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Pick the ranger. The ranger is way lighter than the explorer. Stuff a V8 in it later on. Theres alot more modifications that can be done to an older ranger than the explorer. First thing youll want to do is get big tires I just know it. So go to your junkyard and find a 1993-1997 ranger 4X4 and rip out the Dana 35. The Front axle assembly. Its a 2 piece axle though just so yah know. Its a hell of alot stronger than the Old Dana 28, which is in that 1989 ranger. You can run 35's on it with no problem.

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Q: Is a 4x4 1989 Ford Ranger 2.9 or a 1992 Ford Explorer 4x4 4.0 manual transmission best for off-road applications?
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