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does the rear end out

Old Mar 8, 2009
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does the rear end out

of a expoler fit in my 07 ranger
 
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Yes, but you have to flip the spring perches, which requires cutting and welding.
 
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how long would that take
 
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I thought you also had to shorten the drivers side of the axle too?
 
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Originally Posted by Ray_Welder
I thought you also had to shorten the drivers side of the axle too?
Um no.

You have to move the shock mounts as well
 
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how long would that take
How fast can you weld?

If you don't have access to a welder or know anyone that can weld them for you. This probbaly isn't something you want to do.

if you have a welder or know someone who can weld them for you. I bet it would take maybe 1 hour
 
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Um no.
Really?
I was pulling some parts of an explorer this guy had, and he was telling me for the axle in it to work on a ranger, you have to shorten the drivers side, go to a junkyard and get another passenger side axle and put it in the drivers side of the rearend.
Ha, he must have not known what he was talking about i guess.
 
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Yeah he must have been on drugs or something, you don't.
 
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You will also need to get the axle plates and ubolts for the axle

Or order a kit from Ruff Stuff Specialties the kit will come with perches and shock mounts

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You have to refill the blinker fluid after swapping the axles too.
 
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Yeah he must have been on drugs or something, you don't.
Ha, when he told me, I thought I would have read that somewhere on here. But I didnt know for sure so I really couldnt argue.
 
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