Ranger Explorer door compatibility?

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DanKMTB@gmail.com - 24 Apr 2007 21:14 GMT

I recently purchased a 98 Ranger. I'm thinking of replacing the seats
with those of an Explorer, pref. Eddie Bauer. I also wanted to add
power windows and doors, and planned on getting a set of junkyard
ranger power doors to gut for the internals and panels. I'm wondering
if the doors form an explorer would fit the ranger, since they are
supposed to be the "same" truck. If so, it may make more sense for me
to buy a wrecked explorer, or at least include explorer into my door
search.

Thanks,

Dan

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Scott - 27 Apr 2007 02:09 GMT

>I recently purchased a 98 Ranger. I'm thinking of replacing the seats
> with those of an Explorer, pref. Eddie Bauer.

I doubt if they will fit. The two vehicles are not built on the same
chassis or floorpan. You might be able to shim or such and use
them.

I also wanted to add

> power windows and doors, and planned on getting a set of junkyard
> ranger power doors to gut for the internals and panels. I'm wondering
> if the doors form an explorer would fit the ranger, since they are
> supposed to be the "same" truck.

I don't know how you got this idea but is isn't correct. The old Rangers
and bronco II shared lots of parts but when the Explorer came out,
the two lines split. The doors certainly won't bolt on.

If so, it may make more sense for me

> to buy a wrecked explorer, or at least include explorer into my door
> search.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan

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DanKMTB@gmail.com - 27 Apr 2007 20:56 GMT

> I doubt if they will fit. The two vehicles are not built on the same
> chassis or floorpan. You might be able to shim or such and use
> them.

I know it can be done, though some fabrication may be required on the
seat bracket end. I've seen a few examples of it online in the past
and it looks great, I'm willing to deal with a little bracket
fabrication if need be.

> > I also wanted to add
> > power windows and doors, and planned on getting a set of junkyard
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I'm not sure where I got the idea either, to be honest. It's been in
my head for a while now. I know the chiltons manual covering said
models simultanously played a part into my thinking I was right, it's
good to know I'm not before I go buying some doors. I guess I'll
stick with ranger doors, and fabricate as necessary for the seats.
Than you for your input.

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CJB - 28 Apr 2007 06:43 GMT

>> I doubt if they will fit. The two vehicles are not built on the same
>> chassis or floorpan. You might be able to shim or such and use
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> stick with ranger doors, and fabricate as necessary for the seats.
> Than you for your input.

You're right. You'll get a lot more help over at ford-trucks.com

CJB

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