Definitive Ranger/Explorer Frame Swap Vehicle List

95 explorer chassis with 98 up Ranger trying to end up with a 2wd setup or anything else mustang etc....

 

Just take the front diff and the axles out, instant 2WD

 

That might take some fabbing or modifying anyway, since the Explorer frame never had the 2WD Ranger style suspension. Unless you can find measurements in a collision manual or something, you may to have to just eyeball it yourself to know for sure.

We don't have a bodyshop at the dealership I work at, otherwise I might be able to get some more info.


cheers
Ed N.

 

03 Explorer, 4 door, 2wd, 4.0 SOHC, AOD:

Width over centerline of rear axle is approx.47 inches (as measured from outside to outside of spring seat socket since that is wider than the frame itself).

Main portion of frame is approx. 45&1/2 inches overall width as measured about 9 inches rear of leading edge of front door to 17 inches forward of rear wheel opening. This portion of frame appears to be level and straight from front to rear.

Track width measures 60&1/2 inch with stock wheels however this was measured with wheels hanging (on a frame lift) so would be somewhat more when loaded and on ground.

I don't know how to post pics, so if anyone wants them PM me your e-mail address and tell me what you need and you post them. BTW, this thing is for sale.

Hope this helps, Eddie

 

Interesting thread. There was mention of a 34-6 Ford body for the Ranger chassis. US Body also have a fiberglass 40-47 body available which is designed to fit on a 83-93 Ranger chassis. Their web site is http://www.usbody.com/

 

I got a '94 Eddie Bauer edition, 4x4, 4.0 v6, given to me. How much trouble is the body to remove from these things?

 

"I got a '94 Eddie Bauer edition, 4x4, 4.0 v6, given to me. How much trouble is the body to remove from these things? "

Frosty21, I did a complete swap of an explorer (1998 sport, and turned it into a 99 XLT) they were very simple to removed the body, i had everything tore down it about 8 hours, i did not save many of the parts from the 98 though as it was a wreck only the motor and tranny and on fender were saved. I also used a loader to lift the body off, simply take the rear window out and slide the loaders forks through and lift, and you are left with a rolling chassis.
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I have a frame from a 1999 xlt still, what are the thoughts out there on Mounting a 1950 dodge on it, I know the mopar fellows may have a coronary over using a motor/drive train from ford to power a dodge, but i am considering it let me know what anyone thinks, or even better if anyone has ever attempted or done it for the dodge

 

The motor is blown up, and the transmission is out. I don't think its worth stripping the body off for the rolling chassis, as its the pre-torsion bar 4wd set-up.

 

Say will a 49 F2 fit on a 1998 Ranger Frame????

 

I have a 48 f-1 with f-2 fenders mounted up on a 91 4 door explorer frame just ahd to cut the distance of the stake pockets off the bed and shorten it up. Used the explorer pedals and steering column also.

 

Maybe not your bed...

~Jason

 

is there any one that actualy has a 53-54 f100/f250 mounted on an explorer or ranger chassis ?

 

I saw this link and mistakenly thought you had to send for the pdfs

turns out that when you click on the link for a model year (like 1999) and ignore the verbiage, there's a table of contents link. If you click that, you get to the PDFs.

I don't know if anyone else made the same mistake I did.

Here's a direct link to '99 ranger drawings and data:

https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckBBAS/non-html/1999/62_63.pdf

and Explorer

https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckBBAS/non-html/1999/60_61.pdf


I've been looking at S-10 swaps for a project, and while they're otherwise a preetty good match, the steering box up front was a major obstacle. I believe the ranger/explorer are R&P.

The info isn't as nicely presented as the GM books for the S-10, but still better than having to go to the junkyard with a tape and a pad of paper...

 

Not for all years, though, right? I have an '86 B2600 and I don't think it's Ford based.

-Dave

 

so, i'm understanding that my gen1 exploder with it's blown POS A4LD tranny might be useful after all?

i'm more than willing to ditch ALL the engine/trans portion and slip a 302/C4 in it if possible, and slide it under something more interesting.
if only to have more modern brakes and steering.

 

What's the width and length on those early rangers think they would be good for a track roadster setup

 

Whew, Finally read through the whole thread. Thought I would share my explorer swap.

91 4 door Explorer 4x4, 47 ford cab and hood, 41 merc front fenders.

Fits pretty good for as far as I have gotten. I cut and raised the floor under the seats 3" to allow some clearance for the transfer case. Used parts of the firewall from the explorer while mating up the firewall and floor. Still need to slide the cab and fenders back another inch or two but its lining up not too bad.

 

Thread three weeks old but oh well.I read where it is suggested not to put a RANGER or s-10 frame under a FALCON. I have a '62 RANCHERO and would like a RANGER frame for modern supension.It was said that on frame would be on top the other. How about using RANGER floor pans and wheel base adjustment by changes to the quarter panel? Bitting off to much? Thanks Ken N.

 

Wild 47 ----I like that 41 merc sheet metal combined with your cab !!!! nice chop too!!!!!

 

If I had to do this swap I would cut everything out of the rancheros underneath channel it over the new chassis and build new floors front to back, lottsa work

 

Has anyone tried a 1937 Ford Coupe on a Explorer or Ranger Frame? I have a 37 coupe with a bad frame. Thought I would try a 95-01 Explorer.

 

My 91 Explorer 2wd had the Twin I Beam, same as pre 98 Ranger. I used Suspension Techniques drop beams to lower it.

 

Is there a difference in the frames/suspension of a V8 Explorer from 95-01 versus whatever else they came with (v6's?) ?

How well do you guys think an Advance Design Chevy 1/2 ton would work on a 95-01 2wd V8 Explorer frame? Id have to extend the frame of course. Id had another frame planned to swap under my truck, but after seeing pics of the Explorer frame in this thread, I think one of those might work better.

 

Ive got a '59 f100 & would love the upgrade of brakes , steering & suspension. Anyone know if this will work for me? How close to bolt on can i expect?

 

The S-10 chassis swap sister thread was closed yesterday. FYI.

 

I have a '42 Ford super deluxe and want a modern chassis.

I have 2 enigne/trans options

1. Brand new small block Buick v6 that is a high performance motor and a Turbo 350 trans w/3500 rpm stall (bought for a song on a whim). They are both ZERO miles, car-show quality but NOT Ford.

2. 5.0 V8 and AOD from a 90's Lincoln with about 80K on it.


Best options? Thought?

 

OK, I'm actively shopping for an explorer to swap the chassis out for my 48 ford coupe. I understand that the easy engine hook-up would be 95-early 97 four door, v8, with 2wd. I also am under the impression that there are aftermarket wireing harnesses that will allow me to use a newer model. Questions:
1) are my assumptions correct so far?
2) How new can I go before the frame changes? I understand the very new Explorer's are unibodys, so obviously I cant go that new.
Thanks,
Joe

 

hey guys.. ok so im totally new to all of this,....this site... these cars.... etc.. but i bought a 47 ford 1 ton...... and after seeing all the cool stuff.... i was thinking of just trying to swap the chassis.... i finally got the flat head running and i rebuilt the carb and fuel pump.. its running now so cool.. i got a stuck waterpump.. but might have free'd it up today...now...but with the split rims... brakes.. suspension..... here is the question.. i want to drive the thing and although the flat head is cool.... will the ranger or explorer chassis work....? do you keep the colum do you got to relocate stuff. do you use the same firewall???? these are all questions i have no idea about.. ill take a pic.. of what i got... and just by a fluke... i recieved a 2001 explorer today for free running

 

has anyone try'd to put the Explorer ac system under the dash of a 50's style truck