mustang9_92002
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- Location
- Indiana
- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger XLT
- Transmission
- Automatic
I have a 1998 Ranger XLT 4.0 4WD with an 8.8 3.73 LSD. Due to a minor accident I have to replace the entire rear end assembly. I found a cheap junkyard 8.8 3.73 rear end from a 1999 ranger 4.0 FWD but it is an open differential. Would using this cause any problems other than the obvious loss of performance of a LSD? Would it cause any issues with the 4WD? My mindset is that as long as its the same gearbox and ratio it shouldnt be a problem but I thought id throw it out there to minds greater than mine.