Rearend Swap

[RedRange]

Ok so im about to do a small block swap on my 01 Range, however im concerned about a few things, one of my main concerns is the rearend.

Im wondering if anybody knows what kind of power/torque the stock rearend in an 01, 2.5L ranger can handle. By my best guesses, and with 400 or better RWHP in mind, my guess is the stock rearend aint gna cut it.

So one of my friends said to me hey just throw in an 8.8 rear from an F-150. Well this brings up problems such as the F-150 rearend is wider and the hubs and studs are going to cause wheel fitment problems. So my thought out solution was hey... why not a mustang rearend, this will keep the hubs and studs the same, but the mustang rearends are not setup for leaf springs.

Does anybody know of anyone who has put a mustang rearend in their truck or possibly have an idea for me for a solution to my rearend problems???? Thanksss

 

[v-8power]

As far as the stock rearend holding up, It'll suprise you how much it can handle.


If you are going to run slicks with hard launches you will have problems but for just street driving you should be ok.IMO

There is a 8.8 that is a bolt in swap, but off the top of my head i can't think of it.

 

[AllanD]

How about the 8.8" rear from ANY 4.0 Ranger?

an explorer rear can be made to fit with a little welding
and has fatter axle shafts, and if you score a '95-up axle from an explorer disc brakes!

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[Mac]

Try like was mentioned in one of the "stickies" at the top and do a search!
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html
Mustangs are too wide also
Dave

 

[ChrisR1S]

an explorer rear can be made to fit with a little welding
and has fatter axle shafts, and if you score a '95-up axle from an explorer disc brakes!

 

[mikepotts]

where are you located? i am looking for a 2.5 motor...

 

[RedRange]

where are you located? i am looking for a 2.5 motor...


Upstate New York, Rochester area. Lemme know if your interested

Thanks for all the great ideas guys, and disk brakes are deff going to be a great ad on since i have the track in mind. Thanks again.