Axle Swap

revetsranger · 02-17-2009, 08:34 PM

When swapping a 95+ explorer Rear axle with the disc brakes
Are the explorer axles 1.5 " wider on both sides for a total of 3" wider or 1.5"wider overall??
And do I need to add wheel spacers in the front or change the wheel off set??

I weld for a living so relocating the spring perches and the shock mounts should not be a problem.

91 Ranger extra-cab 4.0 V6 Auto /2' body lift /Fiberglass front fenders/31-10.50-15

Thanks for all the info so far !!!

BeaterMan · 02-17-2009, 09:00 PM

it's 1.5 per side if i recall. yes the back wheels will sit further out then the front, at least mine did.

**4x4junkie** · 02-18-2009, 08:01 PM

The Explorer axle is 3" wider overall than a '91 Ranger axle (59.5" vs. 56.5" WMS-WMS).

**crawlin91** · 02-23-2009, 04:09 PM

you dont need wheel spacers, but it does sit a lil wider

02-17-2009, 08:34 PM	#1
revetsranger New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Year: 91 Ranger xtra- Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Axle Swap When swapping a 95+ explorer Rear axle with the disc brakes Are the explorer axles 1.5 " wider on both sides for a total of 3" wider or 1.5"wider overall?? And do I need to add wheel spacers in the front or change the wheel off set?? I weld for a living so relocating the spring perches and the shock mounts should not be a problem. 91 Ranger extra-cab 4.0 V6 Auto /2' body lift /Fiberglass front fenders/31-10.50-15 Thanks for all the info so far !!!
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02-17-2009, 09:00 PM	#2
BeaterMan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: colorado Year: 1985,1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger, f150, bronco Engine: 2.8, 4.6, 5.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: beater/ dd/ donor Posts: 489 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	it's 1.5 per side if i recall. yes the back wheels will sit further out then the front, at least mine did.
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02-18-2009, 08:01 PM	#3
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)	The Explorer axle is 3" wider overall than a '91 Ranger axle (59.5" vs. 56.5" WMS-WMS). __________________ '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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02-23-2009, 04:09 PM	#4
crawlin91 I ain't got time to bleed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Crawlorado Year: 91,92 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.9, 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: running stuff over Posts: 2,318 Rep Power: 29 iTrader: (2)	you dont need wheel spacers, but it does sit a lil wider __________________ RMR '92
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