Are all explorers 31 spline?
Are all explorers 31 spline?
Elite Explorer The disc rears came on 95 and on explorers, and all explorer rears are the desirable 31 spline.
When did Ford Explorer get the 8.8 inch axle?
Ford Explorer: The 8.8-Inch axle came in Ford Explorers (and Mazda Navajo) in 1990 as a 1991 model year. The Ford Explorer used it until it switched to an independent rear suspension in 2002. The exception is the 2002-2003 Ford Explorer Sport which still used the solid rear 8.8-Inch axle.
How big is the axle tube on a Ford Explorer?
The Ford Explorer 31-spline 8.8-Inch axle tube is 3.25 inches in diameter. Increasing from a 28-spline to a 31-spline axle allegedly increases strength of the axle shaft by 34%, however I’ll go by the capacity ratings of the axle assemblies provided by the manufacturer.
What kind of rear axle does Ford Explorer have?
The Ford Explorer 8.8-Inch rear axle has found homes in numerous vehicles besides the Explorer. It has been swapped in to Ford Rangers, Bronco II’s, Jeeps, Chevy S-10’s and even some cars. The 8.8-Inch axle used in the Explorer is highly desirable because it came with 31-spline axles over the typical 28-spline found in the Ranger version.
What’s the difference between Ford Explorer and Ranger 8.8?
There’s a 20-25 percent difference in strength between this Explorer 8.8 and the Ranger 8.8. The bigger 31-spline axle accounts for most of that, but the 3.25-inch tubes also help. The 1991-1994 versions had 10-Inch drum brakes and the 1995 and newer models come with disc brakes.
Ford Explorer: The 8.8-Inch axle came in Ford Explorers (and Mazda Navajo) in 1990 as a 1991 model year. The Ford Explorer used it until it switched to an independent rear suspension in 2002. The exception is the 2002-2003 Ford Explorer Sport which still used the solid rear 8.8-Inch axle.
The Ford Explorer 31-spline 8.8-Inch axle tube is 3.25 inches in diameter. Increasing from a 28-spline to a 31-spline axle allegedly increases strength of the axle shaft by 34%, however I’ll go by the capacity ratings of the axle assemblies provided by the manufacturer.
The Ford Explorer 8.8-Inch rear axle has found homes in numerous vehicles besides the Explorer. It has been swapped in to Ford Rangers, Bronco II’s, Jeeps, Chevy S-10’s and even some cars. The 8.8-Inch axle used in the Explorer is highly desirable because it came with 31-spline axles over the typical 28-spline found in the Ranger version.
There’s a 20-25 percent difference in strength between this Explorer 8.8 and the Ranger 8.8. The bigger 31-spline axle accounts for most of that, but the 3.25-inch tubes also help. The 1991-1994 versions had 10-Inch drum brakes and the 1995 and newer models come with disc brakes.
