off-road package

[mcdonald58]

whats the differences between a normal ranger and a ranger with the off-road ranger? are there differences in suspension and things like that?

 

[hazard-maine]

the off-road has one extra skidplate thats about it

 

[RoadRanger]

skidplates, 16" wheels, bigger tires, and i THINK limited slip, although i'm not sure.

 

[djfllmn]

^hit the nail right on the head

 

[mcdonald58]

alright thanks. could i add the skid plates onto a 98+ regular 4x4? if i cant find one that has the off-road package.

 

[hazard-maine]

skidplates, 16" wheels, bigger tires, and i THINK limited slip, although i'm not sure.

depends on the year for l/s my 02 offroad doesnt have it

 

[Brinker88]

You talking about the 3rd gen STX's or the newer ones? If its the STX's your talking about, they have around 2" of lift from the factory.

 

[mcdonald58]

i was talking about 98+. im trying to decide if it should be something im looking for when i buy my new ranger.

 

[RoadRanger]

i heard the skid plates from a '98-00 off road package fit a non- off road, but i also heard they are pretty much flimsy tin, they don't offer alot of protection off road. i always forget to look for one at the junkyard to see for myself though.

 

[mcdonald58]

alright thanks. maybe ill just get skid plates from josh. i still need to get a truck though...

 

[RoadRanger]

honestly though unless you're doing serious off roading, you probibly don't need a skidplate. i don't have any on my truck, no lift, and i've never had a problem off road.... except the time i tore my step bar off on a stump, but that's unrelated, lol.

 

[ktmmudd]

My 2000 XLT with the off-road pkg has 4.10 gears, limited slip, power steering cooler, and those chintzy skid plates.