wildbill23c
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- Joined
- Aug 22, 2012
- Messages
- 3,918
- City
- Southwestern Idaho
- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- Total Lift
- 0
- Total Drop
- 0
- Tire Size
- 215/70-R14
- My credo
- 19K, 19D, 92Y, 88M, 91F....OIF-III (2004-2005)
I'm picking up a 1984 Ford Bronco 2 on the 20th of this month. Its the 2.8L V6, 5 speed, 4x4. manual everything no electric windows, locks, etc. I plan on towing a 13' travel trailer once ever 3-4 months, it does have a tow hitch on it, but will be adding the trailer light wiring to finish off the tow package. Is there anything special I need to watch for? Anything I need to really do to the B2? I plan on leaving it as close to stock as possible as I'll be using it as my daily driver as well. I drove it around for about 45 minutes on all sorts of different roads, hills, etc. Seemed to have quite a bit of power, no odd noises, etc. Being this is a manual transmission is there anything specific I should know about towing a trailer with it? I've towed with a manual transmission before just not in something this small. I've done a lot of towing but I've always had a larger vehicle for the most part, and its been far heavier and larger trailers and loads. The travel trailer I believe weighs around 1700-1800lbs. Maximum I will ever tow with the bronco 2 will only be up to 2,000lbs but very rarely as I have a full size truck if need be.
