Rear w/disc brakes
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Okay.....I'm not "disgruntled" anymore. lol.
Explorer's came stock with Disc brakes.....that is the V8 models, and some V6 i believe. To make them fit in our Rangers, you'll need to cut the old spring perches and weld new ones on because explorers are spring-under, and rangers are spring-over. I beleive shock tabs will need to be moved as well, and you'll have to do something with the brake cables and hoses.
I believe Mr. Bob Rwenzing did something involving Explorer brake parts, but the stock Ranger axle.
Explorer's came stock with Disc brakes.....that is the V8 models, and some V6 i believe. To make them fit in our Rangers, you'll need to cut the old spring perches and weld new ones on because explorers are spring-under, and rangers are spring-over. I beleive shock tabs will need to be moved as well, and you'll have to do something with the brake cables and hoses.
I believe Mr. Bob Rwenzing did something involving Explorer brake parts, but the stock Ranger axle.
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Bill (04LVL2) and I swapped the Explorer disc brakes to his Level II but that only works as a bolt-on with the unique 31-spline axle on the Torsen-equipped axles. All other Rangers are 28-spline and the flange patterns are different from the 31-spline Explorers.
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Originally Posted by dangelj316
the new 2008 rangers have rear disc brakes......
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If you really want to try something I think this would work
Weld these on http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...xle-p-141.html
use some 75' 3/4 ton chevy calipers and pads
and some 2003+ Ford Ranger Front Rotors
I have never tried it but I think you could make it work.
Weld these on http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...xle-p-141.html
use some 75' 3/4 ton chevy calipers and pads
and some 2003+ Ford Ranger Front Rotors
I have never tried it but I think you could make it work.
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The two Sport Trac's that I have seen in person did not have disks. My neighbor's 02 and CougarX on explorerforum's 02.
Not all are L/S as I personally have replaced Kabukie on explorerforum's open rear with a L/S after he blew it up going down the drag strip. I still have a chunk of planetary gear in my garage to remind me that open diffs suck.
Edit: I was looking for pics of cougarx's brakes and aparently his came with an open diff too. I knew he replaced it with an Ausie Locker. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...63#post1342863
Not all are L/S as I personally have replaced Kabukie on explorerforum's open rear with a L/S after he blew it up going down the drag strip. I still have a chunk of planetary gear in my garage to remind me that open diffs suck.
Edit: I was looking for pics of cougarx's brakes and aparently his came with an open diff too. I knew he replaced it with an Ausie Locker. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...63#post1342863
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To make them fit in our Rangers, you'll need to cut the old spring perches and weld new ones on because explorers are spring-under, and rangers are spring-over. I beleive shock tabs will need to be moved as well, and you'll have to do something with the brake cables and hoses.
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There is a how to for this but the pictures aren't working.
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...hread.php?t=89
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well where i was is redneck country...hell ive seen more lifted camaros up here then i have seen hondas with fart cans....back where im from its the opposite...but anyway would i just beable to modify my rear to accept the rear brake components or shud i just throw this idea away and buy a 9in...i dont want any chevy parts on my truck period
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Actually all explorers 95-01 have disc brakes Period! Reguardless of limited slip option. I have every year brochure, and my parents owned every year of explorer except 97, All V6's all open diffs and All 95+ with rear discs. My 2000 is four wheel disc with open diffs and a V6
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