i found a 3.73 posi rear out of an explore am i able to just swap it into my 89 ranger. I hate my open rear and i have the 2.9 i was think of swaping motors what do you guys think is easier and a better change a 4.0 or a 5.0 let me know thanks

 

If you want to go through the time and effort of an engine swap, go 5.0 or go home.

I'm pretty sure that expo axle will fit just fine

 

ya how much more is involved for the 5.0 tho. i was told if i put the 4.0 i can keep my trans i have now in i just need a little more power nothing crazy it main purpose it a trail truck driver second

 

I don't know much about the older motor/trans setups and how easy or hard the 5.0 swap is, but I think at the end of the day you will like the 5.0 much better, just my opinion

 

ya your probaly right but ill do some research maybe do a 4.0 and do some work to it i dont know ill figure somthing out

 

the 4.0 and 2.9 do share trans bolt patterns, but the 2.9 trans won't hold up too long to the torque the 4.0 makes. i would go ahead and do the 5.0

 

i no that the wiring harnes for a 4.0 will plug into mine pretty much and if i do a 5.0 should i get it out on a stang and go with the ho or out of a bronco with just the normal 5.0 and then what should i get carb TB or fuel injection