
Thread: What Explorer 8.8 rear should I be looking for?
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03-07-2018 01:25 PM #3
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Here's one of the places I used for info when I was trying to decide which one I wanted to use. I ended up getting a 98 up explorer one. It wouldn't work with stock rear fenders for my car but I already had wider rear fenders and it fits great. Fitting the triangulated 4 link is taking some extra work due to the offset of the center.
The Ford Explorer 8.8-Inch Axle Swap
Here is another link to help you identify what gears and if it is or isn't a LS if you go looking in the junk yard too.
Ford 7.5 & 8.8 Inch Axle Tag & Door Codes
I really wanted a 3.55 but couldn't find one so I went with a 3.73 instead.Last edited by 40FordDeluxe; 03-07-2018 at 01:29 PM.
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