looking for a D4 code ford ranger rearend

stackz · 01-06-2010, 08:34 AM

already been there and they've got three d4 explorer rearends with drums on them but I figured I'd see if I could find a ranger axle first is all

gearmesh, inc. · 01-11-2010, 10:06 PM

A lot of the 4X4 rangers and explorers in the day had limited slip rears with 31 spline axles. The 31 spline carriers in these are the same carriers that Ford Racing sells as a drop in 31 spline upgrade for Fox body rears.

Fullsize trucks had 31 spline axles, too. Unfortunately, those truck carriers don't fit in a car 8.8 due to them having larger carrier bearings.

stackz · 01-12-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gearmesh, inc.

A lot of the 4X4 rangers and explorers in the day had limited slip rears with 31 spline axles. The 31 spline carriers in these are the same carriers that Ford Racing sells as a drop in 31 spline upgrade for Fox body rears.

Fullsize trucks had 31 spline axles, too. Unfortunately, those truck carriers don't fit in a car 8.8 due to them having larger carrier bearings.

the only rangers I know of that have 31 spline axles are the 01+ FX4's and those rearends pull a premium.

and my rearend is a 7.5" so I'd have to source an 8.8" housing first before swapping over to an explorer diff and then I'd have to source the proper length 31-spline axles. mainly why I'm just looking for a regular d4 code ranger rearend.

though, if summer starts creeping up on me, I'll drop the front a few inches and throw an explorer rearend up under it just for boat ramp purposes

gearmesh, inc. · 01-12-2010, 09:37 PM

Waaaaay back when I worked for Jones Ford in 1993, I had a 4X4 Ranger rear end apart for warranty work. I noticed that the axles looked a little more beefier than usual. Sure enough, I counted 31 splines.

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stackz · 01-13-2010, 10:09 AM

well I am only going by what I've read on the ranger sites. either way, I'd like to get a locker out back.

whether it be that I magically find a locking ranger rear to retain stock ride height.

or I grab an explorer rearend and just lower the front end so it doesnt have a saggy ass...

01-11-2010, 10:06 PM	#2
gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	A lot of the 4X4 rangers and explorers in the day had limited slip rears with 31 spline axles. The 31 spline carriers in these are the same carriers that Ford Racing sells as a drop in 31 spline upgrade for Fox body rears. Fullsize trucks had 31 spline axles, too. Unfortunately, those truck carriers don't fit in a car 8.8 due to them having larger carrier bearings. __________________ "I came into this world kicking, screaming,and covered in someone else's blood, I have no problem leaving the same way!" ÔÇ£If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. ThatÔÇÖs ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?ÔÇØ -Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch.

01-12-2010, 09:37 PM	#4
gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	Waaaaay back when I worked for Jones Ford in 1993, I had a 4X4 Ranger rear end apart for warranty work. I noticed that the axles looked a little more beefier than usual. Sure enough, I counted 31 splines. . __________________ "I came into this world kicking, screaming,and covered in someone else's blood, I have no problem leaving the same way!" ÔÇ£If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. ThatÔÇÖs ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?ÔÇØ -Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch.

01-06-2010, 08:34 AM	#1
stackz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: james island, sc Posts: 121	already been there and they've got three d4 explorer rearends with drums on them but I figured I'd see if I could find a ranger axle first is all

01-13-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
stackz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: james island, sc Posts: 121	well I am only going by what I've read on the ranger sites. either way, I'd like to get a locker out back. whether it be that I magically find a locking ranger rear to retain stock ride height. or I grab an explorer rearend and just lower the front end so it doesnt have a saggy ass...