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I know the wheels on a 1998+ 4x4 Ranger will not fit the front of a 1983-1997 4x4 Ranger. The center hole is too small for the locking hub to pass through.
Likewise, any 4x4 wheel specifically designed for the newer, flat front hubs (without a hub lock) will not fit the front hubs of any 2x4 ranger. It's theoretically possible to put torsion bar 4x4 hub/spindles on a 2x4 Ranger, they use the same calipers and ball joints though this would be a lot of effort. ~ Sean Votier
However, I have determined from some of the Rim manufactures I deal with that wheels made for 5x4.5" lug patterns are NOT hub-centric, rather LUG-centric but we are looking to clear the hubs if need be.
Do you have a digital mic to measure with by chance? And are you 2WD or 4WD?
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