Yukon Gear Ultimate 88 Axle Kit 95-02 Explorer / 4340 Chrome-Moly (Double Drilled Axles)

Yukon high-performance axles are built with high-tensile strength 4340 chromoly, use superior production methods that include cold roll formed splines, and feature advanced induction coil heat treating to create an axle of unmatched quality and durability. Yukon performance axles are built with high-tensile strength 4340 chromoly, use superior production methods that include cold roll formed splines, and feature advanced heat treating to create an axle of unmatched quality and durability. The axles in this kit are double drilled for 5 x 4.5in./5 x 5.5in. bolt patterns. The kit eliminates the factory c/clips and increases the overall axle width 1in. per side.

• Complete kit includes axles, axle bearings and seals, and all necessary hardware
• Complete Kit Includes Axles; Axle Bearings And Seals And All Necessary Hardware
• Double Drilled For 5 X 4.5 in. And 5 X 5.5 in. Bolt Patterns
• Double drilled for 5 x 4.5” and 5 x 5.5” bolt patterns
• Only diffs with Ultimate 88 kit
• Fits Ford 8.8 in. Differential
• Fits Ford 8.8” differential
• Only Diffs w/Ultimate 88 Kit
• 4340 chromoly construction
• Eliminates factory C-clips
• 31 spline

Upgrade the rear axle assembly in your Ford Explorer with the Yukon Gear & Axle YA WF88-31-KIT Ultimate 88 axle kit. Designed for Ford 8.8-inch differentials, this complete kit includes high-performance 31-spline axles, axle bearings, seals, and the necessary installation hardware. It is engineered for applications using the Ultimate 88 kit and provides a durable alternative to the factory axle configuration.
The axles are manufactured from high-tensile-strength 4340 chromoly steel for increased strength and long-term durability. Yukon uses cold roll-formed splines and advanced induction-coil heat treating to improve spline strength, wear resistance, and overall axle reliability. The kit eliminates the factory C-clips, helping create a more secure axle retention setup while increasing the overall axle width by 1 inch per side.
Each axle is double drilled to accommodate both 5 x 4.5-inch and 5 x 5.5-inch wheel bolt patterns, providing added wheel compatibility for custom and performance-oriented builds. The complete design simplifies installation by supplying the major axle components together in one application-specific package. This Yukon Gear & Axle kit fits select 2000-2001 Ford Explorer applications equipped with a Ford 8.8-inch differential and Ultimate 88 kit. Verify vehicle configuration, differential type, spline count, and required installation components before ordering. This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Features:

• High-tensile-strength 4340 chromoly axle construction

• Cold roll-formed splines for improved strength and durability

• Advanced induction-coil heat treating

• 31-spline axle design

• Double drilled for 5 x 4.5-inch and 5 x 5.5-inch bolt patterns

• Eliminates the factory C-clips

• Increases overall axle width by 1 inch per side

• Complete kit includes axles, axle bearings, seals, and necessary hardware

• Fits Ford 8.8-inch differentials with the Ultimate 88 kit

• Fits select 2000-2001 Ford Explorer applications

Fitment:
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 1995
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 1996
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 1997
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 1998
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 1999
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 2000
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 2001
Ford Explorer Expedition 1995
Ford Explorer Limited 1995
Ford Explorer Limited 1996
Ford Explorer Limited 1997
Ford Explorer Limited 1998
Ford Explorer Limited 1999
Ford Explorer Limited 2000
Ford Explorer Limited 2001
Ford Explorer Postal 2000
Ford Explorer Postal 2001
Ford Explorer Sport 1995
Ford Explorer Sport 1996
Ford Explorer Sport 1997
Ford Explorer Sport 1998
Ford Explorer Sport 1999
Ford Explorer Sport 2000
Ford Explorer XL 1995
Ford Explorer XL 1996
Ford Explorer XL 1997
Ford Explorer XL 1998
Ford Explorer XL 1999
Ford Explorer XL Fleet 2000
Ford Explorer XL Fleet 2001
Ford Explorer XLS 1999
Ford Explorer XLS 2000
Ford Explorer XLS 2001
Ford Explorer XLT 1995
Ford Explorer XLT 1996
Ford Explorer XLT 1997
Ford Explorer XLT 1998
Ford Explorer XLT 1999
Ford Explorer XLT 2000
Ford Explorer XLT 2001