Slave cylinder differences by year

[dnuccio]

Hi all,
I'm working on a 98 ranger, (4.0 5 speed 2wd) replacing the slave cylinder. On my previous 92 ranger (2.3 5 speed 2wd), when I replaced the slave cylinder on it, I converted the hydraulic line to a -3AN braided line because I've seen too many quick connects fail, and also a threaded connection is just so much easier to deal with. I planned on doing the same on the 98 and ordered the same line/fittings I used on the 92. With all the parts in front of me it appears that with the quick connect design change in 93-ish they also changed the other end where it goes into the slave (the tube part that's retained by a roll pin). So the fittings I used on the 92 (metal body slave) won't work on the new style (plastic body) slave and I cannot locate the correct fittings.

Ignoring the quick connect differences, can I use a slave for a 92 4.0 in the 98? Thanks
-Dan

 

[SenorNoob]

Yes, but you may need the master to match it. There are differences in cylinder volume as well.

 

[dnuccio]

Yes, but you may need the master to match it. There are differences in cylinder volume as well.

Does the 92 master bolt in to the 98? I thought I read on here that the pedal connection is different

 

[Shran]

Does the 92 master bolt in to the 98? I thought I read on here that the pedal connection is different

The later ones twist into the firewall and the earlier ones bolt onto it. The pushrod length may be different as well.

 

[dnuccio]

The later ones twist into the firewall and the earlier ones bolt onto it. The pushrod length may be different as well.

Sounds like I'm basically stuck with the quick connect setup. That sucks

 

[scotts90ranger]

In 25 years I've yet to have a quick connect issue other than one that just won't disconnect without mangling the plastic ring. I'm not just talking my '90, I had a '91 Explorer for a couple years and a '97 Ranger for almost 4 years...

 

[dnuccio]

In 25 years I've yet to have a quick connect issue other than one that just won't disconnect without mangling the plastic ring. I'm not just talking my '90, I had a '91 Explorer for a couple years and a '97 Ranger for almost 4 years...

I've had 1 fail personally and 1 failed previously on this 98 when my buddy owned it. That's 2 too many for me