I have a 94 f150 2WD with an 8.8 rear end with 3.08 gears,I bought a 24ft pontoon boat and needless to say it struggles with the weight. Being a poor man I don't want to spend 800 bucks to have 3.73 gears put in it. What I need to know is there a rear end on another vehicle such as explorer or expedition that would bolt up to my truck with 3.73's and no mods? My rear end has the speed sensor on it.
Thank's redneck 1

 

3.55's are easy to find in F150, Econoline and Broncos. There always seem to be quit a few Broncos in my local wrecking yards. Explorer, Ranger ect are narrower and only 28 spline. Crown Vic's are the right width but again 28 spline.

 

Stay with the 3.55s, 3.73 not too good for hiway speeds and cruising. You can still use any 8.8 just replace the ring and pinion.