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Ford Ranger

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Leafman
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Yes? No?

I need to tow a camper and i will be eventually building this into a wheeler

Tell me the pros and cons
Jul 1 2010 4:45AM
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charmander
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Jul 1 2010 7:32PM
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Leafman
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jeeps are sick dont hate
Jul 1 2010 7:34PM
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Shreddysaurus
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i didnt meant speed. so lemmy get this straight. you want a small truck, you want to tow a smalller sized trailer (how small?), and go mudding in it? what years you thinking about? like price range things like that
Jul 1 2010 7:40PM
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jblaski
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I drove a 92 Ranger for 3 years, and loved that truck. 4.0 v6, 4x4, extended cab. It had a bit of a lift on it.

I got it with around 120K and sold it with 198K. That truck was pretty bomb proof. The only thing I had to replace (other than routine maintenance) was the clutch. It had more than enough power for anything I needed. Got decent mileage (+-16mpg). I highly recommend the Ranger, and wish I still had mine.
Jul 1 2010 7:43PM
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Leafman
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early 90's truck a 16 foot trailer at the most and around 5k or under
Jul 1 2010 8:17PM
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Shreddysaurus
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shit 16 foot trailer, dont even worry about what truck you get. ranger mite have some trouble but if you get a taco with a big enough engine you'll be fine. 5k and under should get you an early 90's truck with with less than a 150 miles. But then again ive never bought a truck before haha
Jul 1 2010 8:27PM
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Leafman
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haha alright
Jul 1 2010 9:13PM
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rickroller
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i say no my uncle haz one and it tows a bike
Jul 1 2010 9:26PM
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Leafman
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that doesn't mean it cant tow more
Jul 1 2010 10:30PM
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00_Koda
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This for sure or a yota
Jul 1 2010 10:44PM
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Leafman
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I take it you didn't read the thread
Jul 1 2010 10:50PM
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josh.
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I think the only answer is VW.

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Jul 6 2010 12:08AM
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Leafman
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absolutely not
Jul 6 2010 12:10AM
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josh.
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how about a 4wd T3?
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locking center front and rear diffs, easy to fix, stupidly tough chassis, and it's slightly interesting and unique. Every one and their mom has a ranger.
Jul 6 2010 12:14AM
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Leafman
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again, no
Jul 6 2010 1:18AM
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.jersey
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ford f 350 super duty crew cab. now thats a truck
Jul 6 2010 1:26AM
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Leafman
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thats way to much for my needs, i would go 150 tops
Jul 6 2010 1:30AM
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Piste.Off
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dodge dakota
Jul 6 2010 1:32AM
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.jersey
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then 150. its a real solid truck, you could even go with a dodge ram 1500. a couple people i know have it and they love it
Jul 6 2010 1:40AM
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Leafman
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i dont want a full size truck and if im going with a dodge im going with a cummins
Jul 6 2010 1:42AM
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.jersey
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good choice. whatever you choose, just got american. dakota is real solid
Jul 6 2010 1:51AM
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josh.
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why not? the chassis is actually stronger than just about anything the americans made, and it better off road (except maybe mud)
Jul 6 2010 2:04AM
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Leafman
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well all we have here is mud and rocks
Jul 6 2010 2:06AM
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potato_man
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if you don't get the 4.0 ltr engine, you wont be able to pull the spare tire...great size, great design but grossly underpowered
Sep 18 2010 1:09AM
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Mooserz
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had sex in one /claim


totally not a good fucking truck
Sep 18 2010 1:20AM
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Deletedtoday
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if you get a ford ranger i will lose respect for you, go the extra anf get a taco or a dodge 2500 turbo diesel
Sep 18 2010 8:46PM
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Leafman
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i have no money, i just spent it all on my bike
Sep 18 2010 9:01PM
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Deletedtoday
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that blows, now you have to ride your bike up to the pass. it is a sweet bike though
Sep 18 2010 9:10PM
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Leafman
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damn right,

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I still have the expo though
Sep 18 2010 9:11PM
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Deletedtoday
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its just a question of a truck or a mountian bike
Sep 18 2010 9:53PM
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