If I were to replace the rear-end in my 5 speed 98 Ranger with a rear end out of a 2002 Ranger with Automatic transmission is there any gear difference or is it possible to keep my fourwheeldrive. The 2002 is a 4.0 and mine is a 3.0 I would greatly appreciate any advice. Thank you so much.

-Jeremy

 

Post the digits off the tag on both rear's cover. It should be held on by one of the cover bolts.

Go here: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html

 

or you can look on the "Vehicle Certification Sticker" inside the drivers door.......

then look here:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=37149

you MUST keep the front and rear gears the same ratio for your 4wd to work properly....