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Old 10-05-2008
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rearend help

hey guys i just got a 96 exploer lsd rearend with the rear disk.i am planing on putting it in a 96 mazda b4000. i am just wondering what is all needed to do this sawp and if it is hard.
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It should bolt right up, except the exploder axle has the leaf sping under the axle, whereas the ranger's is spring over. So if you want the back lower it'll bolt right up, or you'll have to reweld the spring perches on top of the axle
 
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well i am lowering the truck so it will work out just right that was 1 of my qustions to just for got to put it in
 
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Well since you're lowering it you're set. Like I said, it should bolt right up. I think it sticks out like 3/4 farther on each side though
 
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yea its about 5inchs longer
 
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Well good luck dude
 
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I thought the perch width was slightly differnt
 
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Nah, I'm positive it's in the exact same spot, just under the axle instead of over it. There's a writeup somewhere
 
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