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5 Accessories for your used Ford Ranger

It’s probably the bakkie with the most imposing appearance of them all, and the Ford Ranger doesn’t really lack in the comfort stakes, either. You might want to add some personal touches to yours, though – and that’s where the aftermarket comes in. Let’s take a look at 5 accessories to give your Ranger an individual touch.

Bull Bar

Adding extra protection to your Ranger’s front end is never a bad idea – and if it adds a shot of attitude in the process, it’s even better. A strong, functional bull bar (rather than a shiny, flimsy cosmetic item) will protect your Ranger from light front-end damage, and could even provide a mounting point for a winch or spotlights. Ensure that you always specify an airbag-compatible bull bar, else you might lose the crash protection built into your bakkie.

Alloy wheels

Sure, the stock alloy wheels don’t look bad, but they hardly do your Ranger’s aggressive styling much justice. That’s where the aftermarket could offer a great solution, with a wide array of stylish wheels to complement your bakkie’s appearance, and even make it more capable off-road (provided you also fit the appropriate tyres, that is).

Side Steps

The Ranger’s elevated ride height is one of the reasons you bought one, but now your significant other is complaining that it’s too high off the ground to allow easy access. Side steps can solve this problem, and if you choose the right type, they can even protect your bakkie in serious off-road situations. You can choose different designs and finishes: from matte-black powder-coated for a rugged look, to shiny chrome to get more attention.

Lockable storage compartment

One of the few drawbacks of using a bakkie for general transport is that they don’t offer a lot of safe storage facilities. In a car, you can at least lock the boot to keep your valuables out of sight and out of danger, but in a bakkie, the “boot” is generally open to the elements (or, when fitted with a tonneau cover, difficult to access). Adding these lockage storage compartments under your Ranger’s seats will solve the security issue, by giving you a convenient, out-of-sight spot to store your wallet, passport and phone when you’re at the beach. Clever.

Lockable load bin cover

This is another solution to a bakkie’s security compromises: a hard, lockable load bin cover. These add-ons are generally made from injection-moulded plastic, but some variations include rolling metal shutters and solid stainless steel lids. Either way, your load bay will be protected from casual (and even some rather determined) thieves, giving you peace of mind that your camping/diving gear or shopping will remain untouched.