85 ranger rear end swap

[84FreakRanger]

Will a 08 ranger 8.8 rear end fit our ranger

Will a 8.8 rear end from a 2008 ranger fit in our 84 ranger?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

If they're from a Ranger, they'll swap.

I doubt you'll notice the difference in width. Well, you will since you'd be used to looking at the truck with the skinnier rear axle, but it won't look weird afterwards. The Explorer axle in my truck is about 3" wider overall (1.5" on either side) than the 93+, it looked really strange at first, but now it's normal, and no one notices the difference.

Congrats on the choice to go deep. I'm running 4.56 on 29" tires, and love it!

Well, if your concerned get a 92 and older 8.8.

I never notice the extra 1.5" on my '97 anymore.

Will a 8.8 rear end from a 2008 ranger fit in our 84 ranger?