28 spline 8.8 to 96 explorer 31 spline.

[travisswett]

Only real question I have is the distance between axle flange to flange. of 8.8 28 spline and the 31 spline 8.8 from explorers. is it the same or longer flange to flange?

 

[4x4junkie]

There is no 28 spline Explorer axle.

All Explorer axles are 59.5" WMS-WMS.

 

[travisswett]

Sorry 92 ranger 8.8 28 spline to 96 explorer 8.8 31 spline.

 

[Downey]

the explorer axle is 1.5 inches wider 3/4 of an inch on each side. but you get a much stronger axle and more than likely a l.s and disc brakes.

 

[4x4junkie]

the explorer axle is 1.5 inches wider 3/4 of an inch on each side. but you get a much stronger axle and more than likely a l.s and disc brakes.

Wrong.

it's 1.5" PER SIDE wider (3" overall)

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Its 3" wider than a 90-93 ranger 8.8.

 

[Kachess]

I don't mean to jack this thread, it is kinda related but; would 31 spline axles fit in my 95 8.8 (28spline) housing w/ drums, If I do gears for 31spline as well as locker w/ carrier to match?

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

No.

The shafts are longer and the bearing and seal surfaces are larger.

 

[4x4junkie]

You would need custom-made shafts for that to work in your 28 spline housing.