1997 Ford Explorer Differential Axle Shafts

Your 1997 Ford Explorer might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Differential Axle Shafts you desperately need.

We currently carry 11 Differential Axle Shafts to choose from for your 1997 Ford Explorer, and our inventory prices range from as little as $121.99 up to $919.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 4 different trusted brands of Differential Axle Shafts for the 1997 Ford Explorer. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Dorman so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

Have parts delivered straight to your home, or find the nearest Advance Auto Parts store to check out our Differential Axle Shafts stock in-person!

Differential Axle Shafts for Your 1997 Ford Explorer

Dorman – Rear Axle Shaft, Left (Part No.630-229)

Rear Axle Shaft, Left

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$224.99
Axle shaft damaged or bearings worn out? This axle shaft directly replaces the original equipment on certain vehicles, complete with all necessary application-specific installation components.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this axle shaft replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models
  • Complete kit – each shaft includes critical installation hardware and components needed for specific vehicle applications
  • Durable construction – designed to rigorous standards and tested to ensure performance
  • Trustworthy solution – backed by team of engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
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Dorman – Rear Axle Shaft, Right (Part No.630-231)

Rear Axle Shaft, Right

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$207.99
Axle shaft damaged or bearings worn out? This axle shaft directly replaces the original equipment on certain vehicles, complete with all necessary application-specific installation components.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this axle shaft replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models
  • Complete kit – each shaft includes critical installation hardware and components needed for specific vehicle applications
  • Durable construction – designed to rigorous standards and tested to ensure performance
  • Trustworthy solution – backed by team of engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
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Yukon Gear – Ultimate 88 Axle Kit 95-02 Explorer, 4340 Chrome-Moly (Double Drilled Axles) (Part No.21704)

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

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$919.99
Ultimate 88 axle kit 95-02 Explorer, 4340 Chrome-Moly (Double drilled axles). The Yukon Ultimate 88 kit eliminates the factory c-clips and converts your housing to use two 4340 Chrome-Moly bolt in axles. No welding is needed, just a little cutting to remove the factory axle bearing seat. The result is a super strong setup to give you years of hard use on the trail! Yukon 4340 Chrome Moly alloy rear axles come with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1995-2002 Ford Explorer
  • Axle kit
  • 4340 Chromoly
  • 31 spline
  • Eliminates factory c-clips
  • Complete kit includes axles, axle bearings and seals and all necessary hardware
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Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy 5 Lug Left Hand Rear Axle For ’95-02 Ford 8.8" Explorer & ’01-05 Sport Trac (Part No.21197)

1541H Alloy 5 Lug Left Hand Rear Axle For '95-02 Ford 8.8" Explorer & '01-05 Sport Trac

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$269.99
Yukon 1541H alloy 5 lug left hand rear Ford 8.8″ axle for ’95-02 Explorer & ’01-’05 Sport Trac with a length of 30-11/16″ inches and 31 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This is a C-clip axle.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1995-2002 Ford Explorer
  • Left hand side
  • 31 spline
  • 30 11/16″ long
  • 5 lug
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Axle For Ultimate 88 Kit, Right Hand Side (Part No.21706)

Replacement Axle For Ultimate 88 Kit, Right Hand Side

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$269.99
Product Features:
  • Fits Ford Explorer with Ultimate 88 kit
  • Right hand side
  • 31 spline
  • Not OEM replacement
  • 28.16″ long
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Axle For Ultimate 88 Kit, Left Hand Side (Part No.21705)

Replacement Axle For Ultimate 88 Kit, Left Hand Side

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$266.99
Product Features:
  • Fits Ford Explorer with Ultimate 88 kit
  • Left hand side
  • 31 spline
  • Not OEM replacement
  • 31.16″ long
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Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy 5 Lug Right Hand Rear Axle For ’95-02 Ford 8.8" Explorer & ’01-05 Sport Trac (Part No.21196)

1541H Alloy 5 Lug Right Hand Rear Axle For '95-02 Ford 8.8" Explorer & '01-05 Sport Trac

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$257.99
Yukon 1541H alloy 5 lug right hand rear Ford 8.8″ axle for ’95-02 Explorer & ’01-’05 Sport Trac with a length of 27-13/16″ inches and 31 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This is a C-clip axle.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1995-2002 Ford Explorer
  • Right hand side
  • 31 spline
  • 27 13/16″ long
  • 5 lug
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Pro-King – Rear Axle Shaft Kit (Part No.AXK-224)

Rear Axle Shaft Kit

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$205.99
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket. All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

Product Features:
  • High strength steel
  • Dual heat treating process
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Pro-King – Rear Axle Shaft Kit (Part No.AXK-225)

Rear Axle Shaft Kit

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$183.99
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket. All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

Product Features:
  • High strength steel
  • Dual heat treating process
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Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.MG2120)

Axle Shaft

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$122.99
The Motive Gear replacement axle shaft offers an OE-quality axle shaft at a fraction of the OE cost. Manufactured from 1541H material on high-tolerance CNC equipment, this axle shaft is designed to provide a perfect fit every time.

Product Features:
  • AXLE SHAFT 8.8″ 31 SPL. 95&UP EXPLO 95-97 MOUNTAINEER – R.H. 2&4 WD
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Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.MG2121)

Axle Shaft

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$121.99
The Motive Gear replacement axle shaft offers an OE-quality axle shaft at a fraction of the OE cost. Manufactured from 1541H material on high-tolerance CNC equipment, this axle shaft is designed to provide a perfect fit every time.

Product Features:
  • AXLE SHAFT 8.8″ 31 SPL. 97 & UP MOUNTAINEER 2&4 WD, L.H.
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FAQs for 1997 Ford Explorer Differential Axle Shafts

What are the most popular Differential Axle Shafts for the 1997 Ford Explorer?

With 4 brands you can trust, our most popular Differential Axle Shafts for the 1997 Ford Explorer parts are:
Rear Axle Shaft, Left
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Rear Axle Shaft, Right
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