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heckshemi
 Post subject: 8.8 Rearend Installed
PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 1:44 pm 
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I installed a narrowed 8.8 ford rearend out of a explorer. It came with 3.73 gears and posi. Here is a pic.
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I made up another one I will list in parts for sale.
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Nice! 8)
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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?)

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It's 56 1/2" flange to flange, so it's a little narrower than stock.

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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? :shock: (I know that the cost of an 8.75 is a relative thing) :D

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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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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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Didn't I read somewhere that Jeep Cherokees were an option. Disc brakes if you grab the right year.

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I'd like that rear. Check your PM Hecks hemi. :)

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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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Heckshemi, what car did you put that in?
Looks great!

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Okay, I just looked in your sig.

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 Post subject: 8.8 width VS A body
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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?

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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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