GoodIdeaAtTheTime > Mercedes Streeter 06/23/2019 at 14:17

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Small lift. Slightly bigger M/T tires  and a rear locker and those trucks are a beast of road.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Mercedes Streeter 06/23/2019 at 14:31

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The footwear in the last pic lol

Seems inappropriate for offroading, but what do I know

Mercedes Streeter > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 06/23/2019 at 14:59

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OH! I never heard sandals called slides before lol. Nah, I wore boots. Took them off when I got done for the day. :)

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Mercedes Streeter 06/23/2019 at 15:03

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Sandal = strap behind heel to keep it from sliding off

Slide = no strap, so they can “slide” on and off

Ohio vernacular for ya

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Mercedes Streeter 06/23/2019 at 21:11

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One of these days, you need to accept that you want a dual sport and get something that is both 2-wh eeled and fun off-road. There’s a guy near me trying to sell a Suzuki RV90 and wow....that is tempting.

Course, you could always get a KLR 650 and accept that it is the most unstoppable machine ever.

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter 06/23/2019 at 23:49

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Fun!!

Longtime Lurker > Mercedes Streeter 06/24/2019 at 03:05

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Its good that the lower valance got removed, as the faded discoloration bother me every time I saw a picture of it.

Saracen > Mercedes Streeter 06/26/2019 at 16:37

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That Excursion tho