P-71 Brakes?

[Frankensploder94]

If any one has any suggestions to how I may go about this endeavor I would greatly appreciate it.

I have a 1994 Ford Explorer XLT with the 4.0L OHV V-6 and I believe the AOD 4 gear auto slush-box. It is a 4X4 with the electronic transfer case and manual hubs on the front axle.

On to my question. I had a 1998 Ford Crown Victoria P-71 Police Interceptor (bless her heart) that I snagged all of the coolers and the entire braking system from. I want to know what it world take to make the big P-71 brakes work on my truck and keep the 4X4 as well. I have heard a few things about the cobra spindles for bigger brakes, could those possibly be a viable option?

I also have the dimensions of the P-71 brakes. The Front rotors are vented 11" in diameter with Jaguar based dual piston calipers. The Rears are a single piston caliper with a 10" non-vented rotor. I have all of the brake system components the master, brake booster, the ABS modulator, ect., and all of the mounting hardware/ brackets.

I more or less need an idea of what front spindles I will need. That is my big hang up, but yeah if any has an idea toss it my way.

Thank you all much, I look forward to hopefully getting some info and seeing what we all can offer each other. thanks again - Brian

 

[tweakedlogic]

The problem is the spindles. If it were 2wd you might have a chance. But I think it won't work on you 4x4.
If you want better brakes, I understand that you can snag the spindle, caliper and everything from a 95 (i think) ranger. Look into that.

 

[Frankensploder94]

Yeah if it were 2WD i would have grabbed the spindle too and probably have been ok, but nothing can be that easy right? I was thinking about maybe the "F" series front spindle. I know there were a few IFS F-150's with the double I-beam front set up mike mine has. If the dimensions are close enough to mine, I can do some metal fab and get it right on.

 

[tweakedlogic]

YOu can do that, but the bolt pattern is different. so you have to run 5 on 5 wheels up front. On the plus side, this is a common conversion because the bearings are stronger. Drop in the F150 rear axle and you'll be set.

 

[Frankensploder94]

Alright cool, does any one by chance know the gear ratio (final drive) of the truck?

 

[Frankensploder94]

What year spindles would I use?

 

[tweakedlogic]

You can search on hear and the ranger station. I can't remember the year. I haven't done the conversion. I think any D44 outers will work. as far as the gearing, you have to check the axle or door tag.