I am putting a Small Block Chevy in my 94 toyota 2wd pickup...

how strong are the factory rears?

are other gearsets available? 3.55, 3.73, etc?


I am considering swapping in a 98+ ford ranger 8.8" rear axle because i know its strong, has lots of aftermarket support, and i believe it is exactly the same width (WMS TO WMS)

I have seen my rear measured anywhere from 58, 58.5, or 59 inches WMS TO WMS. Can anyone verifiy this?

I believe the ranger rear is 59" WMS TO WMS, can anyone verify that?

I am welding in a 4 link, so spring perches are not important.

also, will the pinion offset of the ranger be similar enough to the toyota?

Thanks so much guys....

 

I would say your width is 58.5", but that's based off 4WD experience YMMV with 2WD...
http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/diffs/

also, your 2WD diff is likely the weaker 7.5" version, so you might run into some durability issues if its a built SBC (which being that you're doing a 4link in the rear, I would assume you're making a drag truck). Other gearsets are available as it is basically the same diff as used in the Celica, etc.