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CrackerJack

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New, got a few posts in the computer forum already.

Bought an 01 Ranger 4.0 V6 Auto 2WD that was one of my dad's fleet trucks. Just rolled over 101k bought for $1100 about 3 months ago. I'm driving it as a winter vehicle to replace my 02 Lincoln LS.

I make my own cone intakes, so that will be going in, but what are the options as far as Tunes etc? The shifting in it is kinda rough, but all the rangers I've been in have been like that.

This will also be used for pulling our boat in the summer so I need a class 3 receiver for it too. Probably a Curt system I can get from work for about $150.

Any recommendations as far as winter preps go? I'd like to maybe get a limited slip for it too, this thing spins tires faster than my LS V8 and its barely raining outside :(

I'm also down for any meets if anyone around the area is interested.
 


mn_smokeater

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Welcome to TRS! winter prep= good tires, the right gear, check over all the trucks systems and a block heater, thats a short list off the top of my head.
 

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welcome from Minnetonka!
 

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Welcome. A l/s is a good idea I had a '90 2wd and about 400lbs of weight in the back and it still couldn't get traction. A set of winter tires would help to on the rear. Make sure you get some good wipers on there I have a set of those Rain-X blades and they are pretty good the best were bosch though.
 

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welcome from the Duluth area. x2 on the weight in the back. also the limited slip/locker and good snow/ice tires would probably help too. this will be my first winter in my Ranger so we'll see how it goes. good luck and welcome to TRS. :icon_thumby:
 

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