Explorer swap

[Rangerdan2.3]

I have searched and searches and I am still not sure what engine mounts to use. I have an 01 X-cab Ranger and a 97 explorer. Do I use L@L, vert mounts, stock sploder mounts or custom fabricated ones?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks

 

[alaskan155]

4x4 98+/edge 2wd(torsion bars) = explorer 95-01 v8 mounts bolt in
2wd 98+ (coil sprung) = custom

 

[Rangerdan2.3]

Sorry it is an 01 xcab 2wd, so will I have to mke the mounts? If so is there a template or plans I can go off of, or is it to each his own?
Thanks Dan.

 

[RangerPliskin]

Mounts

The coil spring motor mount issue has been discussed at great length, but I still get confused about all the different options, too. I just finished installing a 5.0 from a '99 Explorer into a '98 Ranger with coil springs...this is what I did.

I bought two motor mounts from Rockauto...about $27 each. Anchor Part #2853 (front right). Not sure, but I think they discontinued the front left because they are basically the same as the front right. The passenger side mount dropped right in, the driver side I had to drill a hole for the index pin then it fit right in.

You've read about Brian's adapter plates, which you may be able to get a drawing of but you'll probably need to get them fabricated. Apparently a very good design, but I decided to make my own. Rather than welding an offset plate, I just used a thicker piece of material on the driver's side...some may argue that this leaves the engine too high, but my oil pan is only 3/8" off of the steering rack and I didn't feel comfortable dropping it any more.

I hoisted the motor into place, took measurements and made cardboard mockup plates to verify fit. Then I cut metal. Maybe not perfect, but I think it will fly.

 

[Rangerdan2.3]

Does anyone know where I can find the template for the mounts? I have heard there is a template but cannot find it.
Thanks
Dan

 

[Mac]

Brian B. came up with the motor mounts for the later coil spring suspension, he's a Ford engineer. He requests $20 to be payed to his PayPal account for reasons not for his personal gain. Shoot me a PM and I can connect you with him and the plans.
Dave

 

[Teddyzee]

RangerPliskin, what are those mounts originally for? (Anchor Part #2853)
Ranger 4.0? Just curious, they're may be a later model swap in my future.

EDIT:
Did my own search, mount is 4.0 ranger, maybe others, I didn't look too hard.