New Truck

[hmiwb]

Hi all, New here and new to Ford Ranger. Just bought a new 09 XLT Supercab w/2.3 and manual trans. We've been getting to know each other, but getting along just fine so far. MPG was a major deciding factor but the quality and reputation of the Duratec and Ranger in general had a lot to do with my choice. I needed a pickup for my retirement plans and with gas prices on the rise again... Hey,the $3000 rebate didn't hurt either and it looks like Ford may be the most likely of the Big 3 to be around in the future when I need them for service and parts, etc. I definitely wanted to buy as American as possible although that's pretty hard to do with all of the outsourceing going on today. Just thought I'd say hello. Now I want to add a limited slip or locker to the rear end before next winter.

 

[JohnnyO]

Welcome! 4-banger Rangers run forever. I'd go with a limited-slip if most of your driving is on-road, or if you want something a little stronger, a Powertrax No-Slip if they make one for the 7.5" rear axle that your truck has. A few sandbags and good snow tires like Blizzaks and you'll be good. I have Blizzaks on the wife's Taurus and it goes every bit as good in snow as my truck and stops better. Even in deep stuff.

 

[FordMan016]

go with L/S since a locker will give you wheel hop around corner on city roads and trow your rear out on snow or ice

 

[hmiwb]

Thanks, I'll take that advice and probably go limited slip. The TruTrac sounds like a very good piece, but if money's tight I may just go with the Ford unit which is often priced pretty low. I know it has clutch issues, but I'm not hard on drivetrains at all, so I should be okay with it.

 

[Mark_88]

Welcome to TRS...hope you have a long and loving relationship with your new truck...but I must say I'm jealous...lol

 

[LearjetMinako]

Gotta love our Rangers. Treat it right, and it will keep on going. Just like the Engergizer bunny.