Explorer 8.8 into a BII....

[mjonesjr]

I am getting an Explorer 8.8 that is already setup to run in a Ranger (it is presently installed in a '93+ Ranger).

How much will I need to move the spring perches inward to get it to bolt up to my BII springs?

I know that the Explorer 8.8 and Ranger 7.5 are exactly 39" center to center, but the Tech Articles don't have any info on the BII 7.5. I am at work and have gotten curious; the BII is at home.


Any help is appreciated!

 

[mhughes165]

i think the difference is neglegible, u wont have to move the spring perches, ive used b2 7.5's in rangers, and vice versa more then a few times

 

[mjonesjr]

That is awsome to know! That makes my day better!

It is going to be awsome having a wider track BII! I wont know what to do with the stability!

 

[4x4junkie]

I'd move the perches.
You can get a "Ranger axle" to fit by forcing it, but you're putting a lot of strain on the leafs and shackle hangers by doing that.

Its about 1" per side the perches need to be moved outward for the BII.

 

[MAKG]

And don't forget to check and correct the driveline angles.

You can get "close" on an Exploder, but not on a Bronco II. That's a massively short rear driveshaft.

 

[mjonesjr]

1" outward? Wow I figures it would be inward.

Thanks for the input guys!

 

[4x4junkie]

BII is wider, yes.

 

[mhughes165]

mine never seemed that far off, maybe 1" total between the 2 sides, i just know iver never had a problem with it.....but since its goin from a ranger to a bII i guess it would matter more, with the springs being bowed in slightly instead of bowed out slightly

 

[mjonesjr]

that and it was originally setup for an '03 Ranger.