02 FX4 Rear Disc Conversion Question

[94BonB]

I have a 2002 FX4 and I also have an explore or fx4 level 2 8.8 rear with disc brakes. I think it came out of a ranger though because the spring perches are configured in a spring over set up and don't appear to have been rewelded there. Regardless, both axles are 4.10's however the explore/fx4 level 2 rear has a welded up diff and is slightly wider overall then my stock 8.8 with the drums. I guess what i am wondering is if I can just swap over all the disc brake hardware from the other 8.8 to my truck without having to swap the entire rear end?

 

[94BonB]

From my understanding and research the two axles should be identical execpt for one is 1/2" wider on either side and one has disc brakes

 

[Explorin94]

Swap away you will be fine. May need a brake line but that will be about it.

 

[94BonB]

I have been digging into this a little more and apparently it is a pretty simple swap with a few little problems. I guess that you can't install all the e brake components until after the axle shafts are already reinstalled. Apparently the axle shaft wont slide in far enough to get the clip on with everything installed before hand.