Need Help Identifying this Rear End
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Here you go. I found the 5 lug conversion for the 7.5 axle on a cougar site.
http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/4to5lug.html
ALBIUQ- This may interest your son.
Below the 7.5 they list 5 lug complete rear end swaps. They do not say much about the 8.8 with 4 lug.
http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/4to5lug.html
ALBIUQ- This may interest your son.
Below the 7.5 they list 5 lug complete rear end swaps. They do not say much about the 8.8 with 4 lug.
Roast em' if you got 'em
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
Here I am am about 2 miles from Bobby, thinking of getting a 3.50 rear end, and I take it you guys drove several hundred miles to swap parts? I wish I'd known about this... I gotta pay more attention!
I make regular trips to the SE part of NM and West Texas. If anyone ever needs some parts moved from the Albuquerque area to West Texas )or vice-versa)we might be able to make something work
Bobby
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Here is the swap info from a link I posted previously:
Hope that helps.
hotrod48
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To convert the rear end to 5-lugs you need to replace the 4-lug axles and drums with 5-lug units. The axles that are needed will be either off of a Ranger, Bronco II or Aerostar van.
From an '83 to '92 4 cylinder or 3.0L V6 Ranger/Bronco II with a 7.5" rear end you will need two driver's side axles. Only the driver's side will work as the pumpkin on these rear ends is offset and the axles are different lengths (you need the longer of the two axles). It should measure 29-5/32".
From an Aerostar you will need two of the passenger side axles from an 86 to 97 model.
The axles are all the same so they can be mix-matched (i.e. - one driver's side axle from a Ranger and one passenger side axle from an Aerostar).
You can use the brake drums from either side of the above listed vehicles but make sure that they are 9" drums. The 4.0L Rangers came with an 8.8" rear end with 10" drums - these will not work.
Prices will vary, of course, but I was able to get the axles and drums from a local "Pull It Yourself" type yard. The axles run about $20 each and the drums will run about $15 each.
Be sure to check the axles to make sure they are not bent or worn on the bearing surface and check the drums to ensure that they are smooth or can be turned to no more than the maximum diameter.
Miscellaneous items for the rear include new brake shoes, fresh gear oil, RTV gasket maker to seal the differential cover and one additional lug nut for each side.
To convert the rear end to 5-lugs you need to replace the 4-lug axles and drums with 5-lug units. The axles that are needed will be either off of a Ranger, Bronco II or Aerostar van.
From an '83 to '92 4 cylinder or 3.0L V6 Ranger/Bronco II with a 7.5" rear end you will need two driver's side axles. Only the driver's side will work as the pumpkin on these rear ends is offset and the axles are different lengths (you need the longer of the two axles). It should measure 29-5/32".
From an Aerostar you will need two of the passenger side axles from an 86 to 97 model.
The axles are all the same so they can be mix-matched (i.e. - one driver's side axle from a Ranger and one passenger side axle from an Aerostar).
You can use the brake drums from either side of the above listed vehicles but make sure that they are 9" drums. The 4.0L Rangers came with an 8.8" rear end with 10" drums - these will not work.
Prices will vary, of course, but I was able to get the axles and drums from a local "Pull It Yourself" type yard. The axles run about $20 each and the drums will run about $15 each.
Be sure to check the axles to make sure they are not bent or worn on the bearing surface and check the drums to ensure that they are smooth or can be turned to no more than the maximum diameter.
Miscellaneous items for the rear include new brake shoes, fresh gear oil, RTV gasket maker to seal the differential cover and one additional lug nut for each side.
hotrod48
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From: Friendswood, Texas
Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
All Mustangs up to (I think) '95 used 4-lugs, much to the chagrin of my son who wants some modern 17" replacement rims for his '93 GT... They are plenty strong.
Here I am am about 2 miles from Bobby, thinking of getting a 3.50 rear end, and I take it you guys drove several hundred miles to swap parts? I wish I'd known about this... I gotta pay more attention!
Here I am am about 2 miles from Bobby, thinking of getting a 3.50 rear end, and I take it you guys drove several hundred miles to swap parts? I wish I'd known about this... I gotta pay more attention!
Roast em' if you got 'em
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
Carl,
How're things working out? Have you made any progress? What did you decide to do with your rusty floor? Any luck on finding a decent flattie? whats the status on the jag suspension?
Come on man, the suspense is killing us, give us some updates
Bobby
How're things working out? Have you made any progress? What did you decide to do with your rusty floor? Any luck on finding a decent flattie? whats the status on the jag suspension?
Come on man, the suspense is killing us, give us some updates
Bobby
