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Hello everyone new to forum nice to be here. I need help on getting the specs on upper and lower ball joints for 1996 ford ranger 4x4 automatic 3.0 6cylinder.I looked online and got three different answers if anyone can tell me the right specs or tell me where to get the information I would really appreciate it. Thank you very much. Osmyn

Welcome to the forum

Shouldn't have a problem there were only 2 front suspension systems on 4x4 Rangers, 1983 to 1997, and 1998 to 2011

You need 2 Lower ball joints, part number FOTZ-3050-A
And two upper ball joints, FOTZ-3049-B

They are for 1990-1997 Rangers and other models, engine size doesn't matter

You will also want to replace both front axle U-joints while the hub is off
You will need to find out which front axle you have, read here: https://therangerstation.com/tech_li...na_28_35.shtml
This will tell you what size u-joints to get