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2wd Ranger/Explorer mix

Old Dec 15, 2008
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Anybody on here have an Explorer rear suspension setup under their Ranger?

I've been thinkin bout the idea & wonderin if anybody has already done it?

As most know, the Explorer leafs mount UNDER the frame, not outside of it... hence my thinkin is, A WHOLE LOTTA tire clearance.................

I just bought a 95 Ranger that's hit lightly in the nose, no box & bent rearend housin, as that's what the guy bought it for. I'm gonna fix it & V8 it, but would like to stuff some Pro Street 30x14.5's on some 15X14 rims....

Will post some pics later when weather is better...........rainin here.
 
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explorers have the leafs mounted under the frame rails, but thats also because the frame is wider back there compared to a ranger
 
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Originally Posted by ScottG
explorers have the leafs mounted under the frame rails, but thats also because the frame is wider back there compared to a ranger
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YES, I know this, as I have a 98 Explorer 8.8 under my 94.........

I'm gonna move the perches inward also............

ROUGH idea of what I'm lookin at:


 

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