For any explorer rear swap on a ranger, you'll need to weld on new spring perches and shock tabs.
The reason is because explorer leaf springs are BELOW the axle, where as a Rangers springs are ABOVE the axle. Also, the spring plates on an Explorer have an integrated shock mount that will not work on a ranger. So some welding is required to bolt in an expo rear end.
4.10 expo axles are kind of harder to find...I've only ever seen 2 in my years of yard hunting.
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An alternative if you're only after discs would be to bolt on 95-04 Mustang GT or Cobra rear brakes. Below is a link to all the info you'd need.
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-submissions/5069-how-rear-disc-brake-conversion-stock-ranger-rear-end.html