Truck Widths

[rangerin]

Is there a width difference between gen 1 and gen 2 rangers?

 

[97RangerXLT]

Nope. Now there is about a 3 inch difference between 2nd and 3rd gen bodywise. But the axles are still the same

AJ

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[alwaysFlOoReD]

There is a difference in rear axle widths, as found on this page;
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Ford-7_5-axle.shtml

Axle Dimensions

Ranger 1983-1997
7.5-Inch Axle
WMS; 56-1/2 inches

Ranger 1983-1997
8.8-Inch Axle
56-1/2 inches

Ranger 1998-2009
7.5-Inch Axle
WMS; 58-1/2 inches

Ranger 1998-2009
8.8-Inch Axle
WMS; 58-1/2 inches

Bronco II 1984-1990
7.5 Inch Axle (1)
WMS; 58 inches

Ranger 2010-2011
7.5-Inch Axle
With Disc brakes
-unknown


Ranger 2010-2011
8.8-Inch Axle
With Disc Brakes
-unknown

Explorer 8.8
WMS; 59-1/2 inches


(1) The Bronco II 7.5 inch rear axle is ~1-5/8 inches wider than the Ranger 7.5 inch axle. All the additional width is in the passenger side.

Richard

 

[97RangerXLT]

Yep but those sizes of axles are the same between 2nd and 3rd gen and are interchangeable

AJ

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[rangerin]

Thanks a bunch guys.