Starter Swaps

[Ranger-Rod]

I have a '84 Ranger 2.0L, the starter is shit.
But it is also monsterous. I'm wanting to use a starter from a newer truck, they are smaller and lighter.
Wiring the thing is not a problem, automotive wiring is my thing, I can make anything work. My question is mechanical wise, whats the major difference, in say a '95 Starter. The bolt pattern I know is the same.
Or will I need to use a newer flywheel as well?
These are the ?'s I have, hopefully someone can answer.

 

[4b316]

bolt right on,some of then you will have to change solinoid wires.

 

[Ranger-Rod]

The gear drive on the newer starter is offset, where the '84's gear drive is centered.

 

[AllanD]

the permanant magnet starter bolts right on.

It's only the difference in wiring that you need to deal with