explorer axle in rear cause handling problems

[mercman]

Hey I have a 92 ranger stx and the rear end has quite a bit of slop in it. It really gets your attention when you start to accelerate after coasting. I was looking at the JY today and couldn't find an exact axle, but thanks to cash for clunkers there is a lot of explorer axles for cheap. They are wider than my axle though, so I thought I would ask a couple of questions first.

1. Will a wider rear than front axle cause any handling problems?
2. If no how much width difference is there between a my 92 ranger, a 93 ranger, and a pre disc, and disc brake explorer axle?

The axle info is not up on the tech page.

Thanks

 

[kennykenny]

It is 3" wider than your axle. As for handling problems I doubt you would even notice it.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

It is 3" wider than your current rear end, but it is also the same width as your current front end. It won't be wider than the front.

 

[AllanD]

IF you consider BETTER handling to be a problem don't do it, but the old pontiac commercials were absolutely correct, wider is better.

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