03 Ranger XLT DD/Tow Rig - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

95offroadx · 05-29-2007, 12:06 PM

Well my parents went in with me on my new 2003 Ford Ranger Xlt 4x4 extended cab. Its white with dark gray/black interior. The basics like manual door locks, and manual windows. I got it with 90,000 miles. But heres my favorite parts. Its a 4.0 sohc with a 5spd manual tranny behind it! I didnt drive it much yet. But the little i did. I layed some nice rubber in 1st and chriped 2nd. This truck supposely runs mid 15's in the 1/4 miles stock. Which is great for a 6cyl truck. It also has a towing package with 4.10 gears! I needed something with a towing package because I soon want to trailer my explorer on trips and such. With the 4.10 gears i dont think i should have a probably of hitting my 0-60 in 6 sec goal(after some modifying).

I got a lot of plans for it. Most of which are performance. Such as a intake, 65mm or 70mm 4.6 mustang tb, performance tuner/chip, lightning style exhaust. Also a hurst shifter and stiffer sway bars.
But there should be a few exterior and interior changes.
Pics coming soon

95offroadx · 06-02-2007, 11:27 AM

Its a 03 Xlt extended cab 4x4. Best part! 4.0sohc with a 5spd manual tranny and 4.10 gears! This thing can move pretty damn good. Its open though so im doing some peg leggers.

*sn0border88* · 06-02-2007, 08:08 PM

Just my .02, your gonna have a hard time towing an explorer with that if you get on any kind of hills.

schmidlkofer · 06-02-2007, 08:11 PM

true that.

95offroadx · 06-02-2007, 11:10 PM

ahh..I really dont think so, Have you ever driven one like this? It has plenty of power with the 4.10's. I just need to work on my driving, Its the first stick truck i ever had, but im getting a little better haha.

*sn0border88* · 06-02-2007, 11:41 PM

No, but I do know I tow with a 99 PSD 7.3 with cold air and exaust, and going up a big hill on the way to paragon I have a hard time keeping 45 in 4th gear (4 spd with overdrive manual). I know a ranger probably wouldnt make it in 3rd or 2nd for that matter. Maybe 1st in 4 low.

but nice looking truck anyways.

I would look to see what its rated towing capacity is.

95offroadx · 06-03-2007, 12:05 AM

must be a steep hill. My explorer and trailer, should wieght 5,000lb total. What gears are in the f250? Im also going to mod the ranger. Nothing big, just like a intake, exhaust, shifter, and a chip to remove the 90mph speed limiter. After those mods i really dont think i will have much of a problem.

Besides max towing in Lbs is 5,600lbs.

redranger4.0 · 06-03-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 95offroadx

must be a steep hill. My explorer and trailer, should wieght 5,000lb total. What gears are in the f250? Im also going to mod the ranger. Nothing big, just like a intake, exhaust, shifter, and a chip to remove the 90mph speed limiter. After those mods i really dont think i will have much of a problem.

Besides max towing in Lbs is 5,600lbs.

Actually your max towing is only 3080, if you had a auto then it would be 5560.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/p...ranger9-18.pdf

**RangerX** · 06-03-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 95offroadx

My explorer and trailer, should wieght 5,000lb total.

I'll bet your Explorer alone weighs 5000. Doesn't a stock Ex weigh ~4800?

*Stic-o* · 06-03-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RangerX

I'll bet your Explorer alone weighs 5000. Doesn't a stock Ex weigh ~4800?

More then that I think. I told the wife she could have a newer explorer if it could tow enough to tow my explorer. Even with a V8 it maxes out at about 7000lbs.

So there is now way a ranger is going to tow a explorer. Your better off using the explorer to tow the ranger.

95offroadx · 06-03-2007, 05:14 PM

well i still need a trailer before i can tow my explorer.. i though 1st gens wieghed in at 4,200

redranger4.0 · 06-03-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 95offroadx

well i still need a trailer before i can tow my explorer.. i though 1st gens wieghed in at 4,200

thats still more then the max towing limit for ur truck

schmidlkofer · 06-03-2007, 06:43 PM

does not look like your towing the explorer...maybe the other way around....or go buy a golf cart to tow.....i bet the trailer will weigh about as much as your truck.

redranger4.0 · 06-03-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by schmidlkofer

does not look like your towing the explorer...maybe the other way around....or go buy a golf cart to tow.....i bet the trailer will weigh about as much as your truck.

a trailer will prolly be 1500 pounds plus the 4200 of your explorer, 5700 thats almost double the towing limit of the truck.

*sn0border88* · 06-03-2007, 09:22 PM

I hauled the explorer again 1.5 hrs back a fourth to rausch creek, a ranger defiantly wouldn't make it on the hills surrounding any of the offroad parks ive been to.

95offroadx · 06-03-2007, 10:17 PM

great, now i have to mod this one to...oh well i was going to do that anyway. I dont think itll have a problem towing that in a month or so.

THe hills on 81 going to raush creek arent even that bad, I go that way to my cabin in potter county.

schmidlkofer · 06-03-2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95offroadx

great, now i have to mod this one to...oh well i was going to do that anyway. I dont think itll have a problem towing that in a month or so.

THe hills on 81 going to raush creek arent even that bad, I go that way to my cabin in potter county.

well good luck with that dont expect any sympothy when you break or blow up the ranger

95offroadx · 06-03-2007, 11:30 PM

since when do the ppl on this forum give any sympothy anyway.

buckshotmudder · 06-03-2007, 11:49 PM

nice truck- cant wait to see the mods come along

redranger4.0 · 06-04-2007, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95offroadx

great, now i have to mod this one to...oh well i was going to do that anyway. I dont think itll have a problem towing that in a month or so.

THe hills on 81 going to raush creek arent even that bad, I go that way to my cabin in potter county.

Im still not quite sure how you think towing something double the max tow rating of the truck is going to be fine?

05-29-2007, 12:06 PM	#1
95offroadx Wannabe Elite Explorer Palmyra, Pa 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,580 Vehicle Specs	03 Ranger XLT DD/Tow Rig Well my parents went in with me on my new 2003 Ford Ranger Xlt 4x4 extended cab. Its white with dark gray/black interior. The basics like manual door locks, and manual windows. I got it with 90,000 miles. But heres my favorite parts. Its a 4.0 sohc with a 5spd manual tranny behind it! I didnt drive it much yet. But the little i did. I layed some nice rubber in 1st and chriped 2nd. This truck supposely runs mid 15's in the 1/4 miles stock. Which is great for a 6cyl truck. It also has a towing package with 4.10 gears! I needed something with a towing package because I soon want to trailer my explorer on trips and such. With the 4.10 gears i dont think i should have a probably of hitting my 0-60 in 6 sec goal(after some modifying). I got a lot of plans for it. Most of which are performance. Such as a intake, 65mm or 70mm 4.6 mustang tb, performance tuner/chip, lightning style exhaust. Also a hurst shifter and stiffer sway bars. But there should be a few exterior and interior changes. Pics coming soon __________________ 1991 Explorer Xlt 4x4- 33pc m/t, 4.56 gears, 5.5" of lift, tons more 03 Ranger Xlt 4.0sohc 5spd 4x4 4.10's- sidepipes,cai, hurst shifter,black headlights, tinted, 2/2.5" drop, 275/60 & 285/60 falkens, 17x9 & 17x10.5 fr500 xplorer pics ranger pics Josh Hossler

06-02-2007, 11:27 AM	#2
95offroadx Wannabe Elite Explorer Palmyra, Pa 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,580 Vehicle Specs	Its a 03 Xlt extended cab 4x4. Best part! 4.0sohc with a 5spd manual tranny and 4.10 gears! This thing can move pretty damn good. Its open though so im doing some peg leggers. __________________ 1991 Explorer Xlt 4x4- 33pc m/t, 4.56 gears, 5.5" of lift, tons more 03 Ranger Xlt 4.0sohc 5spd 4x4 4.10's- sidepipes,cai, hurst shifter,black headlights, tinted, 2/2.5" drop, 275/60 & 285/60 falkens, 17x9 & 17x10.5 fr500 xplorer pics ranger pics Josh Hossler

06-02-2007, 08:08 PM	#3
sn0border88 Master Apprentice Souderton, PA 1992 XLT Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,340 Vehicle Specs	Just my .02, your gonna have a hard time towing an explorer with that if you get on any kind of hills. __________________ My Photos---Emily Rose---SAS Thread---My Mug 1992 4dr XLT. SAS'ed HPD44/9" 5.13's Locked F/R 36" SX 1999 4.0 5spd sport on 31" BFG Muds

06-02-2007, 08:11 PM	#4
schmidlkofer Wannabe Elite Explorer thornton, colorado. 94 XLT Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 912 Vehicle Specs	true that. __________________ green 1994 ford explorer with 36 inch irok super swampers on 17's

06-02-2007, 11:10 PM	#5
95offroadx Wannabe Elite Explorer Palmyra, Pa 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,580 Vehicle Specs	ahh..I really dont think so, Have you ever driven one like this? It has plenty of power with the 4.10's. I just need to work on my driving, Its the first stick truck i ever had, but im getting a little better haha. __________________ 1991 Explorer Xlt 4x4- 33pc m/t, 4.56 gears, 5.5" of lift, tons more 03 Ranger Xlt 4.0sohc 5spd 4x4 4.10's- sidepipes,cai, hurst shifter,black headlights, tinted, 2/2.5" drop, 275/60 & 285/60 falkens, 17x9 & 17x10.5 fr500 xplorer pics ranger pics Josh Hossler

06-02-2007, 11:41 PM	#6
sn0border88 Master Apprentice Souderton, PA 1992 XLT Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,340 Vehicle Specs	No, but I do know I tow with a 99 PSD 7.3 with cold air and exaust, and going up a big hill on the way to paragon I have a hard time keeping 45 in 4th gear (4 spd with overdrive manual). I know a ranger probably wouldnt make it in 3rd or 2nd for that matter. Maybe 1st in 4 low. but nice looking truck anyways. I would look to see what its rated towing capacity is. __________________ My Photos---Emily Rose---SAS Thread---My Mug 1992 4dr XLT. SAS'ed HPD44/9" 5.13's Locked F/R 36" SX 1999 4.0 5spd sport on 31" BFG Muds

06-03-2007, 12:05 AM	#7
95offroadx Wannabe Elite Explorer Palmyra, Pa 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,580 Vehicle Specs	must be a steep hill. My explorer and trailer, should wieght 5,000lb total. What gears are in the f250? Im also going to mod the ranger. Nothing big, just like a intake, exhaust, shifter, and a chip to remove the 90mph speed limiter. After those mods i really dont think i will have much of a problem. Besides max towing in Lbs is 5,600lbs. __________________ 1991 Explorer Xlt 4x4- 33pc m/t, 4.56 gears, 5.5" of lift, tons more 03 Ranger Xlt 4.0sohc 5spd 4x4 4.10's- sidepipes,cai, hurst shifter,black headlights, tinted, 2/2.5" drop, 275/60 & 285/60 falkens, 17x9 & 17x10.5 fr500 xplorer pics ranger pics Josh Hossler

06-03-2007, 05:14 PM	#11
95offroadx Wannabe Elite Explorer Palmyra, Pa 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,580 Vehicle Specs	well i still need a trailer before i can tow my explorer.. i though 1st gens wieghed in at 4,200 __________________ 1991 Explorer Xlt 4x4- 33pc m/t, 4.56 gears, 5.5" of lift, tons more 03 Ranger Xlt 4.0sohc 5spd 4x4 4.10's- sidepipes,cai, hurst shifter,black headlights, tinted, 2/2.5" drop, 275/60 & 285/60 falkens, 17x9 & 17x10.5 fr500 xplorer pics ranger pics Josh Hossler

06-03-2007, 06:43 PM	#13
schmidlkofer Wannabe Elite Explorer thornton, colorado. 94 XLT Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 912 Vehicle Specs	does not look like your towing the explorer...maybe the other way around....or go buy a golf cart to tow.....i bet the trailer will weigh about as much as your truck. __________________ green 1994 ford explorer with 36 inch irok super swampers on 17's

06-03-2007, 09:22 PM	#15
sn0border88 Master Apprentice Souderton, PA 1992 XLT Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,340 Vehicle Specs	I hauled the explorer again 1.5 hrs back a fourth to rausch creek, a ranger defiantly wouldn't make it on the hills surrounding any of the offroad parks ive been to. __________________ My Photos---Emily Rose---SAS Thread---My Mug 1992 4dr XLT. SAS'ed HPD44/9" 5.13's Locked F/R 36" SX 1999 4.0 5spd sport on 31" BFG Muds

06-03-2007, 10:17 PM	#16
95offroadx Wannabe Elite Explorer Palmyra, Pa 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,580 Vehicle Specs	great, now i have to mod this one to...oh well i was going to do that anyway. I dont think itll have a problem towing that in a month or so. THe hills on 81 going to raush creek arent even that bad, I go that way to my cabin in potter county. __________________ 1991 Explorer Xlt 4x4- 33pc m/t, 4.56 gears, 5.5" of lift, tons more 03 Ranger Xlt 4.0sohc 5spd 4x4 4.10's- sidepipes,cai, hurst shifter,black headlights, tinted, 2/2.5" drop, 275/60 & 285/60 falkens, 17x9 & 17x10.5 fr500 xplorer pics ranger pics Josh Hossler

06-03-2007, 11:30 PM	#18
95offroadx Wannabe Elite Explorer Palmyra, Pa 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,580 Vehicle Specs	since when do the ppl on this forum give any sympothy anyway. __________________ 1991 Explorer Xlt 4x4- 33pc m/t, 4.56 gears, 5.5" of lift, tons more 03 Ranger Xlt 4.0sohc 5spd 4x4 4.10's- sidepipes,cai, hurst shifter,black headlights, tinted, 2/2.5" drop, 275/60 & 285/60 falkens, 17x9 & 17x10.5 fr500 xplorer pics ranger pics Josh Hossler

06-03-2007, 11:49 PM	#19
buckshotmudder Wannabe Elite Explorer Jefferson City, TN 04 Sport Trac 2wd Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 675 Vehicle Specs	nice truck- cant wait to see the mods come along __________________ 04 Sport Trac 2wd double 5% tint~ K&N 57series Intake~Tinted Tails~50% tinted windshield~Black LED 3rd Brake Light~Tailgate LED Light Bar~6K&10K HID's...More To Come