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Does first generation Rangers have ABS or TCS?

 

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88 MIGHT have RABS but definitely no traction control.

 

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I have a 1984? nothin? what do I have?

 

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RABS started in 86 (at least that's the earliest I've seen a light in the cluster for it). Modern TCS wouldn't be around until the early part of this century. TCS relies heavily on computer controlled stuff, so your truck WON'T have it.

Don't worry about RABS, it causes more problems than it helps solve anyway.

 

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RABS started in 86 (at least that's the earliest I've seen a light in the cluster for it). Modern TCS wouldn't be around until the early part of this century. TCS relies heavily on computer controlled stuff, so your truck WON'T have it.

Don't worry about RABS, it causes more problems than it helps solve anyway.

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The only TCS that would have been available was Limited Slip Differential.
(I know this isn't really a traction control system)

Rear ABS was available from 1987 on, iirc.

Your 1984 has probably neither of these, for sure not RABS. Check your axle code on your door tag, if it starts with a 'D' then you have limited slip.

 

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do I want limited slip?

HECK, what is slip?

And what does the decimal for the axle type mean? like DANA 8.8 or whatever, I am clueless to anything axle related.

 

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Your back already?

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Nope, still in GA. Just hanging out at the hotel tonight. We are both tired and trying to plan out the rest of the week.

 

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do I want limited slip?

HECK, what is slip?

And what does the decimal for the axle type mean? like DANA 8.8 or whatever, I am clueless to anything axle related.

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Limited slip does in the axle what the name implies. A regular differential transfers power to the side of the axle with least resistance (least traction normally). A limited slip helps distribute the power to both sides of the axle (so both tires can drive the vehicle) so more traction can be obtained and limit the amount of tire slipping. (this was just a brief explanation, you'll want to do some real research in the tech section to understand differentials.)

What does the axle code say on the door tag?

 

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Alright, goodluck lovers! have a great honeymoon!

Heres an idea TOUR THE RANGER PLANT!!!! haha, I think its in Georgia anyways =P

Have fun dude!

Anyways, need some help still with the DANA and the decimal thing being explained to me...

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Limited slip does in the axle what the name implies. A regular differential transfers power to the side of the axle with least resistance (least traction normally). A limited slip helps distribute the power to both sides of the axle (so both tires can drive the vehicle) so more traction can be obtained and limit the amount of tire slipping. (this was just a brief explanation, you'll want to do some real research in the tech section to understand differentials.)

What does the axle code say on the door tag?

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Does it say 7.5 on axle type? You should have a Ford 7.5" rear differential and a Dana 28 front differential.

 

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Dana is a brand, not an acronym. they make the front axle on a 4x4 ranger.

8.8 or 7.5 is the diameter of your ring-gear in inches.

your ranger has a ford 7.5 rear axle.

 

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alright, how would I go about adding a solid front axle then? just buying a rear axle off another first gen ranger 4x4?

 

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sure, if you like driving in straight lines.

 

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No. That would not allow you to steer. You need to pull one from a vehicle that has a solid front axle to begin with. Jeeps (XJ, Grand Cherokee and Wranglers) would be good candidates.