Will 1999 Ranger 8.8 rear end swap directly to a 96 Ranger

[fluknick]

Hey all !
Not certain if this is the correct forum....
I have a 96 Ranger 2.3, 2wd, with a 7.5 rear end.
Is a 1999 Ranger 8.8 rear end a direct swap, in terms of suspension mounts, yoke, u-joints, drive shaft etc ?
I have local access to one, and it is relatively inexpencive ( would include rear, yoke, axles, disks, calipers ).

I would update the 8.8 differential.

My current rear end has a hum / whine. Its not all the time. I took it to Ford, and they said it was definately the rear end and it is worn. But it could last 10 more years, depending on how I drive. I then let a mechanic friend (professional) drive it, poke around, etc. He said three weeks or 10 years- but he agreed with Ford.

So, my thought is upgrade....

Any thoughts, comments, knowledge of wierdness about the swap, would be appriciated !
What should I expect, with this swap ?

Thanks !
Nick

 

[Junglejoe]

Yes ,it will fit. Some of those older ones had the 8.8 as well

 

[pjtoledo]

Hey all !
Not certain if this is the correct forum....
I have a 96 Ranger 2.3, 2wd, with a 7.5 rear end.
Is a 1999 Ranger 8.8 rear end a direct swap, in terms of suspension mounts, yoke, u-joints, drive shaft etc ?
I have local access to one, and it is relatively inexpencive ( would include rear, yoke, axles, disks, calipers ).

I would update the 8.8 differential.

My current rear end has a hum / whine. Its not all the time. I took it to Ford, and they said it was definately the rear end and it is worn. But it could last 10 more years, depending on how I drive. I then let a mechanic friend (professional) drive it, poke around, etc. He said three weeks or 10 years- but he agreed with Ford.

So, my thought is upgrade....

Any thoughts, comments, knowledge of wierdness about the swap, would be appriciated !
What should I expect, with this swap ?

Thanks !
Nick

disks & calipers on a 99 Ranger? if that's a big-tube 31 spline axle grab that sucker!
if you meant drums, its still a good axle.