I got a theory...
JlHois and twsnow18 are not the Forest Gumps they have portrayed themselves to be...and the WKR is not really a suspect here...but in on the whole thing. They are trying to draw someone else out of the woodwork with this whole thread.
The real perp is not even a Rokslider...
What were the symptoms you were having? I would get a 2nd opinion from a reputable Ford mechanic who specializes in timing jobs for the 5.4 3V. At 100k you shouldn't need a new engine unless you got major oil starvation from a blocked oil pickup...from the plastic parts to your timing chain...
Lowa Ranger III gtx has noticeably less drop. Doesn't have the rocker sole like the Nevada either and more flex than the Nevada which you might enjoy coming from those minimalist boots.
Or just step up to the Ranger III gtx....way more flex than the Tibet but just as rugged with plenty of ankle support. Might be more comfortable since you're used to the flex of the renegade.
Man bobr1...that x-ray looks way too familiar! Hang in there! Mine happened in 1989. It hasn't slowed me down one bit and I doubt you will be impacted much going forward. Now that i'm older it gets a bit achy at the end of the day...but not bad enough to keep me from anything I've wanted to...
Good points WRO...I can play this too....sadly.
1. I've had covid too...wife and I had it over Thanksgiving...cough was the worst symptom.
2. Had 2 good friends die EXACTLY one week after getting their 2nd shots last March...two weeks apart...wedged in there was a good friend that had a stroke...