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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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Question Explorer vs. Ranger

I have a question I was thinking of buying a 1994 Ford Explorer 4x4, how closely related is it to the Ford Ranger of the same era? Can suspension mods from a Ranger be done to a Explorer?

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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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I am not familiar with the rangers from that time but the ranger is a smaller vehicle so I would guess no.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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Since the Exploders are a 4x4 frame only 4wd Ranger suspension stuff will work.

I think anything through 97 model parts for a Ranger will work on a boxy Exploder.

The Exploder rear axle got wider in 95, so I bet the front end did as well.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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Talking Explorer vs. Ranger

Thanks for your help Alfred. I still haven't decided if I want to buy it or not. I'll let you know the process.

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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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heres a dumb question for u guys...

do Explorers and Rangers have the same frame??
 
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