Spicer 1310 Series Flange Yoke for Ford Explorer 8.8" Axle Conversion to Jeep Driveshaft (YJ, TJ, XJ)

Simplify your rear axle swap, eliminate severe drivetrain vibrations, and securely adapt your driveline with this genuine Spicer 1310 Series Flange Yoke. Specifically engineered as the ultimate conversion solution, this premium component bridges the gap between a Ford Explorer 8.8-inch rear differential flange and a classic Jeep 1310-series driveshaft.

The Ford Explorer 8.8-inch rear axle is one of the most popular junkyard or crate-axle upgrades for vintage Jeeps due to its massive 31-spline axle shafts, heavy-duty center section, and common factory disc brakes. However, the Explorer axle utilizes a large circular companion flange at the pinion, whereas factory Jeep driveshafts rely on a standard 1310 universal joint setup. This specialty conversion flange yoke matches the exact rectangular/circular bolt pattern of the Ford 8.8 pinion flange while providing the precise width and snap-ring clearances needed to press in a standard Jeep 1310 u-joint.

This original equipment manufacturer (OEM) conversion component guarantees precise radial runout tolerances, balancing properties, and high-strength forge geometry. Sourcing a genuine Spicer yoke ensures a perfect hub-pilot alignment onto the axle flange, eliminating the dangerous high-speed driveline vibrations common to cheap, off-brand adapter yokes.

Component Highlights:

• The Ultimate 8.8 Axle Swap Adapter: Explicitly designed to bolt a factory or aftermarket Jeep 1310-series driveshaft directly to a Ford Explorer 8.8-inch rear companion flange.

• Genuine Spicer OEM Quality: Forged and precision-machined by the industry's premier driveline manufacturer to guarantee robust metallurgy and flawless u-joint bearing cup retention.

• Vibration-Free Pilot Alignment: Features the factory-correct male pilot diameter to perfectly center itself inside the Ford axle flange recess, ensuring exact concentric rotation.

• Heavy-Duty Forged Steel Construction: Engineered to handle increased torque loads from low-gear transfer cases, larger off-road tires, and rugged trail abuse without fracturing.

Conversion Specifications & Fitment:

• Driveshaft Series: 1310 Series (Outside snap ring design: 3.219 inches wide with 1.062-inch bearing cap diameters).

• Axle Application: Ford Explorer 8.8-Inch Rear Axles (Commonly sourced from 1991–2001 Explorer models for swap projects).

• Target Swap Vehicles: Fits Jeep Wrangler YJ (1987-1995), Wrangler TJ / LJ (1997-2006), and Cherokee XJ (1984-2001) undergoing an 8.8-inch rear axle conversion.

• Bolt Pattern: Matches the standard Ford small 8.8-inch companion flange layout.