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By Tom Compton - 16 Years Ago
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What is the bolt pattern on an explorer 8.8 rear end? Hope it is 5 on 4.5" circle but suspect it may be 5 on 5". Thx TC
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By pegleg - 16 Years Ago
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Tom, I think it's the same as the 5.0 Mustang or 4.5" Easy to measure though.
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By mongo - 16 Years Ago
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just went out and checked early ford 57 and 8.8 5 lug on mid 90's linc. are 4 1/2 bolt pattern , thats a good thing .
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By yehaabill - 16 Years Ago
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Y-Guys While ya'll are on the subject of the explorer rear diff, what is the width? and is yours disc or drum? (Will it work in an F-100 with out a lot of modifications?) For the record, all explorer's were 41/2 bolt circle. Thx Bill
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By kevink1955 - 16 Years Ago
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Check carefully, If I remember correctly I read in the Mustang forums that the center section is offset to 1 side on the Explorer rear. This would put the driveshaft off center in the tunnel. The width looks right for both our cars and the mustang but the offset could be a big problem if it's true
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By Tom Compton - 16 Years Ago
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Thanks, guys. I was afraid that the Explorer/Ranger being a truck (small) might have the 5X5" bolt pattern. TC
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By mongo - 16 Years Ago
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ALL the small Rangers take 4 1/2 pattern, I just put some wheels from a older lincoln 95 on , fit perfect.
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By Canadian Hot Rodder - 16 Years Ago
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You are correct gentlemen, the Explorer does have a 4 1/2" bolt pattern on the 8.8" rear. I know for sure for I have 2002 Explorer wheels on my 56. Also, If my memory serves me correctly the 8.8" rear out of a Ranger / Explorer is the same as a 57 Ford 9" (either 52" or 54" flange to flange, not sure). I was going to install one in my 56 before I found the 9" er. I measured one up and it was the right width, only mods would have been to weld on the spring perches. Rob
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By slepe67 - 15 Years Ago
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Bringing up an slightly old thread here, but, I have a '98 Explorer rear end, with disc brakes, that I'm putting in a 32 roadster, land speed car. ('56 Merc, 292, Y-block FWIW)...anywho, I'm getting the tabs & brakets welded on about 40 miles away as I type this. So, I can't measure jsut yet. What wheels will fit this rear end? Will 15's fit over the calipers? I am pretty sure that the factory put on 16's or 17's, but can't find out anywhre if the 15 inch wheels that I have will fit. I am looking to put on a 4 1/2" wide wheel, maybe 5 inch at the most. Thanks, and sorry for my ignorance.
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By Teros292 - 15 Years Ago
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I have original 15 inch alloy wheels on my 97 Explorer with disc brakes.
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By yehaabill - 15 Years Ago
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Y-Guy 15" with 41/2 or 31/2 back space work fine. Post a picture when done....... Bill
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By slepe67 - 15 Years Ago
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time to spend some money, that is exactly what I needed! I was hoping they weren't 16's.
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By Frankenstein57 - 14 Years Ago
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The explorer wheels are a nice option for a 57,58. I have a set on my 58 ranchero, 7" wide, clears the fenders and disc brakes no problem. I had them powder coated due to midwest road rash. Mounted up a set of 215-65-15's. Nice low $$$ upgade. I have another style on my 57 ranchero, same tire size. These were in good shape, and free! The tire was rather close to the top a-arm with stock spindles, when I put the torino disc spindles on , I had plenty of room. Mark
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