I could be totally off on this one, but i was thinking.....Since after lifting, and running larger tires, 35"+, the d35 in our ranger tends to be a weak point. Now i had 'heard' that the front diff in newer f-150s is a reversed 8.8. If this is true, would it be possible to swap the 2 and keep your IFS? If done correctly, you would have a MUCH stronger front end and even could run larger tires.

Just a thought, i want to see what you other guys have to say..

 

youd prolly havta do a complete swap of all fwd components, since the ranger components prolly wont fit

 

anything can be done! DO IT! and with the f150 control arms, you will prob get a wider stance also!
but with a cradle lift.. the drop brackets may be too wide for the ranger frame, but those are easilsy made if you have the tools and know how

 

probably would take a lot of fab work for it to work........would have to have custom CV's made.....

 

i dont think it can be done. i mean it could be but it would be alot more hassle than a SAS.

i dont really think that is the weak point.

I think the balljoints, wheel bearings and steering are the weak points.

 

Ya the f150 stuff is alot larger, would probably be a pita.

I was just wondering what you guys thought..

 

ahhh just flop in a Dana 60 and you will be good to go

 

i agree totally.

 

lmao...

5.0 will be in before a SFA, unless my IFS is SHOT before then.

 

oh,if goes the same rout as mine and zach's,it will be i guess about a year.

 

lol

you can do anythin with enough time and money!

 

and a welder, torch,JB weld,, and of course duct tape

 

dont forget zipties how in hell you gonna keep the axle in there

 

^^^lmao!

 

ahh yes did forget the zip ties... assorted colors adds HP just for a lil speed secret

 

and colored wireloom.... mmmmmmmm

 

8.8 isnt that strong anyway...

 

ha, its a hell of alot stronger than whats under there right now!

8.8 is supposidly stronger than a d44.

The Ranger IFS holds a d35...

Do the math..

 

LOL, 8.8 = D44 in strenght.

id perfer some better CV joints instead.

 

Well if this swap was done, im sure custom length CVs would have to be made.

But then again, all that work and you still have IFS? forget it..