Rear End Differences

[cummins5.9]

Hello all.New to the forum....Can anyone tell me the exact differences in a 99 Explorer 4 door rear end and a 03 Sport Trac rear?Thanks in advance..

 

[CDW6212R]

Good question, we'll learn together. Are you thinking of using an 03 Sport Trac rear in a 99 Explorer?

The rear axles and total length will be the same. I know that the rear brakes got slightly bigger along then in the Sport Trac and Sport. The V8 rears that came in the 96-01's will have an extra suspension bar, some call them traction bars. I don't know if there is anything else different. Regards,

 

[cummins5.9]

My main concern is the width.I would think bigger brakes would be a plus.But hopefully someone that has had some expierence in this swap will chime in.OH and it is a 03 Sport Trac rear going in a regular 98 Explorer.Thanks again....

 

[CDW6212R]

I have never heard of any reference to a difference in width. I would bet big money that the axles are identical. Good luck,