Super cooling 93 Bronco
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I have a 93 Bronco. The manual says I need a the Super Colloing option to tow a trailer over 2000 lbs. Where woul I find the answer to determine "super cooling" I am assuming it means a larger radiator. I bought this used so I don't have the best history on the vehicle. Also anybody out there towing up to a 3500lb travel trailer with a 5.0 V8 Bronco? Thanks
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I would not want to pull a 3500 lb trailer with my 5.8 Bronc, much less a 5.0. The short wheelbase won't hel either. Broncs can make good tow vehicles for boats and such going short distances. But I personally would not be towing a travel trailer all over the place with one.
As far as the Super Cooling option, I have it on my 1990. But the only difference I know of by looking at it is that on the Super Cooling radiator, the space between the top shroud bols is wider than on the regular one. I found this out when I ordered the rubber -to-metal hose that goes from the radiator to the throttle body (it attaches to the fan shroud bolts). May be different on your 93 though.
As far as the Super Cooling option, I have it on my 1990. But the only difference I know of by looking at it is that on the Super Cooling radiator, the space between the top shroud bols is wider than on the regular one. I found this out when I ordered the rubber -to-metal hose that goes from the radiator to the throttle body (it attaches to the fan shroud bolts). May be different on your 93 though.
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If the truck has AC it will have the larger radiator. I pull a 5000# boat with my 5.8 ltr and it's fine. Not as stable as my fullsize Van was but no problem at highway speeds. I'd rather tow with a Bronco than one of those newer SUV's.
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The Super Cool option is a reference to transmission fluid cooler and fluid capacity. Super Cool had a factory transmission cooler in front of the radiator that was connected in-line with the standard internal radiator cooler before routing the cooling lines back to the tranny. This was in addition to the larger capacity radiator.
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I pull a 24' - 4800 lb travel trailer with my '94, and it does so without any problem. My EB also came with a towing package. The only time I have problems is whenever I'm pulling in the mountains. Might want to purchase the anti-sway bar assembly if you plan on pulling anything over 20', and load levelers if your tongue weight exceeds 800 lbs.
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GS - I have the Super Cooling radiator, but not the tranny cooler. I think the tranny cooler was part of the towing package, however I also thought that quad front shocks were part of the towing package and I have those. 90 XLT 5.8
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BTW - I'm not saying that his Bronc could not tow the TT, but I am saying that I would not want to use it to pull one all over the country. Especially with a 302. To take it from your house out to the mountains or lake is ok. But not for uses like people who spend a whole summer or all year pulling a TT around the country and camping. You would want a long wheelbase 3/4 ton p/u with a larger motor than a 302 for that.
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I have found that a good set of shocks on the rear is an absolute necessity for stability. Like was said before, broncos can tow fine for weekend trips, and are great under Ideal towing conditions, but throw in some wind, rough roads or an unbalanced load and it becomes a white knuckle ride in a hurry. I however make regular 250 mile trips between Everett, WA and Portland OR with My 16 ft car trailer with no problems and average about 12 mpg hauling 4500 lbs at 70-75 with a stock 208,000 mile 302. For your answer, if all you have is a bronco, as long as you have a decent set of shocks and it is mechanically sound, a 3500 lb travel trailer should be fine as long as you avoid tornado season
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JBronco,
I have the tow package and also have the aux. tranny cooler. The quad shocks and front and rear sway bars were on mine originally too. Got rid of the sway bars in a compromise for greater articulation. I just made the assumption that the tranny cooler came with the tow package. It seemed to make sense. Oh well ya learn something every day.
I have the tow package and also have the aux. tranny cooler. The quad shocks and front and rear sway bars were on mine originally too. Got rid of the sway bars in a compromise for greater articulation. I just made the assumption that the tranny cooler came with the tow package. It seemed to make sense. Oh well ya learn something every day.
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