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Old Sep 20, 2014 | 07:12 AM
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differential swap

Will an 8.8 rear end/axle/differential, locker, from a 94 Explorer bolt right up to my 93 Ranger XLT, which has the 7.5 rear end? Mostly concerned about hangers, shock brackets, etc...don't want to have to modify the beast if it's not a direct swap. Is the driveshaft connection the same...bolts up to the yoke?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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Spring perches are different, explorers are under the axle, rangers are above.
 
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Thanks...much appreciated.
 
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