[zjrog]

I was going to say you should be able to pull much better mileage from that Ranger. Before I took my 90 Ranger off the road (due to safety issues originally), I was getting 28 MPG on my 100 mile roundtrip commute. And that included a mountain pass. My Ranger? 1990 4x4 regular cab regular bed, 2.3 liter dual plug head, 5 speed manual, 6" lift and 31" tires and factroy 4.10 gearing. AND, big baja type fiberglass front fenders.

With the work I've done to it in the last year, I doubt I'll get 28 MPG again. But it will be more offroad ready than a daily driver. I carpool to work these days. I can't delete the mudflaps, lifted rigs need them here in Utah for safety... Check your state laws about that rear valance, as most states require a bumper (even if they don't enforce it...).

I'm looking forward to see what you manage to get with your Ranger.