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Old 08-22-2009, 01:24 AM   #21 (permalink)
Clev
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Originally Posted by WA1DH View Post
The big issue is pulling a boat out of the water. I don't know if a 2.3 Ranger could do that. Not to mention the fact that I'm leaning toward a 5 spd which would mean burned up clutch in no time if I couldn't get the load up the ramp. I have a friend with a 5 spd 2.3L Ranger and I believe he said the rated capacity was only 1500 lbs.
Yeah, that would be a problem. I believe they did have a 4-speed with granny low as an option, but that kinda defeats the FE gains.

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