Newer 7.5 differences?

[Touring23]

Hey guys, there seems to be a change made to the 7.5 some time around 1998. There's one category for 93-97, then another for 99-05. What's the difference, would there be any benefit to a swap? Are the newer axles still 9" drums?

(Wish the forum would let me search for 7.5) Thanks

 

[TireIron]

there is no difference in them, the only reason it is listed like that is because of the generation change in the ranger. I am using an '02 7.5 in my '94 and it is identical except for the fact that it came with 4.10s of course.

 

[4x4junkie]

Yeah, I'm not aware of any differences either.

 

[Touring23]

OK, cool. Thanks for the confirm.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

all 7.5's were available with 9" and 10" drums, however...so if your looking for a brake upgrade...

 

[Touring23]

Oh...yeah...roger that. Good point. I had forgotten about that possibility while focused on axle shafts, diffy's, et cetera.

Oh, BTW, for your entertainment: When the dyno operator hides around the corner, it's time to replace that bent axle.