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will a 9.75 expedition differential fit a f-150?

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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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will a 9.75 expedition differential fit a f-150?

hey guys quick question, Ive got a 2000 expedition that's going to the scraper with 9.75 rear end that I would like to swap into my 1998 f-150 with an 8.8 rear end. is it possible to swap over?

little info on my truck:
its a 4.6 with 35'' tires, changing gear ratio to 4.56 next month
I never accelerate hard or tow anything its just a city truck no offroading

so questions are:
will it fit (swap over) and Is it worth the swap 8.8 to 9.75 or should i just install 4.56 gears to my 8.8 and be done with it?

thanks in advance
Carlos P.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Should but brakes are different, should be disc on the '00 and drum on the '98, not a huge deal.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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F150s have leaf springs in the back and Expeditions use coils. The suspension setup is completely different.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Well, it won't be a a direct swap because the f150 has leaf springs so some welding will be necessary, but my '97 has a stock 9.75. 4.56 gears in that rear end will make it a great towing rig, even with an 8.8
 
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