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Dec 4, 2011 | 06:53 PM

copracr

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another LS rear end question

Does anyone know if a Explorer LS rear axle is a direct bolt in for a 95 ranger 2wd 2.3L 5spd? Which years should I look for also. Thanks

I did search but found conflicting info

Dec 4, 2011 | 07:08 PM

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Older Explorers have axle over spring design, versus truck's spring over axle.
So not quite direct swap.

What are you looking to do?
Traction or bigger ring and pinion set up?

Dec 4, 2011 | 07:26 PM

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snow traction. So theres no direct axle swap, dang

Dec 4, 2011 | 08:01 PM

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Is swapping the carrier an option?

Complete Trac-Lock 7.5"

Dec 4, 2011 | 08:05 PM

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not a new one like that, by the time I got the shim kit it would cost me more than the truck is worth, lol

Dec 4, 2011 | 08:39 PM

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Someone who has a GOOD welder and can put down some solid beads can reweld the spring perches off of the Explorer rear axle tube into the proper
Location for your Ranger.

Look for an Explorer rear end that has drum brakes. (95 and down) I believe.

Or look for an axle from a 4x 4.0 Ranger with 8.8 LSD.