bdensford Report post Posted July 15, 2016 We want to buy a 1995 Ford Ranger manual transmission pick up but the Dinghy guide says it can be towed at up to 55 mph. What happens if you tow at 65 or 70 mph occasionally 80 mph to pass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted July 15, 2016 B, The rath of the Gods will come down on you with fire and brimstone. Or it might too fast for the bearings to get enough lubrication. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdensford Report post Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks! I guess the choice would be to use a dolly then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdeals69 Report post Posted July 16, 2016 If you use a dolly you would have to put the truck on backwards because if you didn't the rear end and driveline would still turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdensford Report post Posted July 16, 2016 Wow! How do you determine which cars/trucks would have to be towed backwards? This seems like a very complex situation to find a towable vehicle. Is it the fact that it's a truck that makes you have to tow it backwards??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted July 16, 2016 Two points: 1. It is NOT recommended to tow a vehicle backwards. Front end geometry was not set up for this. Think of a grocery cart being pulled backwards down the isle vs forward! 2. The reason that towing it backwards is that it is REAR WHEEL DRIVE. You have to get the drive axle off the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted July 17, 2016 I looked into buying a Ford Ranger recently, best choice was to find a 4 wheel drive version, either manual or automatic. I checked with several sources, including the truck manual, it seems to be good for towing 4 down, only have to put the transfer case into neutral, that was on the older ones without electronic transfer case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
