I have a 94 Ranger 4.0, with the 8.8 and 3.27 gears open diff. The truck has rear ABS and 31" tires. I am not looking to go a bigger tire ever. I'm looking to upgrade to either 3.73 or 4.10, limited slip, and prefer a 100% bolt in swap. I'm leaning towards 3.73 since I do highway driving often. What are my options? The tech library is helpful but doesn't answer my question about a newer axle into a 94. Here's what I've discovered so far: (correct me if I'm wrong)
3.73
1. Swap from a 93-97 Ranger, complete bolt-in. More expensive than #2 and higher mileage.
2. Swap from a 98-09 Ranger, complete bolt in (unsure about ABS brakes?)
3. Swap from a 2010 Ranger, has disc brakes, bolt in but unsure of brakes? Unlikely as they're still rare on the used market.
4.10
4. Swap from a 98-09 Ranger, complete bolt in (unsure about ABS brakes?)
5. Swap from a 02-09 Level 2 Ranger, complete bolt in with new u-bolts and plates(unsure about ABS brakes?)
3.73
1. Swap from a 93-97 Ranger, complete bolt-in. More expensive than #2 and higher mileage.
2. Swap from a 98-09 Ranger, complete bolt in (unsure about ABS brakes?)
3. Swap from a 2010 Ranger, has disc brakes, bolt in but unsure of brakes? Unlikely as they're still rare on the used market.
4.10
4. Swap from a 98-09 Ranger, complete bolt in (unsure about ABS brakes?)
5. Swap from a 02-09 Level 2 Ranger, complete bolt in with new u-bolts and plates(unsure about ABS brakes?)
