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Old 08-02-2014, 01:27 AM
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hey guys looking at picking up a 97 explorer rear end. what all do i need to grab for the swap? The explorer is still whole so i will be removing everything.

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oh by the way guy wants 250$ for the whole rear end is that a good price??
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So thats what the search bar is for

found it
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You know its not a bolt in it takes welding right?A 8.8 swap kit http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-288...-swap-kit.html and while your welding that on have the axle tubes fully welded to the center.From the factory the axle tubes are only held on by 2 plug welds hard off road they can break.And get the driveshaft flange thing it looks like this http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-148...ange-used.html
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Yeah I saw that, locAl shop can do that for me. Thanks for the info 👍
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No problem and if you wanna use the ebrake their is custom cables you can buy online.
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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...y-Ford-8.8-Kit
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