i'm suprised i got a 2wd ranger sport and i have an 8.8 with a 31 spline in it. is it cause i have the tow package on my truck?

 

Sweet! I finally know what my rear kind of rear end I have, 7.5' open 3.73! Seems to work well with my 31s.

 

what ford comes factory with 4.10 gears? anyone?

 

Pretty sure most 93-97 2.3L extended cab 2wd's will have 4.10's, I know mine does anyways (checked the door and diff cover).

 

anyone know if outer pinion bearing on 2004 ranger can be replaced without pulling diff gears

 

what is the best choice for 2008 fx4 for the front diff

 

They still making the ECTED Locker for my truck?

2005 ford ranger edge?

 

^ Don't read my post! NVM

Bump!

 

Anyone do an "OX Locker ?
They can be cable, electric or air operated.
They are, from what I have seen and read, more HD than an ARB, four big HD spider gears.

Thinking on this but new house has just stepped up on the priority list.

 

Just purchased the OX Locker for my 8.8, 31 spline.
Having trouble deciding the correct length for the cable.
I need to crawl under the truck as soon as the rain stops.

Will post when I get it in and yes it may be a little while BUT I am not doing it, I am having a friend/mechanic do the work. (4.56s, OX, new small parts)

 

Hey guys, I recently purchased an 01 ranger xlt 3.0L from a buddy. He never changed the gears and it has an open dif. It's got 33's on it and I need to put new gears and a locker on the dif. The dif is the 7.5. Could you guys suggest the best option for this setup (except the air compressor one) and what gear ratio would be best. Any ideas on overall costs too? I'm pretty savy with my hands and tools and I've got the service manual but I know some **** just has to be left to the pros. Thanks for your help gentz

 

Swap it with a 8.8 and 4.10s that's the cheapest and best option . It's it 2wd?

 

I have a 2004 ranger xlt 4.0 automatic. I had to pull up on a snow covered hill to let a cop get by. So I had 2 tires on the hill. When I tried to get off, my rear left tire was spinning with no traction and I had to switch it to 4×4 to get back on the road. I was under the impression all trucks had limited slip differentials and I was disappointed when I found out I dont. I googled them and the cheapest one I could find was 300 and I can't afford that haha. Does anyone know a cheap way/mod I can do to be able to remotely mod the stock open differential or replace it cheaply? Or have any suggestions?

 

You could try to find a used trac-lok and rebuild it. Or use a lunchbox locker. The trac-lok would be a better option though. Cheapest I can think of

 

how much will it cost to change it. I'm assuming you have to disassemble the entire rear end right?

 

You change the carrier. Cost depends on how cheap you can find one and the labor rate of the shop you take it to

 

thanks! If I get it done it will make driving in the snow, rain, and mud so much easier. I honestly don't know why they even made these trucks with open differentials. It makes traction in bad conditions suck ***.

 

I had an open 8.8 with a 4.10 ratio stock with 28inch tires. I couldn't even pull off from a light when it was wet without spinning one of them. With 31s its not as bad now, but I have an eaton truetrac that's being installed next week hopefully

 

if I could install it myself i could save so much money but I don't feel comfortable doing it myself. Are yoy paying someone to do it for you?

 

Sadly, yes. There's only one guy in my town that can do it and will stand behind it. I'll have a little more than $1000 in it between the gears, differential, labor to put it in, and the disc brake conversion.

 

since my truck is completely stock, idk if it's worth it. I absolutely love it even tho it's not a standard. But my dad said I should just save up and get a newer and better truck. I need to fix the rust over the wheel wells and get a radio that actually works before anything. I just wish the ford engineers could have been a little less cheap... plus since I go snowboarding multiple times a week, not having true 4×4 sucks. But good luck with your build!

 

Thanks, by the time I'm done, the only thing stock on my truck is probably going to be the frame

 

Sweet! If I do decide to keep my 4 litter 04 ranger for a couple more years. I'll probably change the rear diff and a new sounder system and I'd be happy

 

what size are the 10 bolts for my rear end differential case. i need to put on a new case cover and i know the old bolts are rusty and will need replacing. how can i find out what size these 10 bolts are?

 

Normally you'd find a kit online