I initially would have said either Ranger Raptor or Colorado ZR2.
But after my towing that I did this week, it was too heavy and neither of those could have done it.
So if I have to choose a midsize truck other than the one I own it would be another Ranger. But ONLY if the dealer offers it...
Pic is in the rain, so a bit distorted.
Bilstein 5100s set at 1.8 in the front and Tremor rear leaf springs which give about an inch of lift.
32" Cooper Rugged Trek AT tires (great tires).
No crash bar removal needed and no rubbing.
You will notice that @TxOTRRanger also has impeccable...
It's a 1990 and has the 351W engine.
It is getting this warmed up 351 engine swapped in, except for the carburetor. The carrb is just for the engine stand and run in. I have the Edelbrock EFI intake for it.
Put it to work today.
Towed the (heavy) Bronco up to father-in-laws garage to do the engine swap.
Total weight a bit over 7K lbs.
This was not the carefree and effortless jaunt like when I towed my Jeep on this same trailer. You definitely knew the Bronco was back there.
The Ranger handled...