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Rear axle swap - Open 8.8 46 (stock) to L/S 8.8 D4 ??

thatguyed

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Hey guys,
I've been searching for the answer to this question with limited success. It seems fairly straightforward but I don't feel confident in my limited knowledge of rear axles and diffs...

I have a 2001 Explorer with the 46 axle. Thats an 8.8 Open 3.73 rear axle.

Donor is a 97 Explorer with the D4 axle. Thats an 8.8 Limited Slip 3.73 rear axle..


Is this as direct as a swapout as my mind tells me it is or is there a great deal of issues?
 






Should be a direct swap.
 






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