Drexel, an offset diff is something to worry about, especially if you're putting down enough power to cause axle wrap or smack the pinion onto the bump stop. Ideally, you want the u-joint angles to be as close as you can get them to eachother, and as small as you can get them. Offsetting the pinion doesn't help this. And that inch difference in width is going to make a big difference in wheel choice.
Considering how plentiful fox body rear ends are (I got one for free), and how easy it is to convert them to 5-lug, I don't see how an Explorer conversion is superior in any way, shape, or form.
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Tad H.
'67 Fastback
331 stroker
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