86-97 Ranger / Explorer 4WD Dana 44 TTB Conversion Kit
Price range: $3,175.00 through $5,525.00
Converts your 86-97 4WD Ranger or Explorer from stock Dana 28/35 beams to the stronger Dana 44 TTB setup. Eliminates the common Dana 35 spindle failure points using factory Dana 44 beams, spindles, and axles.
Solving the Dana 35 Spindle Problem — Permanently
The Dana 35 TTB spindle used in 1986-1997 4WD Ford Rangers and Explorers has three documented failure modes — all of them cracks that propagate from stress concentrations in the spindle casting. The Dana 35 spindle was adequate for factory use cases, but under the loads of long-travel suspension, wider track width, or aggressive off-road use, spindle failure is a matter of when, not if.
The GIANT MotorSports Dana 44 TTB Conversion Kit eliminates all three Dana 35 failure points by replacing the entire beam and spindle with factory Dana 44 hardware — a proven upgrade the 4WD off-road community has relied on for decades.
What Is Included
- Factory Dana 44 beams
- Dana 44 spindles
- Dana 44 axles
- Conversion hardware
Compatible Vehicles
1986-1997 Ford Ranger and Explorer (4WD TTB). Not for 2WD or later model years — the TTB front suspension is specific to this era of 4WD Ranger and Explorer.
Why Factory Dana 44 Hardware
GIANT MotorSports sources factory Dana 44 beams, spindles, and axles rather than aftermarket reproductions. Factory Dana 44 hardware has an established performance track record, known failure loads, and readily available replacement parts at every 4WD parts supplier.
Installation Notes
This is a full front axle conversion — plan for complete disassembly of the front TTB suspension. Moderate-to-advanced fabrication skill required. Call 714-265-1450 with questions about your specific Ranger or Explorer configuration before ordering.
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