03 Ranger XLT DD/Tow Rig

schmidlkofer · 06-05-2007, 09:49 PM

it may be fast but not tough. well tough for a ranger...

95offroadx · 11-09-2007, 10:32 PM

havent really changed that much, but looks a 100x better then the "before" pictures in this thread

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2658349
go there^^ for the specs a mods done.

as for towing this thing, i already towd my explorer with a tow dolly, 40 miles(round trip) to the tranny shop. Stoped good(just got new brakes a months ago). Had plenty of power to move. For 10 miles of it, i cruise on the highway 70mph no problems. Now this would probably be 1,000lbs lighter then when i go up to the mountains. But after the mods coming this winter. It will be no problem.

*RFR2212* · 01-02-2008, 02:53 AM

So i started reading the ranger forum tonight b/c i just got an 00 ranger as a DD opposed to my 1 ton dually diesel. Please, save everyone else the pain. Towing an explorer behind this is like drinking and driving. Someone will get hurt, probably not you, but someone else. If you're gonna tow that explorer, at least get a half ton. I towed my 2500lb trailer for my bronco empty behind our 06 with the 4.6 v8 and it sucked!

This is not enough truck to tow an explorer.

ReDLiNeZL · 03-18-2008, 10:40 PM

ill add to this, i have a 98 ranger with 3 73's and its a 4.0ohv motor with 5spd and it sucks to put a quad in my bed and haul it. and if i pull my lil 6'x6' dinky ass trailer empty it blows!
now my dad has an 2001 ranger 4.0sohc w/ automatic with the towing package and 4 10's... that pulls our car trailer with his 96 lifted ranger and it does decent but i wouldnt brag. now his truck trying to pull my explorer is a friggin scary ride. i used it just to pick up my expo when i bought it, and back and forth from shop to work on it... and the most i trailered it was bout 3 miles... SCARY!!!!

robbieo11 · 10-26-2008, 12:53 PM

ok i don't post much where but from experience i had the ONLY way i would tow an explorer with a ranger is to have a 5th wheel or gooseneck out back. ELECTRIC brakes are required not an option. I pulled a explorer to a scrap yard loaded down and on a dolly with my ranger loaded with aluminum. Fastest i went was 25 mph the truck pushed my ass through 2 stop signs.

scaled gross at 12000 yes 12 thousand pounds these trucks are grocery getters not haulers and tow trucks

95offroadx · 02-07-2009, 12:04 AM

changed a bit... i dont tow with it or "try" to nemore.. its just turnin into a great build now, just wish i had more money

06-05-2007, 09:49 PM	#41
schmidlkofer Wannabe Elite Explorer thornton, colorado. 94 XLT Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 912 Vehicle Specs	it may be fast but not tough. well tough for a ranger... __________________ green 1994 ford explorer with 36 inch irok super swampers on 17's

11-09-2007, 10:32 PM	#42
95offroadx Wannabe Elite Explorer Palmyra, Pa 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,577 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	havent really changed that much, but looks a 100x better then the "before" pictures in this thread http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2658349 go there^^ for the specs a mods done. as for towing this thing, i already towd my explorer with a tow dolly, 40 miles(round trip) to the tranny shop. Stoped good(just got new brakes a months ago). Had plenty of power to move. For 10 miles of it, i cruise on the highway 70mph no problems. Now this would probably be 1,000lbs lighter then when i go up to the mountains. But after the mods coming this winter. It will be no problem. __________________ 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

01-02-2008, 02:53 AM	#43
RFR2212 Typing Police In the mug by Chitown 95 JEEP Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,359 Vehicle Specs	So i started reading the ranger forum tonight b/c i just got an 00 ranger as a DD opposed to my 1 ton dually diesel. Please, save everyone else the pain. Towing an explorer behind this is like drinking and driving. Someone will get hurt, probably not you, but someone else. If you're gonna tow that explorer, at least get a half ton. I towed my 2500lb trailer for my bronco empty behind our 06 with the 4.6 v8 and it sucked! This is not enough truck to tow an explorer. __________________ My Truck Registry For those who can't spell, click HERE!!

03-18-2008, 10:40 PM	#44
ReDLiNeZL Wannabe Elite Explorer Lancaster PA '94 XLT 4DR Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 192 Vehicle Specs	ill add to this, i have a 98 ranger with 3 73's and its a 4.0ohv motor with 5spd and it sucks to put a quad in my bed and haul it. and if i pull my lil 6'x6' dinky ass trailer empty it blows! now my dad has an 2001 ranger 4.0sohc w/ automatic with the towing package and 4 10's... that pulls our car trailer with his 96 lifted ranger and it does decent but i wouldnt brag. now his truck trying to pull my explorer is a friggin scary ride. i used it just to pick up my expo when i bought it, and back and forth from shop to work on it... and the most i trailered it was bout 3 miles... SCARY!!!! __________________ 1998 Ford Ranger 4.0L 5spd -Once Lifted, now... "Stock as Cock" -(DD/Gas Saver) 1994 Ford Explorer 4.0L Auto

02-07-2009, 12:04 AM	#46
95offroadx Wannabe Elite Explorer Palmyra, Pa 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,577 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	changed a bit... i dont tow with it or "try" to nemore.. its just turnin into a great build now, just wish i had more money __________________ 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

10-26-2008, 12:53 PM	#45
robbieo11 Wannabe Elite Explorer buffalo area ny Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 115 Vehicle Specs	ok i don't post much where but from experience i had the ONLY way i would tow an explorer with a ranger is to have a 5th wheel or gooseneck out back. ELECTRIC brakes are required not an option. I pulled a explorer to a scrap yard loaded down and on a dolly with my ranger loaded with aluminum. Fastest i went was 25 mph the truck pushed my ass through 2 stop signs. scaled gross at 12000 yes 12 thousand pounds these trucks are grocery getters not haulers and tow trucks