Ford explorer rear in foxbody

[Unit 5302]

I don't know as the Explorer has 31 spline. Quite frankly, I'd be surprised if they did. The Explorer is based on the Ranger chassis, and the Ranger uses a rear end that is not symmetrical. The driver's side axle and housing is different from the passenger side, and they were 28 spline at least until '92.

The reason I know this is that the Ranger's are common 5 lug conversion targets for Fox body cars. If I remember correctly, it's 2 drivers side axles from a 83-92 Ranger.

I don't know if the Explorer is offset like the Ranger, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least if it were. Even if the Explorer does have a 31 spline setup.

I'd research more, but the damn Explorer forum requires me to register to view. Screw that crap. I'm sick of signing up for every site on the web.