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.
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)
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.
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.