Rear axle swap ? Consider the Ford 8.8
One of those links had a force comparison test that was most impressive. I dare say, its comparable to a nine inch.
so based on that chart a 31 spline 8.8 is almost as strong as a dana 60 thats kinda crazy huh.
A stock semi-float... by the numbers.
So I am sitting here wondering how much money has to be dumped into these axles... anybody have an actual figure?
Mine is set up as follows. Which is way more then required. Turning 37`s with a HEALTHY stroker engine.
Moser Ford 9 inch big bearing ends.
Moser chromo 31 spline axles
Ford SVO rotors and calipers
TNT truss
LPW girdle
Mark Williams main caps
Main cap stud kit
Ratech crush sleeve eliminator
5.13`s
Detroit locker
More worried about spitting a CV then breaking the axle.
Welding the axle tubes is a VERY good idea. Much beyond that. There is`nt all that much you would "need" to do.
Their is plenty of "other" stuff you can do. Trusses, girdles, main caps, shafts.............the list goes on........but for what we do, a stock 8.8 with welded tubes would be pretty good.
No it`s not a 14 bolt but for 38`s on down it is package that is hard to beat IMHO.
One great feature is the rear disc/parking brake. It is a clean, efficient set up that is hard to beat.
Yes the axles are C-Clip. There are several ways to convert to non C-Clip if you so desire. But even if the clip falls out or the shaft breaks. The brake caliper is going to keep the axle from walking out. So it could be considered a non issue.
Mine is set up as follows. Which is way more then required. Turning 37`s with a HEALTHY stroker engine.
Moser Ford 9 inch big bearing ends.Moser chromo 31 spline axles 550.00
Ford SVO rotors and calipers 350.00
TNT truss 160.00
LPW girdle 125.00
Mark Williams main caps 125.00
Main cap stud kit 15.00
Ratech crush sleeve eliminator 35.00
5.13`s
Detroit locker
More worried about spitting a CV then breaking the axle.
So how much money do you have in this axle?... I am seeing a good chunk of change
Honestly a good 8.8 with decent brakes would be almost a no cost upgrade. Just the price of the axle itself.
Thats what I'm hoping for. I paid $200 for mine, it had good brakes and emergency brake cables. It also has 4:10 gears which is whats in the front.
So I'm hoping all I'll have in mine is the cost of a locker and some welding
and a new driveshaft. (I need a new one anyway).
what's the width on an 8.8
I've run one before in a YJ.
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