Just bought my firstest-ever truck this week; 2000 Ranger XLT 4x4,
4.0L, level 1 off-road setup. I promptly subscribed to this group, and immediately learned that if it starts idling rough, I'd better check the brake lights. Weird, but hey, it actually makes sense, so I've already gotten my money's worth out of the group.I picked this one out of the hundreds of 4.0L 4xs available for a number of small reasons, including the lumbar support (bad back), the condition (SUPER clean)....but once I got it home and was going through the manuals, I found the original sticker and learned it had the 4.10 LSD rear, and a 5-speed auto (I've always driven a stick, and didn't even stop to think about the number of speeds; I figgered an auto is pretty much an auto is pretty much an auto...). I'm certainly not complaining, but I am wondering, in light of the shorter rear end, is the top gear on the five-speed auto any taller than the top gear on the 4-speed? I didn't buy this ride for its great mileage, but I'm still wondering.
Also, anybody have any comments on Hidden hitches? I'm right on the edge of ordering one, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
bw