what axles should i use

[atrain]

i just bought a 88 ranger. i think im going to put a 302 engine in it and run 35s just wondering what vehicle i could steal stronger axles from to handle the power and tire size. ive heard of f150 axles work but im not sure . thanx

 

[rangerguy1996]

that depends on how much work and money you want to put into it. 88s came with a dana28 front and 7.5 rear. you can get a dana 35 and 8.8 out of a newer ranger or go with a sas swap and use a dana 44. the ford 8.8 is a very strong axle the explorer ones have 31 spline axles and i think 95 and up have disk brakes.

 

[4x4junkie]

The D35 & 8.8" from an Explorer is by far the easiest swap, these nearly are bolt-ins (rear just needs the spring perches relocated and shock mounts put on it). The 8.8 rear is same as the F-150 8.8, just narrower, the front D35 is about 95% of the F-150 D44 front with just a locking hub swap.

If you want something wider however, then the set of F-150 axles would be the way to go.

 

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

rockwells or one tons you know your gona want them one day anyway mind as well skip the crap and go right to the top and save the money