Catahoula
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- Location
- Fort Lupton Colorado
- Vehicle Year
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1988 BII
2002
- Make / Model
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Ford
Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9 & 4.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
I recently picked up front and rear axles from a 91 explorer.
8.8 Ford rear and a Dana 35 front, both with the 3.73 gear ratio Traction Loc rear for my 88 BII
I would like to replace the gearing to maybe 4.56 or something along those lines with lockers ( probably electric but havn't decided ) The way I see it is before I do the actuall swap I need to be done with all the work on these. I am pretty much a novice and was wondering A) is it possible and B) is it real difficult with special tool requirements. I noticed on the parts page that new ring an pinion gears are available. it'll take a little while to get all the $$ together and the original equipment is still in good working order. Long term is suspension Lift and 35" tire set-up. so I want to be. sure to have the proper gearing in place.
Any input will be greatly appreciated!!
8.8 Ford rear and a Dana 35 front, both with the 3.73 gear ratio Traction Loc rear for my 88 BII
I would like to replace the gearing to maybe 4.56 or something along those lines with lockers ( probably electric but havn't decided ) The way I see it is before I do the actuall swap I need to be done with all the work on these. I am pretty much a novice and was wondering A) is it possible and B) is it real difficult with special tool requirements. I noticed on the parts page that new ring an pinion gears are available. it'll take a little while to get all the $$ together and the original equipment is still in good working order. Long term is suspension Lift and 35" tire set-up. so I want to be. sure to have the proper gearing in place.
Any input will be greatly appreciated!!