Will a 2000 mountaineer 8.8 fit my 97 ranger

[Shadowrider6661]

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I was recently given a 2000 Mountaineer 4x4. It has a D4 8.8" LSD rear w/disc brakes, will it fit a 97 ranger ? My thanks and appreciation to all for answering my question.

 

[scotts90ranger]

It is the same as swapping in an Explorer axle, you have to rework the parking brake cable a bit, do some brake line work, weld on new spring perches and shock mounts but that's about it...

 

[tinman_72]

You have to move the spring perches and I think the shock mounts as well so a little welding is involved.

 

[Ranger850]

I was recently given a 2000 Mountaineer 4x4. It has a D4 8.8" LSD rear w/disc brakes, will it fit a 97 ranger ?

What color interior in the Mounty? I'm looking for green interior parts

 

[RonD]

Yes, need cutting and welding unless you want to lower rear by 3"-4" or so

Axle swap with welding: https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/ford-explorer-8-8-inch-rear-axle-swap/

Axle swap no welding: https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/explorer-8-8-rear-end-swap-no-weld/

 

[Shadowrider6661]

What color interior in the Mounty? I'm looking for green interior parts

It has a green exterior, I would have to look inside and check. I will let you know when I get a chance. Also, thank you for answering my qustion.

 

[Shadowrider6661]

It is the same as swapping in an Explorer axle, you have to rework the parking brake cable a bit, do some brake line work, weld on new spring perches and shock mounts but that's about it...

Thank You !

 

[Shadowrider6661]

It is the same as swapping in an Explorer axle, you have to rework the parking brake cable a bit, do some brake line work, weld on new spring perches and shock mounts but that's about it...

Thank you for your answer.

 

[Shadowrider6661]

You have to move the spring perches and I think the shock mounts as well so a little welding is involved.

Thank you for your answer.

 

[Shadowrider6661]

Yes, need cutting and welding unless you want to lower rear by 3"-4" or so

Axle swap with welding: https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/ford-explorer-8-8-inch-rear-axle-swap/

Axle swap no welding: https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/explorer-8-8-rear-end-swap-no-weld/

Thank youfor your answer.