Shakerhood said:If its anything like the Mustang rear, you will have to drain out the rear diff to pull the C Clips and remove the Drum so that you can slide the axle out of the tube.
Ditto for me to, I forgot the center pin too, and I just did this last week! If I remember it is an 8mm bolt head that secures the pin in the diff.89MustangGX said:Nice description -- I forgot about the center pin. The bolt can be a pain, stripping it would be the end of your easy day.
If you want to convert to 5 lug disc in the rear you can use any 94 - 98 Mustang axles and brake parts.emagdnim said:Which axles are the ones that will work to convert to 5 lug?
cotayben said:To keep the stock rear wheel offset and drums, the '83-'92 Ranger/Bronco II Left (driver) side axle (29-5/32") from a 4cyl or 3.0L V-6 with the 7.5" rear end, or '86-'97 Aerostar RIGHT side axles (29-5/32") is what you want. They are the same rear axles, the center section is just on the opposite side when you compare the rear ends. The pumpkins are also off center unlike the Mustangs, so you will have to find two vehicles to pull axles from! You will need the drums from either of these vehicles also if you are staying with rear 9" drums. The 7.5 axle Rangers & Aerostars use 9" drums. These parts are direct 5 lug replacements for the stock 9" rear drums on the 79-93 Mustangs