what rear axle do i have??

[4x4junkie89]

1990 2.9l 4x4 cant figure out what rear axle mine is 7.5 or 8.8?? i know the 4.0l came standard with the 8.8 but i dont know what the 2.9l 4x4 came with

 

[97RangerXLT]

there should be an axle code on the drivers door. that will give you what you have in it, Mine is R6 which is L/S 8.8 w/ 3:73 gears. there is an axle code chart in the tech library to look yours up in. there should also be a tag on the axle itself (on one of the differential cover bolts) that should give you some info.

AJ

 

[97RangerXLT]

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html

there ya go for the axle tables. show how to read the tags as well.

AJ

 

[4x4junkie89]

just checked its a 7.5 but theres no sticker in the door jam. guy must of took it out but there was a little tag on the diff cover. anyways i was asking because i bought an axle for 80 bucks off cl and the guy claims its an 8.8 but he took off the little tag and changed the bolts so i think i got screwed. is there anyway to figure out what size it is by maybe taking off the diff cover cause both axles look identical?

 

[97RangerXLT]

If they are identical, you probably got another 7.5. the 8.8 has a larger pumpkin on it and the differential cover is shaped a bit different as well if I recall.

AJ

 

[4x4junkie89]

thanks i appreciate the help. now i just need to find an 8.8 for sale

 

[Jspafford]

All Bronco II's came with the 7.5, and very few came with anything other than a Dana 28.

 

[heptofite]

All Bronco II's came with the 7.5, and very few came with anything other than a Dana 28.

actually, no.

a very small minority of bronco IIs did get a factory 4.0, and they came with an 8.8 and a 35.

I know this, because I've seen one, and only one.

 

[Boggin]

actually, no.

a very small minority of bronco IIs did get a factory 4.0, and they came with an 8.8 and a 35.

I know this, because I've seen one, and only one.

4.0 d35 an 8.8 i dont believe it

 

[Beanmachine7000]

actually, no.

a very small minority of bronco IIs did get a factory 4.0, and they came with an 8.8 and a 35.

I know this, because I've seen one, and only one.

That IS a joke, right?

 

[rtg143]

Here are 2 links that may help.http://www.onandoffroad4wheeldrive.com/dana_axle_ident.htm

http://www.onandoffroad4wheeldrive.com/axle_pics.htm

 

[heptofite]

That IS a joke, right?

no, actually.
it was on a used car lot in bowling green ohio about four years ago.

1990, d35, 8.8, 4.0, autotragic.

 

[Beanmachine7000]

no, actually.
it was on a used car lot in bowling green ohio about four years ago.

1990, d35, 8.8, 4.0, autotragic.

I wouldn't believe that without seeing the VIN... Anyone can make it look factory...

 

[country0001]

I wouldn't believe that without seeing the VIN... Anyone can make it look factory...

I agree, vin's would be necessary, my 4.0 looks pretty factory, and I'm a rank amateur at this stuff.

I have a 2/90 built B2 that came w the M5OD but still has the 7.5 and a 2.9.

There's a sticky in the B2 section that debunks all the B2 rumors.

 

[Toms01PSD]

thanks i appreciate the help. now i just need to find an 8.8 for sale

Where do you live? I have 2 sitting in my garage.