Would 03 Explorer 31 trac loc and 3.73 directly bolt into 00 GT

[spdfrkaby]

I found a rear end from a 2003 Ford explorer that says it comes with a 31 spline trac lock carrier w/ABS reluctor/Exciter and the stock 3.73 gears with 10K miles on it. Question is will this directly bolt on into my 2000 Mustang GT and what else would I need. I'm not too familiar with this area. Would I need a bearing kit or anything to supplement this product besides some 31 spline axles? And what kind of axles could I get where I wouldn't have to do any shimming? Thanks. It's a good deal so I don't to pass it up. $200 for the 31 spline trac loc and 3.73 gears.

 

[RedDaemon]

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[Mike97gt]

2 problems I see

1. you don't need the abs ring,since your abs has the sensors on the axle ends but thats a easy fix just pull the ring gear off and remove the abs ring.

2. I am not 100 percent sure of this, but I think the IRS side gears do not have the groove for the c-clips...

 

[Cantslowdown]

I thought if it was irs the axles are differnt anyways..

 

[funk]

Not sure if it will directly bolt in, but i used the rearend out of at 01' Explorer in my Mach.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

2. I am not 100 percent sure of this, but I think the IRS side gears do not have the groove for the c-clips...

Correct. I need to have grooves machined into the side gears in order to use the Mustangs Limited Slip in my Cougar.

 

[Mike97gt]

Not sure if it will directly bolt in, but i used the rearend out of at 01' Explorer in my Mach.

01 explorers are a straight axle just like our cars.. 02 and up 4 doors have IRS. I plan on finding one out of a pre 02 explorer soon.

 

[MineralMan]

OK, I have to ask... what would be the advantage of swapping out with an Explorer rear end? Are they much stronger than the Mustang units? Please enlighten the unenlightened.

 

[SunburstGoldGT]

Its just a cheaper way to upgrade your rear with a 31 spline t loc, and 31 spline axles.

 

[Mike97gt]

OK, I have to ask... what would be the advantage of swapping out with an Explorer rear end? Are they much stronger than the Mustang units? Please enlighten the unenlightened.

as the above post said it's a cheaper way to get a hold of a 31 spline carrier.

we have 28 spline axles stock and they are not as strong as the 31 splines.

 

[MineralMan]

10-4... thanks for the explanation folks. Am I correct in understanding that the Explorer also has 3.73 gears in it?