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[Dragonsden57730]

Can I pick t a 4x4 front axle from a 1987 Ford bronco 2 to a 1988 ford ranger

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

As long as they are both originally 4*4. Make sure the rear gears are the same ratio.

 

[Dragonsden57730]

As long as they are both originally 4*4. Make sure the rear gears are the same ratio.

If I swap the the gear ratios to the new axle would that work too

 

[tw205]

Both vehicles had a Dana 28 front axle. You can swap one to the other but Axle ratios need to be the same front to rear. Swapping the internal gears is a lot more work the just swapping axles. If you are only swapping the center section and not the whole assembly. Getting a new one with the same gears is the simplest, cheapest and least time consuming.

 

[ecgreen]

Also, changing gears is next level mechanic stuff. Not sure of your skill level and not deturing you. Just saying it aint easy and requires a lot of special tools. I rebuilt my entire B2 and that is the only job I hired out, (and it is not cheap).

 

[sgtsandman]

If you want to see how frustrating swapping gears in an axle is, check out either ETCG1 or Eric The Car Guy on Youtube. He did a four part series on re-gearing a Ford 8.8 axle on his Ford Fairmont. It is not a job for the faint of heart and it would be a fantastic idea to have another vehicle to get around in until you get the project done. It’s not going to be a weekend project.

 

[ecgreen]

If you want to see how frustrating swapping gears in an axle is, check out either ETCG1 or Eric The Car Guy on Youtube. He did a four part series on re-gearing a Ford 8.8 axle on his Ford Fairmont. It is not a job for the faint of heart and it would be a fantastic idea to have another vehicle to get around in until you get the project done. It’s not going to be a weekend project.

I loved that series and I have seen it multiple times. If you have the skills, you could use those videos alone to get the job done. I know I could do it, but I just don't want to take the chance and screw up 1000 bucks worth of stuff! If my gear guy screws it up he will fix it no cost.