1992 Ranger vs 2000 Ranger

[bowturkey]

I just bought a 2000 4x4 ranger. I have a 92 . I know there are a lot of differences. I don't have much experince with the new ones. How do they compare in overall strength and durability ?I have a plow on the 92 and it works fine. Don't know if the new one is beefy enough to handle one?

 

[JohnnyO]

The front end on the newer ones is not as strong. In the owners manual Ford advises against using a Ranger to plow. The halfshafts and CV's are kinda flimsy for that. I wouldn't go bigger than a 5' blade and not do anything bigger than driveways with it.

 

[JaBradt85]

My 99 did just fine plowing with a 7' curtis, doing a small lot 12 drives and one larger lot. Just add timbrens and plow with the strom youll be fine.

 

[bowturkey]

you lost me with timbrens & strom ? thanks

 

[bowturkey]

Got the timbrens. thanks

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

the half shafts are not the problem. the hubs, ball joints, and inner tie rod ends are. plowing will cause these already high-wear items to wear even faster. the R&P on your newer truck is also weaker than your '92.

 

[JaBradt85]

you lost me with timbrens & strom ? thanks

Thats would be storm - i appologize.