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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Ranger Axle Size

I have a 96 ranger with 4.0 liter 5spd, Four wheel drive, and i would like to know what size front axle i have. I am replacing ball joints and U joints.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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All 4.0 Rangers came with the 8.8 housings front and back. The ratio, size, and mfg data should be on a tag under one of the cover bolts. jd
 
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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My 2004 4.0 5Spd 4x4 has a Dana 35 in the front I believe. Not sure on one for a 96 model though.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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The 8.8 isn't the front axle, regardless of the engine. There was never an 8.8 front axle in any truck that I'm aware of.

If you have the 4.0, you'll have the Dana 35. 3.0 and 2.3 usually had a Dana 35/28 Hybrid in these mid-'90's years, but sometimes these too had a Dana 35.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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8.8 Rear. Dana 35 Front.

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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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I stand corrected. I was thinking F150 as the 8.8 (among others) was used in the front. The following is a link that covers the various axles and their applications:

http://www.coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

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