Ford Ranger
1983–92 TTB
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Ranger, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.
Tire upgrades, worked out
4x4 2.0/2.3/2.8/2.9 (1983-90), 3.45s, from P215/75R15| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/75R15 | 28.9 in | +0.6 in | 62 mph | 2,610 | Keep 3.45s | Open → |
| 31x10.50R15 | 31.0 in | +1.7 in | 58 mph | 2,432 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 32x11.50R15 | 32.0 in | +2.2 in | 56 mph | 2,356 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 33x10.50R15 | 33.0 in | +2.7 in | 55 mph | 2,284 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 33x12.50R15 | 33.0 in | +2.7 in | 55 mph | 2,284 | 4.56 | Open → |
Stock turns 2,722 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
5 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x4 2.0/2.3/2.8/2.9 (1983-90) | P215/75R15 | 4-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic | 3.45 / 3.73 / 4.1 | 29.5* · ~18.5 · — | 6.8 in | Use → |
| 2.3L I4 4x4, 5-speed manual (1991-92) | P215/75R15 | 5-speed manual | 4.1 | 29.5* · ~18.5 · — | 6.8 in | Use → |
| 2.9L V6 4x4 (1989-92) | P215/75R15 | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.73 / 4.1 | 29.5* · ~18.5 · — | 6.8 in | Use → |
| 4.0L V6 4x4 (1990-92) | P215/75R15 | 5-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic | 3.27 / 3.55 / 3.73 | 29.5* · ~18.5 · — | 6.8 in | Use → |
| STX 4x4 (1991-92, OWL all-terrain) | P215/75R15 | 5-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.73 / 4.1 | 29.5* · ~18.5 · — | 6.8 in | Use → |
* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.
~ Estimated from the wheelbase and ground clearance. No maker has published it for this truck yet.
Size
- Wheelbase
- 107.9 in
- Front overhang
- 29.5 in
- Rear overhang
- 39.1 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Body
- Pickup
- Stock tires
- P215/75R15
Transmissions and low range
- 4-speed manual (Toyo Kogyo TK4)
- 3.96 · 2.08 · 1.39 · 1
- 5-speed manual (Toyo Kogyo TK5)
- 3.96 · 2.07 · 1.39 · 1 · 0.84
- 5-speed manual (Mitsubishi FM145/FM146)
- 3.769 · 2.21 · 1.516 · 1 · 0.812
- 5-speed manual (Mazda M5OD-R1)
- 3.72 · 2.2 · 1.5 · 1 · 0.79
- 5-speed manual (Mazda M5OD-R1, 4.0L ratio set / R1HD)
- 3.4 · 2.05 · 1.31 · 1 · 0.79
- 3-speed automatic (C5)
- 2.46 · 1.46 · 1
- 4-speed automatic (A4LD)
- 2.47 · 1.47 · 1 · 0.75
- Low range, bw1350
- 2.48:1
- Low range, bw1354
- 2.48:1
Axles
- Front
- Dana 28 TTB (1983-89/4-cyl), Dana 35 TTB (1990-92 V6)
- Rear
- Ford 7.5 in (8.8 in with 4.0L from 1990)
- 3.27 ratio
- 4.0L V6 4x4 (1990-92)
- 3.45 ratio
- 4x4 2.0/2.3/2.8/2.9 (1983-90)
- 3.55 ratio
- 2.9L V6 4x4 (1989-92), 4.0L V6 4x4 (1990-92), STX 4x4 (1991-92, OWL all-terrain)
- 3.73 ratio
- 4x4 2.0/2.3/2.8/2.9 (1983-90), 2.9L V6 4x4 (1989-92), 4.0L V6 4x4 (1990-92), STX 4x4 (1991-92, OWL all-terrain)
- 4.1 ratio
- 4x4 2.0/2.3/2.8/2.9 (1983-90), 2.3L I4 4x4, 5-speed manual (1991-92), 2.9L V6 4x4 (1989-92), STX 4x4 (1991-92, OWL all-terrain)
- Ratios made for it
- 4.56 · 4.88 · 5.13
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 10.87 in, 276 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 66.0 mm
- Rear drum
- 9.00 in, 229 mm
- Rear
- drum
Suspension
- Front
- Twin Traction Beam, radius arms, coil springs
- Rear
- leaf springs, solid axle
- Rear layout
- Leaf springs
Fuel economy
- EPA highway, automatic
- 19 mpg
- EPA highway, manual
- 21 mpg
- Rated years
- 1984–1992, 4WD
Brake upgrades
What bigger tires need →- 1995-97 Ranger dual-piston front brake swap (1989-92 Dana 35 trucks only)+2% brake torque10.9 → 11.3 in rotor · 2-pistonJunkyard/OEM parts swap; piston size from the 1995 Ranger caliper listing.
Every calculator, set up for the Ranger
Source: auto-brochures.com. Dana 28 carrier break is 3.45-and-down vs 3.73-and-up, and Dana 28 gears above 4.10 are scarce (4.56/5.13 discontinued); Dana 35 TTB carriers fit 3.55 and up.
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