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Jim · 03-06-2010, 02:12 PM

katoranger · 03-06-2010, 02:52 PM

My truck is low enough to just step in. I like it that way.

MICRider · 03-06-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

My truck is low enough to just step in. I like it that way.

I agree! When I sold my two old street bikes this winter, I had horrific visions of the buyer rolling up in one of those monster jacked up diesel 4X4 trucks that are so popular around here... And me helping push the heavy old bikes up near vertical ramps to load them. I was sooo relieved when he showed up in an early model two wheel drive Dakota. Loading was a cinch and you could walk right into the box, bikes fit neat and tidy

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katoranger · 03-06-2010, 04:38 PM

I actually use my truck. The 2 wheel drive make it real easy to load things. My dad has an old dakota and loves it for that reason. He usually totes his snowblower in there. The 4x4 silverado stays home. The dakota does better in the snow. :?

The little ranger has hauled bigger loads than many of these big 4x4s I see running around here.

Seriously thinking about a diesel swap though.

Reveeen · 03-06-2010, 04:48 PM

Seriously thinking about a diesel swap though.

Mazda rotary would be an interesting swap.

I had in interesting problem with my Ranger. I had 4 new all-season radials on it, you know the kind, computer designed, get stuck in wet grass, I could not find "normal" snow tires in 14" to fit it, so I went to 15" wheels and some block type Goodyear tires.....stuck no more.

FastDoc · 03-06-2010, 05:15 PM

Another Ranger owner checking in.

You guys check out therangerstation.com?

katoranger · 03-06-2010, 11:40 PM

Just alittle bit. I search for some help there.

14" tires are near impossible to find anymore. The benz needed those.

Fortunately no need for snow tires here.

Reveeen · 03-07-2010, 05:49 AM

Another Ranger owner checking in.

While I would be first to admit: a Ranger is not much of a "truck", it does all the "trucking" I need to do and is, well, in my mind, in line with my belief that I should be using the least I can to get the job done.

I am fooling with the transmission at the moment to get it working the way I like.

Fortunately no need for snow tires here.

I, recently on a highway drive, got 20mpg..............@ -15

katoranger · 03-07-2010, 07:42 AM

I probably use the ranger beyond its rated capabilities, but its getting the job done.

The little 4cyl is getting me 21 in town. I don't go on the highway much.

Reveeen · 03-07-2010, 10:47 AM

"Normal" temperatures nets me 26mpg highway (or it did last summer), I have a few tricks to get a little more, but I'm struggling with this transmission.

You mentioned a "benz".....the early 60's 4 cylinder benz transmission will bolt to a thermo-king diesel.......maybe a consideration for a swap?

katoranger · 03-07-2010, 08:22 PM

That is a thought. I had a couple of 300Ds. One running WVO. The cars were a nightmare though. Not their fault, just neglected too long.

I think a 240d engine would work well. I don't think the 5cyl would fit.

Allen

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03-06-2010, 04:38 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I actually use my truck. The 2 wheel drive make it real easy to load things. My dad has an old dakota and loves it for that reason. He usually totes his snowblower in there. The 4x4 silverado stays home. The dakota does better in the snow. :? The little ranger has hauled bigger loads than many of these big 4x4s I see running around here. Seriously thinking about a diesel swap though. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Another Ranger owner checking in. You guys check out therangerstation.com? __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-06-2010, 11:40 PM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Just alittle bit. I search for some help there. 14" tires are near impossible to find anymore. The benz needed those. Fortunately no need for snow tires here. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	Seriously thinking about a diesel swap though. Mazda rotary would be an interesting swap. I had in interesting problem with my Ranger. I had 4 new all-season radials on it, you know the kind, computer designed, get stuck in wet grass, I could not find "normal" snow tires in 14" to fit it, so I went to 15" wheels and some block type Goodyear tires.....stuck no more.
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03-07-2010, 05:49 AM	#8
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	Another Ranger owner checking in. While I would be first to admit: a Ranger is not much of a "truck", it does all the "trucking" I need to do and is, well, in my mind, in line with my belief that I should be using the least I can to get the job done. I am fooling with the transmission at the moment to get it working the way I like. Fortunately no need for snow tires here. I, recently on a highway drive, got 20mpg..............@ -15
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03-07-2010, 07:42 AM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I probably use the ranger beyond its rated capabilities, but its getting the job done. The little 4cyl is getting me 21 in town. I don't go on the highway much. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-07-2010, 10:47 AM	#10
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	"Normal" temperatures nets me 26mpg highway (or it did last summer), I have a few tricks to get a little more, but I'm struggling with this transmission. You mentioned a "benz".....the early 60's 4 cylinder benz transmission will bolt to a thermo-king diesel.......maybe a consideration for a swap?
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03-07-2010, 08:22 PM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	That is a thought. I had a couple of 300Ds. One running WVO. The cars were a nightmare though. Not their fault, just neglected too long. I think a 240d engine would work well. I don't think the 5cyl would fit. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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