Ranger Frame?
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Hi, I am new to using this site, am looking for info on a 93-97 Ranger frame. Is this a body on frame or a unibody design? I have a 1950 Dodge Piolethouse 1/2 ton pickup, that I am tinking of doing a frame and drive train swap. I know the wheelbase and track dimensions, but can't find info about the frame design. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!!
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Thanks for the comeback> I have thought about the Dakota, but I am much more of a Ford lover than Mopar. I just really liked the piolet house cab and lines, but as far as power and drive trains, I have3 had a lot more luck with Ford. But I am always open to ideas!!
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I know of a guy at a Ranger site who put a '36' glass body on his '87' Ranger and just loves it. I've been looking at the spare F-1 body in the barn, doing some measuring and sure think a Ranger frame would work for that also. I have the Ford shop manual for the later years that shows side elevation and top dimensions. Time and money!
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The track width *may* be a bit of an issue for using a newer ranger frame under an older pickup body.
The 93+ rangers have a bit wider track width than the 82-92. Perhaps using a 97 or older frame could be coupled with the longer I-beams and wider rear axle of the 80-96 F150 to make the track width a bit wider. Seems this would be preferable to using extremely deep offset wheels.
98+ rangers have A-arms, which *could* be a bit more problematic for trying to widen the track.
The 93+ rangers have a bit wider track width than the 82-92. Perhaps using a 97 or older frame could be coupled with the longer I-beams and wider rear axle of the 80-96 F150 to make the track width a bit wider. Seems this would be preferable to using extremely deep offset wheels.
98+ rangers have A-arms, which *could* be a bit more problematic for trying to widen the track.
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The track width on the 93 -97 Ramger is with in a fraction of an inch of the pickup that I have and the wheelbase on a standard cab with a short bed is the same. so am not to concerned about that part. Even if I have to use a longer wheelbase model to get what I want in the rest of the truck, I have a good welder to shorten it. thanks for the thought though.
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I have dune a lot of searching on this lately, and from what I have found on line, this is right. Just have to get a ranger up close with a measuring tape and be sure, but it sure loks good at this point.
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