Im sure this might be covered somewhere else but i dont feel like reading a million threads:
Any reason people are deciding to use the ford explorer (2001-2002) rear differential when lowering their truck compared to just using the one from a CV??
Ohhhhh rear differential question
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Re: Ohhhhh rear differential question
The solid axle disc brake Explorer rear ends were from 1995-2001. 2002 to present is IRS.wise1222 wrote:Im sure this might be covered somewhere else but i dont feel like reading a million threads:
Any reason people are deciding to use the ford explorer (2001-2002) rear differential when lowering their truck compared to just using the one from a CV??
Steve
1969 SWB F100 Ranger. 240-6, C-4, 9" N-case 31-spline Traction-Lok w/3.50 gears.
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1969 SWB F100 Ranger. 240-6, C-4, 9" N-case 31-spline Traction-Lok w/3.50 gears.
1968 Mustang. My high school car. Owned since 1982.
2003 Azure Blue Mustang Mach1.
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Re: Ohhhhh rear differential question
Doesn't the CV have an offset differential? Perhaps the explorers have a centered differential. Just guessing.
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Re: Ohhhhh rear differential question
Explorer rear is offset. Drivers side has the long axle, passenger side is short. I do not know how the Crown Vic rear end is configured.hillcountryflt wrote:Doesn't the CV have an offset differential? Perhaps the explorers have a centered differential. Just guessing.
Steve
1969 SWB F100 Ranger. 240-6, C-4, 9" N-case 31-spline Traction-Lok w/3.50 gears.
1968 Mustang. My high school car. Owned since 1982.
2003 Azure Blue Mustang Mach1.
1969 SWB F100 Ranger. 240-6, C-4, 9" N-case 31-spline Traction-Lok w/3.50 gears.
1968 Mustang. My high school car. Owned since 1982.
2003 Azure Blue Mustang Mach1.