By: DangerRanger01 This modification only works on the Ford 7.5-inch and 28-spline 8.8-inch axles. IT DOES NOT work on the: 2002 FX4 Off Road 2003~2007 FX4 Level II (but NOT FX4 Off Road) 2008~2009 FX4 Off Road (only when equipped … Continued
Ford Rangers come with a rear drum and front disk brake set-up from 1983-2009. In 2010 and 2011, the Ford Ranger received rear disc brakes. In 1995, the Ford Explorer switched from a rear drum to a rear … Continued
DISCLAIMER: Activities and vehicle modifications appearing or described at The Ranger Station and it’s pages may be potentially dangerous. We do not endorse any such activity for others or recommend it to any particular person – we simply describe the … Continued
Adobe PDF instructions also available HERE This set of instructions are intended to provide you with an overview of the procedures necessary to complete your installation. LockRight installation simply involves disassembling and re-assembling the existing differential case, replacing a few parts … Continued
By Jim Allen We round up the third element of the trail performance equation, namely traction, in this installment. We’ll cover the installation of lockers and new gearing in both axles. Oaks decided on 4.56:1 gear ratios and the simplicity … Continued
Semi-floating or full-floating? From the factory, stock axle assemblies came in either semi-floating or full-floating designs. On a semi-floating axle, the wheel attaches directly to its outer end, and the weight of the vehicle, as well as its engine power, … Continued
By Jim Oaks: I came across Josh’s (chico4554) 1993 Ford Ranger 4×4 in the forums as it was going through a Dana 44 swap from an early Ford Bronco. Josh got tired of wondering when his Dana 35 TTB front … Continued
Introduction: We constantly have people coming to The Ranger Station looking for information on swapping a solid front axle in to their Ford Ranger. The logical decision for swapping to a larger front axle is to gain strength for … Continued
Dana 44 TTB: The Dana 44 TTB (Twin Traction Beam) was used in the front of Ford F-150’s and Ford Bronco’s from 1980 to 1996. Production on the Ford Bronco completely ceased after 1996, and the Ford F-150 switched from … Continued
Specifications: 7.120-Inch Ring Gear 27-Spline Axles Standard Rotation (10) Cover Bolts In 1995, the Ford Explorer 4×4 went from a TTB (Twin Traction Beam) Dana 35 front axle, to a Dana 35 SLA (Sort arm Long Arm) front axle. In … Continued
Ford used the axle from around the 1957 model year right up until the early 1980’s in cars and trucks. It was not the only axle used, but was by far one of the best. Variations by Ford exist in … Continued
(Yes – it’s a Jeep. Couldn’t find a photo of this happening to a Ranger) The reason the axle is sticking out of the right rear of this vehicle is because the c-clip that retains the shaft broke. believe it … Continued