rear axle interchange

[bigbear765]

does anyone know if the third member&axles in an 8.8 rear axle are the same as the other rear axles in the rangers,im not currently sure whats under mine but i do know that its not an 8.8 &i can get the 8.8 for free with a blown out 3rd member. my truck is an 1983 2wheel drive ranger 4spd. thanks in advance for your help. chuck

 

[Shran]

You have a 7.5, the carrier and gears are completely different, but if the axle shafts in the 8.8 are 28 spline then they will work.