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    Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 9:21pm
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Originally posted by StephenH


See the chart on page 18 of Ford's towing guide for the 2006 model year:http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/2006RVguideApr08.pdfIf I am reading it correctly, your Ranger has a towing limit of 5580 lbs or 5300 lbs with FX4 Level II. It SHOULD be adequate.

Stephan, you are correct Sir. That is the model truck that I own. Thanks for taking the time to dig out the info. As you said, I should be okay. Especially since most of my towing will be on flat surfaces with an occasional set of rolling hills.


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Originally posted by David

There is an old drag racer saying:

"Torque gets you off the line(launches). Horsepower wins the race."

Just saying...you know....
Tell the guy in this truck Wink
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54JCBM0MJpY
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Originally posted by Patriot Dave

[QUOTE=David] [QUOTE=Patriot Dave]

Thanks for the reply.
Well at least i know what to expect. I will be looking at possible replacements and choose something by the end of summer.
The Ranger has 145,000 on it so It will be time anyway.


Really, you are in a great position and your plan is also great. You'll get enough "road time" to determine, first hand, what 207 ponies will do for you. You'll have a good idea of what you need at the end of the season. I made it thru one season with the GMC Canyon and bought a 5.3L Silverado, that November.

I feel sorry for whoever bought that Canyon.


The Ranger has been a great small truck. It is my second one and I know it should easily make 200,000 miles. It has yet to give me any trouble and nor did the first one. The Off Road package has been good. There have been times I have spent 4 straight days in 4 wheel getting around northern Michigan in non-stop snow going to steelhead fishing holes. Did not get stuck one time. Often pushing snow with my front bumper. And the bodies hold up well. Gas mileage is not all that great due to the 4:11 rear end though.
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Originally posted by dacolson


Originally posted by David

There is an old drag racer saying:

"Torque gets you off the line(launches). Horsepower wins the race."

Just saying...you know....
Tell the guy in this truck Wink
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54JCBM0MJpY


Interesting viewing. The truck "red lighted" (jumped the start). It is hard to know if the 'vette "stayed in it" - knowing the truck was DQed. He seemed a bit slow off the line. In looking at the speeds and ETs, the 'vette was bone stock and the truck modified. It would be interesting to look under the hood of both to see what kind of engines and modifications had been done. The Corvette could have had any number of engines in it. Still 100 mph in the 1/4 is impressive for a truck tipping the scales in the 7000lbs. neighborhood.

This is kind of an apples to oranges thing to me. That said, if a person is wanting to tow a heavy load and has the wallet to handle it, the kerosene burner is about as good as it gets, generally speaking.

However, if all bets are off, with any modifications allowed and money is no object....

John Force Racing is located in Brownsburg, near me. I bet he could wup 'em both in the 1/4 -    even with a Pod in tow! (with them not towing anything)

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There were several other videos of diesel trucks vs. autos. One can't say that all of them red-lighted, but all of them smoked the gas powered "super" cars. When they were on the line, the diesels sounded like jet engines spinning up. It was, of course, the turbochargers.

I also saw a couple where things did not go so well. In one, the diesel's engine block left parts on the track, but still beat the car. In another, the truck was on a dynamometer and one of the turbochargers came through the grill. It was a bit of interesting viewing. I don't have anywhere near the kind of money it would take to put together such a rig.
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Originally posted by David

Originally posted by dacolson


Originally posted by David

There is an old drag racer saying:

"Torque gets you off the line(launches). Horsepower wins the race."

Just saying...you know....
Tell the guy in this truck Wink
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54JCBM0MJpY


Interesting viewing. The truck "red lighted" (jumped the start). It is hard to know if the 'vette "stayed in it" - knowing the truck was DQed. He seemed a bit slow off the line. In looking at the speeds and ETs, the 'vette was bone stock and the truck modified. It would be interesting to look under the hood of both to see what kind of engines and modifications had been done. The Corvette could have had any number of engines in it. Still 100 mph in the 1/4 is impressive for a truck tipping the scales in the 7000lbs. neighborhood.

This is kind of an apples to oranges thing to me. That said, if a person is wanting to tow a heavy load and has the wallet to handle it, the kerosene burner is about as good as it gets, generally speaking.

However, if all bets are off, with any modifications allowed and money is no object....

John Force Racing is located in Brownsburg, near me. I bet he could wup 'em both in the 1/4 -    even with a Pod in tow! (with them not towing anything)

John Force





LOL. I love this stuff. Could watch these videos all day. I just see dollar signs billowing out of those stacks!Star
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Originally posted by StephenH

There were several other videos of diesel trucks vs. autos. One can't say that all of them red-lighted, but all of them smoked the gas powered "super" cars. When they were on the line, the diesels sounded like jet engines spinning up. It was, of course, the turbochargers.

I also saw a couple where things did not go so well. In one, the diesel's engine block left parts on the track, but still beat the car. In another, the truck was on a dynamometer and one of the turbochargers came through the grill. It was a bit of interesting viewing. I don't have anywhere near the kind of money it would take to put together such a rig.
With my luck, that would be me. Green light ... PARTS FLYING. 
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Posts: 1446 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Mar 2016 at 8:37pm
Originally posted by furpod



NO ONE EVER complains they have to much tow vehicle. NO ONE.



I just quoted you without realizing it.  I knew I'd seen this recently though....

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