kj1977

is there a particular year for the explorer that is better than others.

USMCrebel

not with the rear's i dont think....yes all of the steering/ suspension minus the drums hubs and springs are the same.

kj1977

thanks! I will begin my hunt for an explorer rear end.

kj1977

will a 28 spline 5 lug axle for an 8" ford rear end (stock) do the trick? could I keep the 8" and just get the 5 lug axle? anyone know of a good place to find these if so? I have done some looking and from what I have read this will do the trick. thanks in advance for your help!

USMCrebel

well its all relative, i mean if your going to stay stock with it it would work, but it is an I-6 right? i just reread your first post, it probably would be ok, but its a 7.5 " rear, i still have mine in, and it works fine for now, but once i get the tranny changed back to the c-4 for now, or a WC t-5 i will need to go get a 9".

LPlum

Hey Kevin, If and when you do your conversion. I would be interested in buying the front wheel hubs from you. If they are compatible with my 66, I will need to do some research. Send me a private message.
Lowell

kj1977

so is it a 7.5" or an 8"? I am really having a hard time finding any parts for this. I haven't called any of the boneyards yet, just been shopping around online.

andrewmp6

the mustang with the inline6 had a 7.5 rear end which is the 4 lug the 5 lug is a 8inch or 9inch.cheapest place id trust for a rear end is http://www.perogie.com/Rears.htm email him hes got alot of used parts also theres a couple online mustang junkyards on the faq give them a parts list they should qoute a price.

sthompson

I have a 67 I6 with 4 lug drums. If the spindles for I6 and V8 are the same, why can't you just buy OEM parts to convert to 5 lug disc? Are Drum and Disc spindles different? Where discs offered in '67?

andrewmp6

sthompson you buy new 5 lug hubs the wheel bearings and brakes for the front.the mustang has always offered front disc since 64 but they didnt come standard tell 74.but you can look at almost any 60s car they are the same way drums but could have front disc.