8.8 explorer rear swap

Not all 8.8 s have 3.73 some are4.10 s some are open 3.55 the ones that are 3.73 /4.10 have 31 spline axles , the 3.55 have 28 spline, you can usually pick one up for around 200$ , keepin in mind you shorten long side tube and use short side axles in both sides, can run you a few bucks depending upon how deep you want to go .
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Ford Ranger 8.8-Inch Axle Versus Ford Explorer 8.8-Inch Axle


All 8.8-Inch Ford Explorer axles use 31-spline axle shafts. All 8.8-Inch Ford Ranger axles use 28-spline axle shafts (except FX4 and FX4 Level II which use 31-splines).

The Ford Ranger 28-spline 8.8-Inch axle tube is 2.80 inches in diameter.

The Ford Ranger 31-spline 8.8-Inch axle tube is 3.25 inches in diameter.

The Ford Explorer 31-spline 8.8-Inch axle tube is 3.25 inches in diameter.