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Yukon YG F8.8-456 High Performance 4.56 Ring and Pinion Set for Ford 8.8" Axle

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Product Specification:

SKU:YUKYG F8.8-456

MPN: YG F8.8-456

UPC: 883584240983

Weight: 19.8 lb

Type: Final Drive Gears



Vehicle Fitment

  • 1983-1996 Ford Bronco (4WD, 8.8" 31-Spline)
  • 1992-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (RWD, 8.8" 28/31-Spline)
  • 1983 Ford E-100 Econoline (8.8" 31-Spline)
  • 1991-2001 Ford Explorer (RWD, 8.8" 31-Spline)
  • 1996-2001 Ford Explorer (AWD, 8.8" 31-Spline)
  • 2002-2010 Ford Explorer (RWD, 8.8" IRS)
  • 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac (4WD/RWD, 8.8" 31-Spline)
  • 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac (4WD/RWD, 8.8" 31-Spline)
  • 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac (AWD, 8.8" 31-Spline)
  • 1999-2011 Ford Ranger (RWD, 8.8" 31-Spline)
  • 1987-1997 Ford Thunderbird (RWD, 8.8" 28/31-Spline)
  • 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator (AWD, 8.8" IRS / 31-Spline)
  • 1979-1986 Mercury Capri (8.8" 28/31-Spline)
  • 1979-1997 Mercury Cougar (8.8" 28/31-Spline)

Fitment Notes

  • Standard rotation Ford 8.8" only -- reverse rotation requires YG F8.8R-456R
  • 30-spline pinion -- verify spline count before ordering
  • 4.56 ratio requires ring gear modification to clear cross shaft
  • Notched cross pin shaft required -- source separately if not present
  • 2015+ F-150/Mustang 8.8": use YG F8.8-456-15 instead
  • Professional installation required

Features

  • Advanced heat treating -- optimized case hardness and core toughness
  • Precision gear geometry -- reduced friction and heat under load
  • High-grade steel ring and pinion -- OEM-spec fitment
  • 4.56 ratio -- deep gearing for large tires and off-road builds
  • Yukon Y.E.S. Plan -- lifetime no-questions-asked warranty

Specifications

  • Part Number: YG F8.8-456
  • Axle: Ford 8.8" (standard rotation)
  • Gear Ratio: 4.56
  • Ring Gear Diameter: 8.80 inches
  • Pinion Spline Count: 30
  • Ring Gear Bolts: 10
  • UPC: 883584240983

Included Components

  • 1x Ring gear
  • 1x Pinion gear (30-spline)

Product Description

The Yukon YG F8.8-456 is a high-performance 4.56 ring and pinion set for the Ford 8.8-inch rear axle, covering a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles from 1979 through 2011. The 4.56 ratio is one of the deepest available for the 8.8 -- ideal for large tire builds and off-road applications that demand maximum low-end torque. Yukon uses state-of-the-art gear geometry and advanced heat-treating to achieve a precision surface finish that reduces friction and heat under sustained high-torque conditions.

Before ordering, verify your pinion spline count -- this set uses a 30-spline pinion. Because the 4.56 ratio is numerically higher than 4.45, the ring gear requires modification to clear the differential cross shaft, and a notched cross pin shaft is required. This set fits standard rotation 8.8" axles only -- reverse rotation applications require YG F8.8R-456R. For 2015+ F-150 and Mustang applications, see YG F8.8-456-15. Backed by Yukon's lifetime Y.E.S. Plan warranty.

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