31 spline 8.8 axle shaft lengths

[disciplerocks]

I picked up a spare axle shaft a while back thinking both sides were the same. Now I need the opposite side and I am not sure which one I currently have. Anyone know the length of each shaft? The tech library doesn't say anything about the 31 spline shafts.

 

[Snoranger]

I found this:

Explorer 8.8 Measurements:
Weight (complete assembly w/ brakes etc.): 174 lb.
O.D. of tubes: 3.250".
Tube thickness: .250" (some are .188”!)
Ring gear diameter: 8.800".
Ring gear bolts: 7/16" dia. (qty. 10).
Pinion diameter/splines: 1.625 / 30.
Axle shaft/splines: 1.320 / 31.
Rotor thickness (where it mounts to axle is .250").
Overall width 59.625" (the F8.8 is .950" narrower then a TJ Dana 35).
(The F-150 8.8 is drum brake and width WMS to WMS is 65.5”.)
Hole diameter for ABS sensor in top of housing: .811".
Bolt size (U-joint flange to yoke) is: 12 x 1.75 x 30 mm
Centerline of housing to C/L of pinion difference is 3.875" toward the P/S.
Pinion offset: P/S to C/L of Pinion, 27-3/4" (no rotor on axle), D/S to C/L of Pinion, 31-5/8" (no rotor on axle). (this measurement is 2.5" more offset to the P/S then a TJ Dana 35).

 

[disciplerocks]

Thanks. Some good info there, just not exacttly what I am looking for.

 

[Snoranger]

Thanks. Some good info there, just not exacttly what I am looking for.

Take a 2nd look:

P/S to C/L of Pinion, 27-3/4" (no rotor on axle), D/S to C/L of Pinion, 31-5/8" (no rotor on axle)

They should be about 27 3/4" and 31 5/8". But I've also seen the long side listed as 30 5/8" and the short side listed as 27 1/2".

 

[Mac]

That's about what I found, I use RockAuto as a good source also for some sizes.
Dave of the Nord

2000 FORD RANGER 4.0L 245cid V6 FI (X) OHV :
Drivetrain : Axle Shaft Wiki Price
DORMAN Part # 630245 Length: 27 1/4"; Number of Holes: 5; Spline: 28
Includes Bearing, Seal, Studs and Lug Nuts; Rear Right; 28 Spline

$105.79
Add to Cart
DORMAN Part # 630244 Length: 30 1/4; Number of Holes: 5; Spline: 28
Includes Bearing, Seal, Studs and Lug Nuts; Rear Left; 28 Spline

 

[Snoranger]

I picked up a spare axle shaft a while back thinking both sides were the same. Now I need the opposite side and I am not sure which one I currently have. Anyone know the length of each shaft? The tech library doesn't say anything about the 31 spline shafts.

That's about what I found, I use RockAuto as a good source also for some sizes.
Dave of the Nord

2000 FORD RANGER 4.0L 245cid V6 FI (X) OHV :
Drivetrain : Axle Shaft Wiki Price
DORMAN Part # 630245 Length: 27 1/4"; Number of Holes: 5; Spline: 28
Includes Bearing, Seal, Studs and Lug Nuts; Rear Right; 28 Spline

$105.79
Add to Cart
DORMAN Part # 630244 Length: 30 1/4; Number of Holes: 5; Spline: 28
Includes Bearing, Seal, Studs and Lug Nuts; Rear Left; 28 Spline

The length looks about right.

 

[disciplerocks]

Ok thanks guys. Should be close enough to figure out which side I need.

 

[cstishenko]

Thats a good question guys - reviving an old thread.

I have a 31 spline FX4 level II rear end - I am looking for a set of Moser axles. But they need to know the length of axles that I need.

Would those 28 spline lengths be good for me too?

 

[cstishenko]

Spoke with every axle mfgr in north america and noone makes an aftermarket axle shaft for the level 2

 

[cdawall]

Thats a good question guys - reviving an old thread.

I have a 31 spline FX4 level II rear end - I am looking for a set of Moser axles. But they need to know the length of axles that I need.

Would those 28 spline lengths be good for me too?

Pull the shafts and break out the tape measure. They are the same legth shafts as the 31 spline expo axles AFAIK.

 

[Mac]

Pull the shafts and break out the tape measure. They are the same legth shafts as the 31 spline expo axles AFAIK.

Carefull - the Explorer axle is 1 1/2" wider than the '93' and newer Ranger, check tech library.
Dave

 

[Hahnsb2]

Carefull - the Explorer axle is 1 1/2" wider than the '93' and newer Ranger, check tech library.
Dave

We're talking about the 31 spline ranger 8.8.. I'm betting it's explorer width too.