Ford Explorer 8.8 Rear End Width Chart

The ford 8.8 i’d need would thus be a custom axle. The axle width chart we will post online will give further dimension information.

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Pinion offset right of center:

Ford explorer 8.8 rear end width chart. From the above, it appeared that the ford 8.8 from an early ranger would have been the perfect width. This actually offsets the differential “pumpkin” to the passenger side. Everyone jumps on the explorer bandwagon which is about 59 1/2 wms.

The ford explorer used it until it switched to an independent rear suspension in 2002. Width between wheel mounting surfaces: The explorer 8.8 is narrowed by cutting out 2.875 inches from the driver’s side axle tube, welding it back together, and installing a separate passenger side axle in the now shortened.

I found out very quickly that he cost of custom ford 8.8 axles was much higher than the same work on a 9 inch. There are 24 different fords that offered the 8.8 rear axle. This information will change as further information and corrections become available.

Ford granada with 8 axle. The newer ford explorer rears are about 3 wider than ranger units. This is the companion flange where the yoke bolts.

Ford explorer 8.8 narrowed w/2 short side axles: I seem to recall that it is the same width as a '67/'68 in stock condition. Ford maverick with 8 axle.

Ford mustang ii/pinto & mercury capri/bobcat. But i`ll be dammed if i can find any good information. '67 to '70 mustang/cougar 6 cyl.

These dimensions do not include brake drums and are measured from backing plate to backing plate. I know ford used the 8.8 in a lot of applications and suspect they came in different widths. The problem is the pinion offset is huge compared to the mazda.

Ok, i admit that i am too lazy to search through thousands of posts to find out what the width of a narrowed explorer rear end is. Actual wheel track could be as much as 6 to 8depending on drum size: Pinion offset to right of center:

If you look at the explorer 8.8 rear axle, you will notice the driver’s side axle tube is longer than the passenger side. Donor vehicles front and rear suspension width (flange to flange) year. Of course, the truck and van units are beefy, but unless cutting a lot and using only aftermarket axles or cutting to a stock narrow size.

Ford explorer 8.8 rear ( sourcing and vin decoding ) watch later. '67 to '70 mustang/cougar 8 cyl. Looking for information on the 8.8 wms measurements.

We can get em here in maryland from crazy rays junkyard for $60.