The 1970's called me... Chrome Package

[pablo94sc]

Y'all talking about chrome packages, and here I am wanting to see the return of more vibrant, truck colors and two-tone paint jobs. I'm looking at you, Eddie Bauer pkg.

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[stormrider151]

Picked up 2024 Ranger Lariat Fx4, Chrome package, 2.7L, Cactus Grey. Yippie Skippy! Removed the Fx4 stickers on the back already. The 1970's called me, hanging out with my buddies and all the chrome on cars, I just like the look. I have an appointment in a week to get PPF on the front end and the two windows tint to match. Ordering an ARE Revo topper this week. 90% of the time this is a pavement princess hauling samples for work, but the other is light 4x4, fish, camp and frolic. Haul my guitars, amps and gear from time to time. Goodbye to the 2002 GMC which was the small kids bus in the past...been a great vehicle....300 + miles...still runs pretty good. Out in front of the Coors brewery this morning; table mountain in the background.

I notice you have a tag holder on the front. Does that interfere with your front camera and parking assist? Mine came with a tag holder mounted upside down and I get a "adaptive cruise control blocked" sometimes as well as a " collision avoidance not available" message sometimes. I think the tag holder is the problem. Awesome truck!!!

 

[Stu x 4]

I notice you have a tag holder on the front. Does that interfere with your front camera and parking assist? Mine came with a tag holder mounted upside down and I get a "adaptive cruise control blocked" sometimes as well as a " collision avoidance not available" message sometimes. I think the tag holder is the problem. Awesome truck!!!

Seems you are blocking the sensor, see pic's and page 265 from the manual below.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Picked up 2024 Ranger Lariat Fx4, Chrome package, 2.7L, Cactus Grey. Yippie Skippy! Removed the Fx4 stickers on the back already. The 1970's called me, hanging out with my buddies and all the chrome on cars, I just like the look. I have an appointment in a week to get PPF on the front end and the two windows tint to match. Ordering an ARE Revo topper this week. 90% of the time this is a pavement princess hauling samples for work, but the other is light 4x4, fish, camp and frolic. Haul my guitars, amps and gear from time to time. Goodbye to the 2002 GMC which was the small kids bus in the past...been a great vehicle....300 + miles...still runs pretty good. Out in front of the Coors brewery this morning; table mountain in the background.

That's a clean looking Ranger, Stu!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I really like the Chrome package as well.

We like it too! Thanks for sharing this picture of your Ranger, Steve.

 

[stormrider151]

Seems you are blocking the sensor, see pic's and page 265 from the manual below.

It is blocking the sensor, well half of it. It seems I have two options, at least Ford does. Install it correctly or remove it. Removing it will leave rivet holes in the front end which is unacceptable. Or flip it over as it should be which will require drilling two more holes. That's ok except it will partially block the front camera. Not a big deal as long as it doesn't affect parking assist. Too much tech in vehicles nowadays. I don't even use some of it but if it's there I want it to work.

 

[Stu x 4]

It is blocking the sensor, well half of it. It seems I have two options, at least Ford does. Install it correctly or remove it. Removing it will leave rivet holes in the front end which is unacceptable. Or flip it over as it should be which will require drilling two more holes. That's ok except it will partially block the front camera. Not a big deal as long as it doesn't affect parking assist. Too much tech in vehicles nowadays. I don't even use some of it but if it's there I want it to work.

The good news is...there is a lot of tech and safety features. The bad news is...there is a lot of tech and safety features.
Take it back to the dealer and get it working...I know the dealer put mine on as they were in the front seat from the factory
Google bumper plugs to color match if needed.
However, I would have the dealer order a new bumper as it was not your screw up...and if you don't need a front plate...personally I think the front end looks better (without plugs), but here in Colorado we don't get a choice.
Good luck!

 

[Papa D]

Picked up 2024 Ranger Lariat Fx4, Chrome package, 2.7L, Cactus Grey. Yippie Skippy! Removed the Fx4 stickers on the back already. The 1970's called me, hanging out with my buddies and all the chrome on cars, I just like the look. I have an appointment in a week to get PPF on the front end and the two windows tint to match. Ordering an ARE Revo topper this week. 90% of the time this is a pavement princess hauling samples for work, but the other is light 4x4, fish, camp and frolic. Haul my guitars, amps and gear from time to time. Goodbye to the 2002 GMC which was the small kids bus in the past...been a great vehicle....300 + miles...still runs pretty good. Out in front of the Coors brewery this morning; table mountain in the background.

Congrats on your new truck. Let us know how you like it after a month or so.

That looks very similar to the one I ordered in August. Just got my build date yesterday.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Congrats on your new truck. Let us know how you like it after a month or so.

That looks very similar to the one I ordered in August. Just got my build date yesterday.

Congratulations on your order, Curtis. We can't wait for you to show off your Ranger!

 

[Johnny 5]

I'm a Chrome guy from the 70's As well! I'm trading in my 22' white, chrome, loaded, XLT, F-150, with only 18,000 miles on it for a white Ranger Raptor. They have the black wheels that I'm not a fan of, but they don't look that bad on my wife's white Ranger Raptor. But you can better believe that as soon as I find a proper size Chrome wheel, that looks the part, for my Ranger Raptor, I'm grabbing me a set to use for the summers. I always tell my 22 year-old son that one day Chrome is gonna come back and dominate again. The black wheel thing is just a fad, and it's lasting longer than they thought I bet. All of your Chrome Rangers look sweet! I personally, obviously, like the white, but I would also consider getting one of the bright blue ones. Those are my 2 favorites, but they all look good with the Chrome package, so keep smiling when you're driving them! Chrome on......

 

[Stu x 4]

With toppers, the window that faces the cab, can be fixed, tilt in or tilt in with a slider window.
tilt in gives access to the space between the cab and topper to help with cleaning.
Having the slider helps a bit with air flow, but one could pass small items through to the cab.

Okay, Thanks

Here are some pics of the slider drop down window for a topper. I have an ARE Revo topper ordered; coming in 3 ish weeks.

 

[Stu x 4]

Added some bling to the ride.
Chrome on!

https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/threads/1970s-chrome-bling-added.12966/#post-199893

 

[Stu x 4]

Cool, please post your driving impressions. Don’t forget that you need to get the J-Braces installed to carry the weight of that ARE, or will the topper dealer install those parts? Be sure to order the front slider window!

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

Posted some driving impressions and since you requested....

https://www.ranger6g.com/forum/thre...et-guanella-pass-road-trip.13126/#post-202136

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