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Ok so i need to know if the width between a ranger and a broncoII and an explorer are the same? I know the wheelbase length will be different because of extended cab and all that stuff but is just the width the same?
 


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No. The Ranger has the narrowest of them, the B2 is very very close, but the Explorer is somewhat wider. 2 to 3 inches I think. For the most part they can be swapped around with minimal issues, expect for the Explorer which has under-slung springs, and so the perches are on the bottom of the axle, instead of the top like the other two. Shock mounts are also different for the Explorer.
 

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ok so i have a 1990 ranger, its 2 wheel drive and im thinking about converting it to 4. I have 2 explorer donors but both have bad trannys so i found a bronco 2 with a good tranny and transfer case so im thinkin about using the bronco 2s tranny and transfer case and the explorers front end components, do you think it will work?
 
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Sounds like it will, try to get a manual t case, auto ones are a PITA and thats alot of wiring to have to do for something that is crappy anyways.
 
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It will work. There will be welding involved. The engine cross-cradle is slightly different from the 2wd to the 4x4.

I think the TIB mounting bracket is different too. You will have to replace the cradle from the 2wd with a 4x4, and you will basically need that and everything on down.
 

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yea it does have a manual t case because i knew about the PITA part lol but will the brackets or cradles from the explorer fit as far as width goes? I figured on some new holes being drilled and stuff like that but will the width of them work?
 
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Not sure of exact dimensions, but its gotta be dang close
 

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alright i appreciate it everybody, ill let you know how it goes lol
 
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