Need quick axle answer!!!

BroncoRick · 08-10-2007, 09:23 PM

I have a 94 Ranger 2.3 that ended up with a 7.5 instead of the 8.8.

The driver axle shaft is bent and I thought that it had the 8.8 until I had already called and found one then looked at the tag!

(I should have figured that the 4 banger had the 7.5)

Anyway,

Do the 7.5 axles from an older (83-92) fit the later 7.5 rear ends?

I am not sure that they are the same width is the only reason for my question. That and now I need to find another axle tomorrow!

**4x4junkie** · 08-10-2007, 09:38 PM

No, but '93-current 8.8 axleshafts will also fit your '94 7.5, they are both 28 spline (earlier axles are narrower however).

BroncoRick · 08-10-2007, 11:53 PM

I know about the length difference but was unsure of the overall width difference between the newer and older housings. I believe that the passenger side can also be used to convert mustangs to 5 lug.(might be the other side though!)

I was looking at parts online and they list the 7.5 at 1.2in and the 8.8 at 1.3 in.

Is the difference in size 28 vs. 31 spline axles? Are the seals and bearings the same size? ( I just looked and they list them as different part numbers, hmmm)

I will look for a 28 spline 8.8 first thing in the morning. I don't want to take the old one out and not have one to put back in but I want to make sure that I get the right one. That might be a lot of gear lube!

I'll have to call back in the morning and make sure the one I found is 28 spline.

I see that Summit sells a Superior axle for $82 but I have to wait 3 weeks for it to ship. I always love a reason to go over there!! They are the only one that list a 28 spline 8.8 shaft online so far.

Thanks for the quick reply!!

**TireIron** · 08-10-2007, 10:50 PM

yes and make sure you get the correct side either passenger or driverside because they are different lengths, but as 4x4junkie said you can use the 28-spline ranger 8.8 axleshaft in your 7.5.

**4x4junkie** · 08-10-2007, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TireIron

yes and make sure you get the correct side either passenger or driverside because they are different lengths,

Oh yeah oops forgot that part lol

**4x4junkie** · 08-11-2007, 05:43 PM

As long as its a '93up Ranger axle (EXCEPT for the Torsen-equipped FX4 models, which are 31 spline), it'll fit your '94 axle.

08-10-2007, 09:23 PM	#1
BroncoRick New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Need quick axle answer!!! I have a 94 Ranger 2.3 that ended up with a 7.5 instead of the 8.8. The driver axle shaft is bent and I thought that it had the 8.8 until I had already called and found one then looked at the tag! (I should have figured that the 4 banger had the 7.5) Anyway, Do the 7.5 axles from an older (83-92) fit the later 7.5 rear ends? I am not sure that they are the same width is the only reason for my question. That and now I need to find another axle tomorrow!
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08-10-2007, 09:38 PM	#2
4x4junkie Mall-Rated Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: So. Calif (SFV) Year: 1990,1994 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II, Ranger Engine: 2.9L, 4.0L Used For: Crawling over things Posts: 8,011 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	No, but '93-current 8.8 axleshafts will also fit your '94 7.5, they are both 28 spline (earlier axles are narrower however). __________________ '90 Bronco II XLT 5" lift (Skyjacker Jeep coils), D35 & 8.8" w/5.13s (locked), 1354 dual T-case, 35x12.50s '94 Ranger XLT 6" Skyjacker, ARB D44 front, Detroit 8.8" rear, Atlas 4.3, 33s
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08-10-2007, 11:53 PM	#3
BroncoRick New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	I know about the length difference but was unsure of the overall width difference between the newer and older housings. I believe that the passenger side can also be used to convert mustangs to 5 lug.(might be the other side though!) I was looking at parts online and they list the 7.5 at 1.2in and the 8.8 at 1.3 in. Is the difference in size 28 vs. 31 spline axles? Are the seals and bearings the same size? ( I just looked and they list them as different part numbers, hmmm) I will look for a 28 spline 8.8 first thing in the morning. I don't want to take the old one out and not have one to put back in but I want to make sure that I get the right one. That might be a lot of gear lube! I'll have to call back in the morning and make sure the one I found is 28 spline. I see that Summit sells a Superior axle for $82 but I have to wait 3 weeks for it to ship. I always love a reason to go over there!! They are the only one that list a 28 spline 8.8 shaft online so far. Thanks for the quick reply!!
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08-10-2007, 10:50 PM	#4
TireIron RBV Technical Advisor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Methuen, MA Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 513 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (1)	yes and make sure you get the correct side either passenger or driverside because they are different lengths, but as 4x4junkie said you can use the 28-spline ranger 8.8 axleshaft in your 7.5. __________________ '94 2.3L, M5OD, BW1354 manual, 4x4, 31x10.5 BFG A/Ts, 15x8 AR Chamber teflon rims, 7.5 4.10 lock-right w/disks, D44 SAS 4.10 aussie-locker, duff traction bars, electric fans, spintech muffler, herculined floor, 400,600 miles My Truck Wheelin Pics!!!
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08-11-2007, 05:43 PM	#6
4x4junkie Mall-Rated Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: So. Calif (SFV) Year: 1990,1994 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II, Ranger Engine: 2.9L, 4.0L Used For: Crawling over things Posts: 8,011 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	As long as its a '93up Ranger axle (EXCEPT for the Torsen-equipped FX4 models, which are 31 spline), it'll fit your '94 axle. __________________ '90 Bronco II XLT 5" lift (Skyjacker Jeep coils), D35 & 8.8" w/5.13s (locked), 1354 dual T-case, 35x12.50s '94 Ranger XLT 6" Skyjacker, ARB D44 front, Detroit 8.8" rear, Atlas 4.3, 33s
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