What Rear Did You Use
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From: Churchville, VA
I have a 8.8 out of a 92 Explorer, 3.73 open rear, drum brakes. I would have rather had a trac-loc rear, but I bought the whole Explorer for $250 and got $120 out of it for salvage when I was done with it.
I thought the Explorer when to IRS in 2002?? My 03 was, but it was a V6. Just wondering...
I thought the Explorer when to IRS in 2002?? My 03 was, but it was a V6. Just wondering...
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From: Littleton, New Hampshire
I used the rear end out of my T-bar suspension donor, an 87 Chrysler 5th Avenue, and the Chrysler rear springs. I was worried at first about the shift points and take off with such an extremely tall ratio (2:26) but so far I like it. The TH350 shifts into third around 30 MPH on light throttle. It's a great cruiser rear and held up fine for 115K miles behind a 318 V8 before I got it.. 
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From: Highland Village, TX
Originally Posted by 1Digger
I have a 8.8 out of a 92 Explorer, 3.73 open rear, drum brakes. I would have rather had a trac-loc rear, but I bought the whole Explorer for $250 and got $120 out of it for salvage when I was done with it.
I thought the Explorer when to IRS in 2002?? My 03 was, but it was a V6. Just wondering...
I thought the Explorer when to IRS in 2002?? My 03 was, but it was a V6. Just wondering...
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From: Brentwood, TN
Originally Posted by 51dueller
Charlie do you at least have the matching front suspension?
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From: OK
Originally Posted by 1Digger
I have a 8.8 out of a 92 Explorer, 3.73 open rear, drum brakes. I would have rather had a trac-loc rear, but I bought the whole Explorer for $250 and got $120 out of it for salvage when I was done with it.
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Thanks,
Robert
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From: Highland Village, TX
Originally Posted by ops32
How did you get it to the salvage yard after you removed the rear? I've got an '83 Trans Am with posi and disk rear end. I'd like to use that for a swap but I don't know how I'd get the hulk to a salavger without the rear wheels...
Thanks,
Robert
Thanks,
Robert
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From: Brentwood, TN
Originally Posted by RUSTY50F1
CharlieLed; That's a nice rear set up you got there. I like the polished look. Got any pics of the IFS? I'd like to see what it looks like to.