Redrilling 8.8" Axles

[Bronco II]

I wanted to know if the axle flange is big enough on the Explorer 8.8" axles flange to redrill the to a 5X5.5 pattern. I've got a full width axles front & rear for my truck, but now I'm thinking of narrowing the front to around 60" & it would cost more to have new axles made for the rear if I narrowed it than it would be to buy a Explorer axle & redrill it.

 

[Mud Bug 94]

you could use a jeep dana 44 out old an 86 cj...forgive me fo sayin that just a thought.



stock explorer axle with wheel adapters.

 

[Stic-o]

They are not big enough to drill out. You could use a 150 or Bronco 8.8. Take a look at my build up. I used a full width Bronco 8.8. in my truck

 

[Bronco II]

I've got full width 8.8" now that I was thinking of using. I think I'll narrow it with some 9" big bearing ends & have some axles made for it.