Bent axle, Upgrade?

[mz35z]

So I just got a 1999 Ranger XTL 4x4. It was in an accident and the rear axle is bent, I want to replace it by going to a junkyard for a used one. What i'm wondering is if I should stick with the same Ratio, width, etc? Or would I have benefits by getting a different ratio or width? I just started learning about this so sorry if I don't have much knowledge to ask my questions off of. I would get an axle from an Explorer, but I don't have many resources or time to do an extensive or intricate upgrade.

Thanks

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Moved this to the ranger axles section. If you are looking for the easiest swap get the same axle/ratio and it will bolt right in.

You cannot run a different ratio front and rear it will wreck things so you will definitely want to stay with the same ratio.

 

[mz35z]

Okay. thank you. I will post on here if I have any other questions. I'm hoping this salvage yard will have the right one.