Explorer Rear and springs

The purple one · 08-29-2009, 07:33 PM

Can I put explorer springs and rear in a ranger without flipping the mounts? Would I need the drive shaft? It is for a 2 wd 93. Thanks

CJREX · 08-29-2009, 09:13 PM

The Explorer mounts the axle OVER the springs whereas the Ranger mounts the axle UNDER the springs.

The Explorer springs are a nice upgrade for a Ranger or BII and bolt right in after flipping the spring center bolt (if you are going to mount the axle over the springs).

If you bolt an Explorer axle into a Ranger without moving the perches it will lower the rear approx 4 inches, which can be desirable for some street trucks. You will still need to weld on shock mounts though.

For a 4x4, you have to mount new spring perches on top of the axle.

As for the driveshaft, you may need the flange on the end of the driveshaft to make it mate to the Explorer axle.

mwood1985 · 08-29-2009, 09:17 PM

yeah a drive shaft on an exploder and im not sure of the exact specs but it came up about a foot short lol i though i needed one too

08-29-2009, 07:33 PM	#1
The purple one Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT Year: 1993 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger & F-350 Engine: 2.3 & 7.5 460 Used For: Dump runs Posts: 280 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	Explorer Rear and springs Can I put explorer springs and rear in a ranger without flipping the mounts? Would I need the drive shaft? It is for a 2 wd 93. Thanks
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08-29-2009, 09:13 PM	#2
CJREX Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: N. GA. Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 + Used For: Truck stuff Posts: 737 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (1)	The Explorer mounts the axle OVER the springs whereas the Ranger mounts the axle UNDER the springs. The Explorer springs are a nice upgrade for a Ranger or BII and bolt right in after flipping the spring center bolt (if you are going to mount the axle over the springs). If you bolt an Explorer axle into a Ranger without moving the perches it will lower the rear approx 4 inches, which can be desirable for some street trucks. You will still need to weld on shock mounts though. For a 4x4, you have to mount new spring perches on top of the axle. As for the driveshaft, you may need the flange on the end of the driveshaft to make it mate to the Explorer axle. __________________ '89 Ranger 4x4:Gone :-( '90 FSB: 351W, 4" lift, 35x12.50 AT '00 Super Duty: V10 5 speed
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08-29-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
mwood1985 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marietta GA Year: 2001 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Offroad 2001- t bar crank 33s body lift explorer spring swap Engine: 4.0 SOHC Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver light trail/mud riding Posts: 819 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	lol yeah a drive shaft on an exploder and im not sure of the exact specs but it came up about a foot short lol i though i needed one too __________________ Theres just enough room in a Ranger for us, the girls, the dog and a case of Bud Light.... http://www.myspace.com/littlesoldierboy http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/mwooditch let me know your TRS if you add me
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