Ranger 8.8

tayman · Mar 31, 2008

Here's the deal...

I can get a ranger 8.8 for free... Will it hold up to locked 35's? is the Explorer 8.8 THAT much better that I should spend the money on it?

mecompco · Mar 31, 2008

There's a reason Ranger axles and kittens are free.

Kyle · Mar 31, 2008

mecompco said:
There's a reason Ranger axles and kittens are free.

:yelclap: He speaks the truth.

tayman · Mar 31, 2008

are they really THAT much worse than the explorer axles? I know they're not AS strong... but really?

bcmaxx · Mar 31, 2008

currently have a 8.8 out of a 06 mazda 4x4 -lsd, welded tubes, in the xj.
I have an exploder 8.8 in my other truck- it looks the same, It's the spline count and carrier that is the big difference 31 sp = strong , 27sp stockish and not so strong

cal · Mar 31, 2008

tayman said:
are they really THAT much worse than the explorer axles? I know they're not AS strong... but really?

Dana 35 = 27 splines
Range 8.8 = 28 splines
late 8.25 = 29 splines
dana 44 = 30 splines
dana 60 ff = 30 splines
explor 8.8 = 31 splines
ford 9" = 31 splines

.. there are other incarnations of some of those axles that are bigger, but given the chart there, you figure out the difference.

tayman · Mar 31, 2008

so you're sayin it's worth it to get an explorer 8.8.....

gotcha...

cal · Mar 31, 2008

tayman said:
so you're sayin it's worth it to get an explorer 8.8.....

gotcha...

No, what I'm saying is the ranger 8.8 isnt worth the gas you'll burn driving it to a dumpster.

tayman · Mar 31, 2008

I re-submit my previous statement! :laugh:

Kyle · Apr 1, 2008

tayman said:
so you're sayin it's worth it to get an explorer 8.8.....

gotcha...

Yes, save up some money and go with the 8.8

xxmidianxx · Apr 1, 2008

Will the exploder (I know) bolt right in? or atleast close to a bolt in?

The Hard Struggler · Apr 1, 2008

xxmidianxx said:
Will the exploder (I know) bolt right in? or atleast close to a bolt in?

Yes! It will bolt right in..................... right after you weld on new spring perches ,shock mounts , change drive shafts, modify e-brake cables and brake lines................. other than that it bolts right in.

Starboard M · Apr 1, 2008

Ranger 8.8 is also drum braked as apposed to disked for exploders.

Also, gearing is different, and I dont believe they came with the LSD found in some exploders.

Kyle · Apr 1, 2008

Starboard M said:
Ranger 8.8 is also drum braked as apposed to disked for exploders.

Also, gearing is different, and I dont believe they came with the LSD found in some exploders.

Not all explorers had disks, only post 95's.

xxmidianxx · Apr 1, 2008

The Hard Struggler said:
Yes! It will bolt right in..................... right after you weld on new spring perches ,shock mounts , change drive shafts, modify e-brake cables and brake lines................. other than that it bolts right in.

Thanks thats what I needed to know! :laugh3:

tayman · Apr 1, 2008

I dont believe they came with the LSD found in some exploders.

wrong... not that I care, I'm gonna lock it anyways.

the friend that I would've gotten the axle from has a LSD under his pickup now.

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