swaping drive train????

[off_road_junkie21]

ok i have a 87 ranger extcab 4WD. i am swaping the drive train from a 91 EXPLORER 4X4 into my truck.i have read the infomation on this form. it all seems stright fwored. i just have some questions about my drive lines??? will the 6'' sky jacker lift still work with this diffrent drive train? I would like to talk to some one whos done it!!!!

 

[2manyfords]

Short answer.... Yes

 

[4x4junkie]

The Explorer's rear driveshaft won't fit your Ranger, but everything else will. If your '87 was a stickshift, you'll also have to relocate the transmission crossmember back a couple inches (there should be holes there for it).