8.8 inch ford axles

EMSjunkie · July 11, 2004, 12:54:23 AM

I know this has been beat into the ground, but I have misplaced the info on what year ford ranger rear axles to use to change from 4-lug 28 spline to 5-lug 28 spline. I know they have to be drivers side, but I am not sure of the years that will interchange. new to your forum, but I really like what I've seen so far.
Thanks in advance for your help

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jaybee · July 11, 2004, 10:49:19 PM

Can't help you with the 8.8 info, but welcome to RRT. Glad you like it here, why don'tcha tell us a little about yourself?

enjenjo · July 11, 2004, 11:23:54 PM

It would help to know which axle you are changing over. Mustang I suspect?

EMSjunkie · July 11, 2004, 11:29:42 PM

Thanks for the friendly welcome.
I'm an old stock car/sprint car driver. in 1997 I had an uuuggglllyy accident, knocked out, couldn't walk for 3 days, ect. wanted to build another car, but the Mrs. decided I wouldn't have enough money after the divorce.......you know the scene. decided to build a 34 3 window kit, yeah, I got suckered in by the creeps at Street Beast, now I'm trying to make the most of a bad situation. doing ok so far, trying to get the hood and side panels to line up and look decent, at least from 30 feet and 30 mph. hope to have it up and running by this time next year. work on it as I can afford to. if any of the members have any helpful info, I open to discussion.

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EMSjunkie · July 11, 2004, 11:33:19 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"It would help to know which axle you are changing over. Mustang I suspect?

sorry, yes it is an 8.8 from a 90 or 91 mustang. best as I can remember, the years are 87 thru 91 or 93, my remembry isn't a good as it used to be. too many hours fiberglassing!!!

any info would be appreciated
Vance

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enjenjo · July 12, 2004, 12:06:11 AM

I'll see what I can find for you.

40 · July 12, 2004, 12:08:54 AM

Can't help with the axel problem but glad you stopped by! Welcome!

flt-blk · July 12, 2004, 10:47:34 AM

Quote from: "EMSjunkie"I know they have to be drivers side, but I am not
sure of the years that will interchange.

What is the connection to the drivers side? Is one side different than the
other on an 8.8?
TZ

beatnik · July 12, 2004, 11:51:00 AM

QuoteWhat is the connection to the drivers side? Is one side different than the other on an 8.8? TZ

The 8.8 Mustang axles are the same width side to side. Rangers and Aerostars the axles are different lengths from side to side.

The ones to use for 5Lug conversion are:

1983-92 Ford Ranger (5-lug) - 2 driver side shafts
or
1986-97 Ford Aerostar (5-lug) - 2 passenger side shafts

enjenjo · July 12, 2004, 12:55:17 PM

Same I come up with Gus.

EMSjunkie · July 12, 2004, 01:08:05 PM

Quote from: "beatnik"
QuoteWhat is the connection to the drivers side? Is one side different than the other on an 8.8? TZ

The 8.8 Mustang axles are the same width side to side. Rangers and Aerostars the axles are different lengths from side to side.

The ones to use for 5Lug conversion are:

1983-92 Ford Ranger (5-lug) - 2 driver side shafts
or
1986-97 Ford Aerostar (5-lug) - 2 passenger side shafts

Thanks for the info guys!!! you guys rock!! I forgot about the Aerostar axles. I wrote it down this time. not as young as I used to be.
Thanks again!!!

Vance

"when red lights and siren aren't enough, PUNCH IT"

river1 · July 13, 2004, 03:21:07 PM

what is the width wheel mount to wheel mount of the mustang rear? ranger? areostar?

is this info on your rear page enjenjo?

thanks jim

EMSjunkie · July 13, 2004, 10:48:03 PM

Quote from: "river1"what is the width wheel mount to wheel mount of the mustang rear? ranger? areostar?

is this info on your rear page enjenjo?

thanks jim

The one I have under my coupe is 58 1/2" from wheel mount to mount. its drum brake, hope to convert to disc once I get it on the road. I dont' know about the ranger or aerostar, just know the axles will interchange, and thanks to the great folks here at RRT, I now know what years!!

Thanks
Vance

when red lights and siren aren't enough, "PUNCH IT"

enjenjo · July 14, 2004, 12:59:29 AM

Quote from: "river1"what is the width wheel mount to wheel mount of the mustang rear? ranger? areostar?

is this info on your rear page enjenjo?

thanks jim

Nope, but it should be, huh?

river1 · July 14, 2004, 01:05:29 AM

Quote from: "enjenjo"
Quote from: "river1"what is the width wheel mount to wheel mount of the mustang rear? ranger? areostar?

is this info on your rear page enjenjo?

thanks jim

Nope, but it should be, huh?

yup, at your convenience tho. i actually was to lazy to look myself that's why i asked

later jim