fluknick
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Hey all !
I previously posted this under "2wd" forum, BUT...
I have a 96 Ranger 2.3, 2wd, with a 7.5 rear end.
Is a 1999 Ranger 8.8 rear end a direct swap, in terms of suspension mounts, yoke, u-joints, drive shaft etc ?
I have local access to one, and it is relatively inexpencive ( would include rear, yoke, axles, disks, calipers ).
I would update the 8.8 differential.
My current rear end has a hum / whine. Its not all the time. I took it to Ford, and they said it was definately the rear end and it is worn. But it could last 10 more years, depending on how I drive. I then let a mechanic friend (professional) drive it, poke around, etc. He said three weeks or 10 years- but he agreed with Ford.
So, my thought is upgrade....
Any thoughts, comments, knowledge of wierdness about the swap, would be appriciated !
What should I expect, with this swap ?
Thanks !
Nick
I previously posted this under "2wd" forum, BUT...
I have a 96 Ranger 2.3, 2wd, with a 7.5 rear end.
Is a 1999 Ranger 8.8 rear end a direct swap, in terms of suspension mounts, yoke, u-joints, drive shaft etc ?
I have local access to one, and it is relatively inexpencive ( would include rear, yoke, axles, disks, calipers ).
I would update the 8.8 differential.
My current rear end has a hum / whine. Its not all the time. I took it to Ford, and they said it was definately the rear end and it is worn. But it could last 10 more years, depending on how I drive. I then let a mechanic friend (professional) drive it, poke around, etc. He said three weeks or 10 years- but he agreed with Ford.
So, my thought is upgrade....
Any thoughts, comments, knowledge of wierdness about the swap, would be appriciated !
What should I expect, with this swap ?
Thanks !
Nick