8.8

[davidl381]

going to go with the 8.8 in 76 CJ7 do they have axle;s in 5 on 5.5

 

[BusaDave9]

No, the Ford 8.8 axle has a 5x4.5 wheel bolt pattern. For that reason they are popular as a Wrangler swap.

 

[csuengr]

8.8's out of F150's and full size Broncos have a 5 on 5.5" bolt pattern, but the axle is about seven inches wider. Sounds like adapters are in your future.

 

[IOPort51]

Do you not have a Dana 44 rear axle now??

 

[fzsk4p]

Moser, Strange, Superior, Mark Williams among a few can set you will shafts that have the 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern. Simple cheap way to add the pattern you want and chromo axles at the same time.

 

[BusaDave9]

or get a Dana 44 from something like a Scout

 

[Old Dog]

Do you not have a D-44 rear axle now??

Moser, Strange, Superior, Mark Williams among a few can set you will shafts that have the 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern. Simple cheap way to add the pattern you want and chromo axles at the same time.

The 8.8 is a stronger axle than a Dana 44 plus you get disc brakes, sounds good if your wanting to go with a wide front end to match. They are about 59 1/2" wms to wms thats about 8" wider than the NT axles you have now.