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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Explorer axles

Could an Explorer 8.8 rear axle be swapped into a '95 F150? I know little about Explorers, and cannot find information about spring types, w/w spacing, lug bolt pattern, etc.

I they're the same width and have the same pattern, I'd like to swap one with disc brakes into my truck.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Explorer axles are set up spring under, but I don't think it's a big deal to put the spring perches on top and make it spring over.

Explorers use a 5 on 4.5 (at least I think it's 4.5, not 100% certain) lug pattern: I don't know what F150's use.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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I believe the exploder 8.8 is also narrower.
 
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