question about budget 5 lug conversion

spankaveli · 10-30-2002, 11:59 PM

i know i can get front rotors from a mid 80's Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Mark VII (85-91), or '84-'86 SVO, and the how-to says "'83-'92 Ranger/Bronco II Left (driver) side axle (29-5/32") from a 4cyl or 3.0L V-6 with the 7.5" rear end, or '86-'97 Aerostar RIGHT side axles (29-5/32") is what you want"

do i need 2 ranger left axles OR 2 aerostar right axles? (or one of each) meaning can i get 2 ranger left axles and put them on each side? also, can i use the ranger left axle and the aerostar right axle?

thanks for the help

Coupe Devil · 10-31-2002, 02:15 AM

You need two (2) LEFT side Ranger axles, theses are more easy to come by as more Rangers than Aerostars were produced. And you need the axles from Rangers equipped with the 8.8 rear end. I dont think that the 7.5 rear end, end bearings are the same size. Someone please correct me if Im wrong. I have always heard only the 8.8 ranger axles will work

Bradley

Agent_4573 · 10-31-2002, 01:41 PM

he's right. What that means is you need two driver side axles from a ranger or two passengerside axled from an aerostar. As for the 7.5 or 8.8 in rear end, im not sure what ones to take it from.

chatcher · 10-31-2002, 02:06 PM

what wheels are you gonna run and yes get the axles out of the 8 inch rear also the left ranger and the right aerostar are all the same size these vehicles rears are offset meaning both axles in their rear are not the same length that is why only the one side from each vehicle will work for you as the mustangs rear is centered between the axles any pairing of the two , two ranger lefts two aerostar rights or one of each will work any more ? just ask

drudis · 10-31-2002, 03:13 PM

I got the right Aerostar axle, and for $5800 I'll even throw in the rest of the car...

(No really, the Aerostar is for sale)
http://www.dariusrudis.com/aerostar

srv1 · 10-31-2002, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drudis
I got the right Aerostar axle, and for $5800 I'll even throw in the rest of the car...

(No really, the Aerostar is for sale)
http://www.dariusrudis.com/aerostar

what a dork!

you can get your axles form a 7.5 or an 8.8. they are the same. i got my axles from 2 mid 80's rangers with a 4cyl and 2wd. just make sure both are from drivers side. also make a note when you get into Aerostars and Continentals, make sure they DONT have ABS. they are longer!! i went to my junkyard and pulled them. 1 from an ABS Aerostar and one from the ranger. the Aero was about 3/4 longer!!

10-30-2002, 11:59 PM	#1
spankaveli Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gonzales, Louisiana Posts: 153	question about budget 5 lug conversion i know i can get front rotors from a mid 80's Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Mark VII (85-91), or '84-'86 SVO, and the how-to says "'83-'92 Ranger/Bronco II Left (driver) side axle (29-5/32") from a 4cyl or 3.0L V-6 with the 7.5" rear end, or '86-'97 Aerostar RIGHT side axles (29-5/32") is what you want" do i need 2 ranger left axles OR 2 aerostar right axles? (or one of each) meaning can i get 2 ranger left axles and put them on each side? also, can i use the ranger left axle and the aerostar right axle? thanks for the help __________________ Old car - 87 LX Pics New car - 02 WRX Pics & Mods

10-31-2002, 02:15 AM	#2
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	You need two (2) LEFT side Ranger axles, theses are more easy to come by as more Rangers than Aerostars were produced. And you need the axles from Rangers equipped with the 8.8 rear end. I dont think that the 7.5 rear end, end bearings are the same size. Someone please correct me if Im wrong. I have always heard only the 8.8 ranger axles will work Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

10-31-2002, 01:41 PM	#3
Agent_4573 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 375	he's right. What that means is you need two driver side axles from a ranger or two passengerside axled from an aerostar. As for the 7.5 or 8.8 in rear end, im not sure what ones to take it from. __________________ '89 LX 5.0, off-road h pipe, flowmaster muffs, underdrive pulleys, rebuilt WC T-5, King Cobra Clutch, 65mm throttle body, Explorer Upper/GT40 lower, Lakewood Rear Lift Bars. 76mm C&L Mass air w/ inlet pipe, Twisted wedge heads w/ stage 2 port,polish, MAC equal length shorties, Billet AFPR, 255LPH fuel pump, fresh low end w/ 10.5:1 compression. If anyone ever wants to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey, give me a shout. RICER HATERS CLUB MEMBER 87! www.ricehatersclub.com

10-31-2002, 02:06 PM	#4
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	what wheels are you gonna run and yes get the axles out of the 8 inch rear also the left ranger and the right aerostar are all the same size these vehicles rears are offset meaning both axles in their rear are not the same length that is why only the one side from each vehicle will work for you as the mustangs rear is centered between the axles any pairing of the two , two ranger lefts two aerostar rights or one of each will work any more ? just ask __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen Last edited by chatcher; 10-31-2002 at 02:12 PM..

10-31-2002, 03:13 PM	#5
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I got the right Aerostar axle, and for $5800 I'll even throw in the rest of the car... (No really, the Aerostar is for sale) http://www.dariusrudis.com/aerostar __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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