This thread makes me miss my old 85' ranger. It was only a little 4 banger but I took that thing everywhere. Mileage was increadible. And yes, I did load it up. My family showed goats across the state so I got tasked with carrying a lot of the gear. The most I've ever loaded on it was about 800 lbs. and it handled it without a problem. Only a slight sway and still didn't bottom out the springs. I may have to get another old ranger just as a go-for truck for when my Bronco is down for modification.