MdntRanger50
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- July 27, 2009
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- Cenla, La.
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- '98 Ranger 2wd 5.0L 4r70w
Hi guys, my first post here. I frequently post on the mustang and ranger boards. I have searched everywhere but have not found an answer to my question. I recently purchased a totaled (wrecked down pass. side) '96 explorer V8 for the engine and transmission. The truck has sat for 4-5 yrs. The engine runs great now after tinkering with it. I would like to test the transmission but the pass side axle was bent in the wreck. My question is will an 31 spindle 8.8 axle from a earlier drum brake setup work in one with disc brakes? From my findings the passenger axle for disc is 27 13/16 and for drum is 27 3/4 long, a difference of .0625" The wrecking yards in my area do not have any explorer disc 8.8's but there are quite a few drum brake units around. The axle tube end is also distorted about .030 in the bearing area so I will not be using this rearend just trying to get it where I can run it down the back road by my house to test and make sure the transmission is going to shift out and work right before pulling everything out. Oh and the rear brakes will be disabled anyways as the backing plate on that side is broken.
Thanks
James
Thanks
James