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1998 Ford Explorer. Once I take them off and have them in my hand while I look at the computer, I should be able to find a match. Amazon and Ebay put so much crap on display that doesn't match your search it drives me crazy.
My Dak chassis is officially all five lug. The old six lug front rotors got replaced today. These are Dodge OEM rotors that were on 1990 Dakota 2wd trucks. They bolt right up without messing with the caliper position. Super glad it turned out this easy. On the rear brakes, I was originally going to use the stock 8.2" rear end ('94 Dakota), but my research indicated the Ford 8.8 was already the right lug pattern, and it wouldn't require the locker. Switching the Dodge 8.2 over to 5 lug required an axle change as well.
I looked and only found this for the 98 Explorer https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/oem-f...t_shields.html
But the top one that looks right is for 2013-2019. I suspect a dealer will be able to get them or steer you right.
Just for the curious - The track width on the front (wheel mount surface to wheel mount surface) measures out at 60" (or so). Getting my wife to use a straight edge properly can be challenging.
Just for the curious - The track width on the front (wheel mount surface to wheel mount surface) measures out at 60" (or so). Getting my wife to use a straight edge properly can be challenging.
It’s not challenging with my wife. It’s impossible.
Installing these new 5 lug rotors is only temporary. They need to come back off for the suspension refinishing and bushing replacement. I put them on so I could put the front end down on the suspension while working on the 4 link install in the rear. My current goal is to make the chassis a roller again - only 5 lug. The 8.8 rebuild is going on in the background.