Rear Axle swap.
#1
Rear Axle swap.
Maybe I didn't search good enough?
I was wonderin'. Can I use a 4x4 Ranger Axle as long as years don't conflict? IE, 98-99, etc? I'm not really sure when the cut off is as far as the donors go. Or can I only use an Explorer one? I'm lookin' for LS, 4.10. I just need to know what to look for when I go scrounging for one.
Also. Does it matter what gear my rear axle is, or can I totally just drop mine and put in the new one with new gears? Thanks!
I was wonderin'. Can I use a 4x4 Ranger Axle as long as years don't conflict? IE, 98-99, etc? I'm not really sure when the cut off is as far as the donors go. Or can I only use an Explorer one? I'm lookin' for LS, 4.10. I just need to know what to look for when I go scrounging for one.
Also. Does it matter what gear my rear axle is, or can I totally just drop mine and put in the new one with new gears? Thanks!
#4
Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
is your truck 2 or 4wd?
if its 4wd then you will need the same gear ratio as the front.
if your looking for a easy upgrade then i would try to find a 8.8 out of a newer edge or 4x4.
if its 4wd then you will need the same gear ratio as the front.
if your looking for a easy upgrade then i would try to find a 8.8 out of a newer edge or 4x4.
Truck Specs:
98 Ford Ranger XLT v6 3.0 4x2
98 Ford Ranger XLT v6 3.0 4x2
#5
if I were you, I would grab me an axle out of a '01+ Ranger 4x4 4.0 like Stone said......they usually come with a 4.10 gear ratio....
follow this guide to find the gear ratio you want.......all you have to do is look at the "Safety Certification" sticker on the drivers door to find the code....
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=37149
follow this guide to find the gear ratio you want.......all you have to do is look at the "Safety Certification" sticker on the drivers door to find the code....
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=37149
#6
Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
if I were you, I would grab me an axle out of a '01+ Ranger 4x4 4.0 like Stone said......they usually come with a 4.10 gear ratio....
follow this guide to find the gear ratio you want.......all you have to do is look at the "Safety Certification" sticker on the drivers door to find the code....
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=37149
follow this guide to find the gear ratio you want.......all you have to do is look at the "Safety Certification" sticker on the drivers door to find the code....
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=37149
Is an Explorer rear not an option? If so, what would you recommend?
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#11
Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
Thanks again, fellas.
#16
Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
he has a 7.5, i think he wants a 8.8
Ahhh, my bad. I do have the whole stock axle, but you would need to reinstall the gears and L/S. Also, I had to cut off the shock mounts, so those will need to be replaced. If you buy the gears and L/S, you can have everything else free, but we would need to talk about pick-up.
On another note, I just did a Explorer Axle swap. Wasnt that had as long as you know how to weld or know somebody that does.
Last edited by DerangedPony; 08-27-2007 at 01:31 PM.
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Last edited by DerangedPony; 08-27-2007 at 01:32 PM.
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