Just search Timbren bump stops on e-trailer.com. they replace the factory bump stops and are super easy to install. E trailer has videos and install instructions. Worth every penny. Truck tows like a champ now!! Just did a 450km tow truck with them, and it's an unbelievable difference.
Gang, I installed some Timbren active bump stops this week and did my first tow today.... Worth every penny, truck doesn't sag near as much, wind induced sway is nearly eliminated and all in all, the truck pulls so much better! Highly recommend to any Ranger owners who tow!
I just uploaded a 91 Octane Unleashed tune to my truck. Very Impressed, On my quick loop, it pulls all the way to redline and shifts are not exaggerated. This will make a nice daily set up and I am looking forward to towing my 3500lb travel trailer on this tune.
The big thing that impressed me...
Finished a tow of mixed driving through mountains/foothills and traveling any were from 55 to 70 mph. Averaged 12.6 mpg on 260 mile trip. Very happy with this truck, and love the 10 spd for towing. Always in the right spot and never feels like the engine is screaming.
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I finally got some time and did a test tow.
My problem absolutely came from the weight distribution bars. I did a real good test loop with no weight distribution and just the friction sway bar. Tows like a dream now! Trailer has no side to side interference on the truck and tows...
They are definitely on the list to replace. Just waiting till closer to winter and get a real good set of all weather tires.(brrrrr canada). Spread out the purchases a bit.
I added a new shank for increased drop on the hitch with the ranger. Very good point on them being too tight. Ill take some tension off. The pick is with 5 links of WD bars and that causes them to bend a bit. 4 links and it sits pretty much level with the trailer tongue. That should load up the...
Thanks for the reply guys. I think my tongue weight is good. I have the trailer level with the hitch, two 6 volt batteries, 30lb propane and the majority of storage items at the front of the trailer. Only thing that could increase my tongue weight is too fill my fresh water tank(located front...
Hey gang,
Just did my first tow with a XLT sport crew cab 4x4 Tow package and I got a few questions.
My trailer is Forest River 17BH gross weight 3200lbs travel trailer FYI.
Power and drive train wise the truck feels great and never felt it was lacking in this department. The Tow Mode does a...