Squirrelly McNuts
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- Location
- Camillus, NY
- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9
- Transmission
- Manual
So I went from a 07 Ranger to an F-350 a year ago because I need to tow my 5th wheel camper. I got really good deal on it which is why I went so big but now I have wreaked the F-350 and would really like to go bake to a ranger. I missed my ranger so badly after I traded it in. However I need to be able to tow my 5th wheel. Now it weighs 4,000 lbs. According to what I have read from Ford, in theory, a ranger with a 4.0 should be able to tow it. Now I am not an idiot so I understand this is not likely a good idea but I only use the 5th wheel 3 to 4 times a year tops. So here are the questions:
1) How bad of an idea is this really?
2) Is there better years and/or engines I should look for this?
3) What mods would help me do this better? Bigger brakes and helper springs seem obvious to me.
Also I am looking for an extended cab and a stick in the truck. Yes I know auto is "safer" but I love my sticks and I know how to tow with them. If anyone has one for sale for around $3k and is near Syracuse, NY let me know.
And if that is not enough for you... I plan on adding a v8 and an 9in the truck I get. Depending on how it dose.
1) How bad of an idea is this really?
2) Is there better years and/or engines I should look for this?
3) What mods would help me do this better? Bigger brakes and helper springs seem obvious to me.
Also I am looking for an extended cab and a stick in the truck. Yes I know auto is "safer" but I love my sticks and I know how to tow with them. If anyone has one for sale for around $3k and is near Syracuse, NY let me know.
And if that is not enough for you... I plan on adding a v8 and an 9in the truck I get. Depending on how it dose.