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  1. 03-16-2012 08:12 AM #7
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    A way to end up with a centered pinion is to use a rear housing that is 3 or 4 inches WIDER than you want and SHORTEN the LEFT side that amount and then get another right side axle to use in the shortened left side---

    BIG factor to watch for is wheel bolt circle as ford has 4 and 5 x 4.5 bolt circle in the Mustangs and 5 x 5.5 on the pick ups/vans

    The explorer is good choice because of the disc brake package, but Ford did sell that complete package for only $300 a few years ago for the rotors, brakets, calipers, etc complete--no core charge like at auto stores
    Last edited by jerry clayton; 03-16-2012 at 08:14 AM. Reason: disc brake comment
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