I have a 2006 ford ranger 3.0 with a 7.5 rear end and 3.73 gears with an open diff but I've been told the 7.5 rear end sucks or it's not good. I just wanna hear opinions

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2006 Ford Ranger Xlt 3.0
Mods:
2 inch Maxtrac Coils, 2 inch Lift Blocks, Pro Comp Es3000 Shocks,32x11.50r15 Dunlop Mud Rovers,50 inch lightbar, Smittybilt Bumper, Custom Skid Plate,3.73 Gears, Kicker Comp R 12, Experienced with Car Audio/Electrical Wiring, custom rear bumper, FlowMaster 40 Series

I would get an 8.8 and put a locker in that.

Yea but why is the 8.8 better then the 7.5 like why would I need to swap it

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2006 Ford Ranger Xlt 3.0
Mods:
2 inch Maxtrac Coils, 2 inch Lift Blocks, Pro Comp Es3000 Shocks,32x11.50r15 Dunlop Mud Rovers,50 inch lightbar, Smittybilt Bumper, Custom Skid Plate,3.73 Gears, Kicker Comp R 12, Experienced with Car Audio/Electrical Wiring, custom rear bumper, FlowMaster 40 Series

Strength.

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Lifted and junk

Double Lifted Rangers

why put money into something that will never be as strong as a 8.8.. putting a locker in it only makes it weaker and more likely to break because it doesnt have any give when mashing the skinny pedal.
a 8.8 is one of the better axles for the mid sized off road vehicals.

Get an 8.8 with 4.10's l/s (r7)
no one should need anything more then that unless you are doing some major off roading or have a ton of hp.

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2010 Fx4 F150
2003 Ford SVT Cobra
2000 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Offroad =====SOLD
5.0 V8 with L/S 4.10's and a lot of other crap

Simple question: Why do you want a locker? Do you have the need for a locker?

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

I want a locker because I want better off road performance but I just wanted some opinions on lockers and the proper way to gear my truck

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2006 Ford Ranger Xlt 3.0
Mods:
2 inch Maxtrac Coils, 2 inch Lift Blocks, Pro Comp Es3000 Shocks,32x11.50r15 Dunlop Mud Rovers,50 inch lightbar, Smittybilt Bumper, Custom Skid Plate,3.73 Gears, Kicker Comp R 12, Experienced with Car Audio/Electrical Wiring, custom rear bumper, FlowMaster 40 Series

l/s is all you'll really need

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2010 Fx4 F150
2003 Ford SVT Cobra
2000 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Offroad =====SOLD
5.0 V8 with L/S 4.10's and a lot of other crap

Try to find a donor 03+ FX4 Level II. Those have a 31 spline 8.8 that is a direct swap in and there are write-ups on how to do it. You will need the U-Bolts from the donor truck or track them down through Ford, but that rear already has a Torsen limited slip unit.

I am in the middle of rebuilding a 28 spline 8.8 that I got off CL on the cheap. Regearing to 4.56 and throwing in a Powertrax No-Slip unit. Should be more than enough for what I do in my 2wd and I should be able to hang with my 4x4 friends. It is, however, very time consuming and can get expensive quickly. Locating and purchasing the tools are the hardest part.

Do you plan on lifting? If so, I say get a 8.8 and regear/rebuild and build it to fit your future specifications (Lift, tires, locker, etc.). Saves time in the end but if you are lucky enough to find a good condition 31 spline and want to save even more time that would be the way to go.

Hope I didnt throw too much at you. If you have any questions there is a ton of info on this swap on this forum and on others.

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01 Ranger Edge 2wd 5spd 3.0
8.8 swap with Richmond 4.56s & Detroit Truetrac

WNPs Spindle lift/Explorer bastard packs/Belltech Shackles, Mustang Disc Swap, 33x12.5R15 Duratracs on Mickey Thompson Sidebiter IIs, Cargo 3rd brakelight swap, 06+ Mirrors, VHT Nightshade tails/3rd, 04 FX4 Valance, Headlight/foglight mod, Interior Next!

My cousin put a locker on his expo said he didnt like it.

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97 ORIGINAL
4.0 XLT Reg Cab Manual on Manual Transfer
Best truck I've ever owned.