Ford OEM Wheels on a 2nd Gen W/ DJM 3/4 Drop

[Jefferson790]

Hi All,

I just purchased my first ranger. It is an 1990 2WD manual. I purchased the DJM 3/4 drop kit and am looking for a set of factory Ford wheels from a newer model car or truck that will modernize the look while not rubbing and ideally not requiring spacers or modifications to the fenders. I have searched through the posts and cant find anything specific on Ford wheel compatibility with the DJM drop and when what tire size guys are running. I really appreciate the help.

Thanks!

 

[franklin2]

The problem with most later factory wheels, they tended to widen the track and push the axle out, while putting most of the wheel inward. So they really rub the suspension and brake components bad when put on a earlier vehicle.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

A 90 is a second gen.

In addition to many other difference it has larger wheel openings than a first gen (83-88) which will matter for wheel fitment.

 

[Jefferson790]

A 90 is a second gen.

In addition to many other difference it has larger wheel openings than a first gen (83-88) which will matter for wheel fitment.

Thank you. I made the edit. This is my first ranger. Do you have any idea of what would fit?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Thank you. I made the edit. This is my first ranger. Do you have any idea of what would fit?

Sorry, everything I have is completely different than your truck (lifted '85 with unmarked swap meet special 15's)

 

[superj]

@Jefferson790
the wheel bolt pattern is the same as many jeeps also, which are rwd too, so you have many many options.
5x4.5 jeeps are:
87-95 wrangler
97-06 wrangler
all comanches
93-98 grand cherokees
84-01 cherokees

they have some nice looking stock wheels that the ford center cap fits so you can change the center caps and look stock

 

[Shran]

Mustang wheels might be an option too. They are usually offset in a way that narrows a Ranger track width and tucks them into the wheel wells more, which looks kind of stupid on a normal height Ranger but might be much better on a lowered one. Jeep wheels are usually the same deal but not quite to the extreme that Mustang wheels are. Usually people use spacers to make them look a bit more normal.

I think you may need to do some of this the old fashioned way, with a tape measure, junkyard wheels or borrowing one from someone. There might be a reference page online somewhere too that will tell you the offset/backspacking/etc on a specific wheel but I don't know where to find that.