2wd Ranger/Explorer Mix

[chvlfrk]

Anybody on here have an Explorer rear suspension setup under their Ranger?

I've been thinkin bout the idea & wonderin if anybody has already done it?

As most know, the Explorer leafs mount UNDER the frame, not outside of it... hence my thinkin is, A WHOLE LOTTA tire clearance.................

I just bought a 95 Ranger that's hit lightly in the nose, no box & bent rearend housin, as that's what the guy bought it for. I'm gonna fix it & V8 it, but would like to stuff some Pro Street 30x14.5's on some 15X14 rims....

Will post some pics later when weather is better...........rainin here.

ROUGH draft of what I'm thinkin:

 

[ILLEGALCONCEPTS]

I did a lot of measuring on my truck this summer. You can fit 12" in there with the right backspacing and still have 1/4" clearance. I don't think I hit the springs first, it was the wheel well tub that got in the way IIRC. I just taped plumb-bobs to the outer most points and used a straight edge, square and ruler to get my measurements. I think the spring perches are located in the same spots distance wise relative to the axle because you can bolt the axle right up to the ranger springs right? If so, you'll have to move spring perches anyway. I am not 100% sure on any of this, just helping you brainstorm.

James