Explorer Frame Dimension

[metman4ever]

Hey guys, I am looking for the measurment of the rear frame of a gen 1 explorer. Measeurment should be outside frame rail to outside frame rail. I am looking at this for a hitch option on my ranger that has been modified to fit a fullsize bronco tank.

 

[metman4ever]

anyone?

 

[chvlfrk]

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I'd ballpark it at 6" wider than a Ranger as the springs are mounted under the frame on a Explorer.

 

[Snoranger]

My 2nd gen frame is JUST shy of 41" outside to outside. It should be the same as a 1st gen.

 

[1984broncoduce]

we have a 1st gen at school, il check tuesday for you

 

[Sunk]

The perches are 38.5" on center, with the 2.5" wide leafs the frame should be 41" outside to outside as snoranger said.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Explorer8_8.html

 

[CountryBoy78]

Just measured my 94 Limited Ex. it was 40 3/4" inches .....so yeah I would go with 41".... mine was in a wreck a long time ago so who knows if my frame has been tweaked a little

 

[metman4ever]

thanks guys. back to the drawing board then for me.

 

[Snoranger]

What width are you looking for?

 

[metman4ever]

I am looking for something around 33 or 34 inches wide. Whatever the ranger frame width is.