Aerostar parts work in Explorers! How about a forum?

**BrooklynBay** · 04-22-2008, 10:11 PM

I know that this idea was thrown around in various threads, but not in an actual suggestion thread. There are a lot of members other than myself with Aerostars, and everybody knows that many parts are interchangeable with Explorers, Rangers, etc. Lets see if anybody else is interested.

*Joe Dirt* · 04-23-2008, 08:17 AM

I'm not an AerOwner anymore, but I would support it- a lot of things are interchangable, and I think it would be a good idea. If we can add a fitness or biking forum, we can add an AeroForum!

**BrooklynBay** · 04-23-2008, 09:23 AM

Thanks for your support Joe. Anybody else?

*BWilliams* · 04-23-2008, 09:34 PM

Seems like there are quite a few Aerostar owners on the forum...

Support as a sub-forum of the 'Other Makes and Models' forum.

*Glen4X4* · 04-24-2008, 02:15 PM

I too think it'd be nice and agree to the reasons already stated, as other folks here own them or have family with one or more, and with parts being interchangeable. I think it'd be a good idea to add and Aerostar forum or sub forum. Its pretty much an RBV.

**BrooklynBay** · 05-19-2008, 11:37 PM

Lately, I've seen many members with Aerostars on this forum. A lot of people are stripping them for parts to add to their Broncos, Rangers, Explorers, and other RWD Fords. Many parts are interchangeable such as the engines, transmissions, differentials, etc.

**Turdle** · 05-19-2008, 11:49 PM

Since the parts will interchange-I think this is great discussion. I wonder how many have walked past aerostar's while looking for explorers in the junk yard.

*RockRanger* · 05-20-2008, 12:09 AM

Aerostar speedo cables are perfect for when you swap a doubler into your ranger and I assume explorer as well.

**BrooklynBay** · 05-20-2008, 12:18 AM

There is a book called the Hollander Interchange Manual which outlines all of the interchangeable parts. Unfortunately, I don't have one, but many junk yards do. Does anybody else on this forum have a copy of one? I wonder if they have it on a DVD?

trj360 · 05-30-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooklynBay

There is a book called the Hollander Interchange Manual which outlines all of the interchangeable parts. Unfortunately, I don't have one, but many junk yards do. Does anybody else on this forum have a copy of one? I wonder if they have it on a DVD?

I'm working on it...I'll PM you...

**BrooklynBay** · 05-31-2008, 11:04 PM

I just downloaded the PDF from the link in your PM. Thanks for the PDF!

*Joe Dirt* · 06-01-2008, 02:07 AM

Is this similar to the list they generate at the junkyard, that would be good to have when trying to find parts for people!

**BrooklynBay** · 06-01-2008, 09:22 AM

It looks similar. I've just forwarded the link to you. You should find it useful.

XVX_MARK_XVX · 06-17-2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooklynBay

There is a book called the Hollander Interchange Manual which outlines all of the interchangeable parts. Unfortunately, I don't have one, but many junk yards do. Does anybody else on this forum have a copy of one? I wonder if they have it on a DVD?

does anyone know if the explorer and explorer sport trac 2003 2wd have interchangable spindles? what about the ranger edge and the sport trac?

410Fortune · 06-17-2008, 06:31 PM

I am putting an aerostar steering shaft in my 88 Bronco II, it has two u joints instead of two rag joints.. pretty cool it will fit with one modification.

I have robbed many parts off aerostars over the years...
I say somebody does a 4x4 conversion on say 35's in one of those suckers

**BrooklynBay** · 06-17-2008, 09:57 PM

That part is pretty expensive from Ford. I once paid about $100 for one, then found a spare in a junk yard. Could you explain what a "rag joint" is?

410Fortune · 06-18-2008, 09:43 AM

rag joint is a rubber puck inbetween the metal shafts on a steering shaft. from the factory my 88 BII has two rag joints, one where the steering shaft (from wheel) meets the intermediate shaft, and another right where the intermediate shaft enters the steering box. The rag joints allow alot of play in the steering. After 300K miles mine finally started to break, the rubber was ripping. So instead of rebuilding it (PITA) with new rubber pucks, I am building a new shaft using the Aerostart all metal shaft as a base.... the Aerostar shaft is about 2" too long and has the wrong size fitting for the steering shaft from the wheel... so it will take a little customizing.

shaft was $8 at the local u pull it

**BrooklynBay** · 06-18-2008, 09:53 AM

Post some before & after pictures of this mod.

Gator Jeff · 06-18-2008, 11:21 AM

Agreed. With interchangable parts and people that like to make hybrid (Explorer+Mounty, etc), this would be a good resource.

**Rick** · 06-19-2008, 05:12 PM

If I setup an Aerostar forum does it need to be broken down, as to generations like we've been doing for other models?

04-22-2008, 10:11 PM	#1
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,681 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Aerostar parts work in Explorers! How about a forum? I know that this idea was thrown around in various threads, but not in an actual suggestion thread. There are a lot of members other than myself with Aerostars, and everybody knows that many parts are interchangeable with Explorers, Rangers, etc. Lets see if anybody else is interested. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum. Last edited by BrooklynBay; 07-03-2008 at 11:01 PM.

04-23-2008, 09:23 AM	#3
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,681 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks for your support Joe. Anybody else? __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

04-23-2008, 09:34 PM	#4
BWilliams Elite Streeter Buffalo, NY (home) // Rochester, NY (school) '05 XLT Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 473 Vehicle Specs	Seems like there are quite a few Aerostar owners on the forum... Support as a sub-forum of the 'Other Makes and Models' forum. __________________ Regards, Bradley Williams '05 Explorer XLT Illusion's Elite Registry

04-24-2008, 02:15 PM	#5
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,438 Vehicle Specs	I too think it'd be nice and agree to the reasons already stated, as other folks here own them or have family with one or more, and with parts being interchangeable. I think it'd be a good idea to add and Aerostar forum or sub forum. Its pretty much an RBV. __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

05-19-2008, 11:37 PM	#6
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,681 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Lately, I've seen many members with Aerostars on this forum. A lot of people are stripping them for parts to add to their Broncos, Rangers, Explorers, and other RWD Fords. Many parts are interchangeable such as the engines, transmissions, differentials, etc. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

05-19-2008, 11:49 PM	#7
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,743 Vehicle Specs	Since the parts will interchange-I think this is great discussion. I wonder how many have walked past aerostar's while looking for explorers in the junk yard. __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

05-20-2008, 12:09 AM	#8
RockRanger Elite Ranger Fresno CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,261 Vehicle Specs	Aerostar speedo cables are perfect for when you swap a doubler into your ranger and I assume explorer as well.

05-20-2008, 12:18 AM	#9
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,681 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	There is a book called the Hollander Interchange Manual which outlines all of the interchangeable parts. Unfortunately, I don't have one, but many junk yards do. Does anybody else on this forum have a copy of one? I wonder if they have it on a DVD? __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

05-31-2008, 11:04 PM	#11
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,681 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I just downloaded the PDF from the link in your PM. Thanks for the PDF! __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

06-01-2008, 09:22 AM	#13
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,681 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	It looks similar. I've just forwarded the link to you. You should find it useful. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

06-17-2008, 06:31 PM	#15
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	I am putting an aerostar steering shaft in my 88 Bronco II, it has two u joints instead of two rag joints.. pretty cool it will fit with one modification. I have robbed many parts off aerostars over the years... I say somebody does a 4x4 conversion on say 35's in one of those suckers __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

06-17-2008, 09:57 PM	#16
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,681 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	That part is pretty expensive from Ford. I once paid about $100 for one, then found a spare in a junk yard. Could you explain what a "rag joint" is? __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

06-18-2008, 09:43 AM	#17
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	rag joint is a rubber puck inbetween the metal shafts on a steering shaft. from the factory my 88 BII has two rag joints, one where the steering shaft (from wheel) meets the intermediate shaft, and another right where the intermediate shaft enters the steering box. The rag joints allow alot of play in the steering. After 300K miles mine finally started to break, the rubber was ripping. So instead of rebuilding it (PITA) with new rubber pucks, I am building a new shaft using the Aerostart all metal shaft as a base.... the Aerostar shaft is about 2" too long and has the wrong size fitting for the steering shaft from the wheel... so it will take a little customizing. shaft was $8 at the local u pull it __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

06-18-2008, 09:53 AM	#18
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,681 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Post some before & after pictures of this mod. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

06-18-2008, 11:21 AM	#19
Gator Jeff Elite In Memoriam 2000 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,156 Vehicle Specs	Agreed. With interchangable parts and people that like to make hybrid (Explorer+Mounty, etc), this would be a good resource. __________________ 2000 Sport -- BWM, 4 DR leaf springs, 100W aftermarket driving lights, 55W backup lights, Pioneer HU with iPod controls and remote housed in center armrest. "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Home of the Fightin' 29 and Truck 297 -- The Tallest Aerial in Baltimore County A great cause -- Leary Firefighters Foundation RIP Jeff - You are truly missed

06-19-2008, 05:12 PM	#20
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,243 Vehicle Specs	If I setup an Aerostar forum does it need to be broken down, as to generations like we've been doing for other models? __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually