explorer 8.8 dust shield/backing plate

NHmike · 04-23-2012, 09:41 PM

Does anyone know where I can buy a new backing plate/dust shield for a 97 explorer 8.8? Im having a hard time finding them online. This isn't a dealer item is it?

**Sasquatch_Ryda** · 04-24-2012, 12:34 AM

I would think so.

NHmike · 04-27-2012, 04:30 AM

so ford wants pver $400 bucks for a pair...tasca wants about $300, all of a sudden the pair I have dont look so bad.

**adsm08** · 04-27-2012, 05:17 AM

Keep in mind that the part Ford priced you isn't just the stamped steel backing plate. It is the whole, pre-assembled, parking brake.

**88_Eddie** · 04-27-2012, 06:46 AM

LMC truck?

jovibuilt · 04-27-2012, 07:27 AM

There is a guy on the explorer forum that sells them.Want a pm with the link?

NHmike · 04-29-2012, 09:21 PM

Thats the worst part from getting it from ford. LMC didnt have what I was looking for. However Currie Enterprises has them for 90/each, still not what I am looking for but a hell of a lot cheaper then ford. Hope the guy on the explorer forum is still making them.

Thanks for the help fella's

jovibuilt · 04-30-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by NHmike

Thats the worst part from getting it from ford. LMC didnt have what I was looking for. However Currie Enterprises has them for 90/each, still not what I am looking for but a hell of a lot cheaper then ford. Hope the guy on the explorer forum is still making them.

Thanks for the help fella's

Hes not making them.He parts out explorers.I know a couple guys bought the dust shields from him.Pm sent.

cdawall · 04-30-2012, 09:38 AM

Just run without them. Took the dust shields off front and rear on my D60's all they do is trap rocks inbetween and get beat up...

**aspevacek** · 05-01-2012, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cdawall

Just run without them. Took the dust shields off front and rear on my D60's all they do is trap rocks inbetween and get beat up...

You do understand that they are mor ethen just DUST sheilds. At highway speeds they also assist in directing air flow over the rotors to assist in cooling.

**Sasquatch_Ryda** · 05-02-2012, 12:05 AM

At highway speeds how much are you using your brakes?

The backing plates on the disc brake 8.8 are also the caliper mounts.

**brinker88** · 05-02-2012, 06:28 AM

There's a caliper mount AND a stamped backing plate. What exactly are you looking for?

04-23-2012, 09:41 PM	#1
NHmike Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NH Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: Going 5.0 Class: 2wd street Used For: paper weight Posts: 42 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	explorer 8.8 dust shield/backing plate Does anyone know where I can buy a new backing plate/dust shield for a 97 explorer 8.8? Im having a hard time finding them online. This isn't a dealer item is it?
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04-24-2012, 12:34 AM	#2
Sasquatch_Ryda Coast Mountain Crawlers Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Terrace, BC, Canada Year: 1991/1997/2008 Make: Ford Model: Ranger/Ranger/SuperDuty Engine: 4.0L/3.0L/6.4L Class: 4x4 Used For: Play toy/Daily Driver/Grocery Getter Posts: 7,469 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	I would think so. __________________ http://www.coastmountaincrawlers.com 1991 Ranger - one tons, 3 link, air shocks and 40's 1997 Ranger - reg cab flare side, 3.0L, M5OD-R1, 4x4, 4.56 gears, 6" lift, 33" MT's. 2008 F350 - 6.4L Powerstoke Diesel, 35x12.50R18 Procomp Xtreem AT's on 18x9 Incubus Crushers, AFE DPF/DOC Delete pipe, H&S XRT Pro tuner, AFE Stage 2 intake 1967 Mustang Coupe - 289, c4, pretty much stock
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NHmike Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NH Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: Going 5.0 Class: 2wd street Used For: paper weight Posts: 42 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	so ford wants pver $400 bucks for a pair...tasca wants about $300, all of a sudden the pair I have dont look so bad.
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04-27-2012, 07:27 AM	#6
jovibuilt Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Spruce Pine North Carolina Year: 1993 Make: ford Model: explorer Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: mall crawling Posts: 275 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (6)	There is a guy on the explorer forum that sells them.Want a pm with the link?
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04-29-2012, 09:21 PM	#7
NHmike Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NH Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: Going 5.0 Class: 2wd street Used For: paper weight Posts: 42 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Thats the worst part from getting it from ford. LMC didnt have what I was looking for. However Currie Enterprises has them for 90/each, still not what I am looking for but a hell of a lot cheaper then ford. Hope the guy on the explorer forum is still making them. Thanks for the help fella's
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04-30-2012, 09:38 AM	#9
cdawall Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ellsworth AFB Year: 2005 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Edge Engine: 4.0L V6 Class: 4x4 Used For: trails/daily driver Posts: 493 Rep Power: 7 iTrader: (0)	Just run without them. Took the dust shields off front and rear on my D60's all they do is trap rocks inbetween and get beat up... __________________ Wheeler '05 Ranger Edge SAS'd, 5.38's, D60/D60U, 38.5" TSL SX's, build thread
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Sasquatch_Ryda Coast Mountain Crawlers Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Terrace, BC, Canada Year: 1991/1997/2008 Make: Ford Model: Ranger/Ranger/SuperDuty Engine: 4.0L/3.0L/6.4L Class: 4x4 Used For: Play toy/Daily Driver/Grocery Getter Posts: 7,469 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	At highway speeds how much are you using your brakes? The backing plates on the disc brake 8.8 are also the caliper mounts. __________________ http://www.coastmountaincrawlers.com 1991 Ranger - one tons, 3 link, air shocks and 40's 1997 Ranger - reg cab flare side, 3.0L, M5OD-R1, 4x4, 4.56 gears, 6" lift, 33" MT's. 2008 F350 - 6.4L Powerstoke Diesel, 35x12.50R18 Procomp Xtreem AT's on 18x9 Incubus Crushers, AFE DPF/DOC Delete pipe, H&S XRT Pro tuner, AFE Stage 2 intake 1967 Mustang Coupe - 289, c4, pretty much stock
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05-02-2012, 06:28 AM	#12
brinker88 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Williamsport, Pa Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Weekend Warrior Posts: 3,254 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (8)	There's a caliper mount AND a stamped backing plate. What exactly are you looking for? __________________ Obsession is a word justifying your insanity. We ARE the 4x4%. Build Thread
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