wildbill23c
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- 1987
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- Ford Ranger
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Ok, so when the 80's Bronco 2 and Ford Ranger were made most highway speeds were 55mph, some were 65mph. Many places today are 75mph, and a few places are now 80mph.
So with that, how well do these older vehicles handle driving these higher speeds for long periods of time? I'd like to take my Bronco 2 out of state to a few different places for vacations, sight seeing, etc. It won't be for a while as I'm stopping at just the transmission rebuild that I have the cash saved up for, and right now I'm not wanting to replace engines or transmissions just to drive around at the current speed limits. Are there any actual issues related to driving these 75mph speed limits? I know my 88 B2 will do it, but any problems with engine and transmission by doing so?
I won't be towing anything with the B2 just a passenger or 2 and of course the normal travel items when going out of state.
So with that, how well do these older vehicles handle driving these higher speeds for long periods of time? I'd like to take my Bronco 2 out of state to a few different places for vacations, sight seeing, etc. It won't be for a while as I'm stopping at just the transmission rebuild that I have the cash saved up for, and right now I'm not wanting to replace engines or transmissions just to drive around at the current speed limits. Are there any actual issues related to driving these 75mph speed limits? I know my 88 B2 will do it, but any problems with engine and transmission by doing so?
I won't be towing anything with the B2 just a passenger or 2 and of course the normal travel items when going out of state.