Looking to upgrade that 31-spline 8.8-inch axle that you swapped in to your Ford Ranger or Bronco II? Yukon Gear offers replacement chromoly shafts with c-clip eliminators.
Looking to switch that rear axle from a 5×4.5 to 5×5.5 bolt pattern to match a Dana 44 swap? You’re in luck. These axles are double drilled for either a 5×4.5 or 5×5.5 bolt pattern.
Yukon Gear and Axle offers an extensive line of general replacement and high performance axles for passenger car, truck and SUV applications. High quality alloys and the latest in heat-treating technologies provide a strong axle for off-road, on the street or at the track.
- 31 spline
- 4340 Chromoly
- Axle kit
- Complete kit includes axles, axle bearings and seals and all necessary hardware
- Eliminates factory c-clips
- Fits 1995-2002 Ford Explorer
Technical Notes: The axles in this kit are double drilled for 5 x 4.5″ & 5 x 5.5″ bolt patterns. The kit eliminates the factory c/clips and increases the overall axle width 1-inch per side.
Yukon P/N YA-WF88-31-KIT
Jim Oaks is the founder of TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford off-road and enthusiast space. In 2019, he was loaned a Ranger FX4 by Ford Motor Company to test and document across the TransAmerica Trail. Jim continues to inspire and guide Ranger owners around the world.