[Mustang 3]

Yes - I know it is totally unrealted to Bullitts but with the vast car /truck experience here I'm taking a shot. I was out looking at light duty 4 x 4's today-mainly Ford Rangers. I want the 4 wh drive capability for Winter snow, muddy roads and dusty fire roads during the summer --all situations where a standard 2 wh drive truck may get a little tricky. I would have assumed that all 4 x 4's would have traction loc, limited slip diff (whatever you want to name it) rearends--while out shopping I found 90% of the 4 x 4's to have standard rearends and not limited slip. What is up--why get a 4 x 4 to sit there spinning a wheel??? Any ideas?? Again-I will not be off charging the wilds, I just want the extra traction during trips into the Sierras.

Thanks,

Bullitt 1046
01 S281SC 93

 

[Bullitt4003]

I've owned two AWD Explorers and through heavy Michigan snow and two tracking in Upper Michigan, I've never had a need to have limited slip axles. The difference between 4X2 and 4X4 performance is dramatic.

 

[Mustang 3]

Thanks Bullitt 4003! The 'other' vehicle being considered is the SportTrac--what is your impression? Is that bed big enough?? I'm looking for something to haul junk, boxes, camping equipment--stuff that is just not going to fit in the truck of a Mustang.

Bullitt 1046
01 S281SC 93

 

[Walkman003309]

Go to http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/ this is the website for rangers. I own a '94 4x2 with a 4.0L and learned alot in reguards to modding it. Great group of guy's, tell em "Walkman4.0" sent ya.

 

[TXBullitt]

There's probably a couple of reasons that 4WDs don't come factory equipped with limited slips. If you check the options list, they're usually around a $215 option. Yes, you can get them as part of a package, usually the towing package. Another reason is that most serious 4-wheelers install true lockers in their rear end diffs. Lockers are a detriment in the front diff due to binding when steering.

 

[Bullitt4003]

01281Sc93, my Sport Trac is a 4X2. I have both the bed extender as well as the tonneau cover. I have been pleasently suprised by both it's performance (ride) and functionality. I thought the bed would be close to useless, however after working with it for awhile, it suits my needs. The tonneau cover keeps things dry and with tie hooks on the side of the bed, you can carry additional cargo on the top of the cover. Using the bed extender and folding down the tailgate, I've been able to carry 4X8 sheets of plywood. The rear seats fold down to a flat floor if you need added storage. The Ranger has an optional tonneau cover also, so it may have more "dry" storage capacity. One other advantage is the rear passenger compartment is much larger on a Sport Trac than a Super Cab Ranger (normal seating). Engine performance is just adequate and after 4400 miles I'm averaging about 16 mpg city/highway. Mileage should improve after it breaks in.

 

[Chalmers2212]

I'm not a fan of the Sport Trac, no bashing intendeed. Ranger's can be beasts, my friend drove his through a none shall pass blizzard of 3' of snow. I prefer a full size truck. Each to their own though.