k5ranger

So i understand that the d35 is not worth regearing 4:56 and that i would be better off with a ford 8.8...what year/ model ford do I look for and does someone have a link for a swap kit tha ti would need.
how about the d30 in the front? should i look at replacing that axle?

Gee oh Dee

Your looking for a Ford Explorer rear, some years came with limited slip and disc brakes.

The D30 will be good depending on tire size.

plowboy 99

Thread jack /35"-37"s.light right foot. Probably 4.88 gears and chromo shafts.

Gee oh Dee

35s probably. 37s probably not.

ROCKSNMUD

Heres the path to a good 8.8 thread on this forum:
Jeep Cherokee Forum > Technical Discussion > Technical Write-Up/How To Section Ford 8.8 Swap Info

xj101

find a newer ford explorer or sport trac with disc brakes . because i believe they have 31 spline shafts wich is pretty strong and disc's who doesnt want discs haha . im on the hunt aswell

k5ranger

thanks for the replies......looks like we will be hitting the jy's.

andrewmp6

96 and newer is the years explorer you want to find.I think the 4x4 rangers and v6 ones used a 8.8 but gotta watch on them the 7.5 looks almost like the 8.8.

cdawall

Here is some info on the 8.8

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...plorer8_8.html

Needs to be a 1995 and up expo to get disk brakes and 31 spline. If you are wanting a cheap locker in the future get one with an open carrier.