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Ethan McGee
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 10 มิ.ย. 2019
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Exploring Cancun Mexico
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I recently traveled to Cancun Mexico. Here are some of the highlights I was able to capture while there.
My First Backpacking Trip - Tropical - 4K60
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In this video, I go on my first backpacking trip. This trip was meant to be a little tester before I take it on more serious backpacking chips in the future. I learned a lot and I'm excited to do it more in the future. If you are interested in my gear setup I made a separate video for that that you can find here: th-cam.com/video/Be9EEIOQ2OY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SlW31YdRK_gur0NR
Backhalf EP 10 - How Many Feet Of Travel?
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In This video, I begin to cycle the rear end to check for suspension binding on the coil over. I also make progress on the rear shock mounts on my Ford Ranger Prerunner.
Ranger Backhalf EP - 9
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In this video I continue working on making shock tower mounts
2019 STI Ring Land Failure (sloppiest rebuild on YT!) 🙌
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In this video, I talk about my first Subaru engine I blew up! Its something that every Subaru owner will go through at some point. People talk about the type RA engine as if it is any different when in reality its still a cast piston. I slap this engine together into a long block and show the process and the tools I got to do it. I wish I recorded more of it but it is what it is. I will be doin...
Terra Crew - Speed Metal 2023 - Mini Edit
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Terra Crew - Speed Metal 2023 - Mini Edit
Unboxing My First Backpacking Gear!
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In this longer-than-normal video, I tell you about the new hobby I am getting into. Unbox a ton of gear, assemble my setup, and more.
What Happened? My take on diet
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I know it's not a standard video for my channel but this is one of many videos where I just talk about self-improvement or just random things that are on my mind. I am not a certified nutritionist and I am still learning each day.
Direction Of Channel / Struggles With Projects
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A video where I talk about stuff
Introducing a new car to the channel!
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In this video, I show you the 2019 Subaru STI that I have been driving around for a while now. I go over what mods it has, why I picked this car, and more details. I look forward to providing more content about this platform.
Ranger Prerunner Backhalf EP - 8
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In this video, I work on setting up the rear Camburg Ford 9-inch housing by tacking in the snouts.
Ranger Cage EP 7
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In this episode, I work on my Prerunner Ford Ranger. I go over how I made brackets for mounting the fuel cell, Installing the fuel setup, cycling the 3-link suspension, and more.
Fuel Cells for Race Applications: Everything You Need to Know
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With this step-by-step guide, learn how to build and install a fuel cell for your off-road or racing vehicle. Includes fuel types, placement, structure, AN line sizes, and more for high-performance racing. Please note that I am not a professional and there may be some gaps in my knowledge. This video is meant to share my personal findings and experiences with building and installing a fuel cell...
Hey question I got a 4wd rough country lift on my ranger cross member and the long travel kit did you use stock spindles?
And where did you get those front fenders
Lookin pretty good dude! Keep it up!
Great job.
I predict the back breaking off going over 60 in the whoops. Just saying.
@@nicksans5039 Your comment didn’t make me feel good, next time can you say good job or something instead.
i love the build what lug nuts are you running
Those lug nuts are from BTF Fabrication. The Camburg hubs use larger 5/8-18 studs so they need special lug nuts
killer progress man! Keep at it!
Thank you! 👊
What’s your insta
Glad to see your still making progress keep up the hard work brother. Just know im paying attention to your stuff hopefully one day i can build my ranger just like yours.
Thank you, I hope to provide some value with my videos!
You’ve made so much progress since I last saw it!!
Hi! I try my best to keep up with it but wish I had more time to work on it.
What’s the measurement/placement of your lower link pivot for your trailing arm off the rear body mount ?
Where’d you get the upper shock mounts? Or you build them yourself?
Love your Ranger build vids keep em up I’ll keep watching till ur done with the build im starting my 96 Ranger back half soon.
Enjoying the videos/build. In the market for a truck and debating my options. Ranger build or gmc 1500. Im enjoying the ranger content more on youtube haha. Cheers and keep working on it!
I would say it depends on what your goals for the truck are. I am going for something that is a little more nimble and lighter-weight. The Rangers have great aftermarket support. The GMC will be heavier but will come basically LS swapped. Track width on a full size may be challenging because they are already so wide. Cant really go wrong either way but at the end of the day, if you are doing a full build you are really only going to be using the cab and the rest will go to the junkyard lol.
Wow 🤩 l like
The 90 degree rule is basically the only rule. If it goes past 90 it looses spring rate.
That's right!
P r o m o s m 👍
I feel everything you said. Trust me I know what you are going through. Words of advice. Small victories. Make lists so you can visualize the victory’s. Don’t erase the list. Only cross out the task once completed. It’s a mental thing. When I was building my prerunner called dirt_rods, there were multiple times I would sink low. The visual list helped me so I could see progress. By the time my truck was running I had almost a wall covered in lists. The small stuff takes the longest. You took on a huge project. There are only a select few people that finish these. That should push you. Knowing you are NOT average. Keep in mind all of what you are doing is hard now but with time will become easier. You got this push through it.
Thank you!!! I'm glad to provide content to people like you who can share similar experiences. I'm going to push through it, even if its not as fast as I would like. Its people like you who help me stay at it! Thank you for the support once again!
Keep going! These projects are tedious but worth it in the end.
Cool vid waiting on the prerunner update
Nice car!
keep it up bro
Thank you!
good job keeping your car up, nice car
PERFECT CAR.......BRAZIL HERE
Hey! question; How are you tuned for these mods with an accessport? Or are you tuned over open source.
It is not possible to have an open-source tune and use an access port at the same time. I am currently using an old Cobb stage 3 OTS tune. There are websites with archives of the old tunes they don't offer anymore.
Same I need to back half my truck I’ve got links for it and a dead end I just need to cut the frame
You are not alone my friend, I feel you on everything
Thank you bro, you have stuck with me since I first started, I appreciate you.
here before 100k!!! keep the videos comin bro
What has all the cage cost so far I have a 05 fx4 crew cab I just took off the road frame is gone fist size holes just after leaf spring front perches on both sides….. don’t know if I should just junk it probably should 260,000 miles interiors mint and it doesn’t skip a beat.
For the interior and exterior cage alone from TEDesigns, it was probably around 5-6k. If you factor in a couple hundred hours of time, welding and fabrication, electricity, consumables, a new interior, tabs and mounts, new fuel setup, and new suspension it would probably be closer to the 20k mark if you do it yourself and depending on how you do it ex (Do you want a stock rear end with leaf springs or links, do you want the stock fuel setup or a fuel cell).
The hours and consumables don’t bother me but I’m not willing to sink 5k into it for just chromoly I mean idk possibly my supplier might be cheaper I mean more then likely it be a payment queen because there’s only a couple tiny off-road places in the northeast so maybe dom
I used DOM, no need for Chromoly. @@single_cam9199
YESSS!!!! I've been waiting for you to post, I'm happy you're back!
It's been tough lately with work and everything, I haven't been able to make much progress with the truck. I'm hoping to be able to post more soon!
currently planning a similar build, suspension wise... keep up the good work!
hey man, just found your channel. thanks for the well detailed info on AN fittings.. you've gained a new sub!
Its people like you that I want to help!
Love the setup, where can I get a setup like this for a 99 explorer that’s awd
Here is the link for the front long travel kit I have from BTF fabrication, they also offer a race kit that should fit because ranger and explorer frames are the same in these years. You will need to purchase shocks, bump stops, fiberglass, shock towers, and other things to make it all work properly. Let me know if you have any other questions. btffabrication.com/collections/ford-1/products/98-12-ranger-4x4-basic-longtravel
You got an Insta?
Yeah, its @ranger_2901. I dont really use it much but you can contact me there easily if you need anything.
Hey man, I love your build thus far! Can you put a link up of where you got the filter, pump, and regulator please?
Dude I want to do this to my 150
Just started watching your vids I’m starting on my ranger as well you’ve been helpful
Glad to hear it, I make these videos to help people like you!
@@Ethan_McGee it’s fully caged but to the frame in the rear so I’m gunna do most of the back half and 4 link it
@@Caster_nova71 Hell yeah, good luck with it. I bet it will turn out awesome 👌
A 14” coilover and 16” bypass might work better for you. No point in running a 16”/18” package if your going yo strap it at less since you’ll have way more travel than your front. And a 14”/16” package would probably allow to retain those 2 tubes you were talking about cutting out.
I'm not really worried about that tube structure, the 16/18 would fit better than a 14/16 and I wouldn't run into as many issues. The bigger the shock the better overall.
The trans on trucks is usually point down at 5-6 degrees. You want a parallel driveline angle, meaning the rear pinion should point UP 5-6 degrees at ride height. The concept of level has nothing to do with it.
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whats your IG?
Ranger_2901 is my ig, i dont typically post there though.
hey can you make a video of the engine i want to see how you made room for the shock towers i have the same kit and cant seem to figure out how to squeeze 2.5x10 coilovers and triple bypasses on the driver side where the master cylinder is in the way etc
Just dm me, and I might be able to help you out with some photos.
Also +3 rod ends which those links might need are actually 3 in longer than the standard rod end. I may be wrong but I'd just wait till you have the shocks and ends to build the mount
Yeah, they need the +3 rod ends, i am still waiting to build the mounts because of that.
With pinion angle. If you're using a double cardan driveshaft then have it pointing at the trans at ride height if just a single u joint then make it parallel to the trans at ride height then point it down roughly 2-4 degrees. As long as it doesn't bind in the rest of the travel you're fine
Thanks, that's kind of what I thought I would do, and that's what Camburg recommended. I was surprised that there was not a whole lot of info about this online related to desert trucks.
Nicely done, this is going be an awesome build when completed. Great job so far. I have some catching up to do with your other videos.
Thank you, enjoy!
Good work buddy👍👍
Thank You!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I will do my best to answer them. Thanks for all the support 🙏
no way you mean i get to ask you instead of Google lol
Thank you for posting these videos. I want to get into offroading with my 03 Ranger as well. However, I am barely getting my foot into the door when it comes to prerunner kits and builds. Your in-depth explanations are really helping me understand the process. PLEASE DO NOT STOP POSTING! haha. Here before 1k subs
Im am glad to be providing content to people like you who actually can learn something from it. Thanks for the support.
Good video. I'll be watching the build. Question did you happen to measure the frame spread before you cut the back half off at the cut point?
I didn't measure where I cut, I just wanted to get it close to the cab. At the cut point, it is ~32.5" outside to outside of the frame
Just came across your channel, pretty sweet build so far man! I start my build series shortly as well!
Thank you! Looking forward to your build series, good luck!
cool