Byronator
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Hey everyone. I have just a quick question about the 8.8 rear axle from ford rangers... I want to swap my 7.5, 3.73, 9” brakes to at minimum at 7.5, 4.10, 10” brakes. I’d really like to swap in a 8.8. I think I’ve found some online that I could afford. I’ve done a lot of reading on this forum about all the many differences between the different axle spec combinations. I know everything is supposed to bolt up the same as far as the distance for the spring perch and shock mounts. And that the 8.8 has a larger axle tube, so I’d need larger u bolts. I understand that an 8.8 is a larger sized diff (obviously) than the 7.5. Now finally, to my question. Is the “pumpkin” if you will, of the 8.8 longer than the 7.5. In other words, will my current driveshaft on my 7.5 diff work with a 8.8? Would the driveshaft be too long if the 8.8 is bigger? Like where the driveshaft bolts to the flange, is that farther forward on the 8.8 than it is in the 7.5.
Thank you for reading in advance!
Thank you for reading in advance!