B II for towing?

[racsan]

how does a stock B2 do for light towing (1500-3000) im thinking of going the small suv route when my ranger needs retiring. i could start now with a rolling chassis and build up a mild 302 or redo my curent 4.0 dont really know how good the 2.9 was in its day. considering most would have a ton of miles on them, id be going through a motor anyhow. might as wel build the right one. dont really care if 4wd or not, the best benifit of 4wd to me is having low range for low-speed backing or saving the clutch on a boat ramp. i know i could consider a explorer but i like the shorter wheelbase of the B2. a 2 door exploder would be easier to find in better condition though.
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[JohnnyU]

In my experience towing, the longer-wheelbase rigs seem to tow better, but the shorter trucks are more maneuverable. If I were towing any distance, I'd stick with the longer wheelbase, however for moving things around the lot or yard, the short trucks are very nice.

 

[PARKINGLOT]

I've towed stuff with my old BII...never seemed to have any problems...

I'm also used to hauling stuff for a living, too though...

 

[Jspafford]

My B2 was used to tow a small camper when it was owner by the previous owner. I have towed a 6x12 trailer with mine. It required minimal effort, just had to be quick getting the clutch up and allow stopping distance. Granted it was never very far. I pulled my dad's 22' bassboat about 30 miles once. Lastly I used to tow a 5x7 trailer with a 700# ATV on it 100 miles round trip every weekend.

 

[ZSK]

If you already had the BII I would say it'd be fine towing up to 3000# occasionally, but since you still have to buy the BII I would advise against it. The very short wheelbase is the biggest fault for towing. Even going from my Ext. Cab Ranger to my brother's Reg. Cab I can't stand it when towing. The longer the wheelbase the better the tow rig.

If you need and SUV I'd reccomend a four door Explorer/Mountaineer, or an Ext. Cab Ranger.

 

[racsan]

i have a s/c ranger now, i was thinking the manuvering would be better, expecially when backing with the short wheelbase. my trailer is a 6x10, iwas just trying to think ahead somewhat, the ranger is getting pretty rusty underneath and licenceing a suv would be cheaper than a pickup. fuel milage isnt a real concern, i get 17 with just the truck, never checked it while towing, but the vaccum guage reads real low (10-12, in 4rth gear) so i know its working it. heck it could be a few more years before the ranger isnt roadable anyways. just put new power steering lines on, go a pinhole in the pressure side that was spraying into the wheelwell, very messy (and the pump whines even worse with low oil)
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