Ryan93
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Hey, I know everyone uses the Exploder 8.8 but why not a Ranger 8.8? reason I ask is I might have found a good deal on a Ranger 8.8 just wondering why nobody seems to use Ranger rear ends...
What I am saying is Better to go with a '96+ Ford Explorer V8 - 8.8 - 4.10 - 31 Spline with Limited Slip and Disk Brakes. Save yourself a lot of Money from Upgrading a Lesser Assembly. They can be had for as Little as $220 and as High as $800 Depending on your Location and Availability.
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NO, you're wrong. The exploder 8.8 from 91-(whenever they went to independent rears) were ALL 31 spline. V8 or V6 it doesn't matter. The 96+ are sought after as they have disc brakes. Also, save yourself the hassle of buying one with a limited slip because they're JUNK and you can't swap a lunchbox type locker into it unless you get a new carrier. Just get the open version and grab the locker of your choice. Oh, and don't get the stRanger FX4 one or whatever because even exploder one is a bit narrow and thats narrower yet.
It is too Narrow for a XJ. IMHO
And, Rangers also came with a Ford 7.5
Ford 8.8
Ranger 4.0 1990-1992
Width is 51"s
No. I hope you are not Still Thinking about this Ranger Swap. Do a Forum Search and see what there is on it. Try Ranger 8.8 or Ranger 8.8 Swap or Ranger 8.8 Install I am Sure you will Find nothing because Jeepers Usually Use the Type Rear End I Suggested. Maybe not a 4.10 or Limited Slip, however, a Ford Explorer V8 8.8
Who Posted anything about '91 to '95 Explorers not having 31 Spline Axles?
The Yoke on a V8 8.8 is Larger than the one on a V6 8.8
I had Recommended the '96+ Because of the Disk Brakes. That's why Jeepers Prefer them.
Also, I Believe the '95 Explorers also had Disk Brakes too. It's a Transitional Year and like my '96 XJ where some Parts are '95 and Earlier and some Parts are '97+, Transitional Year Vehicles are a Mixmatch at Best. IMHO
why the V8 specifically you keep mentioning?
you say the yoke is bigger? but my 8.8 pinion has a flange on it? thought they all did?
Ranger 8.8's are not 51" wide, just to set the record straight.
An explorer rear is 58.75". The ranger is about 2" narrower.