Explorer rear in a F-100

38 Conv

38 Conv

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This 2001 Ford explorer rear I pulled out of the EXPLORER I am installing in my 1953 Ford F-100 and when set-up in frame, and it is offset from the center-line of the trans tail piece yoke housing is this correct and approx how much and will u-joints work correctly -- I am using street rod spring and shock rear mounting kit--- Thanks
 
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38 Conv said:
The explorer rear is offset from the center-line of the trans tail piece yoke housing is this correct and approx how much and will u-joints work correctly -- using street rod spring and shock kit--- Thanks
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You can find a ton of Tech on the Explorer rear ends and modifications here: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Ford-8_8-axle.shtml Some Rodders have narrowed them by cutting the long side tube and installing another short side axle to get more tire and wheel room there are youtube.com videos on this.
 
Yes, it is off set. Most of the worry with the offset is installing in a vehicle with a tunnel for the drive shaft. You should have not u-joint issues at all. The 95 - 01 Explorer is 59.5" wide outside edge of flange to flange.
 
A 1990 Ranger Super Cab 4X4 rear axle is 56.5 wide flange to flange. The spring perch needs to be moved from the top to the bottom. Be aware, some small Rangers had very small brakes.
 
Ole Don said:
A 1990 Ranger Super Cab 4X4 rear axle is 56.5 wide flange to flange. The spring perch needs to be moved from the top to the bottom. Be aware, some small Rangers had very small brakes.
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True,in the link I posted above you can easily adapt the Explorer's rear disc brakes to the Ranger rear.
 
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