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peglegs · 03-25-2011, 06:31 PM

im 1st in line for a 2000 ford explorer disc. brake rear end where would i ask the guy to look for the #'s or ? to determine the ratio, elsewhere it was noted that 96-2000 is either 373 or 410 & 60.5 wide. any thoughts on why i shouldnt install this, besides the obvious bracketry, thanks all have a great productive weekend

ls1nova71 · 03-25-2011, 06:50 PM

There should be a small metal tag on one of the cover bolts that has the info on it. It will say the ratio, and will have an 'L' between the numbers if it's a locking diff. Poeple don't always put them back on when thw covers are removed for service though.

peglegs · 03-27-2011, 01:15 AM

the tag says S612E
3 55 88 9L20 any help appreciated

found it
http://www.fordification.com/tech/rearends_ford13.htm

S612E Explorer 95-01 Mountaineer 99 3.55 8.8 NL - -

**JMac11** · 03-27-2011, 07:19 AM

Hate to ruin this for ya, but I have had 2 Explorers 2000/2001 as company vehicles. THey are prone to pinion bearing issues and are extremely noisy. The 2000 was finally scrapped, but had the pleasant hum of Super Swampers, the 01 is not as bad. Be sure to check them out closely.

peglegs · 03-27-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMac11

Hate to ruin this for ya, but I have had 2 Explorers 2000/2001 as company vehicles. THey are prone to pinion bearing issues and are extremely noisy. The 2000 was finally scrapped, but had the pleasant hum of Super Swampers, the 01 is not as bad. Be sure to check them out closely.

ty j mac but im not interested in it as the gear ratio is not what i need. im thinking of going the older 9" route . thanks all

peglegs · 03-27-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMac11

Hate to ruin this for ya, but I have had 2 Explorers 2000/2001 as company vehicles. THey are prone to pinion bearing issues and are extremely noisy. The 2000 was finally scrapped, but had the pleasant hum of Super Swampers, the 01 is not as bad. Be sure to check them out closely.

ty j mac but im not interested in it as the gear ratio is not what i need. im thinking of going the older 9" route . thought my answer would help others thanks all

mustardjimmy71 · 03-27-2011, 02:16 PM

they are 31 spline axels, 8.8 ring gear, posi, and same axels and axel bearings as a big bearing 9". very tough rear ends very popular swap for s10s, jeep cherokees, and mustang 5lug conversions. mustangs and rangers are 28 spline and drums. the explorer has very high load rating due to the large axel bearings.
beats the hell out of any 10 bolt and imo just as good if not better than a 12 bolt
heres more info http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html

*stich626* · 03-27-2011, 02:18 PM

8.8 will be fine..
pinon noise,?? it's the same rear set up as the full size and rustang..

03-25-2011, 06:31 PM	#1
peglegs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: grants pass, oregon Posts: 390	2000 ford explorer rear end info please im 1st in line for a 2000 ford explorer disc. brake rear end where would i ask the guy to look for the #'s or ? to determine the ratio, elsewhere it was noted that 96-2000 is either 373 or 410 & 60.5 wide. any thoughts on why i shouldnt install this, besides the obvious bracketry, thanks all have a great productive weekend __________________ 1990 chevy 4x4 with a 1940 IHC body

03-25-2011, 06:50 PM	#2
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: 2000 ford explorer rear end info please There should be a small metal tag on one of the cover bolts that has the info on it. It will say the ratio, and will have an 'L' between the numbers if it's a locking diff. Poeple don't always put them back on when thw covers are removed for service though.

03-27-2011, 01:15 AM	#3
peglegs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: grants pass, oregon Posts: 390	Re: 2000 ford explorer rear end info please the tag says S612E 3 55 88 9L20 any help appreciated found it http://www.fordification.com/tech/rearends_ford13.htm S612E Explorer 95-01 Mountaineer 99 3.55 8.8 NL - - __________________ 1990 chevy 4x4 with a 1940 IHC body Last edited by peglegs; 03-27-2011 at 02:21 AM.

03-27-2011, 07:19 AM	#4
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: 2000 ford explorer rear end info please Hate to ruin this for ya, but I have had 2 Explorers 2000/2001 as company vehicles. THey are prone to pinion bearing issues and are extremely noisy. The 2000 was finally scrapped, but had the pleasant hum of Super Swampers, the 01 is not as bad. Be sure to check them out closely.

03-27-2011, 02:16 PM	#7
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: 2000 ford explorer rear end info please they are 31 spline axels, 8.8 ring gear, posi, and same axels and axel bearings as a big bearing 9". very tough rear ends very popular swap for s10s, jeep cherokees, and mustang 5lug conversions. mustangs and rangers are 28 spline and drums. the explorer has very high load rating due to the large axel bearings. beats the hell out of any 10 bolt and imo just as good if not better than a 12 bolt heres more info http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

03-27-2011, 02:18 PM	#8
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: 2000 ford explorer rear end info please 8.8 will be fine.. pinon noise,?? it's the same rear set up as the full size and rustang..



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