DanielLiam
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- Location
- Portland, OR, United States
- Vehicle Year
- 2005
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Manual
Hi all!
I am new to rebuilding rangers (I left my last one alone mechanically). I am making some upgrades to my 2005 2.3l RWD XL. I want to switch the open 3.73 7.5 for a LSD 4.10 rear end. Does it matter whether I do a 7.5 or 8.8? If I get it out of another ranger (Non FX) will it bolt right in? I don't want to mess with custom axle shafts. I would love it to be as plug and play as possible.
I am upgrading the axle for more traction and to accommodate a switch to 30s or 31s (I haven't decided yet). I also drive this back and forth to the mountain for snowboarding and camping and want the extra traction that a LSD would give. Additionally, I want to be able to do some light off-roading when mountain biking, hiking, and mountaineering. I don't need anything incredible or I would sell it and buy a 4wd. I want to keep the fuel mileage of the 4cyl with improved capacity for playing in the mountains. I would love your recommendations.
Thanks!!!
I am new to rebuilding rangers (I left my last one alone mechanically). I am making some upgrades to my 2005 2.3l RWD XL. I want to switch the open 3.73 7.5 for a LSD 4.10 rear end. Does it matter whether I do a 7.5 or 8.8? If I get it out of another ranger (Non FX) will it bolt right in? I don't want to mess with custom axle shafts. I would love it to be as plug and play as possible.
I am upgrading the axle for more traction and to accommodate a switch to 30s or 31s (I haven't decided yet). I also drive this back and forth to the mountain for snowboarding and camping and want the extra traction that a LSD would give. Additionally, I want to be able to do some light off-roading when mountain biking, hiking, and mountaineering. I don't need anything incredible or I would sell it and buy a 4wd. I want to keep the fuel mileage of the 4cyl with improved capacity for playing in the mountains. I would love your recommendations.
Thanks!!!