Ford Ranger
1993–97 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
XL/XLT 2.3L I4 4x4, manual, 4.1s, 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 | 2,451 | Keep 4.1s | Open → |
| 31x10.50R15 | 31.0 in | +1.7 in | 58 mph | 2,283 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 32x11.50R15 | 32.0 in | +2.2 in | 56 mph | 2,212 | 4.88 | Open → |
| 33x10.50R15 | 33.0 in | +2.7 in | 55 mph | 2,144 | 4.88 | Open → |
| 33x12.50R15 | 33.0 in | +2.7 in | 55 mph | 2,144 | 4.88 | Open → |
Stock turns 2,555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL/XLT 2.3L I4 4x4, manual | P215/75R15 | 5-speed manual | 4.1 | 36 · 20 · 22 | 7.5 in | Use → |
| XL/XLT 3.0L V6 4x4 | P215/75R15 | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic | 3.73 / 4.1 | 36 · 20 · 22 | 7.5 in | Use → |
| XL/XLT 4.0L V6 4x4 | P215/75R15 | 5-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic | 3.27 / 3.73 | 36 · 20 · 22 | 7.5 in | Use → |
| STX / Splash 4x4 (P235 all-terrain) | P235/75R15 | 5-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic | 3.27 / 3.73 / 4.1 | 36 · 20 · 22 | 8.0 in | Use → |
| 4x4 with optional P265/75R15 (114 in / SuperCab) | P265/75R15 | 5-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic | 3.27 / 3.73 / 4.1 | 36 · 20 · 20 | 7.5 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.
Size
- Wheelbase
- 107.9 in
- Front overhang
- 33.2 in
- Rear overhang
- 42.9 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Body
- Pickup
- Stock tires
- P215/75R15, P235/75R15, P265/75R15
Transmissions and low range
- 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
- 4-speed automatic (A4LD)
- 2.47 · 1.47 · 1 · 0.75
- 4-speed automatic (4R44E)
- 2.47 · 1.47 · 1 · 0.75
- 4-speed automatic (4R55E)
- 2.47 · 1.47 · 1 · 0.75
- 5-speed automatic (5R55E)
- 2.47 · 1.87 · 1.47 · 1 · 0.75
- Low range, bw1354
- 2.48:1
Axles
- Front
- Dana 35 TTB (Dana 35/28 hybrid with 2.3L or 3.0L auto)
- Rear
- Ford 7.5 in (8.8 in with 4.0L)
- 3.27 ratio
- XL/XLT 4.0L V6 4x4, STX / Splash 4x4 (P235 all-terrain), 4x4 with optional P265/75R15 (114 in / SuperCab)
- 3.73 ratio
- XL/XLT 3.0L V6 4x4, XL/XLT 4.0L V6 4x4, STX / Splash 4x4 (P235 all-terrain), 4x4 with optional P265/75R15 (114 in / SuperCab)
- 4.1 ratio
- XL/XLT 2.3L I4 4x4, manual, XL/XLT 3.0L V6 4x4, STX / Splash 4x4 (P235 all-terrain), 4x4 with optional P265/75R15 (114 in / SuperCab)
- Ratios made for it
- 4.56 · 4.88 · 5.13
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 11.28 in, 287 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 46.0 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
- 20 mpg
- EPA highway, manual
- 22 mpg
- Rated years
- 1993–1997, 4WD
Brake upgrades
What bigger tires need →- 1995-97 Ranger dual-piston front brake swap (for 1993-94 trucks)11.3 → 11.3 in rotor · 2-pistonJunkyard/OEM parts swap.
Aftermarket bumpers
5 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this Ranger sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 2
Every calculator, set up for the Ranger
Source: auto-brochures.com. Check for the Dana 35/28 hybrid front (Dana 28 6.625 in gears in a Dana 35 beam) on 2.3L and 3.0L-auto trucks before ordering front gears.
Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.