? Regarding D35 Length Vs. 8.8" Length

[gaz]

Hello,

I have a 1987 4x4 Bronco II with a D28 and the 7.5" rear; I desire to incorporate both a 91-94 Explorer D35 and 8.8". I have read in the axle tech and forums and the information says that the 8.8" 91-94 Explorer rear end is 3" longer (I presume this means that if I measured from the outside edge of the left brake drum to the outside edge of the right brake drum it will measure 3" longer than a pre 92 Ranger rear end). If this isn't correct please chime in.

My Question is, is the 91-94 Explorer D35 also 3" wider?

gaz

 

[4x4junkie]

Both the D35 and Explorer rearend measure 59.5" at the wheel mounting surface.

this is 1.5" wider overall than your BII at both ends (BII axles are 58").

 

[metalmacguyver]

for your terminology, its called width and Wheel Mounting Surface.

 

[gaz]

!!!total Appreciation!!!



Thank you metalmcguyver I very much appreciate knowing the widths of both systems; thank you 4x4junkie, I definitely appreciate anyone who is willing to assist me in better communicating in the future!

I can know move to parts aquisistion and D35 conversion.

This forum is the best!

 

[D.T.Starr]

Both the D35 and Explorer rearend measure 59.5" at the wheel mounting surface.

this is 1.5" wider overall than your BII at both ends (BII axles are 58").

Are the ranger D35s 59.5" as well?

 

[4x4junkie]

Yep, all D35 TTBs are the same width regardless of year/vehicle (the D28 was 58")