Can I pull it?
#1
Can I pull it?
My first post here so go easy on me :)
Have an 08 Ranger FX4 4.0 with 4.10 gears.
Want to pull this load,
http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/10896/wallpaper.jpg
Which, full of fuel and gear, on the trailer weighs about 4,600 lbs.
Trailer has surge brakes.
Thoughts are much appreciated.
Thx,
Jerry D
Have an 08 Ranger FX4 4.0 with 4.10 gears.
Want to pull this load,
http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/10896/wallpaper.jpg
Which, full of fuel and gear, on the trailer weighs about 4,600 lbs.
Trailer has surge brakes.
Thoughts are much appreciated.
Thx,
Jerry D
#5
Yes it's an auto. Sorry missed that little bit of info.
I don't have a weight distributing system for this trailer, since with a fold away tongue and the surge brakes, finding a compatible setup isn't very easy.
I plan on trying to pull this load with a standard weight carrying hitch.
Jerry D
I don't have a weight distributing system for this trailer, since with a fold away tongue and the surge brakes, finding a compatible setup isn't very easy.
I plan on trying to pull this load with a standard weight carrying hitch.
Jerry D
#8
#10
if he has the stock auxiliary cooler he does not need another one, too many coolers will slow the flow down and wont cool well. which is why you should not run the stock cooler in the radiator, the stock aux cooler, and an additional cooler.
My warning is to not run too many coolers and dont use an Efan for towing...
If he has the stock auxiliary cooler he will be perfectly fine. Ford rated it for 5600 it will do 5600 in stock form without issue. You run into issues with bigger tires, different gears, efan..etc etc..
My warning is to not run too many coolers and dont use an Efan for towing...
If he has the stock auxiliary cooler he will be perfectly fine. Ford rated it for 5600 it will do 5600 in stock form without issue. You run into issues with bigger tires, different gears, efan..etc etc..
#11
I agree with Zach.
Your fine as is. Only things I'd suggest is:
Over inflating the rears by 3-4 psi
Turn OD off
Leave the torsion bars to the factory setting/height (many people crank them higher)
I tow a 3500lb 19ft bay *and* have a number of mods to boot. Even with a crank underdrive and e-fan I had no cooling problems this summer. Just have the OD off to keep the rpms up between 2500-3000 and you'll be fine.
btw, The 4.0L is a short stroke motor so don't be scared to keep it the revs up.
Rich
Your fine as is. Only things I'd suggest is:
Over inflating the rears by 3-4 psi
Turn OD off
Leave the torsion bars to the factory setting/height (many people crank them higher)
I tow a 3500lb 19ft bay *and* have a number of mods to boot. Even with a crank underdrive and e-fan I had no cooling problems this summer. Just have the OD off to keep the rpms up between 2500-3000 and you'll be fine.
btw, The 4.0L is a short stroke motor so don't be scared to keep it the revs up.
Rich
#12
Originally Posted by zabeard
if he has the stock auxiliary cooler he does not need another one, too many coolers will slow the flow down and wont cool well. which is why you should not run the stock cooler in the radiator, the stock aux cooler, and an additional cooler.
My warning is to not run too many coolers and dont use an Efan for towing...
If he has the stock auxiliary cooler he will be perfectly fine. Ford rated it for 5600 it will do 5600 in stock form without issue. You run into issues with bigger tires, different gears, efan..etc etc..
My warning is to not run too many coolers and dont use an Efan for towing...
If he has the stock auxiliary cooler he will be perfectly fine. Ford rated it for 5600 it will do 5600 in stock form without issue. You run into issues with bigger tires, different gears, efan..etc etc..
#13
#15
Originally Posted by greygooseranger
Ok, then take off the factory auxiliary cooler and put a heavy duty one on, The trans in these trucks isn't the greatest. Keep it cool just to be safe IMO. I had no issues with my last small truck in the 160,000 miles I used it to pull and that was one of the things i did, that and change the fluid every 50k...
i dont think the 5r55e is that weak, mine have been through tons of crap, did a little extra work to it now its awesome, love it.
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#17
chance you need to check your manual for your specific style truck. I will warn you it is rated much lower since it is a manual trans. something like 2600lbs. it is really low for one basic reason is that people tend to slip the clutch alot more while towing. this will cause major issues for the clutch. if you are good with the clutch you can tow much more. i know several people that tow just as much as the auto trans (5600 lbs)
I would not exceed 5600lbs on the ranger, no matter the config of the ranger.
I would not exceed 5600lbs on the ranger, no matter the config of the ranger.
#18
#19
So if you're easy on the clutch (as I am anyway) then I can tow a larger load? Sounds pretty good. Our pipeband is looking into getting a trailer to haul drums and gear so I figured I'd help out if I could for towing. Granted, it's not going to be anywhere near the load limit, but I was curious as to what I could safely haul in a pinch. I also have two VW's and I KNOW at least one of them will require 'extra mobility assistance' at one point or another.
Thanks for the help!
-Chance
Thanks for the help!
-Chance
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