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FX4 Rear end questions.
I am looking at getting an fx4 rear end. I found one at a JY for 350. Is it worth that much? Do I need the blocks for the rear because its a thicker axle tube? They're giving me the U bolts...
 
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little high imo i wouldnt.. what year is it in too.. if 2002 leave it
 
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yeah its an 02. nevermind. im trying to convince the parents to lemme get an fx4 anyways.
 
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Explorer rear is a 31 spline like the FX4 diff. Those are everywhere too.
 
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ya they also are disc
 
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Another benefit. I wouldn't know how to set up the parking brake though.
 
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time to learn then
 
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just get an FX4.. kill 10 birds with one stone
 
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