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Old Jan 19, 2017
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4wd axle assembly to rwd

I have a 94 ranger rwd with a bad rear. I have a 94 4wd that's a donor. Would I be able to swap the 4wd rear into my rwd ranger?
 
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Originally Posted by mikey722
I have a 94 ranger rwd with a bad rear. I have a 94 4wd that's a donor. Would I be able to swap the 4wd rear into my rwd ranger?
Yep, they share the same spring perches and pinion flanges. Should bolt right in.
 
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+1 to what jimmy said

You don't need to match axle ratios since you have a 2WD but you should know what ratio you have now and what you are putting in

Read here: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...le_codes.shtml

If your current ratio is 3.73 and new one is 4.10(or visa versa) then your speedometer would be off a bit, but easy to change the gear on the speedo cable

4WD rear axles were usually Limited Slip(posi-traction) so bonus if it is
 

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