Topic: Ford 8.8

[Shawn_c]

Here 8.8's go for $89.  I've got one in my YJ and one in the kids comanche.  Cheap easy swap

Dang, you cant even buy an axle shaft for that here

[st.chevrolet]

I picked mine up complete with rotors, calipers,e-brake cables and flange off of the driveshaft for $100.00 at the local Pick & Pull. I am also looking at Superior Axle's Super 88 kit for the 8.8, looks like a good mod for an 8.8.

[neale_rs]

The rear D44 is not the cheapest option but there is usually at least one on e-bay for around $450.

[YJmechanic]

anybody know since we are on the topic if you need to change rear driveshaft in yj for the 8.8 swap?  i have heard yes and no both,  getting mine ready soon and would like to know ahead of time.

[admin]

anybody know since we are on the topic if you need to change rear driveshaft in yj for the 8.8 swap?  i have heard yes and no both,  getting mine ready soon and would like to know ahead of time.

It really depends.  Got lift or no...auto or manual...  Basically the yoke on the pinion should be higher and closer then the D35's.  It's defiantly a YMMV.

[DodgeMudder]

I've got a 8.8 in the back of my YJ, it's on the list of best mods, I grabbed one w/ matching 4.10s and LSD and it's been working great and getting me down allot of trails I just shouldn't be on w/ 34's and it's handling all the abuse I can toss at it.  This winter I'll be tightening up the LSD even though it really doesn't need it, and going 4.88's, I'll also be shving the center for better ground clearence.

[YJmechanic]

manual trans, approx 5" lift,  i know it is like an inch closer to the transfer but my slip yoke is part way out anyway,  i am going to run a sye and cv soon but was curious if i could get the 8.8 in first so i can go one step at a time.

[Jeffy]

manual trans, approx 5" lift,  i know it is like an inch closer to the transfer but my slip yoke is part way out anyway,  i am going to run a sye and cv soon but was curious if i could get the 8.8 in first so i can go one step at a time.

Only way to really know is to try it or find someone with the exact same amount of lift.

[Bounty Hunter]

manual trans, approx 5" lift,  i know it is like an inch closer to the transfer but my slip yoke is part way out anyway,  i am going to run a sye and cv soon but was curious if i could get the 8.8 in first so i can go one step at a time.

You should be fine, the additional length of the pinion flange adapter should help push your slipyoke back in a little.  Don't have too little slipyoke engagement, I found out the hard way.

[might4banger]

Dropping in an 8.8  was one of my first mods... running 30" tires then.  Probably the best thing I have done.

I ran the stock DS with no lift. It worked fine. Make sure you have ample room as mentioned... and check your bump stops. (Don't ask).

I am now running 35" Dunlops and 4.88s works fine. The factory parking brakes and LS leave something to be desired. I welded my tubes as well.

Do it ~

[YJmechanic]

i may just go ahead and try to throw it in.  at about 5"  lift my slip yoke is over half way out so i think the 8.8 will fit with the stock shaft.