1997 ranger xlt ext cab 4x4........help!!

crazywhiteboy · 09-08-2007, 01:17 AM

i need new front axle shafts, atleast, i think i do. but im not sure if i have 28 or 31 slpined axles. plz help. if at all possible, i dont want to pull diff. cover off, its my only vehicle rightnow.

james99 · 09-08-2007, 05:28 AM

well it all depends do you have a dana 28 or a dana 30 if its a dana 28 then it is 23 but if you have a dana 30 then its 27.

stegomon · 09-08-2007, 09:49 AM

if it is a 97 it is a dana 35...and why do you need an axil?...and there is really no diff cover...well there is but it is the i beem.....tell use what is going on and maby we can help you out....

**Jim Oaks** · 09-08-2007, 04:57 PM

You have a Dana 35. Why do you think you need a new axle shaft?

09-08-2007, 01:17 AM	#1
crazywhiteboy May 2011 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clearlake, ca Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Ext Cab...manual EVERYTHING Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver/work truck/havin fun Posts: 208 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	1997 ranger xlt ext cab 4x4........help!! i need new front axle shafts, atleast, i think i do. but im not sure if i have 28 or 31 slpined axles. plz help. if at all possible, i dont want to pull diff. cover off, its my only vehicle rightnow. __________________ 1997 Ranger XLT 4x4 Ext Cab 4.0L 265k '79 d60 ctm everything, 538s, 14" foa coilovers sterling 10.25 welded, 538s, 2wd f150 leafs, 14" foa shocks. 38.5x15.5-16.5 tsl sx's
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09-08-2007, 05:28 AM	#2
james99 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: 1999 Make: ford Model: ranger Posts: 175 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	well it all depends do you have a dana 28 or a dana 30 if its a dana 28 then it is 23 but if you have a dana 30 then its 27.
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09-08-2007, 09:49 AM	#3
stegomon Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: auburn/minot maine Year: 1987/1990 Make: fords and only Model: ranger Posts: 1,741 Rep Power: 16 iTrader: (0)	if it is a 97 it is a dana 35...and why do you need an axil?...and there is really no diff cover...well there is but it is the i beem.....tell use what is going on and maby we can help you out.... __________________ 1987 ranger super beast__1990 ranger duff lift_________________2.9 to 4.0 swap dana 35 and sploder 8.8___duff 3 inch lift 302 swap_______________locked front and back cab off frame 97 ranger DD 3.0 manual every thing after market headlights 4.0 S.O.H.C swap in the works
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09-08-2007, 04:57 PM	#4
Jim Oaks Building another truck Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Salem, Ohio Year: 1983 & 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 / 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Dedicated trail rig! Posts: 6,051 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	You have a Dana 35. Why do you think you need a new axle shaft? __________________ Some people are like slinkies -- not much good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs. Check out my Blue Oval Militia Profile HERE Follow Me Vote For TRS In Top 4x4 Sites
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