1985 Ranger rear axle ?

[Cessco]

I am rebuilding an 85 Ranger 2wd. I did body work back in the 70's and I am finding out that nothing is the same! I Am looking forward to talking and learning from some of the best with Rangers.

 

[RangerX]

Should swap, I don’t believe there is a carrier break, if that’s what you’re asking. But it would be easier to just swap the whole axle if it’s in good shape. Or swap in an 8.8 from a newer Ranger/ Explorer.
Welcome to the forum!

 

[Derek99whitesport]

They should both he 7.5"

 

[Cessco]

Should swap, I don’t believe there is a carrier break, if that’s what you’re asking. But it would be easier to just swap the whole axle if it’s in good shape. Or swap in an 8.8 from a newer Ranger/ Explorer.
Welcome to the forum!

There is no carrier break. Thanks! Will let you know what happens.

 

[Cessco]

They should both he 7.5"

Hey thanks. Yes they are both 7.5. Appreciate your help.

 

[410Fortune]

yes you can swap 3.08 (never even heard of this ratio in a ranger!!?) for the 3.73 from a 86
I thought the lowest they went was 3.27, I thought the 2.73 and 3.08 were only for the cars?

 

[Cessco]

yes you can swap 3.08 (never even heard of this ratio in a ranger!!?) for the 3.73 from a 86
I thought the lowest they went was 3.27, I thought the 2.73 and 3.08 were only for the cars?

I never heard of that ratio in a pick up either. I just know it is too fast. Hey thanks for the info. Have a good one.

 

[RangerX]

Ranger gear chart
Jamie, our old 92 Explorer Sport even had 3.08, not very ‘sporty’!

 

[Cessco]

View attachment 172793 Ranger gear chart
Jamie, our old 92 Explorer Sport even had 3.08, not very ‘sporty’!

Hey thanks. That's a nice clean chart. Shows what I needed to know. Thank you!

 

[RangerX]

Well then here’s another!

 

[Cessco]

Thank you Bill, I appreciate your help.