explorer rear end swap

[885.0conv]

I was wondering if a rear end out of a 99 explorer would fit into my 88. I know that I would have to redo the brake lines since mine are drums and the explorer are disc but besides that how are would it be.

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[trbkrb]

From what I recall, the suspension mounting points are not the same at all. Isn't the older Exploder a leaf style, then they went to an independent style several years ago.

The only direct drop in fits are a 86-98 Mustang, 87-88 Turbocoupe (needs quad shock mods), 86-92 Mark VII (housing only, no quad shock mounts, brakes & axles make it 2.5" wider)

 

[885.0conv]

Too bad some one was wanting to trade that rear end with 4.11 gears for one with lower gears (I guess they want better gas mileage)

 

[Mustang5L5]

It's leaf springs...won't work. I also beleive it has an offset pumkin as well.

The brakes are internal drum parking brake and disk service brakes

 

[Vinnietbird]

On a good side....the Explorer rear is the perfect width for a '67/'68 Stang.We put one in my friend's '67 coupe.We just moved the perches,routed the brake lines,ready for action.It was a 3.73 Locker rear with discs.

 

[Lifted94XLT]

The Explorer read ends are about 2" wider than a fox rear end..... and no, the center section is not offset, its centered.... I had three of these sitting around from when I used to build Explorers and did all the measurements and all.. if you didn't mind being a little wider though, it wouldn't really be THAT hard to get it to work..... cut off spring perches, and weld on the control arm brackets from your other rear end.

--Ryan

 

[stykthyn]

the gears will still work in your car though......

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

The differential, ring gear, and pinion will all work, but the housing is a negative.

 

[885.0conv]

There is a guy selling a rebuilt 3.73 rear end out of a 90 GT for 350 so I will probably go with that.