8.8 axel the same as 7.5 axel?

[odie1969]

Ok So I just bought a 2004 ranger 4x4 4.0. the truck was in a roll over and the prevouis owner beleives that the axle is bent. It appears that the housing is straight but the wheel dose wobble. So now to the question Can I take the axle out of my 7.5 from a 01 2wd and slide into the diff. of the 8.8 as long as they are both 28 spline. I looked in the tech library and it appears to be true. But I just want to ask before I really f-myself. what are the chances that the new truck is a ls diff. I would look but the truck is at my dads shop/carport. (I hate my HOA)
Thanks guys

 

[Hahnsb2]

I'm almost positive they use the same axles, as long as they're the same width I don't see a problem with it.

 

[Destroyer000]

i do believe the axle shafts are the same.. my buddy had a 7.5 shaft an when we had my 8.8 apart the shafts looked IDENTICAL so i dont see a problem with them interchanging as long as the splines an every thing is the same.

 

[4x4junkie]

Yep, as long as you're on the same side of the year break with both axles ('92down/'93up) the shafts will swap over no problem.