Looking to upgrade that 31-spline 8.8-inch axle that you swapped in to your Ford Ranger or Bronco II? Yukon Gear offers replacement chromoly shafts with c-clip eliminators.
Looking to switch that rear axle from a 5×4.5 to 5×5.5 bolt pattern to match a Dana 44 swap? You’re in luck. These axles are double drilled for either a 5×4.5 or 5×5.5 bolt pattern.
Yukon Gear and Axle offers an extensive line of general replacement and high performance axles for passenger car, truck and SUV applications. High quality alloys and the latest in heat-treating technologies provide a strong axle for off-road, on the street or at the track.
- 31 spline
- 4340 Chromoly
- Axle kit
- Complete kit includes axles, axle bearings and seals and all necessary hardware
- Eliminates factory c-clips
- Fits 1995-2002 Ford Explorer
Technical Notes: The axles in this kit are double drilled for 5 x 4.5″ & 5 x 5.5″ bolt patterns. The kit eliminates the factory c/clips and increases the overall axle width 1-inch per side.
Yukon P/N YA-WF88-31-KIT
About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and cross-country routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.