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Need help ordering brake drums

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Old 07-27-2013, 12:18 PM
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Hey ranger dudes and dudets. I could use alittle help from some one out there.

I have a 98 ranger automatic with 4 wheel drive that i picked up a year ago and its time for new rear brakes.

On line ordering for drums of all brands (even motorcraft)gives me a choice of drums for standard or heavy duty suspension.

I called two ford parts departments and they dont know why there is a choice or a difference in the drums.

They cant tell me from my vin number what i have because the truck is to old.

I know i have torsion bars in front but i dont know what i have in back.

Anybody got ah clue out there?
 
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Old 07-27-2013, 04:21 PM
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Sometimes the answer is found in the diameter of the old drum or the length of the brake shoes.
 
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Old 08-02-2013, 09:05 PM
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thanks Hanky,
your right. I had to do a physical dimension check on the drums that are on the truck. I just wanted to know what my truck called for. I have 10 inch drums and they sell 3 different 10 inch drum sizes.
well I received them and painted and ready to do the job. thanks again
 
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