mopops
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i have an 82 j body -7 1/4 rear n it -anybody use a 93 ranger 8.8 2wd rear to replace the 71/4 thanks
ranger rear swap?
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Oldiron440
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The Ranger 8.8 is narrow and has 28 spline axles, the popular 8.8 swap axle is the Explorer with 31 spline axles. Explorers came with 3.23 to 4.10 gears and limited slip differentials.
The Ranger 8.8 is a place to start, the 31 spline dif will fit and 31 spline axles can be purchased aftermarket.
The 8.8 is a strong axle assembly if configured correctly and has strong aftermarket support.
The Ranger 8.8 is a place to start, the 31 spline dif will fit and 31 spline axles can be purchased aftermarket.
The 8.8 is a strong axle assembly if configured correctly and has strong aftermarket support.
Dr Lebaron
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Does it have 4 or five wheel studs?
I hear Exploder swaps but not Ranger, I think for that reason.
It's Furd and I don't Furd, so I dunno how many lugs a Ranger uses.
I hear Exploder swaps but not Ranger, I think for that reason.
It's Furd and I don't Furd, so I dunno how many lugs a Ranger uses.
Oldiron440
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it's 5 on 4.5
Oldiron440
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I'm fortunate to have Quick Performance in Ames Ia. just down the road from me. I had a Explorer 8.8 narrowed with 9" ends new axles then added 1350 yoke and carbonfiber clutch kit for the LS and I'm all in for less than a grand.
mopops
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thanks for the help------ back to searching
5th avenue Rob
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Ford explorer is the way to go. I have used them in 3 swaps now. My 62 stude lark 54 dodge royal and 58 edsel. 59"wide and strong as hell. Nice long wheel studs.
mopops
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i am using a 1990 fox body mustang 8.8 rear 59.5 inches -center carrier off set about an inch will let everyone know how it works out thanks for getting back to me, geo.
Oldiron440
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What are you useing it in?
mopops
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82 mirada
This may help someone out i got my rear end from pem racing
Ford 9 Inch HD Rear End Housing with Leaf Spring Perches Installed | eBay
Ford 9 Inch HD Rear End Housing with Leaf Spring Perches Installed | eBay
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I’m not a Ford person and hadn’t kept up with their stuff.
If you would please make note of these details before, after and if anything you would have done differently and post it here (somewhere), I would appreciate it (for others considering this change):
- Year, Make and Model of the victim, err, donor vehicle.
- Tube diameter
- Drum to drum/disk to disk distance (surface where the wheel attaches to)
- Backing plate to backing plate distance (or flange to flange, without backing plates on them)
- How much was removed from (or added too) your propeller shaft length
- What needed to be removed or installed for new differential install
- How much you have into your change-over.
Thank you,
BudW
If you would please make note of these details before, after and if anything you would have done differently and post it here (somewhere), I would appreciate it (for others considering this change):
- Year, Make and Model of the victim, err, donor vehicle.
- Tube diameter
- Drum to drum/disk to disk distance (surface where the wheel attaches to)
- Backing plate to backing plate distance (or flange to flange, without backing plates on them)
- How much was removed from (or added too) your propeller shaft length
- What needed to be removed or installed for new differential install
- How much you have into your change-over.
Thank you,
BudW
mopops
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will do captain
4speedjim
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95-up Exploder rear ends are @ 11" disc brake. 59.5" WMS to WMS. (wheel mounting surface) Depending on market about $200 for a posi axle complete disc to disc with calipers. That's what I got a 3.73 posi for with calipers, E brakes and cables that will work with FMJ cars. Theyre very popular for jeep and S-10 swaps also. 'The Ranger Station' is a good site for 8.8 info and specs. Theres millions of them in yards so availability and finding a posi shouldn't be a problem. 3" axle tubes and spring under axle, 38.5 perches. Theyre 5 on 4.5 so stock wheels will bolt right up. They have a flange like the 64-65 A833.
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Oldiron440
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Here is a tech article about the 8.8 Explorer rear axle swap.
31 Spline Explorer Axle Swap - Ford Muscle Forums : Ford Muscle Cars Tech Forum
I did this for my 64 but put 9" ends on and narrowed it an additional 2". This is a common swap, I know of a Gremlin with this done to it. The thing I didn't like about the article is the are no C clip eliminator kits for the Explorer axle.
31 Spline Explorer Axle Swap - Ford Muscle Forums : Ford Muscle Cars Tech Forum
I did this for my 64 but put 9" ends on and narrowed it an additional 2". This is a common swap, I know of a Gremlin with this done to it. The thing I didn't like about the article is the are no C clip eliminator kits for the Explorer axle.
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