Axle interchange in 2000 explorer ?

[scruff]

Hey all,

My right rear axle in my 2000 Limited is bent (previous damage not something I did) does anyone know if the axle can be exchanged with one from any explorer or does it have to be a V8 AWD ?
I can get one from an older no disc braked rear end cheap, but are they the same ?
Anyone got a parts book ?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Turdle]

I think as long as it is a 31 spline axle from an explorer-ranger it will work fine.

 

[scruff]

Rangers had 31 splines also ?
I looked on one of those online part resellers and they list a different price for the Gen 1's so I am guessing they're different.

I wish there was a quick and easy way to reference parts, the dealers are just useless.

 

[gijoecam]

Rangers had 31 splines also ?
I looked on one of those online part resellers and they list a different price for the Gen 1's so I am guessing they're different.

I wish there was a quick and easy way to reference parts, the dealers are just useless.

Not all the Rangers had them... Just the FX4-Level-2's. The standard Rangers have a 28-tooth splines IIRC.

-Joe

 

[HappyGilmore]

i belive all ranger edges and all 4x4 rangers have 31 spline. but remeber rangers are spring over so you will be doing some grinding and welding to make it fit.

 

[gijoecam]

D'OH!! When I saw 'axle' I read 'axle shaft'.... Agreed on the axle assembly... look for an Explorer if you want a bolt-in fit.

-Joe