1995 3.0 Ranger Splash Rear Question???

[Lil Ranger]

I have a 95 Ranger (Splash).. Its Exc. Cab with a 3.0 n a Auto..

I just want to know what Gears I have In my Rear(S)..

I think the Tag Said 3 L 54 (I know 3.55) I never heard of a
3.54 Rear... Where on the Truck will the Axel Code Sticker??

Thanx,
Rob

Lil Ranger

 

[tlane3546]

its on the driver side door. check out this link it will tell you all you need to know about the axle codes http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html

 

[tlane3546]

and are you sure it says 3.54? maybe 3.45? that ratio isnt even on the axle list

 

[Lil Ranger]

and are you sure it says 3.54? maybe 3.45? that ratio isnt even on the axle list

May Be it was 3.45... That a 8.8?? Looks like a 8.8..

The door was Replaced.. Anywhere/AnyWay else to see???
Anything in the Vin???

 

[4x4junkie]

Just the axle tag or the door sticker.

3.45 would be a valid number on a 7.5", but not 8.8"

 

[tlane3546]

nothing in the VIN unfortunately. is the tag not on the axle anymmore? from what i read the only axle that was 3L45 was a 7.5. the "L" in between the numbers means limited slip. So even if its a 7.5 you still have that going for it.

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

if you really want to know that badly you can pull the rear cover off and look at the numbers stamped into the ring gear, plus the fluids probably due to be changed anyway.

 

[Lil Ranger]

Just the axle tag or the door sticker.

3.45 would be a valid number on a 7.5", but not 8.8"

7.5 POOP

nothing in the VIN unfortunately. is the tag not on the axle anymmore? from what i read the only axle that was 3L45 was a 7.5. the "L" in between the numbers means limited slip. So even if its a 7.5 you still have that going for it.

"L" = Limited Slip/Posi Yes I Know...

if you really want to know that badly you can pull the rear cover off and look at the numbers stamped into the ring gear, plus the fluids probably due to be changed anyway.

Pulling the Cover Was my Last Choice...


So Pre 1993 Ranger Axles are Shorter, Right???
That go for the Fronts also??

 

[tlane3546]

pre-93's are shorter. 93+ are 3 inches woder. thats 1.5 inches on each side. as for the front im not sure i would imagine that they would be the same??

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

all d35's are the same width.

 

[Lil Ranger]

all d35's are the same width.

Dana 35s are In what, Explorers??? Dont Explorer Rear Axles mount
on top of the Springs??? I just want to Un-Bolt n Re-Bolt...
I dont want to have to Grind n Weld the Mounting Plates...

Also, What would a 4.10 8.8 Posi Rear Come in, 4.0 5 Speed Ranger??
Do 95+ Exploders (Disc Brakes) only Come With 3.73s??

I want to have 4.10s, 8.8.. Would Love Disc Brakes...

Thanx,
Rob
Lil Ranger

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

the dana 35 came in all explorers and all '90+ rangers.

an 8.8 out of an exploder will need to have the spring perches flipped (unless you want to lower the rear about 3"), as the explorers are spring under and rangers are spring over.

4.10's generally came in the older 4-cylinder trucks (most with 7.5's)...but can be found in just about any year or engine size (8.8 or 7.5). 7.5 l/s's are hit and miss. most exploder 8.8's (especially the AWD trucks) came with a l/s. you wont get discs unless you use an explorer axle (spring perch flip required).

 

[Lil Ranger]

the dana 35 came in all explorers and all '90+ rangers.

an 8.8 out of an exploder will need to have the spring perches flipped (unless you want to lower the rear about 3"), as the explorers are spring under and rangers are spring over.

4.10's generally came in the older 4-cylinder trucks (most with 7.5's)...but can be found in just about any year or engine size (8.8 or 7.5). 7.5 l/s's are hit and miss. most exploder 8.8's (especially the AWD trucks) came with a l/s. you wont get discs unless you use an explorer axle (spring perch flip required).

AWD Exploders come with 3.73s?? so 8.8 4.10 Ranger not easy to find..
The /\ /\ /\ /\ Rears only have to Flip the Pearch?? Springs in same spot??

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

i dont know what gearing is usually used in the AWD exploders...im sure it varies like most other trucks.

the explorer axle requires the spring perch flip (i believe the springs are the same distance apart) and your rangers shock mounts to be attached to the axle (forgot to mention that before ).

edit: youll also have to fab up a way to hook up the disk brake e-brake cable if you want a functioning e-brake....it doesnt just hook up to the rangers e-brake cables.

 

[Yellowsplash]

Most 95+ disk brake explorers came with 3.73s or 4.10s. You'll usually find the 4.10s in the higher end (some xlt, eddie bauer) models.