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That is some good insight, and after your first comment I started looking into upgrades that would make the Ranger safer after adding all of my additional weight that my modifications would add. I knew the best safety upgrade would be brakes and I found info on Sport Trac front brake swaps, Cobra rear brake swaps, and found the Explorer master cylinder would bolt on and add some extra pressure to get rid of any spongy feel. I know brakes aren't the only thing to consider when adding more weight to a vehicle but they are a big factor.
To be honest, If it were me I'd bite into a better pad up front like Hawks LT pads, and then opt for a pair of Stainless steel lines to replace the soft lines. Most sports car like positive pedal feel you should need, buy the best rear shoes you can and call it a day.
The only thing I haven't honestly invested any time into researching yet is if the larger Master Cylinder from the Explorer would actually benefit yet. Bigger isn't always better and if you read any of the Tech Docs from Summit Racing on chassis and brake setups. They have a few vids where they state that sometimes a larger master cyl can actually hinder a brake system with a drop in pressure or positive pedal feel which the exact how and why in a Ranger/Explorer Master Cyl situation I am unclear of this as an actual upgrade worth doing or not.
Further reading states that even when doing a rear disc upgrade from an Explorer, I've yet to hear anyone state that you should swap out to the Larger one either.. So again. I really need to look deeper into some threads on some sites OR try and contact a friend over at Stop-Tech brakes I used to know.. hmmmm been a few years :
If you plan on running 35's or bigger, I would consider investing in the Sport Trac upgrade setup. I've recently pulled two 97' front spindles for that purpose being I have a 93'.. I wanted the larger surface stopping power area of the dual piston caliper setup vs. the single larger piston with those damn goofy floating calipers.. At least the 95 and up I know the caliper is bolted to the hubs !!
And I'd even opt for some Skid plates, bumpers, rockers, that are aluminum.., Buuuttttttttttt... I believe with the TQ factors of a future Fummins upload in the engine bay and the 4.56 Gears on 34's.. I'll be ok enough.
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