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5 extras you should retrofit on a used Ford Ranger

We've selected five of the best extras you should consider fitting to your Ford Ranger before taking out into the wild. These accessories will protect your Ranger and make life a little easier in the bush.

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Finding a good deal on a Ford Ranger isn't that hard. As one of the best-selling bakkies in South Africa, there are tonnes available on the used car market. But you already know this, you own one! 

You've probably considered taking your Ranger on an adventure into the bush or into the wilderness that South Africa is blessed with, and what better tool for the job than a Ford Ranger?

Related: Used Ford Ranger double cabs - Best deals, currently on AutoTrader

Anyone who has ventured off-road will know that it's a harsh, unforgiving environment that demands a lot from your vehicle. ARB are proprietors of high-end, durable accessories for your vehicle and are partnered with Ford to offer some amazing add-ons that will help ensure your success in the bush. 

Click here to view the full Ford Ranger catalogue that includes these as well as many other accessories for your Ford Ranger.

 

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1. Full OME suspension

Your Ranger is already quite the machine but you can take it to the next level with this full Old Man Emu suspension setup that upgrades everything from the shocks to the coils, the bushes and everything in between. This will ensure that your suspension is up to the task.

 

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2. Under Vehicle Protection

The underside of your vehicle is the one area that is most susceptible to damage. Rock, branches and tree stumps hide in the long grass, just waiting to wreak havoc on your vital components. This ARB under body protection plate will safeguard you from getting stranded in the middle of nowhere.

 

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3. Rock Sliders - Double Cab

It's not only the front of the bakkie that is susceptible to damage from tree stumps, rocks and branches, the side rocker panels can take a pounding if you venture over a crest that is too aggressive. These Desert Rock Sliders are just the ticket to help you glide over a tough crest. They also have the added benefit of allowing easier access into the vehicle.

 

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4. Ranger Summit Rear Bar

For those that are considering pulling an off-road trailer, the ARB Summit Rear Bar is the ultimate solution. It not only provides a robust towing point for your trailer but also protects the rear of the Ranger from damage. It also provides additional jacking points in the rear and doubles as a heavy-duty step.

 

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5. Ranger Summit Front Bar

This purpose-built front end solution will astound you with its variety of features. Designed to follow the form of the Ford Ranger, the ARB Summit bar offers a hinged winch port and the ability to expand with a range of additional accessories. It will help improve your approach angle and safeguard against front end damage.

Author - Chad Lückhoff

Written by Chad Lückhoff

Chad is a former motorsport commentator, technical editor, and has an unhealthy obsession with 90s Japanese sports cars. He is happiest when surrounded by drift cars and smoking tyres. As comfortable in front of the camera as he is behind it, he’ll take you behind the wheel with his video reviews, written recounts, and invoking photography. One of the first to join the AutoTrader fray, Chad has been living his passion at AutoTrader for over 11-years.Read more

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