jfisher
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I've been searching for the past half hour and really haven't found any good info on this specific of a topic.
I've got an 02' Ranger XLT 4.0 4x4 Automatic. So from reading the tech section, besides the 4x4, my truck should carry near the highest tow rating.
I've got a 1993 Mustang that, in the future, I may want to tow long distances just to be safe. When I say long distance, I'm talking Ohio to Texas, Ohio to Florida, etc for some of the bigger races I plan on going to.
I'm not exactly sure what the car weighs currently, but with the old 306, stock iron e7te heads, and stock front suspension, the car came in at 2975 without me in it at a local race tracks scales.
I've since gone with a 351w based engine but now have aluminum heads, full tubular front suspension with coilovers, etc.
I haven't even began looking at trailers yet, so say for example I just rent an open uhaul trailer. Would this be possible with my truck? I plan on adding a cold air intake and exhaust down the road and getting the truck tuned at Modular Depot. I'm also going to add a nice set of pads and rotors when the brakes need replaced.
I haven't really looked at hitches yet, but plan on going with a really nice setup.
Is this something you guys think is possible without killing my truck to death? It's got 82k on it now and zero problems.
Also, what are the most important upgrades I can make to the truck to make it easie to tow? Obviously trailer brakes. Anything else?
I've got an 02' Ranger XLT 4.0 4x4 Automatic. So from reading the tech section, besides the 4x4, my truck should carry near the highest tow rating.
I've got a 1993 Mustang that, in the future, I may want to tow long distances just to be safe. When I say long distance, I'm talking Ohio to Texas, Ohio to Florida, etc for some of the bigger races I plan on going to.
I'm not exactly sure what the car weighs currently, but with the old 306, stock iron e7te heads, and stock front suspension, the car came in at 2975 without me in it at a local race tracks scales.
I've since gone with a 351w based engine but now have aluminum heads, full tubular front suspension with coilovers, etc.
I haven't even began looking at trailers yet, so say for example I just rent an open uhaul trailer. Would this be possible with my truck? I plan on adding a cold air intake and exhaust down the road and getting the truck tuned at Modular Depot. I'm also going to add a nice set of pads and rotors when the brakes need replaced.
I haven't really looked at hitches yet, but plan on going with a really nice setup.
Is this something you guys think is possible without killing my truck to death? It's got 82k on it now and zero problems.
Also, what are the most important upgrades I can make to the truck to make it easie to tow? Obviously trailer brakes. Anything else?
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