Rear axle from a 01 fit a 95

[Cstoliker]

I have a 95 XLT with 4 wheel disk breaks. The rear disk also serve as a drum for the smaller parking break. Wich in mine has a frozen adjuster and won't pass inspection. Rather then fiddle around with that I have an opportunity to swap the entire rear axel, breaks, hubs and all from a 2001. Would this fit or are there some things that have changed from 95-01? Like the parking break?

Both have axel code 46 3:73:1 ratio.

 

[RomeovilleIL]

It is a direct fit. Not sure I would spend $ on an axle swap simply to fix the parking brake, but makes a great excuse to fix any lean and replace shocks. A parking brake kit of new parts and and new shoes is maybe $30. Most any garage will do the brake work for $100 if the cables are free and rotor is machinable.

If you want to proceed with swapping an axle it isnt terrible, but will require much more additional work and costs. If you are doing the job yourself and have not swapped an axle before, set aside at least 6 to 8 hours. If you are in the snow belt chances are very good the axle u-bolts are rusted and will require replacement. Also may find the leaf spring bolts are welded together with the frame bushings and require cutting/torching. The rest of the attachments shouldnt be too big an issue - just shock bolts, stabilizer and the flexible brake lines. Makes for a good time to fix the leaf springs, replace shocks/stablizer links and check out the u-joints and slip joint on the drive shaft. Once you have it all back together with the replacement axle and whatever new parts you decided to put on, the brakes will need to be flushed and bled.

 

[Turdle]

JUst replacing the u bolts and nuts ( which should not be re used) will be higher than repairing the emergency brakes. Not to mention you will be getting another used axle with unknown problems. The part may be warranted, but your labor is not.

My vote is for changing the diff fluid while you slip the axles out a bit to do the brakes. Might as well do the seals and bearing also. (you would also need to replace those items on the used axle. No way would you just throw it in like it is.)

Swapping the entire rear axle is tricky and dangerous. A lot harder than just the e brakes and some service work. Take it from me, I just had to do both

Look at my post #409 in this thread

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329322&page=21&highlight=betty

 

[Cstoliker]

It is a direct fit. Not sure I would spend $ on an axle swap simply to fix the parking brake, but makes a great excuse to fix any lean and replace shocks. A parking brake kit of new parts and and new shoes is maybe $30. Most any garage will do the brake work for $100 if the cables are free and rotor is machinable.

If you want to proceed with swapping an axle it isnt terrible, but will require much more additional work and costs. If you are doing the job yourself and have not swapped an axle before, set aside at least 6 to 8 hours. If you are in the snow belt chances are very good the axle u-bolts are rusted and will require replacement. Also may find the leaf spring bolts are welded together with the frame bushings and require cutting/torching. The rest of the attachments shouldnt be too big an issue - just shock bolts, stabilizer and the flexible brake lines. Makes for a good time to fix the leaf springs, replace shocks/stablizer links and check out the u-joints and slip joint on the drive shaft. Once you have it all back together with the replacement axle and whatever new parts you decided to put on, the brakes will need to be flushed and bled.

Could you point me to one of thease "kits"? I am unable to find it. It has rear disk brakes where the inside if the disk serves as the drum for the smaller parking brake.

 

[Turdle]

JUst replacing the u bolts and nuts ( which should not be re used) will be higher than repairing the emergency brakes. Not to mention you will be getting another used axle with unknown problems. The part may be warranted, but your labor is not.

My vote is for changing the diff fluid while you slip the axles out a bit to do the brakes. Might as well do the seals and bearing also. (you would also need to replace those items on the used axle. No way would you just throw it in like it is.)

Swapping the entire rear axle is tricky and dangerous. A lot harder than just the e brakes and some service work. Take it from me, I just had to do both

Look at my post #409 in this thread

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329322&page=21&highlight=betty

 

[Cstoliker]

Thanks

 

[RomeovilleIL]

Parking brake kit -- has all parts for both left and right side, costs $11

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa.../_/N-j56sxZ8kp0d?itemIdentifier=16213_0_6064_

New parking brake shoes: sold in pairs so you can fix both sides at once, $24

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...N-j56sxZ8knyn?itemIdentifier=199275_359536_0_

You can probably get these parts cheaper with coupons or by shopping around the net, but for under $40 with tax can be picked up at any local auto parts store.

There are good write-ups on how to install them. It's easier if you pull the axle shaft but certainly not required.

 

[RomeovilleIL]

Parking brake install thread:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147823