Aoresteen
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- Nov 9, 2014
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- Location
- Newnan, GA
- Vehicle Year
- 1990
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9L
- Transmission
- Automatic
My project is a 1990 Ranger Super Cab 2WD 2.9L auto A4LD. I am doing the rear end swap for an 8.8" with 10" brakes as my truck came with a 7.5" with 3.45 (axle code 84). On Friday I finally found one at a wrecking yard after looking at 3 other yards in the area. No 8.8's to be found in '89,'90, '91, or '92 versions.
I don't want to use an 8.8" from a Bronco or other vehicle as that would involve welding perches on. A 2nd gen Ranger 8.8 will bolt right in..
The yard gave me the VIN for the truck that the 8.8 came from. It was from a 1991 2WD Super Cab 4.0L and has 3.08 gears and 10" brakes. I pulled the CarFax on it and it was junked in Feb 2010 so it's been sitting for over 5 years rusting away.
I had the yard remove the old way rusted drums. They really didn't want to but they did. It took 3 of them 15 minutes banging away before the rusted drums came free. No way would I have been able to do that. I tipped them an extra $20 for their efforts.
Here it is:
Left side rust:
Right Side rust:
Today I will strip off all the old brake parts. I ordered a set of RAYBESTOS 581PG Brake Shoes shoes for it from Summit:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/agb-581pg
Based on this article a couple of weeks ago I ordered a set of new '94 Aerostar "finned"10" drums:
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Brake_Upgrades.shtml
And this one led me to buy a G2 Aluminum cover:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/1312-ford-axle-builder-s-guide/
After I clean the wheel studs up I will decide if I will replace them or not. I've popped one off already as the threads were damaged on them.
This week the rear end will go to the sandblaster to be stripped and painted. When I get it back I'll post some more photos.
The 3.08 gears have to go. In another thread here I've been advised to go with 3.55 or 3.73 gears. Right now I'm thinking 3.73.
Stay tuned.
I don't want to use an 8.8" from a Bronco or other vehicle as that would involve welding perches on. A 2nd gen Ranger 8.8 will bolt right in..
The yard gave me the VIN for the truck that the 8.8 came from. It was from a 1991 2WD Super Cab 4.0L and has 3.08 gears and 10" brakes. I pulled the CarFax on it and it was junked in Feb 2010 so it's been sitting for over 5 years rusting away.
I had the yard remove the old way rusted drums. They really didn't want to but they did. It took 3 of them 15 minutes banging away before the rusted drums came free. No way would I have been able to do that. I tipped them an extra $20 for their efforts.
Here it is:
Left side rust:
Right Side rust:
Today I will strip off all the old brake parts. I ordered a set of RAYBESTOS 581PG Brake Shoes shoes for it from Summit:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/agb-581pg
Based on this article a couple of weeks ago I ordered a set of new '94 Aerostar "finned"10" drums:
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Brake_Upgrades.shtml
And this one led me to buy a G2 Aluminum cover:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/1312-ford-axle-builder-s-guide/
After I clean the wheel studs up I will decide if I will replace them or not. I've popped one off already as the threads were damaged on them.
This week the rear end will go to the sandblaster to be stripped and painted. When I get it back I'll post some more photos.
The 3.08 gears have to go. In another thread here I've been advised to go with 3.55 or 3.73 gears. Right now I'm thinking 3.73.
Stay tuned.