8.8 question

GoneCountry110 · 03-05-2008, 11:05 AM

Alright I've got a 91', 4.0, 5spd, 2wd with the 8.8 28 spline out back. My buddy has some 4.10's out of a 2000 explorer 8.8 31 spline do you think it will work in my axle? If so do i need just the gears or do i need the carrier as well?

hitech_hick · 03-05-2008, 12:15 PM

I wouldn't bother with a factory limited slip, as already stated, if you are looking for performance, go with a lunch box locker

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Originally Posted by GoneCountry110

Alright I've got a 91', 4.0, 5spd, 2wd with the 8.8 28 spline out back. My buddy has some 4.10's out of a 2000 explorer 8.8 31 spline do you think it will work in my axle? If so do i need just the gears or do i need the carrier as well?

You should really start your own thread or search a little instead of thread-jacking. You will get a much better response...

hick

bottledgt · 03-05-2008, 07:25 PM

carrier wont do you any good unless you go with 31 spline axles as well

Mutant Pony · 03-05-2008, 07:37 PM

Yeah, the Exploder axles are a different width than the Ranger axles. You could put the whole exploder axle assembly in but, it will require a bit of fab work.
All 8.8 rear gears (Ring and pinion) interchange.

**Sasquatch_Ryda** · 03-05-2008, 07:43 PM

8.8 gears are 8.8 gears irregardless of spline count

Blackdog · 03-07-2008, 09:20 AM

He has a 8.8 28 spline axle now. He just needs the 4:10 gears not the carrier. I have a set of 4:10 gears from a 31 spline Explorer axle. I'm 99% sure it will work in his 28 spline Ranger, correct?

GoneCountry110 · 03-08-2008, 11:45 AM

So pretty much Im gathering that the setup will work?

Evan · 03-08-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GoneCountry110

So pretty much Im gathering that the setup will work?

Yes.

bottledgt · 03-09-2008, 05:15 PM

you can swap any 8.8 gear to any housing or carrier. you jsut cant swap the carrier wthout changing the axles to match

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bottledgt Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: 94 Make: ford Model: ranger Posts: 619 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	carrier wont do you any good unless you go with 31 spline axles as well
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Blackdog Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Zillah Wa. Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 214 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	He has a 8.8 28 spline axle now. He just needs the 4:10 gears not the carrier. I have a set of 4:10 gears from a 31 spline Explorer axle. I'm 99% sure it will work in his 28 spline Ranger, correct? __________________ 2006 4X2 Ranger 2.3, 5 speed manual. 2004 F150 Supercab 4X4 5.3, auto. 1997 4X4 Ranger standard cab, James Duff Stage 3, 5.5" lift, Explorer rear axle with disc, Detroit Truetrac, 4:88 gears, 33" MTR's. 3.0, auto. .
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GoneCountry110 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Angelo, Texas Year: 1991 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L V6 Class: 2WD Off-road Used For: Daily driver and some off-roading Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	So pretty much Im gathering that the setup will work?
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bottledgt Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: 94 Make: ford Model: ranger Posts: 619 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	you can swap any 8.8 gear to any housing or carrier. you jsut cant swap the carrier wthout changing the axles to match
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