Putting a 2nd gen axle into a 3rd gen : Issues?

[koda6966]

I know the 2nd gen axle is somewhat shorter than the 3rd gen axle, what are the possible problems I could face putting one in? Has anyone else done this/looked into doing this before?

 

[kunar]

pretty sure you would just have to move the spring perches, i dont think the width of the axle is any different. the pinion flange may be different as well....

 

[koda6966]

Hmm.. I seem to remember something about rears being two inches or so shorter than the newer axles.

To move a spring perch.. that would require welding or something right?

 

[tpking]

yea cutting and rewelding new spring perches .. would prolly needs different backspaced wheels to ..

 

[koda6966]

Hmm.. why the different wheels?

 

[Beanmachine7000]

Pretty sure all ya gotta do is bolt it up... It's only like 3" shorter... No big deal...

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

It is indeed just a bolt in job. No need to relocate anything. The rear tires will tuck underneath the truck a bit more is all that will happen. Spring perches are in the same place on all rangers.

 

[koda6966]

It is indeed just a bolt in job. No need to relocate anything. The rear tires will tuck underneath the truck a bit more is all that will happen. Spring perches are in the same place on all rangers.

So I won't need to relocate them? (the perches)

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

No. They are the same for all rangers.

 

[kunar]

No. They are the same for all rangers.

my bad, i must be thinking about b2's. i know i had to move perches on junkyard axle i was putting in my ranger....

 

[koda6966]

Thanks for all the help guys. I was asking because I might be picking up an 8.8 axle off another member on here soon if plans work out.

 

[red93terror]

here is why I love trs. you can find anything you want to know in he tech library. check this out. http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html

 

[AllanD]

IF you have a gen3 get a Gen3 axle.

I'm not sure I'd willingly give up 2" of width.

I went the other way, I put a gen3 axle in my gen1.

the extra 2" helps stability.

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[koda6966]

IF you have a gen3 get a Gen3 axle.

I'm not sure I'd willingly give up 2" of width.

I went the other way, I put a gen3 axle in my gen1.

the extra 2" helps stability.

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Well, I can get a gen two 8.8 for free so...

 

[alabama0redneck]

well go ahead and get it my.your name must be dakota ha i go by koda to my name is dakota but spelled dakotah