Notices
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

I pulled a Dump Truck!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 27, 2004 | 01:25 PM
  #1  
8a_bronco's Avatar
8a_bronco
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Thumbs up I pulled a Dump Truck!

I'm amazed with the power on this trucks (at least on mine), I have a 93 with a 5.8 engine, and this sunday I just pulled a old 1965 dump truck from a ditch on a ranch in Mexico. I know this is no big deal for a lot of people, but it is for me.

I've never done this before, I mean, the towing of something.

I love this truck....
 
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2004 | 02:26 PM
  #2  
BillyBob69's Avatar
BillyBob69
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 7,404
Likes: 52
From: Wheatland, Mo
Club FTE Silver Member

LOL Yea these trucks do grow on ya. In March of 2003, we got 49 inches of snow in 2 days. I was the only one in my neighborhood that got out for 3 days. I was out playing around in other areas when I ran across a Dodge Ram pickup hooked to the front of one of those Pontiac Aztecs. The pontiac was in pretty good and the dodge was pulling and bouncing and all sorts of stuff,(No...not bouncing from that! He was spinning tires...sheesh.) I watched for a few minutes til there was this loud BANG! My first thought was, "drive like hell its a shoot out!" Then I noticed the Dodge had his driveshaft hanging to the ground underneath. Busted the ujoints. He had dug in so bad that he couldnt move forward or backwards and so was the Pontiac. So for *****s and giggles, I said I'll hook up to the front of the dodge and maybe pull enough so they can seperate. I asked the driver of the Pontiac where he lived and he told me. I started pulling in high and nothing. So I switched to 4x4 low and away we went. (Had to give the Dodge owner a little bit of a tease...make him think I couldn't do it. hehe) Gawd what a site... a big ugly bronco pulling a Dodge AND a Pontiac through the snow. As we got about 2 blocks up the road, lo and behold, from a side street came another big bronco about the same year as mine pulling one of those UPS delivery trucks. We both gave a thumbs up and a whoop and kept on cruising. That old Bronco pulled both vehicles right to the guys driveway. I tell you, I have never owned a more capable 4x4. Thats why she is now in the shop getting a full ground up restoration. Gotta love the Big Broncos....nothing else like em!.
 
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2004 | 05:01 PM
  #3  
eastvanmikee's Avatar
eastvanmikee
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver
I have 79 bronco 400m/ auto w/ 4"lift bush truck with 240,000 km . A forklift spun his tires and burried it to the body in a gravel lot with a full load of concrete siding on the forks. The forklift and load weighed over 15,500 lbs total and it was No Problem in low range, my biggest worry was that the chain would break and smash something..this truck will go anywhere, and it appears pull anything..love it till the day it dies!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Slapinator
Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460)
2
Jun 25, 2015 03:40 PM
racingjoe66
Large Truck
10
May 26, 2015 08:45 AM
fifty-two_f1
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Nov 10, 2010 05:06 AM
cj50
All Things Towing
22
Jun 19, 2009 06:35 PM
bcrider
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Jan 6, 2005 06:01 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:39 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE