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I may have to change out my sons rear axle On my sons bronco housing looks bent back tire isn't sitting right. My question is do the f-150 rear axles have the same width as the bronco. Thanks.
 
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yes,

question is what year bronco does he have. need to make sure the gear ratio matches whats in the front diff of the bronco.
 
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It's a 1996 model.
 
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so you will need an 8.8 from 88-96. You cant use a ford 9" with out spending more money on a vss relocation kit ($300).
 
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