Quick Question

[brokemechanic3000]

I am Thinking about swapping out my 7.5" rear for a 8.8". But what I want to do is use a Ranger 8.8 instead of an Explorer one, As far as I can tell it would be a direct bolt in.

So is it that simple and how hard would it be to find one?

 

[adsm08]

It's that simple.

As for difficulty finding one, that is a regional issue. Start hitting the yards.

 

[Mac]

Up here it all depends on which ratio you want. I've found the 3.73 to be the rare one. Just go to car-part.com to find one near you. Make sure you get one with the 10" brakes.
Dave

 

[scotts90ranger]

Look for 4.0L Rangers, that's the only guaranteed source of them...

 

[brokemechanic3000]

Thanks Guys

 

[kevinbmx77]

Is the explorer harder to swap?

 

[scotts90ranger]

The explorer axle is a tougher swap as shock mounts and leaf spring pads need to be welded on, but it's a better axle if that isn't an issue

 

[zrxsix3]

i thought i read somewhere that some rangers with 4.10 gears had the 31 spline shafts like the explorer...am i wrong?

 

[scotts90ranger]

Only the FX4 level 2 trucks had a 31 spline axle, and they're rare and if you break a shaft you're kinda screwed as they're different than the Explorer shafts...

 

[zrxsix3]

ah thanks for the info! definitely not going after that rear end now lol