Explorer diff into 67?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chuckmc8 · 03-05-2009, 08:06 PM

I have my 67 front changed to 5 lug with drop spindles and springs and I want to run discs on the rear as well. Looks like one possibility is the Ford Explorer rear, I found one locally for cheap. I am ordering custom wheels, so the lug pattern isnt a biggie. The ratio would either be 3:55 or 3:73 either OK for me
Has anyone successfully installed one of these in 67-72 that can comment on the installation and results?
The foto below is courtesy of board member b00sted

**N2TRUX** · 03-05-2009, 10:37 PM

Just cut everything off that don't fit a GM and weld back on what does..

Why not just redrill the axle's for 5x5 pattern?

chuckmc8 · 03-06-2009, 08:41 PM

The Explorer differential is 59 3/4" btween wheel mounting surfaces. Anyone have the measurement for the 67 stock diff?

lo72 · 03-06-2009, 08:45 PM

A true 67-68 should be 61 inches wide

mvfd70 · 03-06-2009, 08:48 PM

why are the spring perches set the way they are?

72blue · 03-06-2009, 10:13 PM

X2. I was thinking that they were for the sway bar or something.
James

6772owner · 03-07-2009, 12:52 AM

Yea I would say sway bar too, you can barely make out the perches on the bottom of the axle just mout board of the vertical perches

03-05-2009, 08:06 PM	#1
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Explorer diff into 67?? I have my 67 front changed to 5 lug with drop spindles and springs and I want to run discs on the rear as well. Looks like one possibility is the Ford Explorer rear, I found one locally for cheap. I am ordering custom wheels, so the lug pattern isnt a biggie. The ratio would either be 3:55 or 3:73 either OK for me Has anyone successfully installed one of these in 67-72 that can comment on the installation and results? The foto below is courtesy of board member b00sted Attached Images

03-05-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Explorer diff into 67?? Just cut everything off that don't fit a GM and weld back on what does.. Why not just redrill the axle's for 5x5 pattern? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-06-2009, 08:41 PM	#3
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Explorer diff into 67?? The Explorer differential is 59 3/4" btween wheel mounting surfaces. Anyone have the measurement for the 67 stock diff?

03-06-2009, 08:45 PM	#4
lo72 Truck Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lithia Springs Ga Posts: 354	Re: Explorer diff into 67?? A true 67-68 should be 61 inches wide Last edited by lo72; 03-06-2009 at 08:48 PM. Reason: wrong year

03-06-2009, 08:48 PM	#5
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: Explorer diff into 67?? why are the spring perches set the way they are? __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

03-06-2009, 10:13 PM	#6
72blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 206	Re: Explorer diff into 67?? X2. I was thinking that they were for the sway bar or something. James __________________ James

03-07-2009, 12:52 AM	#7
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Explorer diff into 67?? Yea I would say sway bar too, you can barely make out the perches on the bottom of the axle just mout board of the vertical perches __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644



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