I finally got the money to go get my axle for my truck. Picked up a limited slip, 4.10 geared 8.8 With disc brakes from a 2001 explorer sport trac today.
Some measurements, axle flange to axle flange is 61 inches, it is 5x4.5. Spring perches under the 3.25" axle tube.
Now I just gotta rob an explorer of shock mounts and a drive line.
well im one step closer...
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71fordkid
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well im one step closer...
Ex Ford diesel dealership senior master tech (6 years)
Current bmw level 4 tech.
1972 Ford F100 Stepside - 302, forged TRW flat tops, performer 289 intake, edelbrock 600 cfm carb, CV IFS swap, 4.10 LSD disc 8.8 , AOD 4 speed auto. Currently 5 years in the making.
Current bmw level 4 tech.
1972 Ford F100 Stepside - 302, forged TRW flat tops, performer 289 intake, edelbrock 600 cfm carb, CV IFS swap, 4.10 LSD disc 8.8 , AOD 4 speed auto. Currently 5 years in the making.
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71fordkid
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Re: well im one step closer...
Ex Ford diesel dealership senior master tech (6 years)
Current bmw level 4 tech.
1972 Ford F100 Stepside - 302, forged TRW flat tops, performer 289 intake, edelbrock 600 cfm carb, CV IFS swap, 4.10 LSD disc 8.8 , AOD 4 speed auto. Currently 5 years in the making.
Current bmw level 4 tech.
1972 Ford F100 Stepside - 302, forged TRW flat tops, performer 289 intake, edelbrock 600 cfm carb, CV IFS swap, 4.10 LSD disc 8.8 , AOD 4 speed auto. Currently 5 years in the making.
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Re: well im one step closer...
One step at a time. It will all come together. Good find. Is it a Trac Loc rear? The 4.10 should be fine with the AOD trans.
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Good find ya got. I am thinking of higher gearing, but I am limited with my Dana 4:10. Hope ya get er up and running soon
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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Its just a stock LSD diff. Im going to add another clutch to the pack and stretch the spring to make it a little tighter. we did this to my buddy's 3.73 p71 and it worked great.
I got it for a steal. It helps working at a dealership and knowing people.
. the parts guy was saving it for a 60's mustang but, in his words " my fox body hasn't been registered since 06, and I don't see anything happening soon, so its just taking up space." right place, right time. 
I gotta rob those parts off an explorer, then figure out if I want to try and fix the rust around the drip rails all the way around my cab
, or if I want to just get a new cab. then hopefully itll be on the road by next summer.
I got it for a steal. It helps working at a dealership and knowing people.
. the parts guy was saving it for a 60's mustang but, in his words " my fox body hasn't been registered since 06, and I don't see anything happening soon, so its just taking up space." right place, right time. I gotta rob those parts off an explorer, then figure out if I want to try and fix the rust around the drip rails all the way around my cab
, or if I want to just get a new cab. then hopefully itll be on the road by next summer.
Ex Ford diesel dealership senior master tech (6 years)
Current bmw level 4 tech.
1972 Ford F100 Stepside - 302, forged TRW flat tops, performer 289 intake, edelbrock 600 cfm carb, CV IFS swap, 4.10 LSD disc 8.8 , AOD 4 speed auto. Currently 5 years in the making.
Current bmw level 4 tech.
1972 Ford F100 Stepside - 302, forged TRW flat tops, performer 289 intake, edelbrock 600 cfm carb, CV IFS swap, 4.10 LSD disc 8.8 , AOD 4 speed auto. Currently 5 years in the making.