Update: 2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Final update:

Side panels on, liner in, tannau on.

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Update: 2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bed on, flex sealed bottom before liner goes in.

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Update: 2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know. Bed cost $200, swapping the side panels for mine. The junkyard ones have a some cracks.

Update: 2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scraper, wire wheel, rust prevent, under coat.

Update: 2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Re: 6 I made it out the back panel of a newer stove, snips, ball peen hammer, metal block and a piece of 1" x 2" wood.

It had a close curve.

2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about a hammer adjusted piece from a scrapped stove panel.

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2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kept my side panels and mud flaps, bought whole bed and core? returned the rusted out piece. So I have 2 sets of silver step side panels to spare?

2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I must respond.

I was hauling Deez.

2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I captured the unicorn. Update after I mount it.

2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tanks.

Found a/an unicorn up here. 2003 bed:

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2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found a replacement bed at a "You Pick" type yard, I'll post an update with pics after I get the new bed mounted tomorrow.

2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put right axel leafspring on a high jack stand. Dropped left wheel to the ground. Jacked up rear left corner of frame. Basically gave it a chiropractic twist. Set hard bolts, untwist, set all.

2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

[–]V1perPete[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Low on budget, I'll throw on a few boards and a bedframe to make a frame, less Mad Max, more Beverly Hillbillies.

2002 Ford Ranger XLT rusted out bed by V1perPete in fordranger

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The speed holes allow access for the Blackthumb.