Difference AWd explorer and 4x4 ranger ?

[95offroadx]

WHats the difference in the frontend/diff/susp's parts between the 95-01awd explorer and 01-03 4x4 ranger? They use the same control arms/balljoints,,so how can the awd explorer turn good on dry pavement and my 4x4 ranger hops and turns like crap?

on the explorer awd it has to be a lil stronger since its been used all the time, and its one a 5.0 302 not a 4.0 265...im lookin to upgrade the front end on my ranger

 

[Dan Whitaker]

The AWD t-case splits the power 70% rear 30% front. On your ranger do you have the case in 4-hi? This is a NO NO on dry pavement. That would explain it hopping/jumping.

 

[eXcali]

70/30? I thought it was 75/25, well from what I've read up on 98 atleast.

 

[95offroadx]

and the 4x4 tcase on the ranger splits in 50/50?

i dont drive it with 4x4 ever, not even in the snow, i was just wondering what was difference since my old awd mount didnt hop