ranger vs explorer axle
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Other post might not work with mods. Here is the basics.
Replacing A Ford Ranger 7.5-Inch Axle With An Explorer 8.8-Inch Axle
Explorer 8.8 Facts:
Has 31-Spline Axle Shafts
Beefier 3.25-Inch Axle Tubes
10-Inch Drums From 1990-1994
1995+ Have Disc Brakes
Rear Ends Are 1.5-Inches Wider Than 7.5-Inch Rear Ends
Needs Shock Mounts Welded On
Needs Spring Perches Welded To Top Of Axle Tube
Most Have Limited-Slip (Traction Lok)
Same 5x4.5 Wheel Bolt Pattern As Ranger
Pre-1990 Ranger Driveshafts Will Not Bolt Directly Up To The Explorer 8.8 (Have Custom Shaft Made Or Get A 1990 Or Newer Shaft)
Replacing A Ford Ranger 7.5-Inch Axle With An Explorer 8.8-Inch Axle
Explorer 8.8 Facts:
Has 31-Spline Axle Shafts
Beefier 3.25-Inch Axle Tubes
10-Inch Drums From 1990-1994
1995+ Have Disc Brakes
Rear Ends Are 1.5-Inches Wider Than 7.5-Inch Rear Ends
Needs Shock Mounts Welded On
Needs Spring Perches Welded To Top Of Axle Tube
Most Have Limited-Slip (Traction Lok)
Same 5x4.5 Wheel Bolt Pattern As Ranger
Pre-1990 Ranger Driveshafts Will Not Bolt Directly Up To The Explorer 8.8 (Have Custom Shaft Made Or Get A 1990 Or Newer Shaft)
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Pretty sure the BII is centered. The Ranger is offset to clear the side tank and the Explorer may be also as it has a side mounted tank. Just not sure if they were offset the same. I can go out and measure my 94 Explorer tomorrow.
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thanks guys, that answers it and then some. im buying the axle for the rear of my jeep(i know, i know, but the price was right...) and id heard the explorer axle was better, i just couldnt find why. cheers.
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But in the chart, it says the 7.5 is 56.5", and the 8.8 is 59.75".
Which is correct?
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Which is correct?
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This should explain a little better
Ranger 4.0
1990-1992
Width is same as other pre-93 axles, 28 spline
3.08 (4x2), 3.55, 3.73 and 4.10 (4x4) factory ratios
Either limited slip or open differential
10" drum brakes
Ranger 4.0
B4000
1993+
1994+
Width is same as other 93+ axles (1.5" wider than pre 93), 28 spline
Ratios and differential options as noted above
Ranger FX4
2002+
Width is same as other 93+ axles, 31 spline
4.10's and Torsen limited slip from factory
Explorer
Navajo
1990-1994
Width is 1.5" wider than 93+ Ranger, 3" wider than pre-93, 31 spline
Spring perches must be fabricated and welded on top
Stock spring perches can be used to lower the truck (like a flip kit)
Shock mounts must be fabricated and welded on
Very common to find ltd. Slip, usually 3.73 or 4.10 (4x4) gears
Explorer
Mountaineer
1995-2001
Same as above, also has rear discs
Ranger 4.0
1990-1992
Width is same as other pre-93 axles, 28 spline
3.08 (4x2), 3.55, 3.73 and 4.10 (4x4) factory ratios
Either limited slip or open differential
10" drum brakes
Ranger 4.0
B4000
1993+
1994+
Width is same as other 93+ axles (1.5" wider than pre 93), 28 spline
Ratios and differential options as noted above
Ranger FX4
2002+
Width is same as other 93+ axles, 31 spline
4.10's and Torsen limited slip from factory
Explorer
Navajo
1990-1994
Width is 1.5" wider than 93+ Ranger, 3" wider than pre-93, 31 spline
Spring perches must be fabricated and welded on top
Stock spring perches can be used to lower the truck (like a flip kit)
Shock mounts must be fabricated and welded on
Very common to find ltd. Slip, usually 3.73 or 4.10 (4x4) gears
Explorer
Mountaineer
1995-2001
Same as above, also has rear discs
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