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YJ KiD

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8.8????
« on: October 05, 2009, 03:02:25 PM »
what all did the ford 8.8 axles come in i know thy came in mustangs but did they come in all mustangs found a totaled 95 v6 mustang that i can get the axle cheap!!!! but i dont know if it is a 8.8 or not anyone know off the top of there head?
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Offline Jeffy

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Re: 8.8????
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2009, 03:13:26 PM »
Hmm, the Mustangs should have a 7.5" not a 8.8", especially with the V6.  Don't waste your time with a 7.5".  Either get the right 8.8" or a 9".  You want one from a Ford Explorer with a 4.0L.  Most should have 4.10:1 gearing and disc brakes.  These are popular swaps with Mustang owners so they can be scarce depending on how popular they are in your area.  Another option is the Ford Ranger XLT.  These have the 8.8" with drums but with 4.56:1 gears.  You can also go with a 9" or a 8.8" from a Lincoln Town Car, Grand marquis or a Crown Vic.  They will have higher gear ratios though.
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2009, 03:16:56 PM »
You want an 8.8 out of an Explorer or Moutaineer.  The track width is only slightly narrower than the jeep, uses the 5 on 4.5 lug pattern.  If you get a 1995 through 2000, you'll get rear disc brakes also.  They are very strong.  If you google "8.8 ford axle jeep", you'll find tons of info.
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Re: 8.8????
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2009, 08:16:32 PM »
Stick with the '95+ Exploder and Mountaineer, maybe the Navajo also.

Didn't the mustangs have a 4-lug wheel?
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2009, 10:18:38 PM »
the main reason to get 95+ explorer 8.8 is 31spline disc brakes right width,bolt pattern,gear ratios. dont waste time w others. 8.8 complete bout $300
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2009, 11:01:12 PM »
the later fox's had 5 lug (according to my mustang guy i happen to be a GM junkie) but the 31 spline axles and discs make the decision for me explorer and mountaineer
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Re: 8.8????
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2009, 08:28:30 AM »
Quote from: Bounty Hunter on October 05, 2009, 08:16:32 PM
Stick with the '95+ Exploder

Is this an intentianl typo?  As in tires go kaboom!?
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Re: 8.8????
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2009, 09:59:11 AM »
Yes, explode.
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« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2009, 07:14:35 PM »
now to further expore axle choices why the 8.8 instead of a 9in or a dana 44.  On all the other boards im on and frequently look at i have never seen anyone brag about an 8.8 swap they are usually going to the others mentioned unless of course they are playing project overkill with HEAVY dana's or or 14 bolts 
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Re: 8.8????
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2009, 07:25:03 PM »
Quote from: YJ KiD on October 06, 2009, 07:14:35 PM
now to further expore axle choices why the 8.8 instead of a 9in or a dana 44.  On all the other boards im on and frequently look at i have never seen anyone brag about an 8.8 swap they are usually going to the others mentioned unless of course they are playing project overkill with HEAVY dana's or or 14 bolts 
For the most part availability.
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Re: 8.8????
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2009, 07:40:31 PM »
The 8.8 is plentiful, affordable, strong, disc brakes, 5x4.5" lugs, etc.  Many advantages over the d44 and 9".
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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2009, 05:45:06 AM »
common 8.8 complaints are clearance, stuck w 5x4.5 lug, c clip. solutions= shave a bit off bottom of 8.8 and superior makes alloy shafts that convert to 5x5.5 and eliminate c clip. If you are 1/2
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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2009, 05:49:56 AM »
35"tires or smaller. dana 30 w alloys should be fine up front and 5x4.5 is fine. If you feel need to upgrade front axle get the upgraded 8.8shaft and be done. 8.8 is somewhere between dana 60 and 44
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2009, 05:52:56 AM »
strength. jf and pirate have tons of info on 8.8. do search and read up. there are codes on inside of exploder door for what is inside diff. when walking thru junkyard just peek inside door and u know
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« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2009, 06:00:07 AM »
do a carpart.com search on dana 44 and 8.8. bet you better prices on complete 8.8 than dana 44. I have heard good thing on chrysler 8.25s tho latrly tho.
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