More Bronco hear say.

[97RangerXLT]

Exactly my point.

What if i got 2 tons in the bed and im bouncing across a off camber ditch? Crack the frame?

Extreme case but yes, i prefer nice thick C channel

if you have 4000 lbs of stuff in a Ranger (or even an f350) bed you are going to break something regardless of how the frame is designed... likely destroy the springs and the axle as well as the frame...

AJ

 

[rusty ol ranger]

if you have 4000 lbs of stuff in a Ranger (or even an f350) bed you are going to break something regardless of how the frame is designed... likely destroy the springs and the axle as well as the frame...

AJ

I had 3600 in my 97 F250 HD and it wasnt even on the overloads.

Also had 27 bundles of ashphalt shingles in rusty #1 and never broke, not sure exact weight but it was heavy.

As far as the EB boxed frame on an SUV that wont really be caring anything heavier then this months cast of my 600 lb life its fine.

But on a pickup, gimmie flex.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I had 3600 in my 97 F250 HD and it wasnt even on the overloads.

Also had 27 bundles of ashphalt shingles in rusty #1 and never broke, not sure exact weight but it was heavy.

As far as the EB boxed frame on an SUV that wont really be caring anything heavier then this months cast of my 600 lb life its fine.

But on a pickup, gimmie flex.

A newer F-250 is rated to haul 4K in the bed with a boxed frame...

 

[rusty ol ranger]

A newer F-250 is rated to haul 4K in the bed with a boxed frame...

Ive seen the way some of those new SDs squat and i wouldnt put 4k in one.

My old 97 didnt care one bit,maybe the frame sare stronger but the suspension is way to soft.

Besides....how often did the old frames fail anyways? Unless it was rotted into oblivion. I feel like its kind of a mute point.

 

[1990RangerinSK]

There's getting to be too much garbage in this thread to quote it all. A few points:

1) (New Ranger is not the same vehicle as the old ones) NO vehicle is the same now as the vehicle that bore its' name 20, or even 10, years ago.

2) Why should Ford bow to you (those who want a truck to not be comfortable)? Most people who buy vehicles buy ONE. Or, maybe they buy TWO. My ex wife, and I, for example had two vehicles for a lot of our marriage. Somewhere, Ford has to make a sacrifice, because my 1990 Ranger (I bought it after my marriage broke down) was my ONLY vehicle. I couldn't afford to buy a truck for hauling and a car for my day to day driving. So, the truck had to be comfortable on road, because had things gone the way I thought they would when I bought it, I would have spent hours at a time on the road. I bought the Ranger so I could haul stuff if I needed to, but I also needed a comfortable vehicle on road, and that's how MOST people think. Most people want ONE vehicle that can do EVERYTHING that they need it to do. So, it has to haul the family, groceries, tow the boat (or a small camper) haul loads to the dump, etc. DON'T tell me to buy a car if I want a comfortable on road vehicle. That car doesn't meet my other needs.

3) Technology. ABS saved my bacon more than once. When my ex got a concussion as a result of a car accident, I knew I wanted side curtain air bags. It all has it's place, whether you like it or not. Get used to it, just like you old fogies got used to seatbelts. My next vehicle will have the touch screen, and Apple Car Play. Why? Because ALL of my music is on my iPhone (well, the stuff that I listen to all the time, anyway). Where I live, I'm not allowed to touch the phone while I'm driving, unless I can do something in ONE touch. Check out the Ford Ecosport. See where the touch screen is? It's up high, so that I don't have to take my eyes off the road. I can pair my phone, and do EVERYTHING on my phone from the car's touch screen (or is it a truck?).

4) Whoever said they'd flip me for the CEO position: YOU'RE FIRED!!!!! I'm the CEO. It was my idea, I get to be CEO.

 

[Dirtman]

My butt itches.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Kind of a sad day... Ford had plans to do the Bronco reveal today. With all considerations with the pandemic... it was postponed until????

We haven't seen any new leaks lately and I'm hoping Ford shares at least a small tid bit today.

It's also speculated that Job 1 will move farther out into 2021 due to the pandemic...

 

[rusty ol ranger]

There's getting to be too much garbage in this thread to quote it all. A few points:

1) (New Ranger is not the same vehicle as the old ones) NO vehicle is the same now as the vehicle that bore its' name 20, or even 10, years ago.

2) Why should Ford bow to you (those who want a truck to not be comfortable)? Most people who buy vehicles buy ONE. Or, maybe they buy TWO. My ex wife, and I, for example had two vehicles for a lot of our marriage. Somewhere, Ford has to make a sacrifice, because my 1990 Ranger (I bought it after my marriage broke down) was my ONLY vehicle. I couldn't afford to buy a truck for hauling and a car for my day to day driving. So, the truck had to be comfortable on road, because had things gone the way I thought they would when I bought it, I would have spent hours at a time on the road. I bought the Ranger so I could haul stuff if I needed to, but I also needed a comfortable vehicle on road, and that's how MOST people think. Most people want ONE vehicle that can do EVERYTHING that they need it to do. So, it has to haul the family, groceries, tow the boat (or a small camper) haul loads to the dump, etc. DON'T tell me to buy a car if I want a comfortable on road vehicle. That car doesn't meet my other needs.

3) Technology. ABS saved my bacon more than once. When my ex got a concussion as a result of a car accident, I knew I wanted side curtain air bags. It all has it's place, whether you like it or not. Get used to it, just like you old fogies got used to seatbelts. My next vehicle will have the touch screen, and Apple Car Play. Why? Because ALL of my music is on my iPhone (well, the stuff that I listen to all the time, anyway). Where I live, I'm not allowed to touch the phone while I'm driving, unless I can do something in ONE touch. Check out the Ford Ecosport. See where the touch screen is? It's up high, so that I don't have to take my eyes off the road. I can pair my phone, and do EVERYTHING on my phone from the car's touch screen (or is it a truck?).

4) Whoever said they'd flip me for the CEO position: YOU'RE FIRED!!!!! I'm the CEO. It was my idea, I get to be CEO.

Why do you always get your panties in such a bunch?

First off this is all hypothetical and none of its going to happen anyways so all we are doing is blowing out our opinions. No reason to get pissy.

Second off on road comfort is fine if youre buying a 2wd truck, cause in theory thats where they will spend most of their time. But anything 4wd or 3/4ton and up (even 2wd) should be strictly geared for rough useage and/or heavy loads. Keep the 2wd 1/2 tons/rangers for posers. I suppose you also advocate for these stupid 5.5 ft beds because they are eaiser to park?

If ABS had to save your ass then you probably shouldnt have been going so fast or been paying closer attention. Plain and simple. ABS just gets in the way (like traction control, skid control, etc) if you know how to drive.

....and lastly i didnt say id flip you i said id armwrestle you.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Easy rusty... lets not turn this into a brawl.

And what does this have to do with the Bronco?

 

[Uncle Gump]

Some interesting points in this latest round of banter... but lets make this clear... I (we) won't let this go the way of a knock down drag out title fight.

Make your points but control yourselves and replies in a civil manner... please and thank you.

 

[sheep herder]

My butt itches.

You shouldn't have washed it.

 

[Grumpaw]

My butt itches.

What, now you got creepy crawlies down there ?
Grumpaw

 

[sgtsandman]

What, now you got creepy crawlies down there ?
Grumpaw

Dry skin maybe. Perhaps a rash? Exima? Why are we asking these questions? Do we REALLY want to know the answer?

 

[Grumpaw]

Dry skin maybe. Perhaps a rash? Exima? Why are we asking these questions? Do we REALLY want to know the answer?

Inquiring minds want to know.
Besides, it might be the start of a new "pandemic".
If we can catch it early we might be able to quarantine Dirtman. Put him in isolation !!!
Throw him in a room with a bed, a furnace, and a supply of "Chowdah" and sushi.
Grumpaw

 

[Uncle Gump]

Throw him in a room with a bed, a furnace, and a supply of "Chowdah" and sushi.
Grumpaw

A couple three of those things are most likely the cause of said itchy butt...