I was thinking about putting a locker in my rear end, but I heard the 3.73 isn't a good rear end to put it in. So I just want to hear your guys opinion thanks.

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2006 Ford Ranger Xlt 3.0
Mods:
2 inch Maxtrac Coils, 2 inch Lift Blocks, Pro Comp Es3000 Shocks,32x11.50r15 Dunlop Mud Rovers,50 inch lightbar, Smittybilt Bumper, Custom Skid Plate,3.73 Gears, Kicker Comp R 12, Experienced with Car Audio/Electrical Wiring, custom rear bumper, FlowMaster 40 Series

3.73 is just the gear ratio, that has no effect on if its a good rear end to put a locker in. Now if its a matter of 8.8 vs 7.5, then I could see it.

But what are your needs that you want a locker? perhaps a factory L/S would do you well...?

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x2 - Well put.

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Well would my rear end be good for a locker I have the 3.0

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But I think it's a 7.5 from the minimal amount of research I did

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2006 Ford Ranger Xlt 3.0
Mods:
2 inch Maxtrac Coils, 2 inch Lift Blocks, Pro Comp Es3000 Shocks,32x11.50r15 Dunlop Mud Rovers,50 inch lightbar, Smittybilt Bumper, Custom Skid Plate,3.73 Gears, Kicker Comp R 12, Experienced with Car Audio/Electrical Wiring, custom rear bumper, FlowMaster 40 Series

I personally would not invest the coin into a 7.5". For around $200 you can get into an 8.8 expo with disk brake and L/S with 4.10s

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I don't really know a lot about rear ends and stuff so where would I get all the stuff I need

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2006 Ford Ranger Xlt 3.0
Mods:
2 inch Maxtrac Coils, 2 inch Lift Blocks, Pro Comp Es3000 Shocks,32x11.50r15 Dunlop Mud Rovers,50 inch lightbar, Smittybilt Bumper, Custom Skid Plate,3.73 Gears, Kicker Comp R 12, Experienced with Car Audio/Electrical Wiring, custom rear bumper, FlowMaster 40 Series

Well, if your a novice, I would not venture to far into the expos. But, find a junk yard and find a ranger with the 8.8 L/S, its a bolt in job.

The expos will require shock mounts fabbed and welded on and spring perches welded on.

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I've been the yard a couple times I've never seen anything newer than a 96 ranger but why shouldn't I put a locker in my 7.5 what's the negative affects

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2006 Ford Ranger Xlt 3.0
Mods:
2 inch Maxtrac Coils, 2 inch Lift Blocks, Pro Comp Es3000 Shocks,32x11.50r15 Dunlop Mud Rovers,50 inch lightbar, Smittybilt Bumper, Custom Skid Plate,3.73 Gears, Kicker Comp R 12, Experienced with Car Audio/Electrical Wiring, custom rear bumper, FlowMaster 40 Series

no negative effects, but I think its pointless to dump $200+ into a rear end that is weak from the get go. You'd be better off spending the money on an 8.8 upgrade with an L/S

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And it dont matter the year, you can get something from a 93, theyre all the same

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Ball Joints/Upper A-Arms How To
Replace Door pin/bushing
Repair broken dome light tabs
VIDEO OHC Install