I installed a narrowed 8.8 ford rearend out of a explorer. It came with 3.73 gears and posi. Here is a pic.
I made up another one I will list in parts for sale.
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| Author: | heckshemi [ Wed Feb 16, 2005 1:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 8.8 Rearend Installed |
I installed a narrowed 8.8 ford rearend out of a explorer. It came with 3.73 gears and posi. Here is a pic. I made up another one I will list in parts for sale.
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| Author: | Rust collector [ Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:16 pm ] |
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Nice! 
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Wed Feb 16, 2005 7:28 pm ] |
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Good one Hemi! You are my hero today! |
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| Author: | vynn3 [ Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:31 am ] |
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Good job! What's the flange to flange measurement? (or at least, how much wider is it than the original rear?) VM |
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| Author: | heckshemi [ Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:22 pm ] |
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It's 56 1/2" flange to flange, so it's a little narrower than stock. |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sun Feb 20, 2005 6:28 am ] |
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Quote: It's 56 1/2" flange to flange, so it's a little narrower than stock.
Great job! How much did it cost for this swap compared to using an 8.75?  (I know that the cost of an 8.75 is a relative thing) 
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| Author: | heckshemi [ Tue Feb 22, 2005 5:44 pm ] |
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Well for me it was a lot cheaper to go with the 8.8. After piecing together a a-body 8 3/4 with decent gears and a sure-grip I had way to much money in it. I'll sell the other one I made up at cost, plus shipping, because my car is far from being ready to go. It's a 3.73 posi, 10" brakes, 4 1/2" BP, 31 spline axles. |
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| Author: | Tim Keith [ Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:51 pm ] |
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hmmm... there was a '69 Dart with a 360 for sale that had a Dana 44 in it. I think the 44 is an 8.5" . That might also be a low cost swap option. |
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| Author: | DART68 [ Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:52 pm ] |
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Didn't I read somewhere that Jeep Cherokees were an option. Disc brakes if you grab the right year. Dart68 |
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| Author: | sixty4dartgt [ Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:56 pm ] |
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I'd like that rear. Check your PM Hecks hemi. 
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| Author: | heckshemi [ Wed Feb 23, 2005 6:33 pm ] |
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The 8.8 is a lot stronger than the dana 44, 35 or Jeep corporate axle. These 8.8s are a popular upgrade in the Jeep. |
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| Author: | Wesola78 [ Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:13 am ] |
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Heckshemi, what car did you put that in? Looks great! |
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| Author: | Wesola78 [ Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:15 am ] |
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Okay, I just looked in your sig. |
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| Author: | DakotaDon [ Tue Mar 01, 2005 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | 8.8 width VS A body |
Hello, I like the idea od using the EXP rear with disc, but whats the total width of the EXP ( where the rim/studs bolt on ) or backing plate vs the A body? thanks Don |
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| Author: | 349MagnumRT [ Tue Mar 01, 2005 3:34 pm ] |
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Quote: It's 56 1/2" flange to flange, so it's a little narrower than stock.
Explorer rears are 59.5 F to F <---- EDITED I fat fingered the width.Early 4x4 Ranger 8.8's are 56.5 f to F , but have the diff slightly off center 4x4 Rangers I believe came with the 31 spline axles and the 2wd'ers got the 28's. All Explorers hace 31 spline axles. http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html |
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