Rearend in a 97 Ranger

[gharmon]

I'm sorry if this is a repetitive question. Which rearend would be in a 97 Ranger with a 2.3 4cyl? Where they all 8.8'
s by then or was it still a 7.5? what was most likely the gear ratio then?

Again, sorry if this is a repetitive question.

Thanks,


Gerald

 

[robmurt04]

I'm sorry if this is a repetitive question. Which rearend would be in a 97 Ranger with a 2.3 4cyl? Where they all 8.8'
s by then or was it still a 7.5? what was most likely the gear ratio then?

Again, sorry if this is a repetitive question.

Thanks,


Gerald

I'm almost positive it would be a 7.5, I think only the 4.0 rangers came with a 8.8 up to 97. Then all the 98s and up came with the 8.8. If it is a 8.8 I still wouldn't swap it in to your ex b/c rangers are 28 spline while explorers are 31

 

[4x4junkie]

All 4cyls got the 7.5" (even today they do).

Check the axle tag or door code for the ratio (3.73 is common, but others are possible).

 

[robmurt04]

All 4cyls got the 7.5" (even today they do).

Check the axle tag or door code for the ratio (3.73 is common, but others are possible).

Hmmm. I thought I read somewhere that all 98 and up had 8.8 axles. Oh well, I'll take your word for it.


EDIT:

1998-up 4x4 supercab Rangers regardless of powerplant are frequently equipped with 8.8" axles

Yep you were right, I didn't notice the "4x4 supercab" part.

 

[ericautopart]

There are 99-06 rangers w/ 7.5" Ring gears. Both are 28 spline and use the same axle shafts. There's also 99-06 31 spline rangers w/ the 8.8.