researching the 8.8 swap

sleeper7 · 02-14-2012, 10:25 AM

Reason for me going with a 8.8 out of a explorer was (200$) cost, pick n pull is full of them and easy install. The explorer comes with 31 spine axles and a gear ratio I can live with. 3.73 LSD. The extra short axle cost a extra 20$. IMHO at 2400/2500 lbs the c-clip eliminators are not a must have option. I will never break a 31 spline axle. The stock turboII trans will break first.

If kept at factory length a 8 inch wide wheel would work well with a 6+ inch offset. The pinion offsets to the passenger side but is doable. Narrowing the drivers side put the pinion in the middle of the tunnel. And Since the rear end is shorter my options for wheels and offset are greater. 8 inch wide with 5.5 offset and a one inch spacer puts the wheel/tire perfectly in the wheel well. Going to try and fit a 9 inch wheel with 5.5 offset under the car after everything is done. Just not sure if I want to roll the fenders.

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02-14-2012, 10:25 AM	#7
sleeper7 The Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Reason for me going with a 8.8 out of a explorer was (200$) cost, pick n pull is full of them and easy install. The explorer comes with 31 spine axles and a gear ratio I can live with. 3.73 LSD. The extra short axle cost a extra 20$. IMHO at 2400/2500 lbs the c-clip eliminators are not a must have option. I will never break a 31 spline axle. The stock turboII trans will break first. If kept at factory length a 8 inch wide wheel would work well with a 6+ inch offset. The pinion offsets to the passenger side but is doable. Narrowing the drivers side put the pinion in the middle of the tunnel. And Since the rear end is shorter my options for wheels and offset are greater. 8 inch wide with 5.5 offset and a one inch spacer puts the wheel/tire perfectly in the wheel well. Going to try and fit a 9 inch wheel with 5.5 offset under the car after everything is done. Just not sure if I want to roll the fenders.