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Diff between 8.8 and 7.5?
I was wondering if theres a way to tell if I have a 8.8 rear end, I've heard that some edges have it. Mines a 3.0 with limited slip and 4.10 gears
 
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Originally Posted by Muddy02Edge
I was wondering if theres a way to tell if I have a 8.8 rear end, I've heard that some edges have it. Mines a 3.0 with limited slip and 4.10 gears
Um...................... measuring tape!
 
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Several ways to ID your axle.
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/tec...axlegear.shtml
All Edges after about 2002 have an 8.8.
 
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easiest way is to look at it. A 7.5 diff cover is wider than it is tall, an 8.8 is taller than it is wide.
 
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and the difference... read here: bottom of post

https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=10128
 
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most likely if you have a edge its the 8.8

The 8.8 diff is mostly square.. the 7.5 is way more rectangular
there are also about 5 other ways to tell.
I'm betting you have the 8.8
 
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thanks for your help, sorry it was a dumb post but i had to ask
 
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