How do you guys do it?

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1999 4x4 xlt 3.0 v6
5 speed manual
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I think you've mistaken "Mustang" with "Ranger". She ain't gonna go too fast no matter what..

I was actually wondering the same thing. I would guess you could use a couple of ratchet straps? Idk maybe someone else will chime in and help out

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94 Ford Ranger
V6 4.0L 2WD
Rough Country Leveling Kit
Hydro 8000 Shocks
31x10.50x15 Yokohama Geolander ATS
15x8 Cragar Soft 8s

Ratchet strapes

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GOLDIE
1999 2.5L XLT
Herculiner | Kobalt tool box | K&N Filter | 6k HID's | 31's BFG | Eagle Alloy 186s | 102'' Whip | Cobra 19 DX IV | Fabtech 3.5 Spindles | Pro Comp AAL kit | 15% Tint | Mustang Dome

Rather than going over the cab, I usually just hung it out over the tailgate. Never had it in the Ranger, but I have had it in a couple different shortbed pickups and it always did fine.

Yeah that's how i do it, ratchet straps make everything easier. I was just wondering if you strapped over the hood to keep the nose down. Maybe another technique for longer drives?

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1999 4x4 xlt 3.0 v6
5 speed manual
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I think you've mistaken "Mustang" with "Ranger". She ain't gonna go too fast no matter what..

The above suggestion seems best. I would echo running straps to the front. It would suck to have the wind catch it wrong and have it twist around on you or damage the canoe. I do this with both my canoe and kayak.

If possible, I also run a strap from the stern to the back of the truck/SUV/trailer as well. Less critical but not a bad idea.

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Sgtsandman's Work in Progress
2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap

grab a saw some 2x4's and screws. 45 minutes and 8 ratchet straps. the yellow one is about a 15 foot kayak.

4 straps hold the frame down, 4 straps hold the kayaks down, 4 ropes keep them from sliding forwards or backwards.

^^ that's really funny. I just went to the lumber yard today to make my own rack. I did it for my dads f-350 before he got his fancy trac rack

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btw, i love my 9.5 islander swifty for quick trips to the lake down the road, i can just throw that in the bed and go

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1999 4x4 xlt 3.0 v6
5 speed manual
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I think you've mistaken "Mustang" with "Ranger". She ain't gonna go too fast no matter what..