explorer 8.8 gear question

[94 4.0 5-spd 4wd ranger]

Just wondering if mustang 8.8 4.10s would work in an explorer 8.8 that has 3.55 gears currently
also what does everyone think a fair price would be to have gears set up on an axle thats not under a truck?

 

[yyc_tbird_sc]

Yes, the gears will work. Gear sets for the 8.8 are not dependant on the spline count at all. However, you will most likely need to shave a little off of the gears in order to get the cross pin installed (I had to with a set of 4.56's). This won't hurt it at all.

As for the cost of the setup: it will depend on who's doing it, what all is being done (ie, just gears...or complete axle bearings/seals etc), and how fast you want it done. I can setup the gears in an 8.8 fairly easily, but when it came to my D44, I dropped it off with a local shop, still cost way more than I wanted to spend, but it's guaranteed setup. Some places will charge you what the book value is, while some will give you a break as the axle can be put on the bench.

 

[94 4.0 5-spd 4wd ranger]

thanks t bird, yea ive been running 3.73s with 31's which wasnt bad when i had my old 5-spd ranger but this one with the a4ld isnt exactly fast and id hope to get a lil better gas mileage. i have a guy who said he would do it (certified mechanic with an at home garage) i would only want the carrier bearings and pinion bearing changed when its done. the rest ill do myself. if i can get this done then ill just have to find a 4.10 front pig

 

[Hahnsb2]

However, you will most likely need to shave a little off of the gears in order to get the cross pin installed (I had to with a set of 4.56's)

Negative, the ring gear doesn't block the cross-pin on the 8.8 until 4.56 and up. On the 7.5 it's 3.73 and up.

 

[feellnfroggy]

You should leanr to set your diff shims yourself, it will cost nothing and give you a lifetime edge over alot of others. Not to mention mechanics rip you off anymore.

 

[94 4.0 5-spd 4wd ranger]

yea id really like to learn how to myself, i have no garage though and limited usage of my friends places. what sort of calipers do i need to set up gears?

 

[feellnfroggy]

Just read online about setting up gears, backlash and etc. Theres alot of stuff on there, especially in our Tech Library. Start a new thread about how to set up new gears, we have a ton of knowledge floating around in the heads of members here.