2nd Gen 4WD Brake Upgrades

[MISWFL]

What factory bigger front brakes fit a 2nd Gen Ranger 4x4? I guess there's 2 different factory axles, if that matters. My Ranger is a 1990 CA emissions XLT single cab.

What factory rear disc brakes fit the rear axle with minimal fabrication, if any? Will a later disc brake axle housing work with my diff and axles? I eventually want some type of limited slip or a locker in the rear for slippery roads and very limited rural dirt roads. Depending on cost an ARB would my preference vs a Torsen. I'm not sure if a Trac Loc is worth the trouble, but I'm not up on how good they are.

 

[mr_manny]

Lots of info here on TRS.
Trust me

 

[SenorNoob]

1990 *should* be Dana 35 TTB. The only brake change I'm aware of is the 95-97 dual piston. Someone did that math awhile back and the force difference was very little. I did that swap just to get away from the split bushing things and have replaceable pad slides.

There is an article on swapping Mustang rear discs onto a Ranger axle. IIRC it seemed pretty simple.

 

[mr_manny]

There's also a larger Cobra front brake upgrade, also utilizes the 95-97 Ranger D35 spindle.

4x4 Cobra front brakes - Ranger-Forums - The Ultimate Ford Ranger Resource

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