imnotpark
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- Joined
- Jan 17, 2024
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- Location
- Vancouver Island BC
- Vehicle Year
- 04
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Manual
hi im very new to anything to do with forums so cut me some slack...
im a big camper/explorer and love going out deep in the local bush. my problem is that my ford ranger (2004, 3.0L, 2wd) struggles to make it where i want to take it.
ive had a only 2 incidents getting stuck, one was being high centered on a hidden root where all of the weight was forward on the steer axle, and the other was due to being too ballsy in the fresh pow and needing a tow.
in my mind my two options are...
1. sell current truck and buy used low km 4x4 (will take 1-2 years more of saving)
or
2. put 2-3k into suspension, tires, other components and deal with the 2x4
so far my experiences have been amazing in this truck, but ive been looking into 4x4 rangers and their huge price tags and wondering if i really need 4x4?
i ride with my buddy who has a passed down jeep tj and he barely ever uses 4x4 when i have to ditch my truck to ride along deeper into the trail (i understand the differences between weight and wheel base between the vehicles)
any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
im a big camper/explorer and love going out deep in the local bush. my problem is that my ford ranger (2004, 3.0L, 2wd) struggles to make it where i want to take it.
ive had a only 2 incidents getting stuck, one was being high centered on a hidden root where all of the weight was forward on the steer axle, and the other was due to being too ballsy in the fresh pow and needing a tow.
in my mind my two options are...
1. sell current truck and buy used low km 4x4 (will take 1-2 years more of saving)
or
2. put 2-3k into suspension, tires, other components and deal with the 2x4
so far my experiences have been amazing in this truck, but ive been looking into 4x4 rangers and their huge price tags and wondering if i really need 4x4?
i ride with my buddy who has a passed down jeep tj and he barely ever uses 4x4 when i have to ditch my truck to ride along deeper into the trail (i understand the differences between weight and wheel base between the vehicles)
any suggestions would be greatly appreciated