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Bolt in trac loc rear for '93 ranger


joemac

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I just picked up a 1993 ranger standard cab short bed and from what I can tell it has the 7.5" rear with 3.24 open diff from the looks of the one rear tire.

What ranger or explorer came with a BOLT IN rear with a trac loc and 3.55 or 3.73:1 gears. Even 3.27's are fine. I thought the '93 up rangers came with 8.8" rears? Aren't the explorer rears 3" wider than the rangers? Will my stock wheels fit with the increased width, they seem like they have an extra 1.5" per side?
 


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I forgot to mention I want to upgrade to disc brakes too, so the rear would need disc brakes on it.
 

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Just find a newer ranger with the 4.0L, it will have the bolt in 8.8 you want. Just look for the right gear ratio. Don't see what motor you have or intentions but a 3.55, 3.73 or 4.10 all work go depending on tire size, on or off road. L/S was just an option, have to check the door tag or the one on the rear end. Disc brakes only on the Explorer or the new 2010, I think they are way over rated myself.
Dave
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html
 

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