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 Posted: Sun Aug 23rd, 2020 09:47 pm
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Blue is first gen Ranger, red is the ranger frame that I want. They seem to line up almost perfectly. If I get a first gen after the “facelift” (89-92) then the length is less than an inch shorter, and the wheelbases are 2.4”  different. I can always move the axle back on the 98+ frame to fit inside the wheel wells. Any ideas, or anyone that sees something I don't let me know.



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 I don't see a problem
The frames changed a little bit up by the radiator support and front suspension, but not enough to cause you issues that cannot easily be overcome
I believe most of the cab bolts will line up except for the very front two, if memory serves.
the 93+ cab has WAY MORE elbow room



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 Posted: Mon Aug 31st, 2020 11:29 pm
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 Yeah but it seems odd that a first gen single cab LONG bed will fit on a single cab SHORT bed frame....



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