How do you change the axle on a Ford Explorer?
How do you change the axle on a Ford Explorer?
The Explorer axle mounts with the springs under the axle and the Ranger mounts in spring over configuration. Removing the original spring and sway bar mounts from the axle tubes isn’t very difficult. You can use a 4.5″ angle grinder with cutting disks and a small sledge hammer.
What kind of brakes does a Ford Explorer have?
The 1990-1994 Explorer 8.8-inch axle came with 10-inch drum brakes. 1995 and newer Explorers have disc brakes. People have reported that they have swapped in a newer disc brake 8.8-inch axle in place of their original drum brake axle without having to switch to a disc brake master cylinder.
How big are the spring pads on a Ford Explorer?
The Rangers axle spring pads are spaced 38-1/2 inches from center to center with a 3/4-inch hole in the center for the blocks locating pin. You will need larger u-bolts to fit around the 8.8’s larger 3-1/4 inch axle tube.
Where do you put shocks on an explorer?
If you have a kit installed, you should remove the rear end, place a level on the pads and make the rear end level, and then check the pinion angle at the flange. The Explorer shocks mount in a different location than those on a Ranger. You’ll have to have new shock mounts welded on and can buy them from an off-road shop.
Can a 1990 Ranger drive an explorer 8.8?
Pre-1990 Ranger Driveshafts Will Not Bolt Directly Up To The Explorer 8.8 (Have Custom Shaft Made Or Get A 1990 Or Newer Shaft) Rather than welding the tubes into the diff housing, the tubes are just held in with pressed-in plugs.
The Explorer axle mounts with the springs under the axle and the Ranger mounts in spring over configuration. Removing the original spring and sway bar mounts from the axle tubes isn’t very difficult. You can use a 4.5″ angle grinder with cutting disks and a small sledge hammer.
The Rangers axle spring pads are spaced 38-1/2 inches from center to center with a 3/4-inch hole in the center for the blocks locating pin. You will need larger u-bolts to fit around the 8.8’s larger 3-1/4 inch axle tube.
Pre-1990 Ranger Driveshafts Will Not Bolt Directly Up To The Explorer 8.8 (Have Custom Shaft Made Or Get A 1990 Or Newer Shaft) Rather than welding the tubes into the diff housing, the tubes are just held in with pressed-in plugs.
What’s the difference between a Ford Explorer and a Ford Ranger?
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.
How does Electronic Stability Control work in a car?
If the computer detects a loss of steering wheel control or traction, the computer can reduce the engine power and/or engage the brakes to try and retain control of the vehicle. There are many names for electronic stability control, such as vehicle stability control (VSC) and dynamic stability control (DSC), but they all perform similar functions.
