I am contimplating swapping in a late model explorer 8.8 rearend to match the crown vic IFS swap I am doing. I read that the pinion on the explorer axle is offset by about 2". I don't know the offset of my current stock 9" axle, if any...will the 2" offset make a difference? When re-installing my drivetrain, will I need to shift it over 2" or is it acceptable for the driveshaft to compensate for the offset?
Thanks in advance...
Pinion Offset / Drivetrain Alignment
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Pinion Offset / Drivetrain Alignment
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Re: Pinion Offset / Drivetrain Alignment
Ford trucks are all offset 1.5" or so to the passenger side. Things line up much better this way and tall people like driving Ford trucks for the extra leg room they get.
Difference in offset between engine and tranny and differential pinion doesn't really matter at all. If your driveshaft was 6" long then it gets pretty important, as long as the engine and differential are in parallel planes you're fine.
Difference in offset between engine and tranny and differential pinion doesn't really matter at all. If your driveshaft was 6" long then it gets pretty important, as long as the engine and differential are in parallel planes you're fine.
1970 F-250 4x4 original Willock swivel frame chassis '93 5.9 Cummins/Getrag/NP205/HP60/D70