sheliable
Member
- Joined
- Dec 2, 2020
- Messages
- 38
- Reaction score
- 12
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Cincinnati
- Vehicle Year
- 2002
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger XLT
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
Just got done with servicing the front end of my 2wd XLT. New sway bar end links, upper control arms, and lower ball joints all done by yours truly, was fun to learn how to do that stuff and not too terrible. Really needed it, the old stuff was really worn out.
Now I am turning my attention to the rear end. Currently I have a 3.73 open 7.5" with drum brakes. Waiting on a call back from the yard on sourcing a 4.10. What details should I be concerned with on the new rear end? 7.5 vs 8.8, brake size, etc...
Also I hear that I should definitely replace the U bolts when I do the swap. Where can I get new ubolts from? They are hard to find on rock auto. What else should I have on hand for the swap?
Lastly, I'm having a hell of a time getting my plastic wheel well liners and mud flaps and stuff to fit back on right. Any tips / tricks / how tos?
Now I am turning my attention to the rear end. Currently I have a 3.73 open 7.5" with drum brakes. Waiting on a call back from the yard on sourcing a 4.10. What details should I be concerned with on the new rear end? 7.5 vs 8.8, brake size, etc...
Also I hear that I should definitely replace the U bolts when I do the swap. Where can I get new ubolts from? They are hard to find on rock auto. What else should I have on hand for the swap?
Lastly, I'm having a hell of a time getting my plastic wheel well liners and mud flaps and stuff to fit back on right. Any tips / tricks / how tos?