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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:41:16 AM EDT
[#1]
friend of mine put a reese hitch on his '97 ranger....dunno much about it other than it was a bolt-on no-drilling involved project.
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:41:56 AM EDT
[#2]
from walmart? |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:42:58 AM EDT
[#3]
Can a Ranger tow 2 1/2 tons with out burning up the trans ???
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:44:02 AM EDT
[#4]
actually he got it from a farm-supply type store.
you know the kind, has tools, tractor parts, seeds, horse stuff, trailer stuff, etc. I think he looked at walmart, but walmart didn't have the one for his ranger, while the farm-supply store did |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:44:27 AM EDT
[#5]
yeah my ranger is rated at 6,000 lbs, 4.0L V6 and 5 speed auto transmission |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:45:13 AM EDT
[#6]
oh yeah, like Tracter Supply store |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:45:17 AM EDT
[#7]
This is probably the better question. I know we used his truck to tow a 4000lb car across town, but a) it wasn't very far and b) it was fairly flat and c) we weren't trying to do highway speeds with it |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:45:48 AM EDT
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Draw-Tite
you are on the line between a class III and a class IV I doubt that vehicle has the capacity to tow 5,000 lbs. Better look at transmission coolers, etc...  Max-Frame Receiver PN 75082 Part Number: 75082 Description: Max-Frame Receiver Class Rating: CLASS IV WC / WD: 3500 / 6000 Box Size: 2" x 2" |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:46:14 AM EDT
[#9]
how much did he pay for it |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:46:16 AM EDT
[#10]
Yep. Around here those types of stores have a better selection than walmart |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:46:21 AM EDT
[#11]
The Ranger is only rated at a max of 3500# with a 4.0 V6.
http://www.panpacificrv.com/towspecford.html |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:46:59 AM EDT
[#12]
no clue what he paid for it
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:47:30 AM EDT
[#13]
Damn, my crew cab is only rated to tow 5,700lbs. Of course it weighs twice as much as a ranger does by itself.  The power to weight ration on a 4.0 ranger to a 6000lb trailer is no doubt equat to or better than a 4 door 4.6 F150, but are the brakes up to the task? I wouldn't tow shit that heavy w/o electric trailer brakes.
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:49:58 AM EDT
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From that page: 1996 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 5,600 1997 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 6,000 1999 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 6,000 1999 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 5,820 1999 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 5,980 1999 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 5,660 2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 3,560 Either they changed the ranger between '99 and '02, or they started de-rating them |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:50:29 AM EDT
[#15]
Is the 6000# GVWR or towing capacity?
edit to add..I missed the year. Dammit |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:55:58 AM EDT
[#16]
go to etrailer.com
have what you need and pictures too |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 11:58:52 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/6/2004 12:03:36 PM EDT
[#18]
[hijack]
Damn, I thought this was going to be a thread about whitetrash marriages.   [/hijack] |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 12:08:38 PM EDT
[#19]
I would just skip all that and just price your next transmission, heck, even make an appointment. A V-6 is no fun pulling 3000 pounds. It won't live long. 5000, no fun. And then, think about trying to stop it if your trailer brakes fail. No trailer brakes? Get more insurance, you will need it. I have pulled a few trailers with several trucks. I believe the 'ratings' to which you refer are on flat ground. My dually can pull 30000 pounds on flat ground. On a serious grade, 10 to 12 thousand is maximum. |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 12:12:04 PM EDT
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so probably a no go on the 5,000lbs? to much weight. Can anyone find on Fords web site the capacity for my ranger because I cant find it
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Posted: 10/6/2004 12:14:12 PM EDT
[#21]
Check your owners manual to see what it could haul IF it had a factory tow package |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 12:15:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/6/2004 12:21:58 PM EDT
[#23]
it dont have shit in there, I just called Ford and those fuckers dont even know. They said they would have to mail me the information, what a bunch of worthless fucktards that they dont even know the towing capactitys of their own vehicles 
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Posted: 10/6/2004 12:27:31 PM EDT
[#24]
Check the label on the door.
Here's a thread on your vehicle - www.woodalls.com/forums/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/13422836.cfm |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 12:29:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/6/2004 12:31:42 PM EDT
[#26]
Or started rating them more realistically in response to a bunch of warranty claims and consumer complaints. I'd be shocked and amazed if that transmission didn't suffer an early death at 5,000 lbs. |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 12:34:21 PM EDT
[#27]
By the way, a better reading on your towing capacity would be to look at the GCWR on the door sticker, then get your truck weighed and subtract the actual weight from the GCWR. If the "rated" towing capacity is lower, go with the lower number. But still, that gives you a max. Ideally, you want to stay under the max by some margin.
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Posted: 10/6/2004 5:40:29 PM EDT
[#28]
anyone with a ford ranger chime in
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Posted: 10/6/2004 6:04:26 PM EDT
[#29]
I would not go to 6,000, I tow woitha a 97 Ram, 5.2 L V8...it is like 7,800, and my tailer is dry 6,200. There were some bridges that I went to 45 mph. I did some work and it is fiune now, but if it had trouble, no way a Ranger would do it.
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Posted: 10/6/2004 6:11:03 PM EDT
[#30]
CURT
These are sweet and they don't look like a square hunk of metal hanging out from under your lil pick-up. MT |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 6:21:39 PM EDT
[#31]
ok, how do you buy one? |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 6:53:14 PM EDT
[#32]
I'm gonna jump in here--I have a 1994 Ford Explorer (4.0 liter engine and Manual Tranny--new clutch in it) with NO trailer hookup except the rear bumper.
I have been semi-considering (probably in the spring) picking up a "project" (Fun) car to do some work on it. Ideal would be something like an old (very old to save cost) Porsche 911, a BMW 3 series (E30), Porsche 944 or 924s or something similar. Now, I need to get the car home--probably about 300 miles Max. (not gonna tow something from California to Pennsylvania). I can take my time (no 80 mph on the interstate). So, my rear bumper is rated at 3500 lbs towing capacity and 350 lbs max tongue weight. It has a hole to mount the ball for towing. How best to get a Rear Wheel Drive. lightweight vehicle (like those mentioned) 300 miles using my Explorer? I don't want to blow several hundred dollars on a premium hitch that will probably only be used once. Thanks!! AFARR |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 7:00:07 PM EDT
[#33]
Pay a flatbed towtruck to go get it... |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 7:09:09 PM EDT
[#34]
Sorry, should have been more specific--trying to save money, too. Hate to pay $1-2k for a car that needs a lot of work (looking more for a cheap project car than anything else) and then have to pay someone $200-500 to tow it 300 miles. Rather find a cheaper way to get it here and put the money into parts. AFARR |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 8:56:57 PM EDT
[#35]
You may be able to put the rear wheels on a tow dolly and lock the front wheels (or tie the steering column). You'll probably make the 300 miles just fine, but don't make a habit of it. I'd be more cautious if it were an automatic transmission though (I don't trust an automatic for towing as far as I can throw it, although I know there are 1 or 2 good ones out there).
Ordinarily at this point, I'd recommend you call U-Haul and see if they'll rent you a dolly. They punch both vehicles into their computer system and tell you whether or not they're willing to rent you the equipment. However, since you have an Explorer, I already know they'll tell you "no" for "liability" reasons. Company policy.
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Posted: 10/6/2004 8:59:01 PM EDT
[#36]
I thought AUto's were better than manuals for towing? I always wondered about UHAUL's policy on Explores and thought it was bullshit |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 3:09:24 AM EDT
[#37]
Autos are better for towing in that the fluid absorbs some of the shock. My ram comes with an oil cooler and tranny cooler.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 4:55:17 AM EDT
[#38]
Just to reiterate, towing 6,000 with a ranger is equivalent to you draggin my 2001 F-150 Supercrew 4WD w/ a tonneu cover down the road with a half ton of extra stuff in it. I woul SERIOUSLY consider NOT towing that much weight with a ranger. Even if it "CAN" do it it's a a price. They aren' tmade to tow that much weight.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:04:44 AM EDT
[#39]
Did you miss the blow-out debackle regarding Exploders? |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:09:52 AM EDT
[#40]
yeah but that was when they were using Wildnerness AT's, but now they have totaly redesigned the explorer |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:10:56 AM EDT
[#41]
doubt it SGatr15 |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:11:20 AM EDT
[#42]
Over cautious lawyers. 
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:12:05 AM EDT
[#43]
I have a '99 Ranger. I used a Drawtite hitch from e-trailer.com. Good Price. The 2001 Rangers should already have a drill out for a hitch attachment on the frame in front of the spare tire. It's an easy project to DIY. Have Fun ETA: Negatory on the tow weight good buddy. My 3.0L does good to tow my 2 4x4's and the trailer weight. YMMV. |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:15:15 AM EDT
[#44]
Yes. It's over-cautious lawyers. I know at least as recently as February, the policy was still in place.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 6:15:42 AM EDT
[#45]
Ummm what??? SGatr15 |
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Posted: 10/7/2004 7:07:20 AM EDT
[#46]
I'll convert your ford ranger into a hitch for my GMC
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Posted: 10/7/2004 7:40:42 AM EDT
[#47]
Having FORD anything on your GMC will instantly cause it's ACV (Actuall Cash Value) to go up.
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Posted: 10/7/2004 7:45:31 AM EDT
[#48]
ACV is Actual Crap Value. Ya I guess that would go up.
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