93 ford ranger single cab 4x4 (Questions)

[KalebRay]

Have done ton's of research on the front end, cut and turn, extending, etc. Im just wondering what you guys are doing in the rear? I've heard of the deaver leafs, chevy 63's, linking could be an option in the future. For now I just wanna stick to somewhat of a budget. Also what rear end you guys running? The stock ranger rear end? I've seen a couple posts about the explorer 8.8? Sorry for all the questions, just want to have everything together so I can get started on it this Fall. How much lift does the cut and turn on the ttb account for? I know for a fact 4 inches, but will I be satisfied with only 4in of lift? Last and final question how are you getting the width in the rear, is the 8.8 Explorer rear end wider? Thanks in advance!

 

[J.Karrar]

Have done ton's of research on the front end, cut and turn, extending, etc. Im just wondering what you guys are doing in the rear? I've heard of the deaver leafs, chevy 63's, linking could be an option in the future. For now I just wanna stick to somewhat of a budget. Also what rear end you guys running? The stock ranger rear end? I've seen a couple posts about the explorer 8.8? Sorry for all the questions, just want to have everything together so I can get started on it this Fall. How much lift does the cut and turn on the ttb account for? I know for a fact 4 inches, but will I be satisfied with only 4in of lift? Last and final question how are you getting the width in the rear, is the 8.8 Explorer rear end wider? Thanks in advance!

8.8" or 9" from a 80-96 f150 seems to be the go-to. 61" from face to face i believe, not sure exactly how much width you'd gain but it would be a good amount wider than a stock ranger axle.

 

[J.Karrar]

8.8" or 9" from a 80-96 f150 seems to be the go-to. 61" from face to face i believe, not sure exactly how much width you'd gain but it would be a good amount wider than a stock ranger axle.

I will say if you have thoughts of a 4 link in the future it would be wise to get a 9 inch over a 8.8 for the aftermarket support. diy offroad has files for all the link tabs and truss for a 9"

 

[KalebRay]

Picked up this 8.8 rear end today for cheap i believe it measured close to 66" from drum to drum. 1 step closer! I believe I'll be going chevy 63in leafs for now, unless I find a nice set of deavers close to me thats reasonably priced. Thanks for the help!