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Old 11-05-2016, 12:51 PM
RedEdge03 RedEdge03 is offline
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Wink '03 Edge rear swap/Disc Brakes??

I'm strongly considering a complete rear end swap because of a lot of reasons.

I have an '03 Edge with 3.0 FF engine, automatic overdrive trans and the optional 4.10.1 gear rear end.

I'm running the stock size 23575R15 tires.

My truck has 115k miles on it and it sounds like the pinion bearing is getting pretty loud.

Drum Brakes.

I want a higher gear.

I have found an '11 rear end complete with DISC brakes, 36k miles, and 3.55.1 gears.

I think I'd be money ahead if I just buy the low mile rear & install it.

I read on here that the speed sensor is what determines the speedometer reading, so I'm guessing I'd be ok there?

Also read on here that someone swapped to disc brakes from a Mustang I think and didn't change his proportioning valve in going to the discs.....does this sound right?

the '11 rear should be a bolt and play shouldn't it?

Thanks Guys!
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Old 11-05-2016, 01:26 PM
Logan03CO Logan03CO is offline
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Default Re: '03 Edge rear swap/Disc Brakes??

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read on here that someone swapped to disc brakes from a Mustang I think and didn't change his proportioning valve in going to the discs.....does this sound right?
Yes.

All sorts of people have swapped to Mustanf rears (click): How to: Rear disc brake conversion for stock Ranger rear end

SSBC also makes a conversion kit ($$$$) & they don't change anything when it comes to the stock master and/or proportioning setup.

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the '11 rear should be a bolt and play shouldn't it?
IIRC - Nobody has pulled it off due to all the electronics & whatnot on the 2010 & newer Rangers.

Run a quick search & you'll find other threads where the potential has been discussed as well.
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Old 11-06-2016, 05:43 AM
RedEdge03 RedEdge03 is offline
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Default Re: '03 Edge rear swap/Disc Brakes??

Thanks for the heads up, didn't realize it was that complicated.
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Old 11-06-2016, 05:53 AM
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The explorers came with a 3.55 as well that's what I put in my truck
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