What rear axle is in a 4x4 97 ranger with a 4.0 engine?

dieselmech_08 · Jun 13, 2008

The book that came with my truck says that the 97 4.0 has a 8.8 rear with 373 gears but it also says it has dana 365. I'm not familar with the dana rears so I dont know if that means it is a 8.8 or not and I was wonder if i did have a 8.8 rear in my truck would it hold up to a 302 or a 4bt cummins. Thanks

Hahnsb2 · Jun 13, 2008

It's a 28 spline 8.8 ford rear, Dana makes the front axle, the Dana 35. How much power/torque you plan on putting down with a 302 or 4B?. 302 I would say it would be fine at reasonable power output, a 4BT might be a bit much, especially if turned up.

metalmacguyver · Jun 14, 2008

A common upgrade is an 8.8 from a 95+ explorer. Those axles have disc brakes and are 31 spline.

4x4junkie · Jun 14, 2008

I don't see a problem with either of those engines unless you plan to run oversized tires on it (in which case the Explorer axle is the way to go).

As for ratio, could be 3.27 or 3.73 in a '97 4.0L. You'll need to check your door sticker code and reference it here

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html

.

dieselmech_08 · Jun 14, 2008

the 4bt would prb have a turned up fuel pump and maybe twin turbos

What rear axle is in a 4x4 97 ranger with a 4.0 engine?

dieselmech_08

10+ Year Member

Hahnsb2

15+ Year Member

metalmacguyver

Yeah, I built that.

4x4junkie

Forum Staff Member

dieselmech_08

10+ Year Member

Sponsored Ad

TRS Events & Gatherings

Latest posts

Featured Rangers

TRS Latest Video

Official TRS Merchandise

Follow TRS On Instagram

Latest Album Photos

Product Suggestions