2001 v6 rear end swap with 2003 explorer rear end?

[2001frankenstang]

looking to change out m factory 7.5 to an 8.8 from a 2003 ford explorer, wondering if this would work

 

[2001frankenstang]

2001 v6 that is, want to upgrade the rear axel as well dif and gears

 

[Mustang5L5]

That year explorer uses leaf spring mounts and is an offset pumpkin. Won't work.

For your 2001 V6, you really want to find a 99-04 GT 8.8 axle.