NootPNW
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- Joined
- Mar 14, 2021
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- Location
- Washington State
- Vehicle Year
- 1983
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.0 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
so, 1983 ranger, 2wd, 2.0L, 4 speed manual. got home the other day and smoke was pouring out of my rear passenger wheel area. took her apart and had bad axle seals. planned to swap. but I removed the axle shafts, 1 is good (captain side) other axle bearing is shot (drinker side) so I'm gonna have the bearing removed to see about condition of axle shaft itself. good news, I can find bearing for it. bad news, seems like this 6.7 rear end is a unicorn of sorts and I cannot for the life of me find axle shafts for it. I'll be checking local junkyards for a replacement. ANYWAY the question is, should I be able to just swap a 7.5 rear end on her or is this dumb 6.7 rear end too different. mainly asking about pinion angle and direct fit to u joints etc. kinda wanna drop a 7.5 in because they are everywhere. Thanks in advance. I feel very unlucky to have the 6.7 rear end. sad days.