Rear end...

96ExplorerXLT · 06-06-2005, 01:57 AM

how do i tell if i have the 8.8 rear end in my 2005 ranger.!?!?!?

*jimbo74* · 06-06-2005, 02:40 AM

whats the axle code on your truck?

and msot of the 4.0s had the 8.8 however i beleive they might have a differnt spline count than the explroer

*RockRanger* · 06-07-2005, 10:29 PM

If the rear diff cover looks the same on your ranger as it does on your explorer then you have an 8.8 in it. However it will be 28 spline where the explorer is 31 spline.

96ExplorerXLT · 06-12-2005, 12:26 PM

yea, thats what i figured...yay for the 8.8

ExplorerDMB · 06-12-2005, 09:46 PM

I heard the 28 spline axles aren't really that good. I know the 31-spline is preferred, but i thought the 28 would be atleast decent.

-Drew

*RockRanger* · 06-12-2005, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExplorerDMB

I heard the 29 spline axles aren't really that good. I know the 31-spline is preferred, but i thought the 29 would be atleast decent.

-Drew

The rangers are 28 spline and not 29 spline. And thet are decent. If you are going to be running 35" plus tires and a heavy right foot you probably want to upgrade to a 31 spline axle. I have heard though that you can't put 31 spline axle in a ranger housing because the wheelbearings are to small and wont let the axle pass by when it is that big. I havent researched this that much so I could be wrong. I hope I am as I was planning on eventually upgrading to 31 spline in mine. If not Ill have to find an explorer axle.

ExplorerDMB · 06-14-2005, 04:51 PM

I have no idea why I put 29 --

I fixed it though. Now I don't look too stupid!

-Drew

06-06-2005, 01:57 AM	#1
96ExplorerXLT Wannabe Elite Explorer Omaha, Ne 2005 XLT Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 116 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Rear end... how do i tell if i have the 8.8 rear end in my 2005 ranger.!?!?!? __________________ 2005 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab 4.0 V6~The transformation has begun! Panasonic 8100, 4 5X7 kicker 2 ways, 2 1" thunder tweeters, 2 12" Alpine Type R's, 1000 watt Earthquake amp.. ~SOLD~ 1996 Explorer XLT, Billet grille, some bump, some offroad lights and some clears...bout it, STOCK

06-06-2005, 02:40 AM	#2
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	whats the axle code on your truck? and msot of the 4.0s had the 8.8 however i beleive they might have a differnt spline count than the explroer __________________ My Truck

06-07-2005, 10:29 PM	#3
RockRanger Elite Ranger Fresno CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,261 Vehicle Specs	If the rear diff cover looks the same on your ranger as it does on your explorer then you have an 8.8 in it. However it will be 28 spline where the explorer is 31 spline. __________________ 93 ranger rock stock.

06-12-2005, 12:26 PM	#4
96ExplorerXLT Wannabe Elite Explorer Omaha, Ne 2005 XLT Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 116 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	yea, thats what i figured...yay for the 8.8 __________________ 2005 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab 4.0 V6~The transformation has begun! Panasonic 8100, 4 5X7 kicker 2 ways, 2 1" thunder tweeters, 2 12" Alpine Type R's, 1000 watt Earthquake amp.. ~SOLD~ 1996 Explorer XLT, Billet grille, some bump, some offroad lights and some clears...bout it, STOCK

06-12-2005, 09:46 PM	#5
ExplorerDMB Moderator/Technician Mechanicsville, Virginia 2004 Acura TL Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,263 Vehicle Specs	I heard the 28 spline axles aren't really that good. I know the 31-spline is preferred, but i thought the 28 would be atleast decent. -Drew __________________ My Useful Threads (38 Entries and Growing) Last edited by ExplorerDMB; 06-14-2005 at 04:50 PM.

06-14-2005, 04:51 PM	#7
ExplorerDMB Moderator/Technician Mechanicsville, Virginia 2004 Acura TL Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,263 Vehicle Specs	I have no idea why I put 29 -- I fixed it though. Now I don't look too stupid! -Drew __________________ My Useful Threads (38 Entries and Growing)