Ok I'm having a troubled time finding direct swap on a rearend for my 91 Ranger. So I've got to do something else. I can get a 96 Explorer Sport CHEAP.

What am I going to run into trying to make this work?

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'91 Ranger Supercab 4x4 4.0

$$$! even if same width, you have drum to disc swap so hoses, master cylinder, etc. need changed, usually less than $100.00 for all.

Try this link; I've already found it useful.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html

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Billie, my "sparkly" blue 1992 Ranger
SPECS: 2.3 I4; Rebuilt motor at 194,263 miles; straightened driveshaft when engine was rebuilt

FIRST MODS: 2" suspension lift and rear disc brake conversion

I got a quote for a expo axle for $275 from a junkyard complete with hoses and brakes and everything. The expensive part is the grinding off and rewelding on the spring perches to the top of the axle and relocating the shock mounts

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1993 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab | stepside | 4x4 | 4.0L | Lifted | 35" BFG KM2s | MT Classic IIs | Dana 35/Disc 8.8 with 4.56's | Duals | Etc

RIP JASON

If you want to lower your ranger dont have to do much, if not search for a axle flip kit on ebay or ruff stuff. I am waiting on axle gears before I finish welding on new brackets. I have read on the ranger station you will need a different hose from axle to the hard line on the body, and you do not have to change master cylinder or any other stuff. It is easy to grind off old brackets, I would grind in half and knock off with a hammer,some people grind off carefully and re use brackets. I noticed mine were a lot longer from ruff stuff , should help stop axle wrap. Get all the stuff done to axle before installing, will be much easier.

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94 Ranger 2wd 302/c4,overhead console, 15" mountaineer rims, 33/12.50/15, 96 - 7.5 3.73, 3" bodylift, 5.5 procomp lift on the front and 3" blocks on the back, 8.8 4.10 LS still on garage floor