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In order to get the new crossmember in, you need to spread the frame rails wide enough. I'd imagine at least the cab and all the front mounts would need to come off, it might be ok with the bed on.
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The very front of the Ranger's frame rails are boxed. So you have to spread them in order for them to be wide enough to slide the new 4wd crossmember in (technically the old one can be chopped in half if desired, and then removed) then bring the rails back together - It'll end up the same width as before. Then replace the rivets with bolts and weld approximately where the old welds were. (checking to make sure your frame is still square as you've removed a major stabilizing piece from the frame and jostled it around)
so you all can keep track of the progress . . . but it will take some time to rustle the gear together to tackle it !
Twin Traction Beam, Ford's (in)famous style of front suspension. It particularly refers to the 4wd version. The 2wd version is the TIB or "Twin I Beam" (as there is no differential or power being sent to the wheels). Opinions vary on how good it is, but Ford used it for a whole lotta years on quite a few vehicles. You will become quite familiar with their operation and setup once you do the swap. Some have their differences with it and complain about them never working right, mostly because they have it set up wrong.Ohh . . . okay . . . very nice to know !!! What does TTB mean ?
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