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Old Nov 30, 2023 | 03:15 PM
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Hello thanks for returning my post i have a 03 ford explorer needs a rearend can i swap a rearend out of a 07 f150 xl the explorer has 4.6 f150 haa 5.4 can it be done
 
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Originally Posted by Mike kozy
Hello thanks for returning my post i have a 03 ford explorer needs a rearend can i swap a rearend out of a 07 f150 xl the explorer has 4.6 f150 haa 5.4 can it be done

Not without some work. The track for the Explorer is about 6 inches less than the F150. Therefore, you would have to cut the axles, at the very least. The rear track on the newer, (2006 through 2011, (I think), was only about 1/2 an inch wider and may be a better choice. The 4.6 V-8 was available with them too. Fr a much better answer, take your question to the, "Small Chassis Trucks", section.
 
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Originally Posted by Mike kozy
Hello thanks for returning my post i have a 03 ford explorer needs a rearend can i swap a rearend out of a 07 f150 xl the explorer has 4.6 f150 haa 5.4 can it be done
Not without narrowing the F-150 axle, doing a bunch of frame, body, and interior work to make room for a solid axle, and lots of rear suspension modifications. The 2003 Explorer is independent rear suspension and the F-150 is solid axle rear suspension.

I also answered in your other thread on the issue.

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