Could i tow with a Bronco? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

StinkBug · 09-27-2002, 09:07 AM

I've been lookin at tow rigs / daily drivers in the $4k range lately, and there aren't many fullsizes i like which is makin it difficult. yeah i know i'm just puttin more work on myself. anyways, there are a ton of early 90s full size broncos around here and i'm thinkin about lookin at some. I'm thinkin like a 90-93 with a 351 4x4. Whats the tow rating on these things? think i could comfortably tow a rig on a trailer (about 5-6k lbs combined)? whats the tow rating on one? Also i'm not a ford guy so what parts are under it, and whats the reliability like, and how much of a PITA is it to work on. Thanks guys.

Dallas

RE:Todd · 09-27-2002, 09:13 AM

Yes, you can tow with one. It's probably around 6K tow rating.

DRM · 09-27-2002, 11:47 AM

I was plenty happy with this setup for occasional towing, and it only had the 5.0

That Mick · 09-27-2002, 05:32 PM

A little short for my tastes, but workable.
I'd prefer a manual, but thats just me.
I wonder if you could put F-250 springs in back???
Might make the unloaded ride a little harsh, but would help my peace of mind.

Jeepmangled87 · 09-30-2002, 09:04 PM

tranny cooler and you should be ok, just towes a little slow thats all.

09-27-2002, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
StinkBug StinkyFab Racing Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4946 Location: San Diego Posts: 6,146	Could i tow with a Bronco? I've been lookin at tow rigs / daily drivers in the $4k range lately, and there aren't many fullsizes i like which is makin it difficult. yeah i know i'm just puttin more work on myself. anyways, there are a ton of early 90s full size broncos around here and i'm thinkin about lookin at some. I'm thinkin like a 90-93 with a 351 4x4. Whats the tow rating on these things? think i could comfortably tow a rig on a trailer (about 5-6k lbs combined)? whats the tow rating on one? Also i'm not a ford guy so what parts are under it, and whats the reliability like, and how much of a PITA is it to work on. Thanks guys. Dallas __________________ Dallas Ashley StinkyFab Racing (SFR) - Custom Fabrication Your Source for: CNC Cutting & Engraving, Cages, Custom Suspension, Complete Vehicle Builds, and more! Overall Winner, 2012 KOH EMC. Gettin it done in a stocker! Co-Dog #4432-KOH 2011 #88-KOH 2010, Crew Chief - KOH 2009, 2008

09-27-2002, 09:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
RE:Todd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 422 Location: Roswell NM Posts: 6,374	Yes, you can tow with one. It's probably around 6K tow rating. __________________ Todd Steele TINBENDERS Formula Toy #006; Thanks to Deaver Spring, High Angle Driveline, Longfields, Rock Buggy Supply, PRP Seats, Marlin Crawler, Coast Motor Supply and RockStomper. [url=http://www.tinbenders.org]TinBenders.org[/url]

09-27-2002, 11:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
DRM Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 8 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 34,960 Blog Entries: 1	I was plenty happy with this setup for occasional towing, and it only had the 5.0 __________________ >David > 4x4Spot.com >It only hurts the first* time you agree with me...* >"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."

09-27-2002, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
That Mick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7430 Location: Wright WY Posts: 1,052	A little short for my tastes, but workable. I'd prefer a manual, but thats just me. I wonder if you could put F-250 springs in back??? Might make the unloaded ride a little harsh, but would help my peace of mind. __________________ "Man, your playlist has Merl Haggard and Megadeth- You're like the Hillbilly From Hell!!"

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09-30-2002, 09:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jeepmangled87 ROCK & ROLL OFFROAD Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3906 Location: ROCK AND ROLL OFFROAD Dallas/Ft.Worth Tx. Posts: 6,130	tranny cooler and you should be ok, just towes a little slow thats all.