95 axle swap..need help

[dirt bag]

what axle should i look for with a 4.10 gearing..im looking for a axle for a direct bolt on.would a newer model ranger axle fit or an explorer.if anyone knows please let me know a make model and year that would be a great candidate

 

[Hahnsb2]

93+ ranger 7.5 or 8.8. Explorer 8.8s are spring under and don't have shock mounts.

 

[dirt bag]

what year of ranger will actually have a 4.10 gearing..does ford make that as a stock axle.

 

[Hahnsb2]

I doubt you will find a stock 4.10 8.8. Ford did make 4.10 7.5s and 8.8s. You best bet is a 2.3 and 3.0 4x4 rangers, although you may find them in 2wds as well

 

[dirt bag]

awesome..i have 33"s on my truck will 3.73 gearing work also because overdrive sucks on the highway.i need that power back

 

[LittleBigFoot]

It'll suck.

 

[dirt bag]

so 4.10 is the way to go

 

[dirt bag]

what gearing do i actually have in a 95 xlt 2wd

 

[Hahnsb2]

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html
You really need at least 4.56s and better yet 4.88s but you won't find either of those stock.

 

[4x4junkie]

4.10 Ranger 8.8s can be found on some '98up models.

I would agree though 4.10 is still not enough gear. 4.88 would be best for those tires on the 2.3L.

 

[dirt bag]

i found a 7.5 with a 4.10 out of a 97 i think..would this be cool just for light trail and everyday driving??

 

[4x4junkie]

I s'pose... I think you'll still have some problems maintaining speed in 5th gear though.

 

[ridinhi]

i'm running 35's with the stock 3.73 and offroad it is freakin terrible. on road can drive 65 easy, but that' not waht i got the truck for. i'm lookin in to 4.56-5.13 as soon as i get the money. that is if i don't sell it.